Fueling Deicing

Sump carburante

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

Sump carburante 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 Sump carburante?

In this glossary, Sump carburante 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 Sump carburante used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilota, scaricare il sump carburante prima dell’avviamento e controllare la presenza di acqua o sedimenti come parte del controllo pre-volo."

Why does Sump carburante matter in aviation?

Sump carburante 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 Sump carburante?

Sump carburante is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sump carburante belong to?

In this glossary, Sump carburante 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

Sump carburante

Localized example

Pilota, scaricare il sump carburante prima dell’avviamento e controllare la presenza di acqua o sedimenti come parte del controllo pre-volo.

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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