Old 08-31-2010 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
Yeah & another problem IMO is getting the FAA to give the thumbs up on it. You know it'll have to be phased in & that could take 10 years from when it's first allowed.
My understanding is that the FAA at least understands how critical this could be and is already working with ASTM and researchers on this. Also I think if ASTM certifies a fuel to the "JET A" standard, nothing else would be required from the FAA. They don't certify fuels, they certify airplanes, which come with a specified fuel requirement from the factory, which would be reference an ASTM standard (or equivalent standard for Russian, etc fuels)
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