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Apr 13, 2017, 2:04 pm

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Originally Posted by djk7

If you're referring to the on-board APU, they use jet fuel from from the same fuel tanks the engines use, so you won't be traveling far if the APU runs out.

Thanks! Widgets set me straight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widgets

Portable heater and AC carts run on gasoline. They typically get a pre-use inspection every morning and checking for fuel is one item. Some jetways come with power sources so that carts aren't needed.

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