Aircraft Maintenance: Preparing Your Aircraft for Unleaded Fuel

Aircraft Maintenance: Preparing your aircraft for unleaded fuel

The composition of unleaded 100-octane fuels makes them more likely to accelerate fuel system degradation that is common in older aircraft.

California court ruling affirms industry consensus approach to unleaded fuel deployment

A California superior court last week ruled that the G100UL unleaded fuel product being developed by General Aviation Modifications Inc (GAMI) lacks the proper demand, availability and industry buy-in to be sold in lieu of high octane leaded aviation gasoline (100LL) at some airports throughout the state, the latest twist in a long-running saga to replace the legacy fuel for piston engine aircraft. Related: Unpacking general aviation’s complex p…