Search Continues to Really Get the Lead Out
Future aviation fuel candidates have yet to meet EAGLE mandate.
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FAA Grants Swift Fuels STC for 100R Avgas
Supplemental type certificate is limited to late-model Cessna 172s with Lycoming IO-360-L2A engines.
Flight Schools Discuss Getting the Lead Out
The recent news about the University of North Dakota returning its fleet to leaded fuel after discovering excessive valve recession in aircraft using Swift Fuels UL94 has grabbed the attention of many aircraft operators.
University of North Dakota Stops UL94 Use Following Valve Recession Concerns
UND has gone back to 100LL from UL94 after citing an issue with “exhaust valve recession” in the Lycoming engines that power its fleet.
UND Aerospace Transitions Full Fleet to Unleaded Avgas
The University of North Dakota program expects the switch to UL94 will improve maintenance costs for its aircraft and lead to more productivity for student pilots and flight instructors.
We’re Getting the Lead Out, Aviation Groups Say
In comments to EPA, aviation industry stakeholders reaffirm commitment for 100LL alternatives.
Swift Fuels Expands UL94 Distribution to Several California Airports
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Swift Fuels announced the expansion of its high-performance UL94 Unleaded Avgas product into the US Pacific Coast corridor. The expansion will provide dozens of airfields across California with unleaded avgas. Airports in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties will receive this distribution, which builds on the six-year […]
