8.7 NON-REVENUE FLIGHTS.pdf

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Page: 177 Chapter: 8 Operations Manual Part A Edition: 3 Operating Procedures Revision: 34 Date: 18 Jan 2024 multiple unserviceabilities and the commander must take these, together with operational aspects such as the likely weather conditions, into consideration before deciding whether a dispatch under the MEL is acceptable. Note: Though the MEL is produced as a separate volume, it forms part of the Operations Manual Part B for the relevant aircraft type. 8.6.3 CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST (CDL) Similarly to the MEL, the CDL lists the aircraft panels, doors and hatches etc. that may be missing for a particular operation and pictorially indicates areas of damage to the aircraft skin/structure that is considered acceptable for flight. Note: Though the CDL is produced as a separate volume, it forms part of the Operations Manual Part B for the relevant aircraft type 8.7 NON-REVENUE FLIGHTS All non-revenue flights are to be carried out in accordance with the procedures and policies described in the Operations Manual unless specific alleviations allow otherwise (e.g. for certain manoeuvres conducted on training flights). When carrying persons on non-revenue flights a designated crew member must brief these persons the applicable emergency procedures. Therefore they should have sufficient knowledge of the English language. 8.7.1 TRAINING FLIGHTS Persons other than those performing duties in connection with the training are only allowed on board in exceptional cases provided: a) they have declared AEROTRANSCARGO as exempted from all liability, and b) only normal aerodrome traffic circuits are flown without abnormal procedures being practised. 8.7.2 MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHT (MCF) The aircraft maintenance check flights are covered in a separate under GD №612 Appendix 8, section 5 Maintenance check flight (MCF), (standart - SPO.SPEC.MCF). There are two Levels for MCF: SPO.SPEC.MCF.110 “Level A” maintenance check flight for a flight where the use of abnormal or emergency procedures, as defined in the aircraft flight manual, is expected, or where a flight is required to prove the functioning of a backup system or other safety devices; “Level B” maintenance check flight for any maintenance check flight other than a “Level A” maintenance check flight. Before each MCF we determine and communicate whether this flight is Level A or B. For each MCF an appropriate checklist is provided and a safety briefing is conducted. The Maintenance Check Flights is carried out in accordance with the Maintenance Check Flights Manual. Uncontrolled document if downloaded or printed  Page: 177-1 Chapter: 8 Edition: 3 Operations Manual Part A Revision: 34 Operating Procedures Date: 18 Jan 2024 When a maintenance check flight is intended to check the proper functioning of a system or equipment, that system or equipment shall be identified as potentially unreliable and appropriate mitigation measures shall be agreed prior to the flight in order to minimise risks to flight safety. Non-revenue special maintenance check flights may be undertaken at the request of AEROTRANSCARGO CAMO, Quality Assurance or for operational requirements, and these are subject to the authorisation of the Flight Operations Manager. Maintenance check flights are normally flown during daylight in VMC conditions and only in exceptional cases may they be flown at night. Level A Maintenance check flights may only be undertaken by flight crew specifically qualified for the purpose. When engineers, mechanics or inspectors are required by the schedule according to the “Maintenance Check Flight Manual (MCFM)”, they must be recorded on the ATL as Additional Crew Members. Flight Crew and Flight Crew qualification requirements: a) The Commander shall be authorized by the Flight Operations Manager; b) The Commander should hold a valid and current TRI or TRE qualification for the aircraft type; c) The Flight Operations Manager and the Training Manager shall review the maintenance check flights program, in order to define a Flight Crew training program, if the complexity of the maintenance check flights should deem it necessary; d) The Flight Crew shall perform simulator training in order to train and to familiarize with the maintenance check flights program, before commencing a maintenance check flights on aircraft; Level B for maintenance check flights - Flight Crew qualification shall be same as for revenue flights. Before each maintenance check flights, AEROTRANSCARGO CAMO will give the flight crew a briefing regarding: a) The reason for the maintenance check flights (s); b) The maintenance check flights program, based on the TC holder’s and/or STC holder’s approved data, e.g. documentation, operational procedures etc; c) How the proceeding work may influence the airworthiness of the aircraft. Uncontrolled document if downloaded or printed  Page: 177-2 Chapter: 8 Operations Manual Part A Edition: 3 Operating Procedures Revision: 34 Date: 18 Jan 2024 Uncontrolled document if downloaded or printed  Page: 178 Chapter: 8 Edition: 3 Operations Manual Part A Revision: 34 Operating Procedures Date: 18 Jan 2024 8.7.3 DELIVERY FLIGHTS Delivery flights are flights where an aircraft is flown from a manufacturer’s facility to AEROTRANSCARGO’s home base or vice versa. Provided all normal requirements are fulfilled, non-revenue passengers may be carried if their carriage is not excluded on the Certificate of Airworthiness and Certificate of Registration. Full insurance coverage must be assured. For some delivery flights, the CAA RM issue a “Ferry Permit” in lieu of the Certificate of Airworthiness and the Certificate of Registration. This ferry permit may exclude the carriage of persons other than flight crew and engineers. 