Chapter 11 ETOPS and Long Range Flights

Question 1

For normal operations for aircraft with two engines what is max allowed time from an alternate following an engine failure?

Answer 1

60 mins with OEI

Question 2

What aircraft can use ETOPS?

Answer 2

Twin engined aircraft

Question 3

What is the purpose of ETOPS?

Answer 3

Allows operations beyond the basic threshold time of 60 mins from an adequate alternate

Question 4

Define an adequate alternate

Answer 4

An aerodrome with satisfactory performance requirements, rwys and at ETA will have TAS, emergency services and other essential facilities

Question 5

Define an adequate ETOPS en route alternate

Answer 5

Same as before but must have one instrument approach and met conditions must be above minima at ETA +/- 1hr

Question 6

What is the minima for a precision approach?

Answer 6

DA/H = authorised + 200ft
RVR = authorised + 800m

Question 7

What is the minima for a non-precision approach?

Answer 7

MDA/H = authorised + 400ft
RVR = authorised + 1500m

Question 8

For flight planning purposes where must there be an adequate ETOPS en route alternate?

Answer 8

The shortest of:

• within normal diversion time
• diversion time based on MEL

Question 9

What is a minimum time route?

Answer 9

Routes giving the shortest flight time between departure and destination adhering to all ATC and airspace restrictions