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Published Date: 05 September 2008
REGULATORS were urged to review the safety of all passenger aircraft last night after investigators found a British Airways jet probably crash landed because of ice in its fuel system.
The previously unknown problem was revealed in a report into the incident at Heathrow on 17 January.

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  • Last Updated: 04 September 2008 10:01 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 05/09/2008 13:44:56
Are they not supposed to open the drain cocks on each tank prior to flying in order to ensure that there is no water in the system?

I've never seen them do that on an apron and it's about time they started doing it.
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lord john,

Borders 05/09/2008 15:31:19
Samples of fuel are taken at point of delivery to the aircraft and kept 24hrs? These should also be shown to ground engineer or flight staff.Water soon separates out and is easily seen in a glass jar.You can't get all the water out of tanks.This also applies to small aircraft. I wish they would fit them to cars. The less fuel in atank the more chance of condensation.

 

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