Table of Contents
CHAPTER1-GENERAL
100.Purpose
101.Applicability
102.CanceledACsandPolicyLetters
103.RegulationsRelatedtothisAC
CHAPTER2-ETOPSBACKGROUND
200.ETOPSRegulatoryRequirements
201.ExtendedOperations(ETOPS)
202.ETOPSApplicabilitytoPart135LongRangeOperations
203.ETOPSAreasofOperation
204.ETOPSRiskManagementandtheLevelofSafety
205.ETOPSReliabilityandSystemsSuitabilityRequirements
206.PrecludeandProtect
207.ETOPSAlternateAirportRequirements
208.ETOPSIn-ServiceExperience
CHAPTER3-REQUIREMENTSFORETOPSAUTHORIZATION
300.AirplaneRequirementsforETOPSAuthorization
301.CertificateHolderRequirementsforETOPSAuthorization
302.FlightCrewmemberTrainingRequirementsforETOPS
303.MaintenanceRequirementsforTwo-EngineETOPSAuthorization
CHAPTER4-ETOPSFLIGHTPLANNING
400.Time-LimitedSystemsRequirements
401.FlightPlanning/ManagementRequirements
402.ETOPSFuelPlanningRequirements
403.ETOPSAlternateWeatherMinimaRequirements
404.LandingDistanceRequirements
CHAPTER5-APPLICATIONSTOCONDUCTETOPS
500.ApplicationRequirementsforETOPSApproval
501.OperatingExperienceRequirements
502.ValidationFlightRequirements
CHAPTER6-FAAAPPROVAL
600.ETOPSApprovalProcedures
601.ETOPSOpSpecs
602.ProcessesafterReceivingETOPSAuthority
603.ChangestoApprovedETOPSOperations,Maintenance,and
TrainingProcedures
APPENDIX1-DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX2-ETOPSAPPLICATIONCHECKLISTS
APPENDIX3-POLAROPERATIONSUNDER14CFRPART135 Abstract
Describes certificate holders guidance for obtaining operational approval to conduct Extended Operations (ETOPS) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135, Section 135.364.
