Appendix 3 to AMC 20-6B - Operational limitations

• ED Decision 2021/006/R found in: AMC-20 Amdt 22 - Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances (May 2021)

Appendix 3 to AMC 20-6B – Operational limitations ED Decision 2021/006/R 1. AREA OF OPERATION An operator is, when specifically approved, authorised to conduct ETOPS flights within an area where the diversion time, at any point along the proposed route of flight, to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome is within the operator’s approved diversion time (under standard conditions in still air) at the approved one-engine-inoperative cruise speed. 2. OPERATOR’S APPROVED DIVERSION TIME The procedures established by the operator should ensure that ETOPS is only planned on routes where the operator’s approved diversion time to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome can be met. 3. ISSUE OF THE ETOPS OPERATIONS APPROVAL BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY The approval issued by the competent authority for ETOPS operations should be based on the following information provided by the operator: a. Specification of the particular airframe/engine combinations, including the current approved CMP document required for ETOPS as normally identified in the AFM; b. Authorised area of operation; c. Minimum altitudes to be flown along planned and diversionary routes; d. Operator’s approved diversion time; e. Aerodromes identified to be used, including alternates, and associated instrument approaches and operating minima; f. The approved maintenance and reliability programme for ETOPS; g. Identification of those aeroplanes designated for ETOPS by make and model as well as serial number and registration; h. Specification of routes and the ETOPS diversion time necessary to support those routes; i. The one-engine-inoperative cruise speed, which may be area-specific, depending upon anticipated aeroplane loading and likely fuel penalties associated with the planned procedures; j. Processes and related resources allocated to initiate and sustain ETOPS operations in a manner that demonstrates commitment by management and all personnel involved in ETOPS continued airworthiness and operational support; k. The plan for establishing compliance with the build standard required for type design approval, e.g. CMP document compliance. [Amdt 20/7] [Amdt 20/21] Appendix 3 to AMC 20-6B – Operational limitations ED Decision 2021/006/R 1.         AREA OF OPERATION An operator is, when specifically approved, authorised to conduct ETOPS flights within an area where the diversion time, at any point along the proposed route of flight, to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome is within the operator’s approved diversion time (under standard conditions in still air) at the approved one-engine-inoperative cruise speed. 2.         OPERATOR’S APPROVED DIVERSION TIME The procedures established by the operator should ensure that ETOPS is only planned on routes where the operator’s approved diversion time to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome can be met. 3.         ISSUE OF THE ETOPS OPERATIONS APPROVAL BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY The approval issued by the competent authority for ETOPS operations should be based on the following information provided by the operator: a.         Specification of the particular airframe/engine combinations, including the current approved CMP document required for ETOPS as normally identified in the AFM; b.         Authorised area of operation; c.         Minimum altitudes to be flown along planned and diversionary routes; d.         Operator’s approved diversion time; e.         Aerodromes identified to be used, including alternates, and associated instrument approaches and operating minima; f.          The approved maintenance and reliability programme for ETOPS; g.         Identification of those aeroplanes designated for ETOPS by make and model as well as serial number and registration; h.         Specification of routes and the ETOPS diversion time necessary to support those routes; i.          The one-engine-inoperative cruise speed, which may be area-specific, depending upon anticipated aeroplane loading and likely fuel penalties associated with the planned procedures; j.          Processes and related resources allocated to initiate and sustain ETOPS operations in a manner that demonstrates commitment by management and all personnel involved in ETOPS continued airworthiness and operational support; k.         The plan for establishing compliance with the build standard required for type design approval, e.g. CMP document compliance. [Amdt 20/7] [Amdt 20/21] Appendix 3 to AMC 20-6B – Operational limitations ED Decision 2021/006/R 1.         AREA OF OPERATION An operator is, when specifically approved, authorised to conduct ETOPS flights within an area where the diversion time, at any point along the proposed route of flight, to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome is within the operator’s approved diversion time (under standard conditions in still air) at the approved one-engine-inoperative cruise speed. 2.         OPERATOR’S APPROVED DIVERSION TIME The procedures established by the operator should ensure that ETOPS is only planned on routes where the operator’s approved diversion time to an adequate ETOPS en-route alternate aerodrome can be met. 3.         ISSUE OF THE ETOPS OPERATIONS APPROVAL BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY The approval issued by the competent authority for ETOPS operations should be based on the following information provided by the operator: a.         Specification of the particular airframe/engine combinations, including the current approved CMP document required for ETOPS as normally identified in the AFM; b.         Authorised area of operation; c.         Minimum altitudes to be flown along planned and diversionary routes; d.         Operator’s approved diversion time; e.         Aerodromes identified to be used, including alternates, and associated instrument approaches and operating minima; f.          The approved maintenance and reliability programme for ETOPS; g.         Identification of those aeroplanes designated for ETOPS by make and model as well as serial number and registration; h.         Specification of routes and the ETOPS diversion time necessary to support those routes; i.          The one-engine-inoperative cruise speed, which may be area-specific, depending upon anticipated aeroplane loading and likely fuel penalties associated with the planned procedures; j.          Processes and related resources allocated to initiate and sustain ETOPS operations in a manner that demonstrates commitment by management and all personnel involved in ETOPS continued airworthiness and operational support; k.         The plan for establishing compliance with the build standard required for type design approval, e.g. CMP document compliance. [Amdt 20/7] [Amdt 20/21]