Fuel Leak Management in Flight
A fuel leak can have serious consequences, especially because of the risk of fire and fuel starvation. When a fuel leak is detected, it is essential to follow the operational procedures to maintain the safety of the flight. This article highlights how to detect and confirm a fuel leak on A300-600, A310, A320 family, A330, A340, A350, and A380 aircraft. It also recalls which actions to perform, especially shutting down the engine in the case of an engine fuel leak to prevent any risk of engine fire. Fuel leak management for A220 aircraft will be addressed in a future article.