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Where should fuel jettison be carried out?
  • A
    Over water if possible, below flight level 60.
  • B
    In a holding pattern if cleared by ATC.
  • C
    Above flight level 60.
  • D
    On final approach.

ICAO Doc 4444
15.5.3 Fuel dumping

15.5.3.1.1 An aircraft in an emergency or other urgent situations may need to dump fuel so as to reduce to maximum landing mass in order to effect a safe landing.

15.5.3.1.2 When an aircraft operating within controlled airspace needs to dump fuel, the flight crew shall advise ATC. The ATC unit should then coordinate with the flight crew the following:

a) the route to be flown, which, if possible, should be clear of cities and towns, preferably over water and away from areas where thunderstorms have been reported or are expected;
b) the level to be used, which should be not less than 1 800 m (6 000 ft); and
c) the duration of the fuel dumping.

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