It may also be that auto diesel is not certified for use in aircraft. This was the case in the UK with my Dad's diesel aero engine company. We did all the dyno testing using cheap agricultural (red) diesel, but flight testing was done on JetA1
Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: David Lawley To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 2:40 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Diesel Hi All, Whilst I understand the disgust at the price of diesel, it isnt very relevant to the discussion. As I understand it diesel aircraft engines are actually run on kero/JetA1, due to diesel having high viscosity/wax solidification problems at low temp. (At least this was the case of a modern diesel aircraft that visited our club a while ago) I remember a story my father told me of his days of trucking in the UK when in winter they had to put a blowtorch on the fuel lines and tank to start the motors of their trucks! Not to useful for aviation methinks. Now what is the price of kero/JetA1? Regards Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hotmail on your mobile. Never miss another e-mail with ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 12/05/2008 6:14 PM
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