Op Specs Flashcards
What is an OpSpec
This is an agreement between the FAA and the airline for how the airplane will operate. OpSpecs contain permissions for several parts of the operation.
Before the carrier(airline) receives permission with a certificate to operate_______________ are created and agreed upon.
Opspecs
If an airline violates their Opspecs (operation specifications)
The FAA can suspend, revoke, or terminate an airline from using an OpSpec
OpSpec Part A
Part A-General
OpSpec Part B
En Route Authorizations and Limitations
OpSpec Part C
Airplane Terminal Instrument Procedures and Airport Authorizations and Limitations
OpSpec Part D&E
Maintenance OpSpecs
Management Specs
Letters of Authorization
Each Opspec contains paragraphs
A025
Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping Systems, and Electronic Manual Systems
A447
Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) Notification
B342
Extended Operations (ETOPS) with Two Engine Airplanes under Part 121
D072
Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
D074
Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft
D083
Short Term Escalation Authorization for Borrowed Parts Subject to Overhaul Requirements
D085
Aircraft Listing
D086
Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation (ETOPS)
D097
Aging Aircraft Programs
E096
Airplane Weighing
A025
Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping Systems, and Electronic Manual
Systems
A447
Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) Notification
*
Maintenance Control is notified MaintenanceOpsCtr-Supervisors-DG@wnco.coM
and must respond confirming receipt of emergency AD
B342
Extended Operations (ETOPS) with Two Engine Airplanes under Part 121
*
Provides information on the limitations SWA has on operating ETOPS flights
D086
ETOPS Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation
*
Provides the aircraft that are ETOPS approved and their maximum diversion time
permitted
*
States that there must be a separate reliability reporting system for the
extended range fleet
D072
Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP )
Authorization
D074
Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft
D083
D083
Short Term Escalation Authorization for Borrowed Parts Subject to Overhaul
Requirements
D085
Aircraft Listing
D086
Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation (ETOPS)
D097
Aging Aircraft Programs
OpSpec
D072
Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance
Program (CAMP) Authorization
The CAMP must be
sufficiently comprehensive in scope and detail to fulfill its responsibility to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition.
OpSpec
D074
Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft
The
time limitations for the overhaul, inspections, and checks of the aircraft and related
systems including appliances and components controlled by the program shall be contained
in the certificate holder’s:
1. B737NG MSG 3 Maintenance Specification, Report S7100
2. B737NG Time Limit Index
3. B737MAX MSG 3 Maintenance Specification Report S8100
OpSpec
D083
ShortTerm Escalation Authorization for Borrowed
Parts Subject to Overhaul Requirements
Provided certain conditions are met, the certificate holder is authorized to use a borrowed part
(overhauled) from another operator when time in service of the available part exceeds the
certificate holder’s approved overhaul time limit.
OpSpec
D085
Aircraft Listing
The certificate holder is authorized to conduct operations under 14 CFR Part 121 using the
aircraft identified on this operations specification
The
OpSpec includes the following information about the Aircraft:
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Registration No.
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Serial No.
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Nose Number, If Applicable
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Aircraft Make/Model/Series
OpSpec
D097
Aging Aircraft Programs
The certificate holder has incorporated policies and procedures into their maintenance
and/or
inspection programs for compliance with the Aging Aircraft Program rules as follows:
14 CFR 121.1109 Supplemental Inspections
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MPM Chapter 41
14 CFR 121.1111 Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS
) Maintenance Program
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MPM Chapter 43
14 CFR 121.1113 Fuel
Tank System Maintenance Program
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MPM Chapter 42
14 CFR
121.1117 Flammability Reduction Means
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MPM Chapter 42
14 CFR 121.1107 Repairs Assessment for Pressurized Fuselages
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MPM Chapter 41
If changes to the above mentioned MPM Chapters, inspection requirement tables, OpSpecs
or Specification Reports are necessary, use caution and coordinate with the OpSpec team as
well as Central Publications to ensure the publication dates for all document revisions are
enacted on the same day.
