Flight Phase

Combustível de bloco

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

Combustível de bloco 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 Combustível de bloco?

In this glossary, Combustível de bloco 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 Combustível de bloco used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O despachante confirmou que o combustível de bloco para o voo era de sete mil quilos, cobrindo todas as fases necessárias."

Why does Combustível de bloco matter in aviation?

Combustível de bloco 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 Combustível de bloco?

Combustível de bloco is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Combustível de bloco belong to?

In this glossary, Combustível de bloco 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

Combustível de bloco

Localized example

O despachante confirmou que o combustível de bloco para o voo era de sete mil quilos, cobrindo todas as fases necessárias.

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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