Textual Amendments
An operator shall ensure that the Operations Manual contains all instructions and information necessary for operations personnel to perform their duties.
An operator shall ensure that the contents of the Operations Manual, including all amendments or revisions, do not contravene the conditions contained in the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or any applicable regulations and are acceptable to, or, where applicable, approved by, the Authority.
Unless otherwise approved by the Authority, or prescribed by national law, an operator must prepare the Operations Manual in the English language. In addition, an operator may translate and use that manual, or parts thereof, into another language.
Should it become necessary for an operator to produce new Operations Manuals or major parts/volumes thereof, he must comply with subparagraph (c) above.
An operator may issue an Operations Manual in separate volumes.
An operator shall ensure that all operations personnel have easy access to a copy of each part of the Operations Manual which is relevant to their duties. In addition, the operator shall supply crew members with a personal copy of, or sections from, Parts A and B of the Operations Manual as are relevant for personal study.
An operator shall ensure that the Operations Manual is amended or revised so that the instructions and information contained therein are kept up to date. The operator shall ensure that all operations personnel are made aware of such changes that are relevant to their duties.
Each holder of an Operations Manual, or appropriate parts of it, shall keep it up to date with the amendments or revisions supplied by the operator.
An operator shall supply the Authority with intended amendments and revisions in advance of the effective date. When the amendment concerns any part of the Operations Manual which must be approved in accordance with OPS, this approval shall be obtained before the amendment becomes effective. When immediate amendments or revisions are required in the interest of safety, they may be published and applied immediately, provided that any approval required has been applied for.
An operator shall incorporate all amendments and revisions required by the Authority.
An operator must ensure that information taken from approved documents, and any amendment of such approved documentation, is correctly reflected in the Operations Manual and that the Operations Manual contains no information contrary to any approved documentation. However, this requirement does not prevent an operator from using more conservative data and procedures.
An operator must ensure that the contents of the Operations Manual are presented in a form in which they can be used without difficulty. The design of the Operations Manual shall observe Human Factors principles.
An operator may be permitted by the Authority to present the Operations Manual or parts thereof in a form other than on printed paper. In such cases, an acceptable level of accessibility, usability and reliability must be assured.
The use of an abridged form of the Operations Manual does not exempt the operator from the requirements of OPS 1.130.
An operator shall ensure that the main structure of the Operations Manual is as follows:
Part A: General/Basic
This part shall comprise all non type-related operational policies, instructions and procedures needed for a safe operation.
Part B: Aeroplane Operating Matters
This part shall comprise all type-related instructions and procedures needed for a safe operation. It shall take account of any differences between types, variants or individual aeroplanes used by the operator.
Part C: Route and Aerodrome Instructions and Information
This part shall comprise all instructions and information needed for the area of operation.
Part D: Training
This part shall comprise all training instructions for personnel required for a safe operation.
An operator shall ensure that the contents of the Operations Manual are in accordance with Appendix 1 to OPS 1.1045 and relevant to the area and type of operation.
An operator shall ensure that, the detailed structure of the Operations Manual is acceptable to the Authority.
An operator shall keep a current approved Aeroplane Flight Manual or equivalent document for each aeroplane that it operates.
An operator shall retain the following information for each flight in the form of a Journey Log:
Aeroplane registration;
Date;
Name(s) of crew member(s);
Duty assignment of crew member(s);
Place of departure;
Place of arrival;
Time of departure (off-block time);
Time of arrival (on-block time);
Hours of flight;
Nature of flight;
Incidents, observations (if any); and
Commander's signature (or equivalent).
An operator may be permitted not to keep an aeroplane journey log, or parts thereof, by the Authority if the relevant information is available in other documentation.
An operator shall ensure that all entries are made concurrently and that they are permanent in nature.
An operator must ensure that the operational flight plan used and the entries made during flight contain the following items:
Aeroplane registration;
Aeroplane type and variant;
Date of flight;
Flight identification;
Names of flight crew members;
Duty assignment of flight crew members;
Place of departure;
Time of departure (actual off-block time, take-off time);
Place of arrival (planned and actual);
Time of arrival (actual landing and on-block time);
Type of operation (ETOPS, VFR, Ferry flight, etc.)
