ETOPS Planning Minima Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the approved one-engine inoperative cruising speed for all the fleet?

320 kt IAS

310 kt IAS

330 kt IAS (correct)

340 kt IAS

What is the minimum flying time (in still air) required for a route to be considered an ETOPS operation?

60 minutes (correct)

45 minutes

30 minutes

75 minutes

What is the key consideration when planning flights over ETOPS distances?

Passenger seating arrangements

Availability of adequate aerodromes for emergency landings (correct)

Availability of in-flight entertainment systems

Weather conditions at the destination

Where are the policies and procedures for ETOPS operations contained?

Relevant aircraft type FCOM Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered for determining ETOPS alternate minima when dispatching under MEL provisions?

MEL limitations affecting instrument approaches Signup and view all the answers

When are planning minima valid?

Before dispatch Signup and view all the answers

In what units are METARs provided?

Degrees TRUE Signup and view all the answers

How is the latest estimated time of arrival computed for a 2-engine diversion from the second Equitime Point (ETP)?

Considering a 2-engine diversion from the second ETP at FL100 at the LRC speed, plus one hour Signup and view all the answers

What must the weather conditions at the enroute alternate be after the aircraft has dispatched from the origin aerodrome?

Equal to or better than normal landing minima Signup and view all the answers

What does the MEL/CDL reflect?

Primary system redundancy levels appropriate to ETOPS Signup and view all the answers

What remains a 'dispatch' consideration for ETOPS?

ETOPS Signup and view all the answers

What does an inflight loss of an item below ETOPS dispatch requirements mandate?

It doesn't mandate a diversion but must be considered by the CAPT Signup and view all the answers

Who must be properly instructed and demonstrate their abilities for the release or dispatch of any French Bee ETOPS flight?

Personnel responsible for the release or dispatch Signup and view all the answers

What does OCC continuously monitor for French Bee ETOPS flights?

Enroute weather, NOTAMs, airspace status, and alterations to enroute alternate facilities Signup and view all the answers

What does OCC do in case of flight delay for French Bee ETOPS flights?

Monitors weather forecasts and airport status at enroute alternates to ensure they stay within specified planning minima requirements until dispatch Signup and view all the answers

What communication methods are used for all communications with dispatch?

SITA and 24-hour telephone numbers Signup and view all the answers

What should the flight crew do with new ETOPS waypoints in the aircraft FMGS?

Create them but not insert them into the active flight plan Signup and view all the answers

What must the OCC do before entering the ETOPS segment?

Proactively check the availability of ETOPS enroute alternates Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure if the weather at a selected alternate deteriorates?

Nominate another alternate that meets the weather requirements Signup and view all the answers

What must the flight crew do if a different ETOPS alternate aerodrome is not available?

Not enter the ETOPS segment or reroute following normal flight planning rules Signup and view all the answers

What must the flight crew monitor during enroute flight monitoring?

Aircraft systems, weather, NOTAMS, engine parameters, and navigation accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What should the flight crew do if weather conditions at the ETOPS Enroute alternate fall below landing minima?

Use all available communications to select another ETOPS Enroute alternate within the maximum diversion distance of the route Signup and view all the answers

What should the flight crew do in case of failure requiring a diversion?

Divert to the nearest suitable airport, following the appropriate ECAM messages Signup and view all the answers

What must the flight crew ensure regarding the aircraft's position during the flight?

Remain within the maximum diversion distance from the ETOPS enroute alternates at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement if the weather at the ETOPS Enroute alternate renders the aerodrome inadequate?

Select another ETOPS Enroute alternate as close as possible to the present route Signup and view all the answers

What must the flight crew do if a diversion is required?

Divert to the nearest suitable airport, following the appropriate ECAM messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym ETOPS?

Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards Signup and view all the answers

What does the ETOPS Operations Manual provide guidelines for?

Assessment of aerodrome forecasts and fuel requirements for critical scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What are the three failure cases considered for ETOPS critical fuel scenarios?

One engine failure, aircraft depressurization, and aircraft depressurization combined with one engine failure Signup and view all the answers

What does the critical fuel scenario include provisions for?

Various flight phases from the critical point to the diversion alternate Signup and view all the answers

What does the manual address regarding planned diversions to ETOPS enroute alternates?

Obstacle and oxygen requirements Signup and view all the answers

What does the manual emphasize the importance of before use?

Verifying the current version Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ETOPS Operations Manual?

Operating procedures and definitions for ETOPS operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing forecast changes and trends in the assessment of aerodrome forecasts?

To ensure accurate fuel requirements for critical scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What are ETOPS enroute alternates primarily selected based on?

