Compare aviation gasolines and turbine engine fuels.

Comparison should include analyzing the fuel for 

  • combustibility 
  • flashpoint 
  • color coding 
  • performance numbers 
  • chemical composition. 

ACS:

AM.I.F.K9

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What is the difference between jet fuel and 100LL? Is that difference apparent? Explain.
  • What is the color of 100LL?
  • What is the color of Jet A fuel?
  • What has a lower flashpoint, 100LL or Jet A?
  • What are microbials, and how is this contaminant mitigated?
  • What is the difference between a fuel type and a fuel grade?