Route and route segments with checkpoints/waypoints, distances, time and tracks;
Planned cruising speed and flying times between check-points/waypoints. Estimated and actual times overhead;
Safe altitudes and minimum levels;
Planned altitudes and flight levels;
Fuel calculations (records of in-flight fuel checks);
Fuel on board when starting engines;
Alternate(s) for destination and, where applicable, take-off and en-route, including information required in subparagraphs (12), (13), (14), and (15) above;
Initial ATS Flight Plan clearance and subsequent re-clearance;
In-flight re-planning calculations; and
Relevant meteorological information.
Items which are readily available in other documentation or from another acceptable source or are irrelevant to the type of operation may be omitted from the operational flight plan.
An operator must ensure that the operational flight plan and its use are described in the Operations Manual.
An operator shall ensure that all entries on the operational flight plan are made concurrently and that they are permanent in nature.
An operator shall ensure that all records and all relevant operational and technical information for each individual flight, are stored for the periods prescribed in Appendix 1 to OPS 1.1065.
An operator shall keep a current approved continuing airworthiness management exposition as prescribed in Part M, paragraph M.A.704 Continuing airworthiness management exposition.
An operator shall keep an aeroplane technical log as prescribed in Part M, paragraph M.A.306 Operator's technical log system.
An operator shall ensure that the Operations Manual contains the following:
GENERAL/BASIC
ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONS MANUAL
Introduction
A statement that the manual complies with all applicable regulations and with the terms and conditions of the applicable Air Operator Certificate.
A statement that the manual contains operational instructions that are to be complied with by the relevant personnel.
A list and brief description of the various parts, their contents, applicability and use.
Explanations and definitions of terms and words needed for the use of the manual.
System of amendment and revision
Details of the person(s) responsible for the issuance and insertion of amendments and revisions.
A record of amendments and revisions with insertion dates and effective dates.
A statement that handwritten amendments and revisions are not permitted except in situations requiring immediate amendment or revision in the interest of safety.
A description of the system for the annotation of pages and their effective dates.
A list of effective pages.
Annotation of changes (on text pages and, as far as practicable, on charts and diagrams).
Temporary revisions.
A description of the distribution system for the manuals, amendments and revisions.
ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organisational structure. A description of the organisational structure including the general company organigram and operations department organigram. The organigram must depict the relationship between the Operations Department and the other Departments of the company. In particular, the subordination and reporting lines of all Divisions, Departments, etc., which pertain to the safety of flight operations, must be shown.
Nominated postholders. The name of each nominated postholder responsible for flight operations, the maintenance system, crew training and ground operations, as prescribed in OPS 1.175(i). A description of their function and responsibilities must be included.
Responsibilities and duties of operations management personnel. A description of the duties, responsibilities and authority of operations management personnel pertaining to the safety of flight operations and the compliance with the applicable regulations.
Authority, duties and responsibilities of the commander. A statement defining the authority, duties and responsibilities of the commander.
Duties and responsibilities of crew members other than the commander.
OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION
Supervision of the operation by the operator. A description of the system for supervision of the operation by the operator (see OPS 1.175(g)). This must show how the safety of flight operations and the qualifications of personnel are supervised. In particular, the procedures related to the following items must be described:
Licence and qualification validity;
Competence of operations personnel; and
Control, analysis and storage of records, flight documents, additional information and data.
System of promulgation of additional operational instructions and information. A description of any system for promulgating information which may be of an operational nature but is supplementary to that in the Operations Manual. The applicability of this information and the responsibilities for its promulgation must be included.
Accident prevention and flight safety programme. A description of the main aspects of the flight safety programme.
Operational control. A description of the procedures and responsibilities necessary to exercise operational control with respect to flight safety.
Powers of the Authority. A description of the powers of the Authority. and guidance to staff on how to facilitate inspections by Authority personnel.
QUALITY SYSTEM
A description of the quality system adopted including at least:
Quality policy;
A description of the organisation of the quality system; and
Allocation of duties and responsibilities.
CREW COMPOSITION
Crew Composition. An explanation of the method for determining crew compositions taking account of the following:
The type of aeroplane being used;
The area and type of operation being undertaken;
The phase of the flight;
The minimum crew requirement and flight duty period planned;
Experience (total and on type), recency and qualification of the crew members; and
The designation of the commander and, if necessitated by the duration of the flight, the procedures for the relief of the commander or other members of the flight crew (See Appendix 1 to OPS 1.940);
The designation of the senior cabin crew member and, if necessitated by the duration of the flight, the procedures for the relief of the senior cabin crew member and any other member of the cabin crew.
Designation of the commander. The rules applicable to the designation of the commander.
