International Deversion Operations

Question 1

You are on a North Atlantic Track and cannot maintain your altitude, describe inflight contingency procedure if inflight clearance cannot be obtained.
(Atlantic Hi/Lo 1/2, Tab 2, lower panel)

Answer 1

• Turn at least 45 degrees.
• Offset 15 NM from track centerline.
• Maintain a flight level which differs from those normally used by 500 feet, or 1000’ if above FL410.

Question 2

You are at your re-release point and you were unable to communicate with the company to coordinate your re-release when dispatched under B044, what do you do?
(GOM, Ch 5)

Answer 2

• Proceed to your initial destination, after coordinating with ATC.

Question 3

You must divert to a new destination. Procedurally, what are the three required steps for a diversion?
(GOM, Ch 5) (GOM, Ch 8) (AOM, Vol II, Ch 4)

Answer 3

• Coordinate with flight following
• Coordinate with ATC
• Change the destination airport on RTE Page 1 of the FMS CDU

Question 4

You have suffered the loss of two engines enroute. Your ETP airport of Halifax is closer than your ETP airport of Shannon. Are you required to divert to Halifax?
(GOM, Ch 8)

Answer 4

• No

* ETP airports are a planning exercise. Land at the nearest suitable airport, in point of time.

Question 5

If your destination airport is changed while you are in flight, what must the Flight Follower accomplish?
(GOM, Ch 9)

Answer 5

• Verify maximum takeoff and landing weights will not be affected.
• Verify minimum fuel requirements.
• Provide alternate routing.