ifr proceduresFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
What should a pilot do if the remaining fuel supply requires priority handling after declaring "minimum fuel" with ATC?
A
Declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes.✓ Correct Answer
B
Continue with your minimum fuel status, and advise ATC that you would prefer no further delays.
C
Cancel your minimum fuel status, and prepare to divert to your filed alternate airport.
Explanation
AIM 5-5-15 explains that 'minimum fuel' is only an advisory and does not give priority; if the remaining fuel requires priority handling, the pilot should declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes.
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