Destination Fuel Alternate
Hi all,
I'm looking for precisions regarding the regulation on fuel destination alternate,
( I'm currently flying airbus hence the example used )
Our dispatch department provide via the CFP a fuel figure for the destination alternate and a route. After entering the route on the flight plan the prediction given by the INIT B almost always gives a reduced fuel figure ( 300 - 400 kg less). I then put the higher number in the box.
Keeping in mind that the route given is usually incorrect : Long star not used anymore, procedure turn instead of straight in,..
Some captains, in flight, in case of hold to increase the holding time, will adjust the route to be more accurate. This adjustment usually gives us 300-400 kg extra.
Therefore my question, is this legally allowed diverting or landing with less fuel than the fuel figure written in the CFP ?