What is ICAO Annex 6 Part 2?

Annex 6 - Operation Of Aircraft - Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes. Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes. This document specifies International Standards and Recommended Practices for aeroplanes used in international general aviation operations.



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According to ICAO Annex 6, the recommended minimum contingency fuel is the greater of 5% of the trip fuel or 5 minutes holding consumption at 1500' above destination airfield elevation computed based on calculated arrival weight.

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Pilots must plan for enough fuel to fly to the point of intended landing, considering wind and weather, and 30 minutes (day), or 45 minutes (night) thereafter. No alternate airport is required. Governed by FAR 91.151.

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An annex states the Standards and Recommend practices (SARPs) expected from State signatories to the ICAO convention. The documents expand on the SARPS explaining and/or nominating how and what a State has to do to achieve the SARPs.

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ICAO SARPS (Standards and Recommended Practices) for each area of ICAO responsibility are contained in 19 Annexes. Each Annex deals with a particular subject area.

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The organization sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. ICAO also serves as a clearinghouse for cooperation and discussion on civil aviation issues among its 193 member-states.

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The term Mayday Fuel should be used when it is clear that you will land with less than the minimum fuel reserves. This constitutes an emergency and requires ATC to act immediately (this could be priority for landing or diverting you to a different airport, if available).

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Visual Flight Rules: Pilots must plan for enough fuel to fly to the point of intended landing, considering wind and weather, and 30 minutes (day), or 45 minutes (night) thereafter. No alternate airport is required.

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