Block Fuel, Taxi Fuel, Trip Fuel, and Ballast Fuel
We have a system that accepts block fuel, trip fuel (TIF), and taxi fuel. The system calculates the takeoff fuel (TOF). The system also accepts ballast fuel (weight and arm). The system defines "block fuel" to include "ballast fuel".
The system calculates TOF as follows:
TOF = block fuel - taxi fuel - ballast fuel
Ballast fuel is included with the DOW as an operational adjustement.
A question has come up regarding if the ballast fuel weight should be included in the block fuel weight. The suggestion is that block fuel should NOT include the ballast fuel and that the system should create a new field on the fuel screen called "Total Fuel" that is calculated as follow :
total fuel = block fuel + ballast fuel
Question: Is it incorrect to include ballast fuel weight in the block fuel weight?
How does your company handle ballast fuel?
Since companies seem to enter fuel figures differently, I would appreciate several responses.
Much thanks!
Paul
Last edited by pbaker01; 2nd Mar 2008 at 00:11.