Posted On: 01/23/2015 5:01:44 PM
Post# of 41414
Does anyone know if it was a fuel leak or a problem with the fuel transfer system? A fuel leak in the wing could mean an extensive repair while a problem with the fuel transfer system could just mean a part replacement.
Just a point of interest. I have seen airplanes, especially the EF-111, leak fuel from the wings after adverse temperature changes. Just wondering if the cold temperatures could affect big commercial airplanes in the same way but I doubt it. I think the monster planes use fuel bladders.
Looking forward to passing the mini-evacuation test but as we say in the aviation industry, SHIT HAPPENS. I've seen many unforeseen technical issues arise during a flight test program, even with new and young aircraft. I'm sure once the fuel problem is resolved Baltia will finally graduate to the next step toward certification.
OLD & WISE
Just a point of interest. I have seen airplanes, especially the EF-111, leak fuel from the wings after adverse temperature changes. Just wondering if the cold temperatures could affect big commercial airplanes in the same way but I doubt it. I think the monster planes use fuel bladders.
Looking forward to passing the mini-evacuation test but as we say in the aviation industry, SHIT HAPPENS. I've seen many unforeseen technical issues arise during a flight test program, even with new and young aircraft. I'm sure once the fuel problem is resolved Baltia will finally graduate to the next step toward certification.
OLD & WISE
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