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Emergencies

What is Fuel Emergency?

Fuel Emergency A condition where an aircraft’s fuel state is such that without immediate landing, safe completion of flight is doubtful.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Fuel Emergency” Used in Practice?

Center, Delta 789 declaring fuel emergency, request priority landing at nearest airport.

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 Emergency?

A condition where an aircraft’s fuel state is such that without immediate landing, safe completion of flight is doubtful.

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