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by **Gringo6** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:47 pm

Are 130 and 145 Octane AvGas fuels still available in the USA?

If not what do the guys who fly the WWII heavy iron do for a substitute fuel? What about the Reno racers ?

I've looked at the "fuels available" at several airports around the country and haven't found them listed. Most list Jet A and 100 AND 100LL and that's about it. Oh yeah - some list MoGas as well.

by **BigTruck** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:58 pm

[quote]100/130 avgas, now commonly called Avgas 100, is dyed green. It contains a maximum of 4 g of lead per US gallon (1.1 g/l). 100LL has replaced 100/130 in most places, but Avgas 100/130 is still sold in Australia and New Zealand.[dubious

by **Jayhawk Jake** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:45 pm

100LL is on it's way out as well...apparently Lycoming is trying to lead the push to find a suitable replacement. California is on the verge of outlawing 100LL, which would be bad for GA