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Old 03-10-2014, 11:02am   #90
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the most likely was a short circuit outside of the CWT that allowed excessive voltage to enter it through electrical wiring associated with the fuel quantity indication system.
That's a LOT different than "a spark".

What island said is absolutely correct... you can shower jet fuel with sparks all day long. It isn't going to light. Excessive voltage most likely equals excessive heat which WILL light it.
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