Fuel Requirements 03-103

Question 1

When should minimum fuel be declared?

Answer 1

If anticipated fuel remaining on downwind will reach the fixed reserve

Question 2

When should PAN be delcared?

Answer 2

If anticipated fuel remaining on downwind will be less than 140 lb (20 minutes reserve)

Question 3

When should MAYDAY be declared?

Answer 3

If anticipated fuel remaining on downwind will be less than 70 lb (10 minutes reserve)

Question 4

For a trainee solo flight, what additional fixed reserve fuel is to be carried?

Answer 4

50 lbs

Question 5

If alternate conditions at destination due to forecast crosswind/downwind, what visual reserve fuel should be carried?

Answer 5

30 lbs

Question 6

What is the operational requirement fuel and how is this notified?

Answer 6

140 lbs, notified by NOTAM or duty supervisor.

Question 7

What are the conditions that require IFR fixed reserve at Pearce?

Answer 7

1) > SCT cloud below 2500 ft AMSL (RADAR LSALT 2000 ft plus 500 ft) or
2) VIS < 8KM

Question 8

When may INTER or TEMPO fuel not be carried?

Answer 8

If flight is planned within 50nm of applicable training area and with CO approval.