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‹ 070 Operational Procedures

Fuel planning and fuel emergencies

9 min read

The parts of the plan

Taxi fuel, then trip fuel to the destination.

Contingency fuel for the unexpected (traditionally 5 % of trip fuel, and not less than 5 minutes' holding at 1,500 ft above the destination; operators may use other approved schemes).

Alternate fuel: a missed approach at the destination, then climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing at the destination alternate.

IN THIS LESSON

  • In flight

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