Aviation fuel (A1)?

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Oct 24, 2012 | 09:53 AM

Pitcrw6

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Aviation fuel (A1)?

I know our engines run just about on anything but what about aviation fuel? Would anything have to be changed out? Has anyone ever had the chance to use it?

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:27 AM

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Not sure but it doesnt seem worth it all considering just 100LL is around $5.75+ and jet A is $6.50+. I guess for a race truck or something maybe...

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by robbragiel

I know our engines run just about on anything but what about aviation fuel? Would anything have to be changed out? Has anyone ever had the chance to use it?

Not as much lubricity as pump #2. It's pretty much just kerosene. Have some alternative fuel friends who run it mixed with biodiesel to make up for the lack of lubricity additives.

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:32 AM

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Jet A, etc lack the lubricity of ULSD. As a minimum, you'd want to use lubricity additives with it.

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:33 AM

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The reason im asking is im trying to get my hands on some that gets recycled. A private company comes out to empty our fuel bowser and the Air Force pays for them to do this. Heck I will do it for free.

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:49 AM

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I would imagine they have contracts for picking up the fuel, hazmat requirements for removal and disposal not to mention the fact that the Air Force is not allowed to simply “give away” fuel they don’t intend to utilize. I am sure you could find someone that may say “sure, go ahead and take it” but if you look into the situation further you may find that the Air Force would not allow it. I grew up next to F.E. Warren in Cheyenne and they would not give away a broken pencil let alone gallons of aviation fuel.

Oct 24, 2012 | 10:54 AM

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I realize that and all the legal crap that goes with it. im going to contact the company that comes out and see what they do with it and all the details.