737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
12.18
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12.18
PQ487, PT804 - PT832
PM398 - PP519, PQ976
1 The minimum fuel condition may be caused by a
fuel leak or low fuel.
2 A fuel leak should be suspected if one or more of
the following are true:
The total fuel remaining is less than the planned
fuel remaining
An engine has excessive fuel flow.
One main tank is abnormally low compared to
the other main tank and to the expected fuel
remaining in the tanks.
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Minimum Fuel Operation
Condition:
The fuel quantity in a main tank is 1000 lbs
or less.
Objective:
To decide if a fuel leak is suspected. To
ensure that all fuel is available for use.
Condition:
The fuel quantity in a main tank is 453 kgs
or less.
Objective:
To decide if a fuel leak is suspected. To
ensure that all fuel is available for use.
Note: Avoid high nose up attitude. Make thrust
changes slowly and smoothly. This reduces
the possibility of uncovering fuel pumps.
March 18, 2016
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