ETOPS

Question 1

What’s the normal distance away from an airfield with a Twin?

Answer 1

60 min

Question 2

Define “Adequate” and Suitable” airfields?

Answer 2

1. Adequtate:
   Has the basic infrasctructure needed
2. Suitable:
   Is an adequate airfield that has weather that will facilitate a safe landing.

Question 3

When was ETOPS 120 first given?

Answer 3

1985

Question 4

When was ETOPS 180 first given?

Answer 4

1988

Question 5

To what aircraft, when and how much was ETOPS extended from 180?

Answer 5

In 2000, to the B777.

It got 180 +15% = 207 min

Question 6

What’s the approval process for an airline to fly ETOPS?

Answer 6

1. The manufacturer must get a “Type design approval”
2. Operator must get “Operational Approval”

Doesn’t come automatic

Question 7

What was the traditional process to get ETOPS and to extend it?

Answer 7

• For 120 minute approval: operate non-ETOPS for 1 year

– For 180 minute approval: operate 120 min ETOPS for 1 year

Question 8

What was “Accelerated ETOPS”?

Answer 8

Aircraft could get ETOPS 180 stright from the factory