Broome Aviation’s operations manual did not include a procedure for recording inflight fuel calculations. As a result, pilots adopted varying methods for fuel monitoring, leading to reduced assurance of accurate fuel management.
Broome Aviation has implemented inflight fuel management procedures that address the safety issue.
Broome Aviation updated their operations manual to the new format exposition in response to Civil Aviation Safety Authority findings during a level 1 surveillance audit. The new exposition outlined a procedure for monitoring fuel during flight, requiring pilots to conduct regular fuel checks by comparing the fuel quantity remaining on the gauges with the expected fuel remaining calculated by the fuel log. The procedure requires checks to be completed at intervals no greater than 30 minutes, with the remaining fuel quantity to be logged.
The operator has updated its exposition to comply with CASA regulations, a change that was mandated to meet current safety and operational standards. This revision now includes procedures for inflight fuel management, addressing a critical aspect of flight operations that ensures aircraft have sufficient fuel to reach their destinations or alternates when needed. While this update brings them in line with legal requirements, it also addresses the safety issue and formalises a process that is essential for managing risks and maintaining operational integrity.
