Long Haul

Aft Centre Tank

A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

Quick answer: A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

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Quick answer

A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

Why it matters

Aft Centre Tank matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Aft Centre Tank?

In this glossary, Aft Centre Tank refers to: A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

How is Aft Centre Tank used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Flight deck, monitor transfer from aft centre tank to main tanks during cruise phase."

Why does Aft Centre Tank matter in aviation?

Aft Centre Tank matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Aft Centre Tank?

Aft Centre Tank is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Aft Centre Tank belong to?

In this glossary, Aft Centre Tank is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

Operational example

Flight deck, monitor transfer from aft centre tank to main tanks during cruise phase.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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