NCO.OP.125
Fuel/energy and oil supply – aeroplanes and helicopters
Regulation (EU) 2021/1296
(a) The pilot-in-command shall ensure that the quantity of fuel/energy and oil that is carried on board is sufficient, taking into account the meteorological conditions, any element affecting the performance of the aircraft, any delays that are expected in flight, and any contingencies that may reasonably be expected to affect the flight.
(b) The pilot-in-command shall plan a quantity of fuel/energy to be protected as final reserve fuel/energy to ensure a safe landing. The pilot-in-command shall take into account all of the following, and in the following order of priority, to determine the quantity of the final reserve fuel/energy:
(1) the severity of the hazard to persons or property that may result from an emergency landing after fuel/energy starvation; and
(2) the likelihood of unexpected circumstances that the final reserve fuel/energy may no longer be protected.
(c) The pilot-in-command shall commence a flight only if the aircraft carries sufficient fuel/energy and oil:
(1) when no destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing, plus the final reserve fuel/energy; or
(2) when a destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing, and thereafter, to an alternate aerodrome, plus the final reserve fuel/energy.
Pilots must ensure sufficient fuel and oil for safe flight, considering weather, aircraft performance, delays, and potential issues. Fuel planning must include a final reserve for safe landing, prioritizing hazard severity and unexpected circumstances. Flights require enough fuel to reach the destination or alternate, plus the final reserve.
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