Where in the ATO operations manual should I find a description of all its volumes?

The operations manual for an ATO conducting integrated or modular flight training courses should include a list and description of all volumes in the operations manual.

Which flight time limitation categories must be addressed in the operations manual?

The operations manual should include flight duty period and flight time limitations for flying instructors, and separately for students.

On what basis should allowable deficiencies in the technical section of the operations manual be established?

The technical section of the operations manual should include allowable deficiencies based on the master minimum equipment list (MMEL), if available.

How are weather minima requirements differentiated in the operations manual?

The route section of the operations manual should cover weather minima for flying instructors and, separately, for students at various stages of training.

What type of checks related to ATO standards, processes, and procedures must be included in the personnel training section of the operations manual?

The personnel training section of the operations manual should include checks to verify that training personnel are proficient with regard to all internal ATO standards, processes and procedures.

AMC1 ORA.ATO.230(b) Training manual and operations manual

Q: What limitation on aircraft operations during poor weather is required in the flying programme section of the operations manual?

The operations manual should include the restriction of numbers of aircraft in poor weather in the preparation of the flying programme.

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AMC1 ORA.ATO.230(b) Training manual and operations manual

ED Decision 2025/002/R

ALL ATOs, EXCEPT THOSE PROVIDING FLIGHT TEST TRAINING

OPERATIONS MANUAL

The operations manual for use at an ATO conducting integrated or modular flight training courses should include the following:

(a) General:

(1) a list and description of all volumes in the operations manual;

(2) administration (function and management);

(3) responsibilities (all management and administrative staff);

(4) student discipline and disciplinary action;

(5) approval or authorisation of flights;

(6) preparation of flying programme (restriction of numbers of aircraft in poor weather);

(7) command of aircraft;

(8) responsibilities of the PIC;

(9) carriage of passengers;

(10) aircraft documentation;

(11) retention of documents;

(12) flight crew qualification records (licences and ratings);

(13) revalidation (medical certificates and ratings);

(14) flight duty period and flight time limitations (flying instructors);

(15) flight duty period and flight time limitations (students);

(16) rest periods (flight instructors);

(17) rest periods (students);

(18) pilots’ log books;

(19) flight planning (general);

(20) safety (general): equipment, radio listening watch, hazards, accidents and incidents (including reports), safety pilots etc..

(b) Technical:

(1) aircraft descriptive notes;

(2) aircraft handling (including checklists, limitations, maintenance and technical logs, in accordance with relevant requirements, etc.);

(3) emergency procedures;

(4) radio and radio navigation aids;

(5) allowable deficiencies (based on the master minimum equipment list (MMEL), if available).

(1) performance (legislation, take-off, route, landing etc.);

(2) flight planning (fuel, oil, minimum safe altitude, navigation equipment etc.);

(3) loading (load sheets, mass, balance and limitations);

(4) weather minima (flying instructors);

(5) weather minima (students – at various stages of training);

(6) training routes or areas.

(d) Personnel training

(1) appointments of persons responsible for standards/competence of flight personnel;

(2) initial training;

(3) refresher training;

(4) standardisation training;

(5) checks to verify that training personnel is proficient with regard to all internal ATO standards, processes and procedures;

(6) upgrading training;

(7) ATO personnel standards evaluation.

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Source-Title: AMC1 ORA.ATO.230(b) Training manual and operations manual View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11086 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 6 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORA.ATO.230 Training manual and operations manual

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR