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A MAYDAY fuel declaration should be made when:
A
fuel is below contingency level
B
the calculated usable fuel on landing will be less than final reserve fuel
C
fuel is at alternate fuel level
D
anytime the pilot is uncertain
B
the calculated usable fuel on landing will be less than final reserve fuel✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
A fuel emergency (MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL) is declared when the pilot expects to land with less than final reserve fuel.
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