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A pilot is preparing a commercial flight but during the planning phase the latest weather update at the destination aerodrome leads to a change of the runway which in turn results to a more time consuming arrival section. What will happen to the planned trip fuel?

  • A
    It has to be updated correspondingly.
  • B
    The pilot could update the trip fuel, but he/she does not have to update the contingency fuel because it covers such changes during the planning phase.
  • C
    It will not change because the arrival fuel consists of a fixed quantity.
  • D
    It will not change because it is not part of the arrival procedure.

According to AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.150(b) - Fuel policy for helicopters:

The operator should base the company fuel policy, including calculation of the amount of fuel to be carried, on the following planning criteria:

(a) The amount of:

(1) taxi fuel,

(2) trip fuel, which should include fuel:

(i) for take-off and climb from aerodrome elevation to initial cruising level/altitude, taking into account the expected departure routing;

(ii) from top of climb to top of descent, including any step climb/descent;

(iii) from top of descent to the point where the approach procedure is initiated, taking into account the expected arrival procedure; and

(iv) for approach and landing at the destination site;

(3) contingency fuel,

(4) alternate fuel,

(5) final reserve fuel, which should be:

(6) extra fuel, which should be at the discretion of the commander.

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