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Why can't the French dump fuel?



 
 
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Old September 28th 05, 01:56 PM
James Robinson
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"Seth Masia" wrote:

If you put a fuel dump system in an airplane that doesn't need it, and
it does an inadvertent dump, who is liable for the subsequent water
landing?


Most dump equipment will not jettison all the fuel. They typically will
leave a minimum amount to ensure the scenario you are painting will not
happen.
 




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