Plain English Meaning

Labels inside the cockpit that tell the pilot what fuel the aircraft uses, how much each tank holds, and any rules about which tank to use when.

Full Definition

Small printed labels installed in the cockpit, near the fuel selector or on the instrument panel, that state the approved fuel grade(s) for the aircraft, total and usable fuel quantities for each tank, and any operating limitations or restrictions on fuel selector positions. Fuel placards are required by the aircraft's type certificate and must be present, legible, and unmodified for the aircraft to be legally airworthy.

Context Anchor

Seen near fuel filler openings, fuel selectors, fuel gauges, and other fuel- in or on the aircraft.