Flight crew incapacitation. Instructions on the succession of command in the event of flight crew incapacitation.
Operation of more than one type. A statement indicating which aeroplanes are considered as one type for the purpose of:
Flight crew scheduling; and
Cabin crew scheduling.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A description of the required licence, rating(s), qualification/competency (e.g. for routes and aerodromes), experience, training, checking and recency for operations personnel to conduct their duties. Consideration must be given to the aeroplane type, kind of operation and composition of the crew.
Flight crew
Commander.
Pilot relieving the commander.
Co-pilot.
Pilot under supervision.
System panel operator.
Operation on more than one type or variant.
Cabin crew.
Senior cabin crew member.
Cabin crew member.
Required cabin crew member.
Additional cabin crew member and cabin crew member during familiarisation flights.
Operation on more than one type or variant.
Training, checking and supervision personnel.
For flight crew.
For cabin crew.
Other operations personnel
CREW HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
Crew health precautions. The relevant regulations and guidance to crew members concerning health including:
Alcohol and other intoxicating liquor;
Narcotics;
Drugs;
Sleeping tablets;
Pharmaceutical preparations;
Immunisation;
Deep diving;
Blood donation;
Meal precautions prior to and during flight;
Sleep and rest; and
Surgical operations.
FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS
Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements. The scheme developed by the operator in accordance with applicable requirements.
Exceedances of flight and duty time limitations and/or reductions of rest periods. Conditions under which flight and duty time may be exceeded or rest periods may be reduced and the procedures used to report these modifications.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Flight Preparation Instructions. As applicable to the operation:
Minimum Flight Altitudes. A description of the method of determination and application of minimum altitudes including:
A procedure to establish the minimum altitudes/flight levels for VFR flights; and
A procedure to establish the minimum altitudes/flight levels for IFR flights.
Criteria and responsibilities for the authorisation of the use of aerodromes taking into account the applicable requirements of Subparts D, E, F, G, H, I and J.
Methods for establishing of aerodrome operating minima. The method for establishing aerodrome operating minima for IFR flights in accordance with OPS 1 Subpart E. Reference must be made to procedures for the determination of the visibility and/or runway visual range and for the applicability of the actual visibility observed by the pilots, the reported visibility and the reported runway visual range.
En-route Operating Minima for VFR Flights or VFR portions of a flight and, where single engined aeroplanes are used, instructions for route selection with respect to the availability of surfaces which permit a safe forced landing.
Presentation and Application of Aerodrome and En-route Operating Minima.
Interpretation of meteorological information. Explanatory material on the decoding of MET forecasts and MET reports relevant to the area of operations, including the interpretation of conditional expressions.
Determination of the quantities of fuel, oil and water methanol carried. The methods by which the quantities of fuel, oil and water methanol to be carried are determined and monitored in flight. This section must also include instructions on the measurement and distribution of the fluid carried on board. Such instructions must take account of all circumstances likely to be encountered on the flight, including the possibility of in-flight replanning and of failure of one or more of the aeroplane's power plants. The system for maintaining fuel and oil records must also be described.
Mass and Centre of Gravity. The general principles of mass and centre of gravity including:
Definitions;
Methods, procedures and responsibilities for preparation and acceptance of mass and centre of gravity calculations;
The policy for using either standard and/or actual masses;
The method for determining the applicable passenger, baggage and cargo mass;
The applicable passenger and baggage masses for various types of operations and aeroplane type;
General instruction and information necessary for verification of the various types of mass and balance documentation in use;
Last Minute Changes procedures;
Specific gravity of fuel, oil and water methanol; and
Seating policy/procedures.
ATS Flight Plan. Procedures and responsibilities for the preparation and submission of the air traffic services flight plan. Factors to be considered include the means of submission for both individual and repetitive flight plans.
Operational Flight Plan. Procedures and responsibilities for the preparation and acceptance of the operational flight plan. The use of the operational flight plan must be described including samples of the operational flight plan formats in use.
Operator's Aeroplane Technical Log. The responsibilities and the use of the operator's Aeroplane Technical Log must be described, including samples of the format used.
List of documents, forms and additional information to be carried.
Ground Handling Instructions
Fuelling procedures. A description of fuelling procedures, including:
Safety precautions during refuelling and defuelling including when an APU is in operation or when a turbine engine is running and the prop-brakes are on;
Refuelling and defuelling when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking; and
Precautions to be taken to avoid mixing fuels.
