Freezing Point of Avgas
Freezing Point of Avgas
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Can't tell you the exact point at which Avgas freezes but i know that the ig Continentals had problems below -23c. Continental Aircraft ESB M73-3R3 advise a mix of Isopropryl alcohol of 1% by Vol
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Didn't know the answer before this question was posted, but found out the freezing point of 100LL is -58C.
See this website:. .<a href="http://www.purvisbros.com/aviation/avgspec.htm" target="_blank">www.purvisbros.com/aviation/avgspec.htm</a>
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See this website:. .<a href="http://www.purvisbros.com/aviation/avgspec.htm" target="_blank">www.purvisbros.com/aviation/avgspec.htm</a>
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Just found this on Chevron's web site . . [quote]To avoid hydrocarbon crystallization, the avgas specifications require the freezing point of avgas to be less than –58ºC (–72ºF). . . <hr></blockquote>. .All you wanted to know about Aviation fuels <a href="http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/fuels/bulletin/aviationfuel/toc.shtm" target="_blank">Here</a>
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