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Was ist Kritischer Punkt?

Kritischer Punkt A position along a route where, in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation, a decision must be made to proceed or return, often used in fuel or performance-critical calculations, such as the point beyond which it is safer or faster to continue than to turn back.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Kritischer Punkt” Used in Practice?

Am kritischen Punkt muss die Besatzung anhand von Treibstoff- und Sicherheitsberechnungen entscheiden, ob sie fortfährt oder umkehrt.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Kritischer Punkt?

A position along a route where, in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation, a decision must be made to proceed or return, often used in fuel or performance-critical calculations, such as the point beyond which it is safer or faster to continue than to turn back.

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