What must an operator provide as evidence to obtain an RVSM operational approval from the competent authority?

The operator shall provide evidence that: (a) the RVSM airworthiness approval has been obtained; (b) procedures for monitoring and reporting height-keeping errors have been established; (c) a training programme for the flight crew members involved in these operations has been established; and (d) operating procedures have been established specifying the items listed in (1) to (9).

Which specific procedures must be established for monitoring and reporting in the context of RVSM operational approval?

Procedures for monitoring and reporting height-keeping errors must be established.

Does the RVSM operational approval require a training programme for flight crew members?

Yes, a training programme for the flight crew members involved in RVSM operations must be established.

Are flight crew composition and experience requirements part of the operating procedures for RVSM approval?

Yes, flight crew composition and experience requirements must be specified in the operating procedures.

What does the operating procedures section require regarding incident reporting?

Incident reporting must be specified in the operating procedures.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a required element in the operating procedures: pre-flight procedures, post-flight procedures, or maintenance procedures?

Maintenance procedures are not listed. The required elements include pre-flight procedures and post-flight procedures, but not maintenance procedures.

Does the section require specific regional operating procedures to be included in the operating procedures?

Yes, specific regional operating procedures must be specified in the operating procedures.

What must be specified regarding flight planning in the operating procedures for RVSM?

Flight planning must be specified in the operating procedures.

Which of the following is a required procedure before entering RVSM airspace, according to the operating procedures?

Procedures prior to RVSM airspace entry must be specified in the operating procedures.

What is the role of the competent authority in the context of SPA.RVSM.105?

The competent authority grants the RVSM operational approval after the operator provides the required evidence.

Are in-flight procedures a required element of the operating procedures for RVSM approval?

Yes, in-flight procedures must be specified in the operating procedures.

Which of the following is NOT a required evidence item: RVSM airworthiness approval, training programme, or maintenance programme?

A maintenance programme is not listed as an evidence item. The required items are RVSM airworthiness approval, procedures for monitoring and reporting height-keeping errors, a training programme, and operating procedures.

What is the publication date of the regulation referenced in this section?

The section does not state a publication date; it only references Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

SPA.RVSM.105 RVSM operational approval

Q: What are the required elements that operating procedures must specify for RVSM operations?

Operating procedures must specify: (1) the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the MEL; (2) flight crew composition and experience requirements; (3) flight planning; (4) pre-flight procedures; (5) procedures prior to RVSM airspace entry; (6) in-flight procedures; (7) post-flight procedures; (8) incident reporting; and (9) specific regional operating procedures.

Q: What must be included in the operating procedures regarding equipment for RVSM operations?

The operating procedures must specify the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the MEL.

Q: What is the first evidence item an operator must provide for RVSM operational approval?

The RVSM airworthiness approval has been obtained.

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SPA.RVSM.105 RVSM operational approval

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

To obtain an RVSM operational approval from the competent authority, the operator shall provide evidence that:

(a) the RVSM airworthiness approval has been obtained;

(b) procedures for monitoring and reporting height-keeping errors have been established;

(d) operating procedures have been established specifying:

(1) the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the MEL;

(2) flight crew composition and experience requirements;

(3) flight planning;

(4) pre-flight procedures;

(5) procedures prior to RVSM airspace entry;

(6) in-flight procedures;

(7) post-flight procedures;

(8) incident reporting;

(9) specific regional operating procedures.

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Source-Title: SPA.RVSM.105 RVSM operational approval View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13067 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 28 October, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 28 October, 2012

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

SPA.RVSM.105 RVSM operational approval

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