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Mark Steitle wrote:
Hypothetically, if these failures are due to some undetermined defect in the fuel system design, it could be all our problem. Another potential common problem may be a defect in the procedures. I have seen pilots select the fuel tank in the before take-off checklist. That is a dangerous practice. Any fuel contamination or improperly selected valve may manifest itself late in the takeoff roll or shortly after takeoff. The before takeoff checklist should only be VERIFYING that the correct tank is selected. If changing the tanks is required, taxing back and doing another run-up may be in order.
My personal procedure is to select the tank before engine start and then not change it till I am at a safe altitude. This means the takeoff happens on the same tank that was used for taxi and run-up. Hopefully any problems like fuel contamination will become obvious long before the start of the takeoff roll.
Regards,
Hamid
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