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
CorrectExplanation
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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