What is the basis for the operator's in-flight fuel management procedures according to this AMC?

The operator should base in-flight fuel management procedures on the criteria listed in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this AMC, which cover in-flight fuel checks, in-flight fuel management, and isolated destination scenarios.

When the commander considers it safer to proceed to the destination despite a fuel shortfall, what condition must be met at onshore destinations?

At onshore destinations, two suitable, separate touchdown and lift-off areas must be available at the destination, and the expected weather conditions must be as specified for planning in point CAT.OP.MPA.245(a)(2).

AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme -- in-flight fuel/energy management policy -- helicopters

Q: What should the commander do if an in-flight fuel check shows that the usable fuel expected to remain upon landing at the destination is less than the required alternate fuel plus the FRF?

The commander should either divert or replan the flight in accordance with point SPA.HOFO.120(b)(1), unless the commander considers it safer to proceed to the destination.

Q: Under what conditions may the commander permit alternate fuel to be used before landing at an onshore destination?

The commander may permit alternate fuel to be used before landing at an onshore destination when two suitable, separate touchdown and lift-off areas are available at the destination, and the expected weather conditions at the destination are as specified for planning in point CAT.OP.MPA.245(a)(2).

Q: What should the commander do if an in-flight fuel check on a flight to an isolated destination shows that the usable fuel expected to remain at the point of the last possible diversion is less than the sum of trip fuel to the destination isolated aerodrome, contingency fuel, and FRF or additional fuel for isolated aerodromes?

The commander should either divert or proceed to the destination, provided that at onshore destinations, two suitable, separate touchdown and lift-off areas are available at the destination, and the expected weather conditions at the destination are as specified for planning in point CAT.OP.MPA.245(a).

Q: What are the three purposes of comparing actual fuel consumption with planned consumption during in-flight fuel checks?

The three purposes are: (i) compare the actual consumption with the planned consumption; (ii) check that the remaining usable fuel is sufficient to complete the flight; and (iii) determine the usable fuel that is expected to remain upon landing at the destination.

Q: What should the commander establish to ensure in-flight fuel checks are carried out at regular intervals?

The commander should establish a procedure to ensure that in-flight fuel checks are carried out at regular intervals; the remaining usable fuel should be recorded and evaluated.

Q: What should be recorded during in-flight fuel checks?

The relevant fuel data should be recorded.

Q: For a flight to an isolated destination, what are the three components that must be summed to compare against the usable fuel expected to remain at the point of the last possible diversion?

The three components are: (1) trip fuel from the point of the last possible diversion to the destination isolated aerodrome; (2) contingency fuel; and (3) FRF, or the additional fuel required for isolated aerodromes.

Q: What is the scope of this AMC in terms of helicopter types and operations?

This AMC applies to complex motor-powered helicopters in other than local operations, ensuring a safe landing.

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AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — helicopters

ED Decision 2022/005/R

ENSURING A SAFE LANDING FOR COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED HELICOPTERS IN OTHER THAN LOCAL OPERATIONS

The operator should base in-flight fuel management procedures on the following criteria:

(a) in-flight fuel checks:

(1) the commander should establish a procedure to ensure that in-flight fuel checks are carried out at regular intervals; the remaining usable fuel should be recorded and evaluated to:

(i) compare the actual consumption with the planned consumption;

(ii) check that the remaining usable fuel is sufficient to complete the flight; and

(iii) determine the usable fuel that is expected to remain upon landing at the destination; and

(2) the relevant fuel data should be recorded;

(b) in-flight fuel management:

(1) if an in-flight fuel check shows that the usable fuel that is expected to remain upon landing at the destination is less than the required alternate fuel plus the FRF, the commander should:

(i) divert; or

(ii) replan the flight in accordance with point SPA.HOFO.120(b)(1) unless the commander considers it safer to proceed to the destination; and

(2) at an onshore destination, when two suitable, separate touchdown and lift-off areas are available at the destination, and the expected weather conditions at the destination are as specified for planning in point CAT.OP.MPA.245(a)(2), the commander may permit alternate fuel to be used before landing at the destination; and

(c) if an in-flight fuel check on a flight to an isolated destination shows that the usable fuel expected to remain at the point of the last possible diversion is less than the sum of the following:

(1) trip fuel from the point of the last possible diversion to the destination isolated aerodrome;

(2) contingency fuel; and

(3) FRF, or the additional fuel required for isolated aerodromes,

the commander should either divert or proceed to the destination, provided that at onshore destinations, two suitable, separate touchdown and lift-off areas are available at the destination, and the expected weather conditions at the destination are as specified for planning in point CAT.OP.MPA.245(a).

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme -- in-flight fuel/energy management policy -- helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12880 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 26 March, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme - in-flight fuel/energy management policy - helicopters

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR