The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday issued a new safety alert warning sellers of jet fuel to take measures to prevent contamination of Jet-A by diesel exhaust fluid.
NTSB Issues New Safety Alert Warning of Jet Fuel Contamination
Key Takeaways:
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a safety alert warning jet fuel sellers about the risk of contamination by Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
- DEF, a clear and colorless liquid common at airports for diesel vehicles, can be mistaken for aviation fluids and forms crystalline deposits in jet fuel, leading to engine power loss.
- The NTSB recommends that fuel providers store all chemicals in clearly labeled containers and add a "NOT FOR AVIATION USE" label to all DEF containers to prevent accidental mixture.
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