FUEL REQUIREMENT
Definition of the Standard Fuel Requirements
At the planning stage not all factors that could have an influence on the fuel
consumption to the destination airport can be foreseen. The flight can be restricted
with fuel or weather. Take account the following fuel planning procedures to
commence flight:
TAXI FUEL - taxi fuel must not be less than the amount expected to be used prior
to takeoff, taking into account the local conditions.
When operating aeroplanes with an APU, then the APU fuel consumption must
be taken into account as well.
TRIP FUEL - the trip fuel must include
a) The fuel for takeoff and climb from aerodrome elevation to initial cruising
level / altitude considering the expected departure route
b) Fuel from top of climb to top of descent - including step climbs / descents -
along the expected airway routing
c) Fuel from top of descent to the point where the approach procedure is
initiated, taking into account the expected arrival procedure
d) Fuel for approach - an allowance of at least 4 minutes (however normally 7
minutes) shall be considered as a company standard (included in the
\u201cdescent figures\u201d of the AOM) - and fuel for the final approach and landing
Fuel figures presented in the AOM for the climb include the fuel for takeoff.
Descent tables include fuel for descent, approach and landing.
CONTINGENCY FUEL - the minimum amount of contingency fuel shall be the
higher of (a) or (b)
(a) 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. In case a suitable en-route alternate is
available, the percentage 5% may be reduced to 3% if authorised.
(b) An amount to fly for 5 minutes at holding speed at 1500ft above the
destination aerodrome in ISA conditions.
ALTERNATE FUEL - the alternate fuel must include:
\u2022Fuel for missed approach from the applicable MDA/MDH at the destination
aerodrome to missed approach altitude via the prescribed missed approach
procedure.
\u2022Fuel from missed approach altitude to cruising level/altitude
\u2022Fuel from top of climb to top of descent
\u2022Fuel from top of descent to the point where the approach is initiated, taking
into account the expected arrival route
\u2022Fuel for approach - an allowance of at least 4 minutes shall be considered as
a company standard
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