• kcuf@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    That’s probably related to all the other chemicals they use at airports (eg forever chemicals in fire retardant). 100LL (100 octane low lead) is only used in small piston engines, which is a very small population. They’re trying alternatives that don’t use lead, but I’m reading that the top contender is eating through paint and possibly gaskets and seals in the plane, which isn’t safe either.