Re: [OM] IMG: The American Airlines Flagship Detroit

[Sawyer, Edward]

True since the tanks had no bladders, but it’s a non-issue since JP-7 had such 
a crazy-high flash point you could throw a lit match in a bucket of it and it 
would not ignite. 

They also used the fuel as a coolant and lubricant, internally. 

What a great plane in so many ways.




>
>I've read that the Blackbird leaks fuel and other liquids like a sieve 
>while its on the ground. Fuel tank seals don't work properly until the 
>aircraft is in the air and at speed at which point the skin heats up and 
>thermal expansion takes over.
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