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2. Self-sealing fuel tank - Wikipedia

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   A self-sealing fuel tank (SSFT) is a type of fuel tank, typically used in aircraft fuel tanks or fuel bladders, that prevents them from leaking fuel and igniting after being damaged. Typical self-sealing tanks have layers of rubber and reinforcing fabric, one of vulcanized rubber and one of untreated natural rubber, which can absorb fuel when ...

3. Propellant tank - Wikipedia

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   A propellant tank is a container which is part of a vehicle, where propellant is stored prior to use. Propellant tanks vary in construction, and may be a fuel tank in the case of many aircraft . In rocket vehicles, propellant tanks are fairly sophisticated since weight is on a premium.

4. Wet wing - Wikipedia

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   A wet wing (also referred to as integral fuel tanks [1]) is an aerospace engineering technique where an aircraft's wing structure is sealed and used as a fuel tank.. The use of wet wings has become common among civilian designs, from large transport aircraft, such as airliners, to small general aviation aircraft.

5. Avgas - Wikipedia

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   The main petroleum component used in blending avgas is alkylate, which is a mixture of various isooctanes. Some refineries also use reformate.All grades of avgas that meet CAN 2–3 [further explanation needed], 25-M82 [further explanation needed] have a density of 6.01 pounds per US gallon (720 g/L) at 15 °C (59 °F).

6. Diesel fuel tanks in trucks - Wikipedia

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   Fuel tanks of a capacity greater than 25 US gallons must adhere to specifications for spillage, leakage, mounting, impact survivability, weld requirements, venting and a host of other stipulations. The regulations require side-mounted fuel tanks to survive a 30-foot drop test, while non-side-mounted fuel tanks must survive a 10-foot drop test.

7. Fuel reserve - Wikipedia

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   One outlet is located a short distance above the other, when the fuel selector is set to the 'main' position, the fuel will flow from the upper outlet, and will stop flowing when the fuel level gets below the outlet. When the selector is on 'reserve', the lower outlet will be used, which allows all or most of the fuel to be drawn from the tank.