Division (d) F1F2
The pilot-in-command must declare a situation of ‘fuel or energy emergency’ by broadcasting ‘MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL’ when the useable fuel or energy estimated to be available on landing at the nearest aerodrome or operating site where a safe landing can be made is less than the planned final reserve of fuel or energy.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
- F2
Annex 8 point SPO.OP.190 substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 11(2)(l)