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Forum: Tech Log

8th Dec 2007, 04:20

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technical problems with supercooled diesel fuel in C172 Thielert?

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Posted By Intruder

AFAIK, Boeings use the fuel-oil heat exchanger...

AFAIK, Boeings use the fuel-oil heat exchanger exclusively for fuel warming. That is the case with 747s, at any rate.

A C-172 is unlikely to be flying at a temp of -37C, so even cold soaked, the...

Forum: Tech Log

8th Dec 2007, 01:09

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technical problems with supercooled diesel fuel in C172 Thielert?

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Posted By Intruder

My 747 flight handbooks: It also...

My 747 flight handbooks:

It also depends on the place that sells the fuel. For example, if you go to Anchorage, AK, you will get Jet A50, with the -50C freezing point.

I've found that...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Dec 2007, 23:18

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technical problems with supercooled diesel fuel in C172 Thielert?

Views: 5,959

Posted By Intruder

"Something around" -32°F; more like -37°C. ...

"Something around" -32°F; more like -37°C.

Basic Jet A, which you will use in your engine, has a "freezing" point of around -40°C (or F -- doesn't matter). You are required to keep a fuel system...

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