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Aviation occurrencesQuestion 344 of 351

A pilot refuels a 3 000 kg aeroplane with the wrong type of fuel. Must someone report this to the Board?

  1. No, only a fuel leak is a reportable incident.
  2. No, only a total engine failure is reportable.
  3. Yes, wrong fuel is a reportable incident.
  4. Yes, but only if the engine stops in flight.
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Correct answer: Yes, wrong fuel is a reportable incident.

For an aircraft above 2 250 kg, refuelling with the incorrect type of fuel or contaminated fuel is a reportable incident.

Source: Transportation Safety Board Regulations (SOR/2014-37), Section 2(1) Report to Board

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026