Aeroplane, passengers and cargo handling procedures related to safety. A description of the handling procedures to be used when allocating seats and embarking and disembarking passengers and when loading and unloading the aeroplane. Further procedures, aimed at achieving safety whilst the aeroplane is on the ramp, must also be given. Handling procedures must include:
Children/infants, sick passengers and Persons with Reduced Mobility;
Transportation of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody;
Permissible size and weight of hand baggage;
Loading and securing of items in the aeroplane;
Special loads and classification of load compartments;
Positioning of ground equipment;
Operation of aeroplane doors;
Safety on the ramp, including fire prevention, blast and suction areas;
Start-up, ramp departure and arrival procedures including push-back and towing operations;
Servicing of aeroplanes; and
Documents and forms for aeroplane handling;
Multiple occupancy of aeroplane seats.
Procedures for the refusal of embarkation. Procedures to ensure that persons who appear to be intoxicated or who demonstrate by manner or physical indications that they are under the influence of drugs, except medical patients under proper care, are refused embarkation. This does not apply to medical patients under proper care.
De-icing and Anti-icing on the ground. A description of the de-icing and anti-icing policy and procedures for aeroplanes on the ground. These shall include descriptions of the types and effects of icing and other contaminants on aeroplanes whilst stationary, during ground movements and during take-off. In addition, a description of the fluid types used must be given including:
Proprietary or commercial names;
Characteristics;
Effects on aeroplane performance;
Hold-over times; and
Precautions during usage.
Flight Procedures
VFR/IFR Policy. A description of the policy for allowing flights to be made under VFR, or of requiring flights to be made under IFR, or of changing from one to the other.
Navigation Procedures. A description of all navigation procedures relevant to the type(s) and area(s) of operation. Consideration must be given to:
Standard navigational procedures including policy for carrying out independent cross-checks of keyboard entries where these affect the flight path to be followed by the aeroplane;
MNPS and POLAR navigation and navigation in other designated areas;
RNAV;
In-flight replanning; and
Procedures in the event of system degradation; and
RVSM
Altimeter setting procedures including use, where appropriate, of
metric altimetry and conversion tables,
and
QFE operating procedures.
Altitude alerting system procedures
Ground Proximity Warning System/Terrain Avoidance Warning System. Procedures and instructions required for the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain, including limitations on high rate of descent near the surface (the related training requirements are covered in D.2.1).
Policy and procedures for the use of TCAS/ACAS
Policy and procedures for in-flight fuel management
Adverse and potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions. Procedures for operating in, and/or avoiding adverse and potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions including:
Thunderstorms;
Icing conditions;
Turbulence;
Wind shear;
Jet stream;
Volcanic ash clouds;
Heavy precipitation;
Sand storms;
Mountain waves; and
Significant Temperature inversions.
Wake Turbulence. Wake turbulence separation criteria, taking into account aeroplane types, wind conditions and runway location.
Crew members at their stations. The requirements for crew members to occupy their assigned stations or seats during the different phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety and also include procedures for controlled rest on the flight deck.
Use of safety belts for crew and passengers. The requirements for crew members and passengers to use safety belts and/or harnesses during the different phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety.
Admission to Flight Deck. The conditions for the admission to the flight deck of persons other than the flight crew. The policy regarding the admission of Inspectors from the Authority must also be included.
Use of vacant crew seats. The conditions and procedures for the use of vacant crew seats.
Incapacitation of crew members. Procedures to be followed in the event of incapacitation of crew members in flight. Examples of the types of incapacitation and the means for recognising them must be included.
Cabin Safety Requirements. Procedures covering:
Cabin preparation for flight, in-flight requirements and preparation for landing including procedures for securing cabin and galleys;
Procedures to ensure that passengers are seated where, in the event that an emergency evacuation is required, they may best assist and not hinder evacuation from the aeroplane;
Procedures to be followed during passenger embarkation and disembarkation; and
Procedures when refuelling/defuelling with passengers embarking, on board or disembarking;
Smoking on board.
Passenger briefing procedures. The contents, means and timing of passenger briefing in accordance with OPS 1.285.
Procedures for aeroplanes operated whenever required cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment is carried. Procedures for the use of cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment and for recording its readings including actions to be taken in the event that limit values specified in the Operations Manual are exceeded. In addition, the procedures, including ATS procedures, to be followed in the event that a decision to descend or re-route is taken.
Policy on the use of Autopilot and Auto throttle.
