AMC1 NCO.OP.125(b) Fuel/energy and oil supply — aeroplanes and
helicopters
ED Decision 2022/005/R
PLANNING CRITERIA — FINAL RESERVE FUEL/ENERGY
The final reserve fuel (FRF)/energy should be no less than the required fuel/energy to fly:
(a) for aeroplanes:
(1) for 10 minutes at maximum continuous cruise power at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination under VFR by day, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome/landing site, and always remaining within sight of that aerodrome/landing site;
(2) for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination under VFR by day; and
(3) for 45 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination or destination alternate aerodrome under VFR flights by night and IFR; and
(b) for helicopters:
(1) for 10 minutes at best-range speed under VFR by day, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome/landing site, and always remaining within 25 NM of that aerodrome/landing site, when needed for the purpose of specialised operations;
(2) for 20 minutes at best-range speed for other VFR flights; and
(3) for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination or destination alternate aerodrome under IFR.
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