What should the pre-flight calculation of required usable fuel include for Class B and C aeroplanes?

The pre-flight calculation should include: (a) taxi fuel, if significant; (b) trip fuel; (c) contingency fuel of at least 5% of planned trip fuel (or 5% of the trip fuel for the remainder of the flight in case of in-flight re-planning); (d) alternate fuel to reach the destination alternate aerodrome via the destination if required; (e) FRF to comply with CAT.OP.MPA.181(c); (f) extra fuel for anticipated delays or specific operational constraints; and (g) discretionary fuel, if required by the commander.

How is contingency fuel calculated during in-flight re-planning for Class B and C aeroplanes?

During in-flight re-planning, contingency fuel should be 5% of the trip fuel for the remainder of the flight.

What is the minimum percentage of planned trip fuel that contingency fuel must be for Class B and C aeroplanes?

Contingency fuel must be not less than 5% of the planned trip fuel.

Under what circumstances should extra fuel be included in the pre-flight fuel calculation?

Extra fuel should be included if there are anticipated delays or specific operational constraints.

Who may require discretionary fuel to be included in the pre-flight fuel scheme?

The commander may require discretionary fuel.

What does the pre-flight fuel calculation include to comply with point CAT.OP.MPA.181(c)?

It includes FRF (final reserve fuel) to comply with point CAT.OP.MPA.181(c).

AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme -- fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy -- aeroplanes

Q: When is alternate fuel required in the pre-flight fuel scheme for Class B and C aeroplanes?

Alternate fuel is required to reach the destination alternate aerodrome via the destination if a destination alternate aerodrome is required.

Q: Are rounded-up figures of fuel allowed in the operating conditions for the fuel scheme?

Yes, the operating conditions may include rounded-up figures of fuel for all flights.

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AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes

ED Decision 2022/005/R

BASIC FUEL SCHEME — PRE-FLIGHT CALCULATION OF USABLE FUEL FOR PERFORMANCE CLASS B and C AEROPLANES

The pre-flight calculation of required usable fuel should include:

(a) taxi fuel, if significant;

(b) trip fuel;

(c) contingency fuel that is not less than 5 % of the planned trip fuel, or in the event of in-flight re‑planning, 5 % of the trip fuel for the remainder of the flight;

(d) alternate fuel to reach the destination alternate aerodrome via the destination if a destination alternate aerodrome is required;

(e) FRF to comply with point CAT.OP.MPA.181(c);

(f) extra fuel if there are anticipated delays or specific operational constraints; and

(g) discretionary fuel, if required by the commander.

The operating conditions may include rounded-up figures of fuel for all flights.

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Source-Title: AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme -- fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy -- aeroplanes View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19414 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.181 Fuel/energy scheme - fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy - aeroplanes

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR