Extended Range Operations with Two-Engined Aeroplanes
Verfasser: Stefan Ebel
Theoretische Arbeit nach § 11 (3) Ziffer 6 der
Prüfungsordnung.
Abstract
ETOPS (Extended Range Operations with Two-Engined Aeroplanes) is the acronym
to describe the operation of twin-engined
aircraft over a route that contains a point further than one hour's flying time,
at the approved one-engine inoperative cruise speed, from an adequate airport.
ETOPS regulations are applicable to routes over water as well as remote land areas.
Recent ETOPS regulations have been made possible by modern reliable twin-jet aircraft.
ETOPS regulations provide very high levels of safety while facilitating the use of twin-jets
on routes which were previously restricted to three- and four-engined aircraft.
The rules permit operators to manage their resources in a more efficient way.
The report explains ETOPS regulations and shows how to obtain operational approval for ETOPS.
Airlines need to prepare their ETOPS operations carefully.
Special dispatch requirements and on-board flight crew procedures exist for ETOPS flights.