CA.I.D.R6FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management
Fuel planning.
Fuel planning.
Bottom line
Misunderstanding or mishandling the aircraft's fuel system, a lack of adequate planning, trying to stretch aircraft fuel range, or an unwillingness to stop for fuel contributes to fuel-related accidents. Carrying enough fuel with a sufficient reserve reduces the likelihood of a low-fuel emergency or a forced landing. During the day, an airplane flown under VFR must have enough fuel to fly after the first point of intended landing for at least 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 5-5-15 (Minimum Fuel Advisory) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- 14 CFR 91.151 (Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- 14 CFR 91.167 (Fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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