ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Task: Fuel management

Objective:

To determine that the candidate; 

(a) Demonstrates competency in calculating fuel requirements including reserves, for a private operation.

(b) Establishes the fuel quantity on board the aircraft prior to the flight and calculates endurance.

(c) Correctly operates the engine primer pump for starting in accordance with the aircraft’s flight manual or checklist.

(d) Correctly operates the auxiliary fuel pump (if applicable) in accordance with the aircraft’s flight manual or checklist.

(e) Selects the correct fuel tank for start, taxiing and take-off, and in flight correctly monitors fuel consumption and tank selection in accordance with the aircraft’s flight manual or checklist.

Action:

The examiner/instructor will; 

(a) Determine that the candidate can accurately calculate the fuel quantity required for the flight including reserves.

(b) Determine that the candidate can establish the quantity of fuel on board the aircraft and monitor fuel consumption during flight.

(c) Monitor the candidate’s operation of the primer, fuel pump and tank selection both before and during flight and determine that the candidate’s actions are in accordance with the aircraft’s flight manual or checklist.