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What is Fuel contamination?

Fuel contamination Presence of water, biological growth, particulates or other foreign matter in aviation fuel that renders it unserviceable.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Fuel contamination” Used in Practice?

Ground Control: Stand 36 closed; fuel contamination reported in hydrant line, all traffic reassign to stand 28 until investigation complete.

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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What is Fuel contamination?

Presence of water, biological growth, particulates or other foreign matter in aviation fuel that renders it unserviceable.

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