RVSM

Question 1

What is the altitude tolerance for deviation in RVSM?

Answer 1

+/- 200ft

turbulence / mountain wave

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for entering RVSM?

Answer 2

1. Verify “RVSM CERTIFIED”
   - review mx log / MEL’s
2. Walk-around: check yellow ^ RVSM marked areas on nose section. Verify air flow around static ports not inhibited. Free of contaminants.
3. Ensure both altimeters with 75ft of each other and 75ft of field elevation on the ground
4. Both altimeters operable in flight.
5. Autopilot (AFCS) operational

Question 3

What do you do if you’r not able to maintain altitude?

Answer 3

Notify ATC immediately and exit

Question 4

What do you do if your AP becomes inop at RVSM alt?

Answer 4

Notify ATC and exit

Question 5

What do you do if your altimeters differ by 150ft?

Answer 5

Notify ATC and exit

Contact MX on the ground.
Required: within 75’ each other & field elev.

Question 6

What are RVSM altitudes? What does it do?

Answer 6

Required visual separation minimums:

Fl 290-410

Allows 1000ft aircraft separation.