Fueling Deicing

Suma de combustible

A low point or reservoir in an aircraft fuel tank or system where water, debris, and contaminants collect and can be drained during preflight checks.

Quick answer: A low point or reservoir in an aircraft fuel tank or system where water, debris, and contaminants collect and can be drained during preflight checks.

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Quick answer

A low point or reservoir in an aircraft fuel tank or system where water, debris, and contaminants collect and can be drained during preflight checks.

Why it matters

Suma de combustible matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Suma de combustible?

In this glossary, Suma de combustible refers to: A low point or reservoir in an aircraft fuel tank or system where water, debris, and contaminants collect and can be drained during preflight checks.

How is Suma de combustible used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Piloto, drene el suma de combustible antes de arrancar y revise si hay agua o sedimentos como parte de la inspección previa al vuelo."

Why does Suma de combustible matter in aviation?

Suma de combustible matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Suma de combustible?

Suma de combustible is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Suma de combustible belong to?

In this glossary, Suma de combustible is grouped under Fueling Deicing. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A low point or reservoir in an aircraft fuel tank or system where water, debris, and contaminants collect and can be drained during preflight checks.

Operational example

Pilot, drain the fuel sump prior to start and check for water or sediment as part of the preflight inspection.

Localized term

Suma de combustible

Localized example

Piloto, drene el suma de combustible antes de arrancar y revise si hay agua o sedimentos como parte de la inspección previa al vuelo.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Fueling Deicing

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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