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Vapor lock

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  • A condition in which air enters the fuel system and it may be difficult, or impossible, to restart the engine. Vapor lock may occur as a result of running a fuel tank completely dry, allowing air to enter the fuel system. On fuel-injected engines, th

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021