Flight Phase

额外(备选)油量

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

额外(备选)油量 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

What is 额外(备选)油量?

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

How is 额外(备选)油量 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "由于航线预计有雷暴,机组加注了额外备选油量。"

Why does 额外(备选)油量 matter in aviation?

额外(备选)油量 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 额外(备选)油量?

额外(备选)油量 is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 额外(备选)油量 belong to?

In this glossary, 额外(备选)油量 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

额外(备选)油量

Localized example

由于航线预计有雷暴,机组加注了额外备选油量。

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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