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Che cos'e Carburante extra (contingenza)?

Carburante extra (contingenza) The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Carburante extra (contingenza)” Used in Practice?

L’equipaggio ha caricato carburante extra per contingenza a causa di temporali previsti sulla rotta.

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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Che cos'e Carburante extra (contingenza)?

The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

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