International Diversion Operations

Question 1

You are on a North Atlantic Track and cannot maintain your altitude, describe inflight contingency procedure if inflight clearance cannot be obtained.

Answer 1

(Atlantic Hi/Lo 1/2, Tab 2, lower panel)
Turn at least 45 degrees.
• Offset 15 NM from track centerline.
• Maintain a flight level which differs from those normally used by 500 feet, or 1000’ if above FL410.

Question 2

You are at your re-release point and you were unable to communicate with the company to coordinate your re-release when dispatched under B044, what do you do?

Answer 2

(GOM, Ch 5)

Proceed to your initial destination, after coordinating with ATC.

Question 3

You must divert to a new destination. Procedurally, what are the three required steps for a diversion?

Answer 3

(GOM, Ch 5) (GOM, Ch 8) (AOM, Vol II, Ch 4)
• Coordinate with flight following
• Coordinate with ATC
• Change the destination airport on RTE Page 1 of the FMS CDU

Question 4

You have suffered the loss of two engines enroute. Your ETP airport of Halifax is closer than your ETP airport of Shannon. Are you required to divert to Halifax?

Answer 4

(GOM, Ch 8)
• No
• ETP airports are a planning exercise. Land at the nearest suitable airport, in point of time.

Question 5

If your destination airport is changed while you are in flight, what must the Flight Follower accomplish?

Answer 5

(GOM, Ch 9)
• Verify maximum takeoff and landing weights will not be affected.
• Verify minimum fuel requirements.
• Provide alternate routing.