Fuel Policy Flashcards
How is the Fuel Over Destination (FOD) calculated?
Planned Fuel - (Flight Fuel + Taxi Fuel)
At which point is approach fuel calculated from?
1,500ft to touchdown
How many kilograms is provided for approach fuel?
300 Kg
What is the nominated Final Reserve Fuel (FRF)?
1,200 Kg
What is the minimum planned Endurance Over Destination (EOD)?
70 minutes
What must contingency fuel not be less than?
(i) 5% of trip fuel from DPA to destination
OR
(ii) 5% of trip fuel
What is the Contingency Fuel cap?
1,000 Kg
What criteria have been considered for determining the FRF?
(i) MLW
(ii) 1,500 ft
(iii) ISA+15
(iv) 30 minutes
What airport categories does DPD calculations consider?
Category A, B, C and Emergency airports
What airport categories does DP1 calculations consider?
Category A and B
What are the fuel requirements for DPD and DP1 alternates?
(i) Trip Fuel;
(ii) 15 minutes holding at 1,500 ft;
(iii) Weather Holding Fuel (if required)
What are the fuel requirements for CPE alternates?
(i) Trip Fuel;
(ii) 15 minutes holding at 1,500 ft;
(iii) APU Burn (if required);
(iv) Weather Holding Fuel (if required)
Where is OPRISK fuel placed on the fuel plan?
Planned Additional Fuel
What altitude is used to determine fuel flow for weather holding requirements?
20,000 ft
How much holding fuel is planned for Thunderstorms with an INTER forecast?
60 minutes
What type of points are DPD and DP1?
Equi-Fuel points
What type of point is the CPE?
Equi-Time Point
What does trip fuel include?
Flight fuel + approach fuel
What minima is assessed for the CPE alternates, pre-flight vs inflight?
Pre-flight = EDTO Planning Minima
Inflight = Landing Minima
What minima is assessed for DPD alternates, pre-flight vs inflight?
Both use landing minima
Do the DP1 and DPD fuel requirements need to be protected inflight?
No
When can Reduced Alternate Weather Criteria (RAWC) be utilised?
When an alternate is required and the weather at the alternate airport is below the standard alternate minima, for an international flight.
How much and what type of fuel is added when severe low level turbulence and Windshear is forecasted?
700 Kg of Planned Additional Fuel
What requirement does Wellington have when it is forecasted to be greater than 44 kts?
Destination Alternate
