Fuel Policy Flashcards
What does ‘Taxi Fuel’ refer to in standard fuel planning?
Fuel from apron to take-off according to AFM
What is ‘Trip Fuel’ in standard fuel planning?
Fuel from take-off to destination aerodrome
Define ‘Contingency Fuel’.
The amount of fuel required to compensate for unforeseen factors affecting fuel consumption to the destination aerodrome
What is the standard calculation for Contingency Fuel?
- 5% of the planned trip fuel
- 5% of the point of in-flight re-planning to destination aerodrome
- 5 minutes at holding speed @ 1500ft above the destination aerodrome in standard conditions + 5% of the planned destination alternate fuel (whichever is greater)
What is the purpose of a ‘Destination Alternate’ in fuel planning?
To enable the aeroplane to perform a missed approach, climb, fly expected routing, descend, and conduct the approach and landing at the alternate aerodrome
How to calculate the alternate fuel if second destination alternate aerodrome required?
The amount of fuel required to proceed to the alternate aerodrome is greater than the other
What is required when no destination alternate aerodromes are necessary?
15 minutes at holding speed @ 1500ft above destination aerodrome elevation in standard conditions
What must be calculated for an isolated destination aerodrome?
- Two hours at normal cruise consumption above the destination aerodrome, including final reserve fuel
- The latest point of diversion to a suitable en-route diversion
Define ‘Final Reserve Fuel’.
The amount of fuel using the estimated mass on arrival at the destination alternate or destination aerodrome when no alternate is required
What is the amount of fuel required for Final Reserve?
To fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450m (1500ft) AAL in standard conditions
What does ‘Additional Fuel’ refer to?
Extra fuel to comply with situations not covered above, e.g., NOTAM Requirements, Island Holding, en-route diversions
What is ‘Discretionary Fuel’?
Extra amount of fuel carried at the discretion of the PIC
What are the considerations for fuel planning?
- Taxi
- Trip Fuel
- Contingency
- Destination Alternate
- Final Reserve
- Additional
- Discretionary
What does ‘Adequate Aerodrome’ imply?
- Runway dimension is adequate
- Performance requirements are met
- Significant obstacles in the local area
- Meteorological conditions expected at the time of operation
What does ‘Suitable Aerodrome’ infer?
Is an Adequate airport plus weather reports and/or forecasts above Planning Minima ±1 hour of the aeroplane’s ETA
What is the purpose of the Fuel Log?
To document fuel usage over 12 months
What is the criteria for inflight fuel management for flights > 1 hour?
Check every hour
What is the Company Minimum Reserve (CMR)?
The minimum, normal fuel state on arrival at the destination missed approach point (MAP)
What does the CMR consist of?
- Fuel required to proceed to the chosen alternate airport
- Contingency fuel, 5% of that fuel
- Final reserve fuel
What is the minimum fuel state declaration procedure?
The PIC shall advise ATC of a minimum fuel state by declaring MINIMUM FUEL when arriving with less than CMR
What should the PIC do if they anticipate arriving with less than CMR?
Request ATC information regarding possible delays at destination, alternate, or isolated aerodrome
What is the declaration of a fuel emergency?
The PIC shall declare a situation of fuel emergency by broadcasting: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL when usable fuel is less than planned RESERVE fuel
What is the scenario for a fuel emergency involving unexpected re-routing?
Planned Reserve at destination is less than 1500lb after re-routing
Fill in the blank: The amount of fuel required to fly for _______ at holding speed at 450m (1500ft) AAL in standard conditions is considered Final Reserve.
30 minutes
