ATPL: 'Vapour lock' is the phenomenon by which:
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| Heat produces vapour plugs in the fuel line. |
| Burnt gas plugs forming and remaining in the exhaust manifold following an overheat and thereby disturbing the exhaust. |
| Abrupt and abnormal enrichment of the fuel/air mixture following an inappropriate use of carburettor heat. |
| Water Vapour Plugs Are Formed In The Intake Fuel Line Following The Condensation Of Water In Fuel Tanks Which Have Not Been Drained For Sometime. |
