Minumum and Emerg. Fuel

Question 1

What should the PIC do if unanticipated circumstances may result in landing with less than Minimum Fuel

Answer 1

Request air traffic delay information from ATC to determine when a fuel status declaration is necessary.

Question 2

How have Minimum and Emergency Fuel values been calculated?

Answer 2

At maximum landing weight, 1,500’ MSL on a standard day, flying at 225 KIAS.

Question 3

What is the minimum fuel for the CRJ 200?

Answer 3

1,550 lb.

Question 4

What is the emergency fuel for the CRJ 200?

Answer 4

1,050 lb.

Question 5

What is the minimum fuel for the CRJ 550/700?

Answer 5

2,200 lb.

Question 6

What is the emergency fuel for the CRJ 550/700?

Answer 6

1,500 lb.

Question 7

What is the minimum fuel for the CRJ 900?

Answer 7

2,300 lb.

Question 8

What is the emergency fuel for the CRJ 900?

Answer 8

1,550 lb.

Question 9

When should “MINIMUM FUEL” be declared?
A:

Answer 9

estimated fuel remaining on touchdown at the airport of intended landing is less than specified in the “Minimum” column of the Minimum/Emergency Fuel Table.

When further deviation from the planned route of flight could result in a declaration of emergency fuel

Question 10

What does Minimum Fuel provide?

Answer 10

Go-around fuel.
Emergency fuel.

Question 11

When should “EMERGENCY FUEL” be declared?
A:

Answer 11

When the estimated fuel remaining on touchdown at the airport of intended landing is less than 30 minutes of fuel endurance.

By reporting fuel remaining in minutes to ATC and, time permitting, to the dispatcher.

Question 12

What does Emergency Fuel provide?

Answer 12

30 minutes of fuel endurance.

Question 13

Is it a violation of Company policy or FARs to land below the minimum or emergency fuel standards?

Answer 13

No, it is not a violation