WATER IN YOUR FUEL?

摘要

In addition to the unlikelihood of it burning in your engine, water in your fuel-whether av-gas or kerosene-is bad news. In cold temperatures, especially at altitude, it can freeze and block fuel lines. It also can promote corrosion in metal tanks and system components, plus microbial growth in jet fuel. Water can enter a fuel tank through various means: Poor-condition gaskets on the filler caps can allow rainwater to seep in when an airplane is parked outside, or even when it's washed. Moisture in ambient air, especially in humid climates, can condense in partially filled tanks. Jet fuel is naturally disposed to absorbing water.