what is the likelikhood fuel tank will exploded during the flight?

Answer 1

Unlikely-unless you crash, in which case it will probably happen.

Answer 2

During flight it is basically impossible. In order to have a fire or explosion, you need three things: 1) Fuel 2) Ignition source and 3) Oxygen. There's actually a little bit more to it than this but it gets very technical. Basically not only do you need these three things, but you need a proper % of Fuel and Oxygen. Within the tank the mixture is too rich (meaning there isn't enough oxygen) for the tank to ignite. Usually the only way the fuel can ignite is if the tank is ruptured and the fuel leaks in to the outside environment where there is more oxygen.

Answer 3

Not very likely.

The tank would have to be almost empty and hot enough to vaporize the fuel. Then you would need a very strong spark. When they light off fuel in jet engines they don't use spark plugs because they are too weak. They use capacitance discharge igniters that are so powerful they can kill you if you touch them.

Many airliners are being fitted with systems that put inert gas into the fuel tanks to make it even more unlikely.

But crashes seem to universally cause the fuel tanks to explode.

Answer 4

The only documented case in the history of aviation (if you buy the official NTSB story) is TWA 800 in 1996.

Allegedly, faulty wiring in the center fuel tank ignited the fuel vapors that cause the tank to explode killing all on board.

There is also a conspiracy theory that the plane was shot down by a missile. Do a search on TWA 800 to learn more.

Jet fuel is like Diesel fuel. Unless preheated and pressurize it won't burn.

Answer 5

I see the position you're going with this. as a thanks to have a flamable vapor, the air to gas ratios could be fantastically a lot suitable. in the journey that your carburetor is too lean or too wealthy the aggregate gained't mild. What they stated about TWA 800 changed into the aircon packs were operating on the floor , that are quickly below the middle wing tank, heated the gas till it finished of risky vapors that were on the precise air/gas ratio to ignite with a spark. Plus there changed into an hour delay wherein the A/C packs had extra time to warmth the gas.

Answer 6

i have worked for a airline for 14 years.and i have seen alot of crap.as for the fuel tank anything is possible for this reason there are coated wires that run on the top wall of a fuel tank and if the coating came off and enough fumes and that then it could explode so anything is possible.so it is a 50 50 chance most the time the odds are in good favor it wont go up in flames,

Answer 7

That depends on many factors. Are there terrorists on the flight? are you a terrorist. i believe there have been less than 5 such instances of this ever occuring in commercial aviation (with 10's of millions of flights per year since the wright brothers 100 years ago). If you are not a terrorist and are not flying in the company of terrorists, your plane's tank will not blow up.

Even if it does, be sure to have a will, because the airline will probably send a nice lottery-type payment to your family!

Answer 8

It needs vapour & an ignition source eg old electrical wiring. If you are worried about the risk do not fly on old aircraft. Military aircraft have higher spec wiring to reduce the problem.Vapour inerting systems are under development; they may be required one day. B737 have exploded on the ground (Phillipines). It is a serious problem with ageing fleets.

Answer 9

Its okay to be scared to fly. I know its wrong but I'm going to case the plane before I sit in my seat on my first flight.

Answer 10

Actully there no chance of getting a passenger plane to explode.

But for a jet: the jet like in the army, use High octaine fuel so it is llikely that they can blow up

Answer 11

No chance at all. Fuel does not explode in the tanks, except in movies.