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MQ-9 Fuel Systems Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Gonzalez, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, records hourly air quality readings from a photo-ionic detector during fuel systems maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., June 2, 2026. A fuel leak was detected on the aircraft, and the source was traced to a faulty fuel bladder. To conduct fuel systems maintenance, crew chiefs are required to ground additional equipment, take air quality measurements, and employ additional protective measures to ensure the safety of those conducting the maintenance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

PHOTO BY: Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding
VIRIN: 260602-Z-RZ465-2584.JPG
FULL SIZE: 5.52 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

50/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/20000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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