Long Range Flight Flashcards
ETOPS Stands for
Extended twin ops performance standards
Twin engine limited distance from adequate aerodrome
60 minutes at OEI cruise speed
ETOPS approval requirements
AC must have ETOPS type design
Flight crew suitably trained
Operators experience history
Implementing engines are maintained to meet criteria
Stages of an ETOPs approval
Extended beyond 60 minutes to 90 minutes on initial approval
Normal approval allows 180 minutes
Implemented on AOC
EEP
Extended range entry point
EXP
Extended range exit point
ETOP Segment
EEP to EXP - shortest flight time possible to get out of ETOP segment
ETOPS approval is part of
The AOC
Shortest route for ETOPS aircraft are known as
Minimum time routes
Maximum flight distance for take off alternate for an ETOPS approved aircraft is
Up to 2 hours or ETOPS approval whichever is the lesser
Maximum flight distance of a take off alternate for a non ETOPS approved aircraft is
One hour flight time one engine out in still air conditions
Initial ETOPS approval for en route alternate is
90 minutes
Performance class A maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome
Distance flown in 60 minute OEI