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What is Escape Fuel Planning?

Escape Fuel Planning Calculation of the minimum fuel required to depart from an area with operational hazards to a safe location.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Escape Fuel Planning” Used in Practice?

Confirm escape fuel planning completed for contingency routing away from volcanic ash.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Escape Route PlanningEqual Fuel PointExtra (contingency) fuelAlternate Threshold Fuel

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What is Escape Fuel Planning?

Calculation of the minimum fuel required to depart from an area with operational hazards to a safe location.

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