KV 2020 Fuel Planning

Question 1

What does minimum fuel for takeoff include? (FAR 121.639)

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.2

Answer 1

FAR 121.639 Minimum Fuel for takeoff. Includes enroute burn, go-around/alternate (most distant), holding, and reserve fuel.

Question 2

Release fuel includes MINTO plus what?

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.2

Answer 2

Release Fuel includes MINTO plus taxi-out and contingency fuel rounded to nearest 100 lb.

Question 3

What is the specific go-around fuel value for the ERJ?

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 3

ERJ 175 - Go Around Fuel 700 lb

• when no alternate is planned, the standard go-around fuel specific to the aircraft type is listed in the “GA/ALT” section of the fuel summary.

Question 4

When an alternate is planned, the standard go-around fuel is added to what fuel category on the dispatch release?
 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 4

“GA/ALT”

Question 5

Can go-around fuel be reduced to meet a weight restriction?

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 5

Note: Go-around fuel is always included in MINTO and cannot be reduced.

Question 6

Planned reserve fuel is calculated at what speed and altitude?
 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 6

Planned Reserve Fuel calculated at at 15,000 ft and cruise speed of 250 KIAS. Planned reserve fuel is never less than minimum values. E175- 2,450 lb

Question 7

What duration is planned reserve fuel designed to achieve?

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 7

Planned Reserve Fuel calculated at 45 min

Question 8

Planned hold fuel is calculated at what weight and altitude?

 Dispatch release explanation guide p.01.4

Answer 8

Planned HOLD Fuel calculated at

• planned landing weight and
• 10,000 ft above destination airport.