8.7.4 FERRY FLIGHTS WITH RESTRICTED OR LIMITED CERTIFICATION Ferry flights are flights that will be conducted with minimum crew to position aircraft for maintenance with reduced airworthiness if special operational and technical authorization has been issued through AEROTRANSCARGO’s Engineering Compliance Monitoring System and by the CAA RM. Ferry flights with restricted or limited certification (do not have a standard certificate of airworthiness in accordance with the provisions of Annex 8 of the Chicago Convention) require a "Permit to fly", issued by CAA RM. The "Permit to fly" provides authorization of the ferry flight to an aerodrome where repair facilities are available for the aircraft to be restored to a fully airworthy condition. Such ferry flights can only be conducted in exceptional cases if: a) prior approval has been obtained from the CAA Rep of Moldova and b) prior approval has been obtained from the concerned countries (countries of origin of flight , over flight and destination) c) the safe conduct of the ferry flight is assured. Flights with restricted/limited certification are required to obtain specific authorization from countries that the aircraft is:  Taking-off  Overflying  Landing. Please refer to national and international regulations of air navigation (websites of CAA) or AIP of concerned countries. Before releasing the ferry flight OCC shall make sure all special permits of relevant Authorities’ countries are granted. Uncontrolled document if downloaded or printed  Page: 179 Chapter: 8 Operations Manual Part A Edition: 3 Operating Procedures Revision: 5 Date: 22 Sep 2020 Note:  Request for specific authorization as usual require to be submitted at least 5-10 working days before the flight. The flight(s) shall be performed in accordance with the operating limitations, conditions and flight rules of concerned countries  Request for specific authorization as usual require to be submitted at least 5-10 working days before the first scheduled flight.  The flight(s) shall be performed in accordance with the operating limitations, conditions and flight rules of concerned countries. 8.7.4.1 Three Engine Ferry Flights A one-engine-inoperative ferry flight must be authorised by the Flight Operations Manager. State approvals may also be required. Information on one-engine inoperative ferry procedures is available in the Operations Manual Part B for the relevant aircraft type. One engine out ferry flight on four engine aircraft should only be conducted in the event of (but not limited to) political unrests, risk of war, or hostilities, in order to ferry the aircraft to a suitable aerodrome located outside the affected area. Note: Ferry flights with one engine inoperative are not authorized, except for four-engine aircrafts. For the time being AEROTRANSCARGO only operates four engine aircraft. 8.7.4.1.1 Crew Training for Three Engine ferry Flights Only selected and designated flight crew who have received appropriate training in one-engine- inoperative ferry flights will be authorised to operate a one-engine-inoperative ferry flight. 8.7.4.2 Requirements The following minimum requirements must be adhered to when conducting ferry flights: a) The airworthiness certificate of the aircraft has not been withdrawn by the certification and licensing authority (CAA RM). b) Neither an airworthiness directive nor a mandatory inspection is opposed to the ferry flight. c) The causes of the malfunctions and their possible effects on other components or systems are known. d) AEROTRANSCARGO ascertained through an approved internal coordination process technical department and flight operations department that the ferry flight can be carried out safely, and has initiated all appropriate measures. The required maintenance and checks have been performed by qualified maintenance personnel and certified in the ATL. e) The technical measures have been supplemented by flight operational measures to the extent possible. f) During the ferry flight the only persons allowed on board shall be those required for the operation and handling and – if necessary – inspection of the aircraft. g) The operating weight of the aircraft must be kept as low as possible, taking into account the fuel quantities required in accordance with paragraph 8.1.7. h) The flight must be conducted in compliance with relevant procedures and regulations of the Operations Manual Part B. i) The commander has been informed comprehensively about i. the technical status of the aircraft Uncontrolled document if downloaded or printed