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Long Haul

Point d’égalité de carburant

A point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

Quick answer: A point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

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Quick answer

A point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

Why it matters

Point d’égalité de carburant matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Point d’égalité de carburant?

In this glossary, Point d’égalité de carburant refers to: A point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

How is Point d’égalité de carburant used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Nous avons atteint le point d’égalité de carburant ; à partir d’ici, le carburant pour retourner égale celui pour la destination."

Why does Point d’égalité de carburant matter in aviation?

Point d’égalité de carburant matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Point d’égalité de carburant?

Point d’égalité de carburant is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Point d’égalité de carburant belong to?

In this glossary, Point d’égalité de carburant is grouped under Long Haul. 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 point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

Operational example

We have reached the equal fuel point; from here, fuel to return equals fuel to destination.

Localized term

Point d’égalité de carburant

Localized example

Nous avons atteint le point d’égalité de carburant ; à partir d’ici, le carburant pour retourner égale celui pour la destination.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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