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O que e Ponto crítico?

Ponto crítico A position along a route where, in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation, a decision must be made to proceed or return, often used in fuel or performance-critical calculations, such as the point beyond which it is safer or faster to continue than to turn back.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Ponto crítico” Used in Practice?

No ponto crítico, a tripulação deve decidir se continua ou retorna com base em cálculos de combustível e segurança.

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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O que e Ponto crítico?

A position along a route where, in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation, a decision must be made to proceed or return, often used in fuel or performance-critical calculations, such as the point beyond which it is safer or faster to continue than to turn back.

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