In a message dated 13/01/98 20:51:02, you write:
<< He suggests however that we should be sure of our tank switch positions to
be
able to switch tanks without looking in the tunnel. >>
Sure thing.... I have changed my configuration a couple of times and have had
to stick a diagram on the lid. A quick glance and the head is back to lookout
while the gynaecology is done. Spose the diagram could be on the
instr.panel, but there is no space left now !
I hope all who think of testing this have fitted and use the drains. I once
indavertently emptied a tank at night 1-mile out on finals ! Switching
across failed to revive the (one) engine and I was close to turning
everything off, when it revived about a minute later at around 500ft. The
problem then was dodging the fire engines coming up the runway ! Not quite
where they would be needed if it hadn't revived. I've never been back to see
if the black area short of the lights was a factory roof or flat ground. The
problem was diagnosed as pumping water from the bottom of the empty tank
though I never found out at what height above the bottom the outlet was
positioned. It was a rare beast (Saab.Safir).
Graham G-EMIN
Graham G-EMIN
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