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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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