Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#380

Fuel heating in aircraft is performed to:

A

Increase fuel combustion efficiency

B

Increase fuel flow rate

C

Reduce fuel density

D

Prevent fuel filter icing from water crystals in the fuel

Correct

Explanation

Fuel-oil heat exchangers warm the fuel to prevent ice crystals from blocking the fuel filter, while simultaneously cooling engine oil.

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