ETOPS Flashcards
Diversion strategies are
Standard, Obstacle, Fixed Speed
Standard diversion strategy
CRZ mach 300kts desc down to LRC CRZ FL //
Obstacle diversion strategy
Driftdown Green dot / MCT - when clear - LRC CRZ FL
ETOPS Fixed speed strategy
Minimum time for 330 .82 / 330kts MCT or .82 / 300kts at MCT
Enroute alternate suitability
1hour before and after time of arrival
Standard Fuel planning by dispatch is
Taxi - Trip - RSV - ALTN + 30m HOLD at ALTN
Specific ETOPS REQ fuel planning is
Fuel which could be req to reach a suitable airport in case of
Eng out
Failure of PX
Eng out linked to PX failure
Critical point CP is
ETP on the route which is critical regarding the ETOPS FUEL REQ – it is usually the LAST ETP of the ETOPS segment
A contingency of around …. to … is recommended on the trip to CP although not required
2% - 3%
Crew duties on dispatch .. M N P S stands for –>
Meteo
NOTAM
Performance
Status
WX Radar formula height is
height= distance x tilt x 100
MNPS
Minimum Nav Perf Spec
EEP
Etops Area ENTRY Point
EXP
Etops Area EXIT Point
N.I.C
No Icing Correction