I worked at DFW airport fueling planes for a little bit, a few years ago. I too noticed the fuel error. Interestingly, when fueling planes, you have to convert from gallons to pounds, modified by the fuel temperature, since fuel is less dense the warmer it gets. And be sure to balance the wings or there will be big problems. I do miss fueling those old MD-80s for $10.40/hr. But the 767 and Airbuses, and having to do four people's work due to greatly reduced staff for 12 hr a day, wasn't so fun.
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