Savings Can Be Made by Using Compressed Air When Testing Aircraft for Fuel Leaks
PLRD-83-69
Published: Apr 22, 1983. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 1983.
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GAO reported to the Secretary of the Air Force on the cost and time savings that can be achieved by using compressed air in lieu of engine runups to check for fuel leaks in aircraft that use external fuel tanks.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should investigate the applicability of this fuel leak test procedure to all commands with aircraft that use removable external fuel tanks. The Secretary should also inform America's allies, particularly those that operate F-4 aircraft, of the fuel and other maintenance savings that can result from using compressed air to test for fuel leaks. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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