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AA.VI.J.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an...

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Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency.

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The ATC system may require route changes or holding, which may require more fuel than expected. Carrying enough fuel with a sufficient reserve reduces the likelihood of a low-fuel emergency or a forced landing.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-1–6-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. RMH App. D (p. D-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-34) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-16–8-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  7. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  9. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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