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Old 08-30-2008, 06:24 PM
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As I was fueling a FDX A300 the other day, I happened to notice that one one of the inner flap fairings there is circular portion that I thought was the dump spout. But I saw that it was not hollow. It got me thinking as to where the spout is located and if the A300 can dump fuel in an emergency?
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Old 09-02-2008, 05:39 AM
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The FDX Airbus fleet does not have fuel dump systems, never ordered with new aircraft or bought used aircarft with them.
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:12 AM
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Most A 300's have fuel dumping capability. Although they are used so little that they may not work. I heard a story that a friend tried dumping fuel once and it did not work. I guess the valves would not cycle correctly. But yes if you have that system on a Bus that is where is is.
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Old 09-05-2008, 04:44 AM
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Thats what I was thinking it would be too Skid.

I stopped by the mechanics office and asked them about it. The reply I was told echoed what nitefltguy responded with. That their fleet does not have them. Although he told me about the Auto CG system which was very interesting to learn about.
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