What is extended diversion time operations?

What is extended diversion time operations?

Extended diversion time operations (EDTO) Any operation by an aeroplane with two or more turbine engines where the diversion time to an en-route alternate aerodrome is greater than the threshold time established by the State of the Operator.

What is Extended Range aircraft?

Its just a brand name to, usually, indicate that aircraft has added range over the “standard” version. Its not a technical term or something that’s regulated. Manufacturers can call it anything they want. For example a 777-200ER has more range than the regular 777-200.

Is an APU required for ETOPS?

(e) Auxiliary power unit (APU). In-flight APU starts need not be performed on ETOPS flights (the APU must be in the ETOPS configuration in accordance with the applicable configuration and maintenance procedures (CMP) document, in order for credit to be allowed.

How is the continuing analysis and surveillance system used by aviation maintenance managers?

CASS monitors various programs, primarily the air carrier’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Programs (CAMP), which includes inspection. All air carriers have a CAMP to ensure that their aircraft are properly maintained. The primary function of CASS is to ensure that each air carrier’s CAMP is effective.

What is the difference between LR and ER?

A: ER is short for “Extended Range” and LR is short for “Long Range”. Both are marketing terms used by Boeing to describe different configurations to 777–200 and -300 aircraft. The differences have to do with how the aircraft was configured to meet goals requested by the commercial aircraft industry.

What does er stand for in aircraft?

The 777-300ER (“ER” for Extended Range) is the B-market version of the 777-300. It features raked and extended wingtips, a new main landing gear, reinforced nose gear, and extra fuel tanks.

What is required when listing an ETOPS alternate airport greater than 180 minutes?

(2) The operator must designate the nearest available ETOPS Alternate Airports along the planned route of flight. (3) The airplane-engine combination must be type-design-approved for ETOPS greater than 180 minutes.

What is Apu cold soak?

It means the APU has been in active or not operating in a cold environment for an extended period of time. Here, like any other piece of machinery and operating fluids are “cold soaked“, that is, has reached the ambient temperature of the environment.

What are etops requirements?

Engines must have an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) rate better than 1 per 20,000 hours for ETOPS-120, 1 per 50,000 hours for ETOPS-180, and 1 per 100,000 hours for beyond ETOPS-180. Private jets are exempted from ETOPS by the FAA, but are subject to the ETOPS 120-minute rule in EASA’s jurisdiction.