NAT MNPS Flight Ops Procedures

Question 1

What strategic lateral offset procedures (SLOP) are available

Answer 1

1 or 2 nm right

Never left!

Question 2

Altimeter accuracy required in RVSM airspace

Answer 2

2 altimeters within +/- 200tt

Question 3

If you deviate by how much in altitude, you much tell atc

Answer 3

300ft

Question 4

What needs to be checked before entering MNPS airspace

Answer 4

HF comms and SELCAL

Question 5

What are the HF comms

Answer 5

Single sideband Hf frequencies

6 radio ground stations

Lower Hf bands at night (less than 7mhz)

Higher Hf bands during day (more than 8mhz)

Question 6

SELCAL

Answer 6

2 pairs of letters from A -S

Not including I N O

Question 7

If HF fails in MNPS airspace what do you do

Answer 7

Continue with previous clearance

Question 8

How long do u maintain last assigned code in MNPS airspace

Answer 8

30 mins

Then select 2000 on transponder

Question 9

When is ACAS required

Answer 9

MTOM > 5,700kg

19pax seats

Question 10

What version of TCAS is mandatory

Answer 10

7.1

Question 11

If clearance can not be obtained in flight

Answer 11

Initially offset 15nm by turning 45/90°

Change level by:
500ft FL410

If alt can’t be maintained

Minimise ROD when leaving original track

Then expedite descent to feasible alt

Question 12

If deviations around weather are greater than 10 nm what must you also do

Answer 12

Change level by 300ft