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Fuel heater

A radiator-like device which has fuel passing through the core. A heat exchange occurs to keep the fuel temperature above the freezing point of water so that entrained water does not form ice crystals, which could block…

Dictionary Term

Fuel heater

Definition

  • A radiator-like device which has fuel passing through the core. A heat exchange occurs to keep the fuel temperature above the freezing point of water so that entrained water does not form ice crystals, which could block fuel flow.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021