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Basic ATC

What is Minimum fuel?

Minimum fuel A declaration by a pilot indicating that the aircraft has enough fuel to reach the destination but no extra fuel for delays.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Minimum fuel” Used in Practice?

Pilot, declaring minimum fuel, unable to accept any delays.

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 declaration by a pilot indicating that the aircraft has enough fuel to reach the destination but no extra fuel for delays.

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