Final reserve fuel for turboprops

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28th September 2007 | 09:32

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wotan

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Final reserve fuel for turboprops

Heh guys,
quick question,
What is Final reserve fuel for a turboprop. 30min @1500ft or 45min @1500ft

28th September 2007 | 10:31

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dv8

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Final Reserve (HOLD) Fuel is calculated to be the fuel to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed 1,500ft above aerodrome elevation in ISA calculated with the estimated landing mass on arrival at the alternate or the destination, when no alternate is required.

28th September 2007 | 10:35

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mbcxharm

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JAR-OPS: 30 mins for turbine a/c, 45 mins for piston

28th September 2007 | 12:21

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WaterMeths

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I would have stabbed a guess at 30 mins myself without any reference, well done for locating the reference. To take the thread further, can anyone shed the light as to WHY it is different for Jets and Turboprops?

28th September 2007 | 12:24

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WaterMeths

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From: Between EGGP and EGCC

Whoops......sorry getting ahead of myself.

Last edited by WaterMeths; 28th September 2007 at 12:26. Reason: Should read posts more carefully !!

29th September 2007 | 07:49

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wotan

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thats great guys cheers for the response, its what i thought alright, just wanted to confirm,

also does anyone know if the final reserve for turboprop (turbine powered unit) was ever 45 min? possibly under CAA regs or any of the FAR's????

any info greatly received.