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While it’s no consolation to these current people, they are trying to make the switch to lead-free aviation fuel. It’s partly a regulatory nightmare, and partly a genuine safety challenge; mandating a fuel change in aviation without adequate research and understanding can result in unexpected engine malfunctions.

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HelixDab2@lemm.ee ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

unexpected engine malfunctions

On the other side of that is the known problems that lead causes. Seems to me that the best solution is to give everyone a cut off point, and say, hey, when we hit this point, you’re going to have to retire that engine, and get one that’s known to be good with lead-free avgas. Sure, it’s a cost, but that’s why you give people time to prepare.

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- 667@lemmy.radio ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  They have!, 2030.
  
  I’m not sure if it’s a mandate, or a goal, but it’s there.
  
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