Adequate aerodrome criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is compared to the standard fuel requirement in determining the fuel quantity to be uplifted for each failure case?

Fuel requirements for each failure case Signup and view all the answers

What is the manual divided into?

Parts, with each part containing specific information related to ETOPS operations and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the key consideration for addressing obstacle and oxygen requirements during planned diversions to ETOPS enroute alternates?

Compliance with safety requirements Signup and view all the answers

What does the Company E-OFP calculate fuel requirements for?

Two engines and single engine depressurized cases Signup and view all the answers

When is icing presumed to occur in ETOPS?

When the OAT is between 0ºC and -20ºC with RH of 55% or greater Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for compensating for wind forecast errors in ETOPS?

Forecast wind speed increased by 5% Signup and view all the answers

What are the ETOPS enroute alternate requirements detailed in?

The manual, referring to adequate airports and ETOPS enroute alternate airport definitions Signup and view all the answers

What does ETOPS consider in determining the minimum fuel reserve?

Airframe icing and engine and wing anti-ice fuel usage Signup and view all the answers

What is the presumed temperature range for icing to occur in the absence of reliable icing forecast?

0ºC to -20ºC Signup and view all the answers

What is accounted for in the determination of critical fuel in ETOPS?

Aircraft performance degradation and APU use Signup and view all the answers

What are the weather planning minima for ETOPS enroute alternate airports based on?

Specific criteria for precision and non-precision approaches, visibility, ceiling, and forecast wind limits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ETOPS Operations Manual Summary

When dispatching under MEL provisions, MEL limitations affecting instrument approaches must be considered for determining ETOPS alternate minima.
Planning minima are valid before dispatch; after dispatch, forecast or actual weather only needs to indicate that enroute alternate weather will remain at or above landing minima.
Applicable NOTAMs must indicate that the airport will remain open for the same period as the weather forecast.
METARs are in degrees TRUE and may need correction for magnetic variation.
Time window for each declared ETOPS enroute alternate is published on the Dispatch Briefing Form and E-OFP.
Latest estimated time of arrival is computed considering a 2-engine diversion from the second Equitime Point (ETP) associated with the considered ETOPS enroute alternate, at FL100 at the LRC speed, plus one hour.
Weather conditions at the enroute alternate must be equal to or better than normal landing minima after the aircraft has dispatched from the origin aerodrome.
MEL/CDL reflects primary system redundancy levels appropriate to ETOPS and includes various airframe systems influencing flight safety.
ETOPS remains a "dispatch" consideration; an inflight loss of an item below ETOPS dispatch requirements doesn't mandate a diversion but must be considered by the CAPT.
Personnel responsible for the release or dispatch of any French Bee ETOPS flight must be properly instructed and demonstrate their abilities.
OCC continuously monitors French Bee ETOPS flights, giving particular attention to enroute weather, NOTAMs, airspace status, and any alterations to enroute alternate facilities.
In case of flight delay, OCC monitors weather forecasts and airport status at enroute alternates to ensure they stay within specified planning minima requirements until dispatch; recalculation of ETOPS windows is made by the OCC with the actual takeoff time.

ETOPS Fuel and Weather Requirements for Diversion Planning

ETOPS diversion planning to an enroute alternate may be impacted by obstacle restrictions requiring extra oxygen profile requirements
The ETOPS All Operations Manual specifies the need to verify the current version before use
ETOPS allows for authorized diversions above FL 100 if the aircraft is equipped with supplemental oxygen
Additional fuel reserves in ETOPS are required for correction of wind errors, icing, aircraft performance degradation, APU fuel consumption, NAT HLA contingency procedure, and MEL/CDL performance penalties
The Company E-OFP calculates fuel requirements for two engines and single engine depressurized cases, selecting the higher of the two fuel requirements
Fuel to compensate for wind forecast errors is based on a forecast wind speed increased by 5%
ETOPS considers airframe icing and engine and wing anti-ice fuel usage in determining the minimum fuel reserve
Icing is presumed to occur when the OAT is between 0ºC and -20ºC with RH of 55% or greater, in the absence of reliable icing forecast
Fuel is accounted for aircraft performance degradation and APU use in determining the ETOPS Critical fuel reserve
Additional fuel consumption due to MEL or CDL items is accounted for in the determination of critical fuel
ETOPS enroute alternate requirements are detailed in the manual, referring to adequate airports and ETOPS enroute alternate airport definitions
Weather planning minima for ETOPS enroute alternate airports include specific criteria for precision and non-precision approaches, visibility, ceiling, and forecast wind limits

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