Fuel dumping
Emergency procedure for aircraft to reduce weight
Emergency procedure for aircraft to reduce weight
Fuel dumping (or a fuel jettison) is the ejection of fuel by an aircraft while being in the air. It is done in certain emergency situations before a return to the airport shortly after takeoff, or before landing short of the intended destination (emergency landing) to reduce the aircraft's weight.
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