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		paxys on April 14, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The history of the elimination of leaded gasoline Nothing "interesting" about it. Every free market system is a victim of the tragedy of the commons. This is exactly why regulation is needed.

aeternum on April 15, 2022 [–]

In this case however the free market has solved the problem, Lycoming and the other mainstream aviation engine manufacturers have tested their engines with unleaded (G100UL) and are ready to go.

It's the regulatory body, the FAA that makes it illegal to use G100UL for most aircraft.

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