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Flight plans and flight itinerariesQuestion 199 of 351

During flight you want to change the destination aerodrome in your flight plan. What fuel rule applies?

  1. You may change it only if the aircraft carries enough fuel for the required reserve
  2. The fuel rule applies only before take-off
  3. You must land first
  4. You may change it with no fuel check
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Correct answer: You may change it only if the aircraft carries enough fuel for the required reserve

The fuel rule applies when you start a flight and when you change the destination in flight.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.88(2) Fuel Requirements

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026