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bazza_ryder t1_jdtuiz9 wrote

There's no lead in jet fuel.

Leaded fuel is only in Avgas used by piston engine aircraft. It poses similar dangers as lead did in vehicle fuel. Google your question and you'll turn up any number of studies.

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_AlreadyTaken_ t1_jdvuojp wrote

It wouldn't even make sense to have leaded jet fuel since the whole point of the lead additive is to prevent premature ignition of the fuel (knocking) during compression by the piston.

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