CARBURANT

FUEL

An aircraft operated under IFR flight plan on a transoceanic flight shall carry an amount of fuel that is sufficient to :

- Allow the aircraft to fly to and execute an approach annd a missed approach at the destination aerodrome

- Fly to and and land at the alternate aerodrome

- Fly for a period of 45 minutes

and in addition, carry contingency equal to at least ten percent of the fuel required to complete the flight to the destination aerodrome.

Given the distances to be crossed, plenty of fuel is the key for succes. The biggest mistake is to go without auxiliary tanking which ever aircraft is used.

Consequently, as slower the plane, as more reserve is needed. Transports Canada requires fuel reserve calculation based on a flight-log with no tailwind compensation.

AUXILIARY TANKS

They may be structurally shaped (inside the wings), the most reliable but also the most expensives. More cost efficient and flexible option is the welded aluminum box, fitted inside the airplane 's cabin.

The last option is the plastic tank designed to easily fit the seats shape, permitting to keep the seats inside the cabin during the journey, thus this avoid an additionnal cost to ship them to destination.

AEROCONVOYAGE will find out the most efficient option depending on your aircraft, its range and the destination you want the ferry to be done. We will take care of this, contact us for a free quotation.

AUXILIARY FUEL TANK MOUNTED INSIDE A KING AIR 100