When putting fuel in your car's engine,clearly there are implications for selecting an incorrect product.For aviation,the consequences of such a mistake are far more severe.The wrong fuel in an aircraft could cause a loss of engine power,severe engine damage or failure-all of which could be catastrophic at 10,000 feet.A new fuel labelling scheme for the aviation industry is currently in development,by an ASTM Aviation Gasoline Dyes and Markings Task Force,to try to eradicate such occurrences.Even though stringent controls are already in place to reduce aircraft fuel contamination or misfuelling,it happens.The current process is not foolproof,and humans are not infallibLe.Aircraft refuelling is completed by a diversity of individuals with variable skills,experience and cultural backgrounds.Further,refuelling may be performed in difficult situations-battling inclement weather or time pressure.
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