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Old 02-07-2003 | 05:26 PM
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Default Jet Fuel

Originally posted by Captainbob


I would like to run my jet on gas but im not willing to take a risk in damaging a $3500 engine. I want to get the blessing of a manufacturer or someone who's done it before.
Captain,

You're never going to get that (at least if I was a turbine manufacturer, I'd never give it to you). All of the comments here are about if it can be done in full size and if its safe for the turbine. That's not the right issue. The issue is that gasoline is not a SAFE fuel in model turbines. You're asking for a disaster if you try it!

Its bad enough having the Propane around, but its a very small quantity and dissipates into the air very quickly. Gasoline when spilled is much more volatile and hangs around as an ignition source for DAYS.

Bob