Flight Phase

Carburant bloc

The total quantity of fuel loaded on board the aircraft before engine start, including fuel for taxi, flight, alternate, holding, and contingency.

Quick answer: The total quantity of fuel loaded on board the aircraft before engine start, including fuel for taxi, flight, alternate, holding, and contingency.

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Quick answer

The total quantity of fuel loaded on board the aircraft before engine start, including fuel for taxi, flight, alternate, holding, and contingency.

Why it matters

Carburant bloc matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Carburant bloc?

In this glossary, Carburant bloc refers to: The total quantity of fuel loaded on board the aircraft before engine start, including fuel for taxi, flight, alternate, holding, and contingency.

How is Carburant bloc used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le régulateur a confirmé que le carburant bloc pour le vol était de sept mille kilos, couvrant toutes les phases requises."

Why does Carburant bloc matter in aviation?

Carburant bloc matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Carburant bloc?

Carburant bloc is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Carburant bloc belong to?

In this glossary, Carburant bloc is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

The total quantity of fuel loaded on board the aircraft before engine start, including fuel for taxi, flight, alternate, holding, and contingency.

Operational example

The dispatcher confirmed that block fuel for the flight was seven thousand kilograms, covering all required phases.

Localized term

Carburant bloc

Localized example

Le régulateur a confirmé que le carburant bloc pour le vol était de sept mille kilos, couvrant toutes les phases requises.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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