ETOPS 2

Question 1

What is the vertical rule for weather deviation?

Answer 1

SAND

south ascend north descend

Question 2

What should the height deviation be on a weather avoid?

Answer 2

• Nil within 5nm

- 300 ft if greater

Question 3

For an inflight contingency, what should the change of heading be?

Answer 3

At least 30°

Question 4

AC with an emergency should descend below what FL if no clearance from ATC?

Answer 4

FL290

Question 5

For an in-flight contingency without clearance, what lateral separation is required?

Answer 5

5nm

Question 6

If no clearance received from ATC below FL290, what vertical offset is required?

Answer 6

500 ft

Question 7

How is the course entered in the RAD NAV page for a back course ILS?

Answer 7

B then enter the course

Question 8

What are the driftdown speeds for ETOPS?

Answer 8

• M0.82/310

- M0.82

Question 9

What is the standard strategy driftdown speed?

Answer 9

M0.82/300

Question 10

What are the three ETOPS scenarios?

Answer 10

• Pressurisation and Eng Fail
• Pressurisation
• Eng Fail

Question 11

What does ETOPS fuel allow for after a diversion from CP to ERA?

Answer 11

Fuel for Descent and Cruise
15 mins holding
Inst App

Question 12

What are the EASA ETOPS minima for cloud ceiling for 2D and 3D apps?

Answer 12

3D: DH/DA + 200ft
2D: MDH/MDA + 400ft

Question 13

What are the vis requirements for an ETOPS ERA?

Answer 13

3D: Auth vis +800
2D: Auth vis +1500

Question 14

Is EAT permitted to use Cat II or III apps for ETOPS ERAs?

Answer 14

Not approved

Question 15

What electrical cases require diversion?

Answer 15

• Only one gen following multiple failure (1 IDG, APU GEN or EMER GEN)
• Only one main gen available with green hyd fault (1 IDG or APU GEN)

Question 16

What reasons could cause a need to divert on an ETOPs sector?

Answer 16

Wx
LAND ASAP
Failure effecting fuel burn
Electrical generation problem
Nav - loss of MNPS

Question 17

How does Elec Emer Config increase fuel consumption?

Answer 17

Eng A/I valves permanently open

Question 18

What speed is it assumed the final descent from FL100 will be made at?

Answer 18

250 kt

Question 19

Why is fuel sometimes added at the critical ETP?

Answer 19

FOB would be less than the fuel required for the next ETOPS alternate

Question 20

When is an improving BECMG applicable for an ETOPs ERA?

Answer 20

At the end of the BECMG time period

Question 21

What is a deteriorating BECMG applicable to an ETOPS ERA?

Answer 21

At the start of the BECMG period

Question 22

When is a PROB not limiting for an ERA?

Answer 22

When less than PROB40

Question 23

What should be read back if ATC clears ac “via flight plan route” in oceanic clearance?

Answer 23

Full coordinates of the route

Question 24

What does PBCS stand for?

Answer 24

Performance-based communications and surveillance

Question 25

Are gusts included for x-wind limits for ETOPS ERAs?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

After how much of a delay to departure does the time window of suitability need to be changed?

Answer 26

1 hour delay

Question 27

What is the equation for getting the mag bearing?

Answer 27

True + Variation = Mag