Originally Posted by
Tu.114
On the very few types I know, trying to fill the tanks to the brim gives varying results, mostly depending on the slope of the parking position, even if the selector panel is set to slightly above maximum capacity. At some point, the system will consider the tanks full, even if there may be a few 100kg missing from their nominal capacity.
So: how about the RJ85, will it always accept fuel until the tanks are physically full, or does it show the same effect?
Not to mention the specific gravity of the fuel. Perhaps the authorities should mandate additional fuel reserves to cover this kind of contingency. Just a thought.