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it's a weight issue. If the wing tanks would be emptied first then difference in weight between the wings and the fuselage would become too large and put too much stress on the wing-fuselage connection. Emptying the center tank first makes the fuselage lighter.
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Where is fuel tank locating on 747 aircraft?
Fuel on the 747 is stored mostly in the wings. There is a "center wing" tank that is actually underneath the cabin. Some models of the 747-400 also have fuel in the tail.
What is fuel tank tank?
It is a fuel tank formed by part of an aircraft's structure rather than a dedicated separate tank. The most common example is the wing of all modern airliners where part of the wing is sealed and by itself forms the fuel tank; in other words there is no separate tank inside the wing. Light aircraft generally use a separate tank inside the aircraft--such and arrangement is not known as an integral fuel tank.
What is an integral fuel tank?
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How many fuel tank on C130 aircraft?
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CO2 is not used in or as an aircraft fuel.
Where is the fuel tank located on a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
The fuel tank is under the center of the vehicle.
Aircraft fuel tank using?
Aircraft use three types of fuel tanks using: (1)integral (2)rigid removable (3)bladder.
What actions may be taken to protect jet aircraft's integral fuel tanks from corrosion due to microbial growth within the tank?
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Where is the fuel filter location on 1999 Z24?
rear of fuel tank in center
