ETOPS

Question 1

Non ETOPS ops

Answer 1

A/c must remain within 60mins flying time with 1 eng inop of a desired alternate

Question 2

ETOPS approval

Answer 2

Operators must get approval to extent beyond the 60mins

Needs to prove that specific engines and systems on specific a/c are reliable, safe and sufficient

Approval is granted and forms part of the AOC

Normal approval allows 180mins

Question 3

ETOPS ops flight planning

Answer 3

Must be an ETOPS enroute alternate avail

Within approved diversion time
Or
A diversion time based on MEL limitations if there are any
Whichever is the shorter

Question 4

Min time routes and what do they take into account

Answer 4

Gives the shortest flight time between dep and dest

Takes into account
Wx
ATC restrictions