Question

An aircraft operated in IFR flight shall carry an amount of fuel that is sufficient to allow the aircraft in the case of a propeller-driven aeroplane, a) where an alternate aerodrome is specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome, to fly to and land at the alternate aerodrome, and then to fly for a period of 30 minutes, or b) where an alternate aerodrome is specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome, to fly to and land at the alternate aerodrome, and then to fly for a period of 45 minutes, or c) where an alternate aerodrome is not specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 45 minutes; or d) where an alternate aerodrome is not specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 30 minutes. which answer is correct?

Answer 1

The correct fuel requirement for an IFR flight with no alternate aerodrome listed is to carry enough fuel to fly to the destination, attempt an approach and a missed approach, and then have a reserve to fly for an additional 45 minutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the fuel requirements for an aircraft operated in IFR flight for a propeller-driven aeroplane is c) where an alternate aerodrome is not specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 45 minutes.

This regulation ensures that the aircraft has a sufficient amount of fuel to handle unforeseen circumstances such as deviations from the planned route, encountering bad weather, or other air traffic delays. The additional 45-minute fuel reserve provides a safety margin to reach an alternate aerodrome or to keep flying in search of suitable landing conditions if the intended destination aerodrome is not available. It is crucial for safety reasons to adhere strictly to these fuel requirement regulations, as history has shown that errors in measurements and quantities can lead to critical situations, such as when incorrect fuel types or amounts are loaded onto an aircraft due to measurement conversions or miscommunication.