EDTO

Question 1

EDTO ALTN planning Minima

Answer 1

3D/RNP - 200’/800m > app minima

All other 2D - 400’/1500m > app minima

Question 2

Can you use a non EDTO ALTN for an inflight diversion?

Answer 2

Yes, EDTO ALTNs are a planning consideration. Once airborne you can use any suitable AD

OM1 8.1.6.2

Question 3

You have an engine failure at the Critical Point. Does the fuel plan allow for APU to be turned on?

Answer 3

Yes

OM1 8.1.7 b) iv)

Question 4

What does EDTO planning allow you to arrive at your ALTN with?

Answer 4

15min Fixed Reserve
Any weather holding
An instrument approach
(TFC holding not mentioned?)

OM1 8.1.7

Question 5

What MTCE documentation do you have to check prior to dispatch? (Other than normal)

Answer 5

EDTO preflight inspection signed off in the tech log
Any MELs are checked for impact on EDTO

Question 6

Your EDTO ALTN has PROB30, does that get taken into account for fuel planning?

Answer 6

No, PROB less than 40 don’t have to be considered for EDTO ALTNs

OM1 8.1.10 c) iii)

Question 7

Can you depart before you have forecast coverage on your EDTO ALTN?

Answer 7

As long as you don’t go beyond the point of sole reliance on that ALTN before it’s received.

OM1 8.1.10 d)

Question 8

Your EDTO ALTN has a TEMPO for TS but ceiling and Vis are above ALTN minima. Does it need to have the holding fuel planned?

Answer 8

No. Pre and post EDTO dispatch TS doesn’t automatically mean holding fuel required

OM1 8.1.10 Note