Fueling Deicing

Escorva de combustível

The operation of removing remaining fuel from tanks or lines, especially from areas not emptied by normal fuel pump operation, to ensure all usable fuel is made available.

Quick answer: The operation of removing remaining fuel from tanks or lines, especially from areas not emptied by normal fuel pump operation, to ensure all usable fuel is made available.

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Quick answer

The operation of removing remaining fuel from tanks or lines, especially from areas not emptied by normal fuel pump operation, to ensure all usable fuel is made available.

Why it matters

Escorva de combustível 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

What is Escorva de combustível?

In this glossary, Escorva de combustível refers to: The operation of removing remaining fuel from tanks or lines, especially from areas not emptied by normal fuel pump operation, to ensure all usable fuel is made available.

How is Escorva de combustível used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O piloto solicita confirmação de que a escorva de combustível foi concluída antes de iniciar o motor dois."

Why does Escorva de combustível matter in aviation?

Escorva de combustível 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 Escorva de combustível?

Escorva de combustível is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Escorva de combustível belong to?

In this glossary, Escorva de combustível 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

The operation of removing remaining fuel from tanks or lines, especially from areas not emptied by normal fuel pump operation, to ensure all usable fuel is made available.

Operational example

Pilot requests confirmation that fuel scavenge is complete before starting engine two.

Localized term

Escorva de combustível

Localized example

O piloto solicita confirmação de que a escorva de combustível foi concluída antes de iniciar o motor dois.

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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