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    Default I want it

    Was reading news today and came across this. 3 cylinder diesel. I'm a fan of 3 cylinder diesels in tractors although this particular one has 2 pistons per cylinder. Anyway, here's a link.

    http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/ls...-diesel-engine

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    A Tractor Diesel. I am truly impressed with Diesels. However, you will find it very difficult to do a long Cross Country. You will need to carry 3 - 5 Gallon Diesel Cans with you on every trip, and be prepared for some long walks!
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    Aviation diesels are designed to run on jet fuel.

    Looks like a cool idea, but at 200 pounds it would be pretty heavy.
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    Yep, don't think you would have a difficult time getting Jet A. Would be concerned that their pumps are probably geared for filling larger then 12 gal tanks. Would definitely leave fuel oil on the wing. But none the less, I think it's a very practical idea.

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    Well I learned something today, I can go to bed now.
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    Good night, Paul.
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    Its been over 15 years since i worked the line at KASH fueling , but then , the Jet A fuel trucks had 2 lines, one was the quick connect with ball gate valve for fueling G-4's and other central fuel point multi tank aircraft, the control switches for which tank it was directed to is in the fuel reciever panel, and the other was like the standard fuel nozzle similar to the avgas fuel nozzles, the only difference was dispensing in lbs rather the gallons
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    Some pumps have one line with quick disconnect ends for single point or over wing fueling.

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    Well good morning, I had a good nights rest, and I am ready for another!
    Last edited by Paul Z; 04-22-2015 at 06:18 AM.
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    AOPA article says it weighs 159.5 lbs. and also says it weighs 20 lbs. more than a 912S. James Thomas

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