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What is the purpose of pre-flighting the fuel sumps?

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Sumping the fuel drains a small sample from each sump and tank drain to check for water contamination (visible as a bubble at the bottom of the sample) and to verify correct fuel type and color.

AFH Ch. 2 — Ground Operations

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