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Detonation

Uncontrolled explosive burning of the fuel/air charge, often from low-grade fuel or an over-lean, high-power condition.

As taught in Mixture, Oil and Fuel (Aircraft Structure, Systems and Powerplants) — a free lesson with cited FAA sources.

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