Aviation English
Emergencies

What is Minimum Fuel?

Minimum Fuel A state where an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached minimum landing level; any additional delay may lead to emergency.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Minimum Fuel” Used in Practice?

Center, TAP 312 is minimum fuel, will accept any delay in sequencing.

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 Minimum Fuel?

A state where an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached minimum landing level; any additional delay may lead to emergency.

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