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From: Campbell.SV@XEROX.COM
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Subject: Re: Switching Fuel Tanks
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Date: Mon, 17-Mar-86 11:18:43 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 17 11:18:43 1986
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They don't do it because it would cost money.  High wing airplanes such
as the 152 or Skyhawk do have a both position.  Gravity ensures a steady
flow of fuel.  On a low wing airplane, which uses a fuel pum,p you have
to have a central header tank that both fuel tanks would feed into.  The
engine would be driven by this tank which would always have fuel in it
even with the wings banked.  But it costs more money and the header tank
takes up room and reduces the load of the airplane because of it's
weight.    But it can be done.  I know this for a fact because my Swift
does have a header tank and the fuel switch only says on or off, not
left, right and off.

Rick Campbell N3344K