Another refuelling question

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15th Jun 2001, 22:56

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zebedee

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Another refuelling question

We all know about checking for water in fuel. We also know that it takes AGES for water to settle in JA1. In Australia I have to walk around my 146 and do a POINTLESS fuel drain EVERY time! WHY?

15th Jun 2001, 23:17

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Knold

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After every refuel or every start?

16th Jun 2001, 04:18

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Capt Claret

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zebedee

It's no longer a requirement to complete a fuel drain in turbine powered aircraft in Australia as long as your co's MCM has an alternative, approved, procedure in place.

On the 146's I fly, a fuel drain is conducted prior to the first refuelling of the callendar day, and before any fuel pumps have been turned on.

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