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Exam workbook updated.

The workbook you use in the RPL, PPL and CPL aeroplane exams changed. Its changes include a new fuel policy.

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What changed, and when

When
Dec 2021
Where
Australia

PREDICT FIRST

Workbook v3.0a changed the fuel policy used in the exams. What does CASA say the new policy reflects?

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Version 3.0a of the RPL, PPL and CPL (Aeroplane) Workbook is dated 2 December 2021. Sources: Workbook v3.0a

Its changes include crosswind limits on the take-off and landing charts, and a fuel policy that reflects CASR Part 91 or Part 135. It also uses an AVGAS specific gravity of 0.72 kg per litre in all loading systems. Sources: Workbook, significant changes

Next: In practice

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What it means in practice

PREDICT FIRST

In the RPL or PPL exam, how much final reserve fuel does the fuel policy give a piston aeroplane under 5,700 kg MTOW by day under the VFR?

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In the RPL and PPL exams, fuel follows Table 19.02 of the Part 91 MOS for a piston or turboprop aeroplane under 5,700 kg MTOW, by day under the VFR. Sources: Workbook, fuel policy

CASA's RPLA exam page names the row: table 19.02 (2), item 1. Sources: CASA RPLA exam page

That row sets 30 minutes of final reserve fuel and marks contingency fuel N/A. Sources: MOS 19.02, item 1

To turn litres of AVGAS into kilograms in any workbook loading system, use 0.72 kg per litre. Sources: Workbook, significant changes

The take-off and landing charts now carry crosswind limits. Sources: Workbook, significant changes

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The source, word for word

Quoted from the Australian sources we hold, with the date we checked them.

RPL, PPL & CPL (Aeroplane) Workbook Version 3.0a - 02 December 2021

CASA RPL, PPL & CPL (Aeroplane) Workbook v3.0a. Source: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Title page. Rules as at 31 October 2026

Changes from version 2 introduced with this version include: 1. The introduction of cross-wind limits for take-off and landing charts. 2. A change of fuel policy to reflect CASR Part 91 or CASR Part 135 requirements. 3. The specific gravity for AVGAS of 0.72 kg/litre is used for all loading systems.

CASA RPL, PPL & CPL (Aeroplane) Workbook v3.0a. Source: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Significant changes. Rules as at 31 October 2026

The fuel policy for RPLA and PPLA exams will be in accordance with CASR Part 91 MOS, Chapter 19, Table 19.02 for Aeroplane with MTOW < 5 700 kg (piston engine or turboprop) under VFR by day.

CASA RPL, PPL & CPL (Aeroplane) Workbook v3.0a. Source: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Fuel policy information. Rules as at 31 October 2026

In your RPLA exam, fuel reserves will be carried in accordance with CASR Part 91 MOS, Chapter 19, table 19.02 (2), Item 1. This applies to aeroplanes with MTOW less than 5,700 kg (piston engine or turboprop) under VFR by day.

CASA, Recreational pilot licence (aeroplane) exam - RPLA. Source: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Fuel policy in RPLA exams. Rules as at 31 October 2026

Item 1 | Aeroplane with MTOW <= 5 700 kg (piston engine or turboprop) | VFR | 30 minutes | N/A

Part 91 (General Operating and Flight Rules) Manual of Standards 2020, Compilation No. 8, Section 19.02, Table 19.02 (2), item 1. Rules as at 31 October 2026

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