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JET A Fuel???

07-07-2008, 02:35 PM

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BarryG

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JET A Fuel???

My brother in law called me the other day. The company he works for builds spy planes and drones. They test fire the planes and engines before they send them out. They have to empty the tanks after they test them. The fuel is clean. The storage facilties are spotless including the interior of the tanks. So fuel quality is not a concern. They have to pay approx 2.50 a gallon to have it hauled off. The already allow employees to fill up for free. However even after that they go through approx 1200 gallons a week. So they are looking for a few more people to come on over and fill up or haul it off. It will save them about 3k a week.

I know Jet A is pretty close to kerosene so it has lower btu's and less lubricity. Not sure I care so much about the lower btu's as it is free and if I lose mileage it wont really matter a whole lot. However the lubricity issue I am concerned about. I know it will in the end toast my vp44. So can I just use a lubricity additive or would straight oil be a better option.

Looking for input and ideas. Free fuel is not something I am wanting to pass up if I can help it.

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