ETOPS

Question 1

Normal operations without ETOPS

Answer 1

60 mins of alternate airfield

Question 2

Definition of ETOPS

Answer 2

Extended-range Twin Operational Performance Standards

Question 3

Adequate Aerodrome

Answer 3

Meets performance requirements, runway characteristics, ATS Facility will be open at time of arrival, emergency services and other essential facilities.

Question 4

Adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome

Answer 4

Meets performance requirements, runway characteristics, ATS Facility will be open at time of arrival, emergency services and other essential facilities.

+ AT LEAST 1 INSTRUMENT APPROACH

+ WX FORECAST AT OR ABOVE MINIMA 1HR PLUS MINUS ETA.

Question 5

Non-ETOPS Operations

Answer 5

Based on 60 minutes in still air.

Question 6

ETOPS Approval

Answer 6

Aircraft with proven, reliable, sufficient engines may be granted approval by the Authority.

Question 7

Where is the ETOPS Approval

Answer 7

In the AOC

Question 8

Standard ETOPS Approval

Answer 8

ETOPS-180

Question 9

For flight planning purposes, there must always be an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate:

Answer 9

Within approved diversion time

Within diversion time based on MEL - whichever is the shorter.

Question 10

Minimum Time Routes

Answer 10

Not necessarily a great circle

Fastest route due to Wx, ATC.