>Waxing. Diesel fuel tends to solidify at low temperature. This could be
>a real problem if you used road diesel (DERV, gas-oil) in an aircraft
>that has stood for a protracted period at temperatures at or below 0
>degrees (c) or during flight at altitude.
>
>A solution to both these potential problems would be
>to use conventional 3/8" aluminium fuel pipe with tried and tested AN
>fittings, routed as far from the outside of the A/C as
>possible (high in the centre tunnel) and lagged.
>Nigel
Not really a problem, the engine is designed to run of Avtur, which doesn't
wax. Might need to add a bit of lubricant for the pump perhaps? I haven't
asked the question.
Some of the petrol Europas are using solid aluminum as far as the firewall,
which helps to cure the smell. I just had a few tank outlet fittings made
for this purpose.
Graham
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