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Qu'est-ce que Point de non-retour ?

Point de non-retour The specific point on the route after which an aircraft does not have sufficient fuel to return to the departure aerodrome, requiring it to continue to the destination or an alternate.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Point de non-retour” Used in Practice?

Nous passons maintenant le point de non-retour ; impossible de retourner à l’aérodrome de départ.

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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Qu'est-ce que Point de non-retour ?

The specific point on the route after which an aircraft does not have sufficient fuel to return to the departure aerodrome, requiring it to continue to the destination or an alternate.

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