With that said, when the plane took off, fuel managed to escape before the airframe could expand (nasa, wikimedia) well, metals expand when heated and shrink when cooling down. Once again, this proved advantageous
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With less fuel, the jet's tires and brakes could release pressure, creating a safer, steadier, and reliable aviation journey.
Yes, the plane does leak fuel, but not enough to require refueling after takeoff
, making the fumes in each of the six fuel tanks very volatile and potentially explosive. It's actually designed not to leak fuel (and no, the bae 146 does not use apus as engines) Yes, there are gaps in the panels, but they're sealed with a specific kind of sealant to stop the fuel from leaking out.
