AMC1 NCO.OP.125(b) Fuel or energy and oil supply – aeroplanes and helicopters

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 47

PLANNING CRITERIA – FINAL RESERVE FUEL OR ENERGY

The final reserve fuel (FRF) or energy should be no less than the required fuel or energy to fly:

1. for aeroplanes:

   1. for 10 minutes at maximum continuous cruise power at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination under VFR by day, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome / landing site, and always remaining within sight of that aerodrome / landing site;

   2. for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination under VFR by day; and

   3. for 45 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination or destination alternate aerodrome under VFR flights by night and IFR; and

2. for helicopters:

   1. for 10 minutes at best-range speed under VFR by day, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome / landing site, and always remaining within 25 NM of that aerodrome / landing site, when needed for the purpose of specialised operations;

   2. for 20 minutes at best‑range speed for other VFR flights; and

   3. for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1 500 ft (450 m) above the destination or destination alternate aerodrome under IFR.