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Old 06-20-2013 | 12:14 AM
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From: 747-400 Captain
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
They were really light.... Under 600,000 lb's! Since the only pump to not have been recovered was a center scavenge pump:

Most aircraft I have flown have scavenge pumps, but they are venturi effect (i.e. motive flow) only. I'm sure there are a few classic whale guys on here who can speak to what sort of functionality they have... anyone?
The classic whale's scavenge pump is electric. The newer versions of the 747-400 have motive flow style scavenge pumps.

Carl