Fuel Flashcards
Grade of AVGAS normally referred to by first or second number?
first
AVGAS has a freezing point of …
-60C
AVGAS has a flash point of …
-45C
80 grade AVGAS coloured …
red
100 grade AVGAS coloured …
green
100LL grade AVGAS coloured …
blue
Using MOGAS is prohibited in commercial aviation but if used must not fly above … or if tank temp is above …
6000ft
20C
Is AVTUR more volatile than AVGAS?
no because it has a low saturation vapour pressure
JET A – freezing point of
JET A1 – freezing point of
JET B – freezing point of
- 40C
- 47C
- 60
What has the higher flash point, JET A or JET B?
JET A
What is wide cut fuel called and a mixture of?
JET B
mixture of 70% gasoline & 30% kerosene
Colour of JET A1 label and pipes?
black and white
Colour of 100LL label and pipes?
blue and red