Flight Phase

Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus)

The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

Quick answer: The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

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Quick answer

The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

Why it matters

Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) 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 supplémentaire (imprévus)?

In this glossary, Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) refers to: The discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

How is Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’équipage a chargé du carburant supplémentaire en raison d’orages prévus sur la route."

Why does Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) matter in aviation?

Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) 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 supplémentaire (imprévus)?

Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) belong to?

In this glossary, Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus) 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 discretionary amount of fuel carried beyond required minimums to address potential delays, weather, or other unforeseen operational factors.

Operational example

The crew loaded extra contingency fuel due to forecasted thunderstorms along the route.

Localized term

Carburant supplémentaire (imprévus)

Localized example

L’équipage a chargé du carburant supplémentaire en raison d’orages prévus sur la route.

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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