All Weather Operations. A description of the operational procedures associated with All Weather operations (see also OPS Subpart D and E).
ETOPS. A description of the ETOPS operational procedures.
Use of the Minimum Equipment and Configuration Deviation List(s)
Non revenue flights. Procedures and limitations for:
Training flights;
Test flights;
Delivery flights;
Ferry flights;
Demonstration flights; and
Positioning flights, including the kind of persons who may be carried on such flights.
Oxygen Requirements
An explanation of the conditions under which oxygen must be provided and used.
The oxygen requirements specified for:
Flight crew;
Cabin crew; and
Passengers.
DANGEROUS GOODS AND WEAPONS
Information, instructions and general guidance on the transport of dangerous goods including:
Operator's policy on the transport of dangerous goods;
Guidance on the requirements for acceptance, labelling, handling, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods;
Special notification requirements in the event of an accident or occurrence when dangerous goods are being carried;
Procedures for responding to emergency situations involving dangerous goods;
Duties of all personnel involved as per OPS 1.1215; and
Instructions on the carriage of the operator's employees.
The conditions under which weapons, munitions of war and sporting weapons may be carried.
SECURITY
Security instructions and guidance of a non-confidential nature which must include the authority and responsibilities of operations personnel. Policies and procedures for handling and reporting crime on board such as unlawful interference, sabotage, bomb threats, and hijacking must also be included.
A description of preventative security measures and training.
Note: Parts of the security instructions and guidance may be kept confidential. U.K.
HANDLING, NOTIFYING AND REPORTING OCCURENCES
Procedures for the handling, notifying and reporting occurrences. This section must include:
Definitions occurrences and of the relevant responsibilities of all persons involved;
Illustrations of forms used for reporting all types of occurrences (or copies of the forms themselves), instructions on how they are to be completed, the addresses to which they should be sent and the time allowed for this to be done;
In the event of an accident, descriptions of which company departments, Authorities and other organisations that have to be notified, how this will be done and in what sequence;
Procedures for verbal notification to air traffic service units of incidents involving ACAS RAs, bird hazards and hazardous conditions;
Procedures for submitting written reports on air traffic incidents, ACAS RAs, bird strikes, dangerous goods incidents or accidents, and unlawful interference;
Reporting procedures to ensure compliance with OPS 1.085(b) and 1.420. These procedures must include internal safety related reporting procedures to be followed by crew members, designed to ensure that the commander is informed immediately of any incident that has endangered, or may have endangered, safety during flight and that he/she is provided with all relevant information.
RULES OF THE AIR
Rules of the Air including:
Visual and instrument flight rules;
Territorial application of the Rules of the Air;
Communication procedures including COM-failure procedures;
Information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aeroplanes;
The circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained;
Signals;
Time system used in operation;
ATC clearances, adherence to flight plan and position reports;
Visual signals used to warn an unauthorised aeroplane flying in or about to enter a restricted, prohibited or danger area;
Procedures for pilots observing an accident or receiving a distress transmission;
The ground/air visual codes for use by survivors, description and use of signal aids; and
Distress and urgency signals.
LEASING
A description of the operational arrangements for leasing, associated procedures and management responsibilities.
AEROPLANE OPERATING MATTERS — TYPE RELATED
Taking account of the differences between types, and variants of types, under the following headings:
GENERAL INFORMATION AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
General Information (e.g. aeroplane dimensions), including a description of the units of measurement used for the operation of the aeroplane type concerned and conversion tables.
LIMITATIONS
A description of the certified limitations and the applicable operational limitations including:
Certification status (e.g. CS–23, CS–25, ICAO Annex 16 (CS–36 and CS–34), etc.);
Passenger seating configuration for each aeroplane type including a pictorial presentation;
Types of operation that are approved (e.g. VFR/IFR, CAT II/III, RNP Type, flight in known icing conditions etc);
Crew composition;
Mass and centre of gravity;
Speed limitations;
Flight envelope(s);
Wind limits including operations on contaminated runways;
Performance limitations for applicable configurations;
Runway slope;
Limitations on wet or contaminated runways;
Airframe contamination; and
System limitations.
NORMAL PROCEDURES
The normal procedures and duties assigned to the crew, the appropriate check-lists, the system for use of the check-lists and a statement covering the necessary coordination procedures between flight and cabin crew. The following normal procedures and duties must be included:
Pre-flight;
Pre-departure;
Altimeter setting and checking;
Taxi, Take-Off and Climb;
Noise abatement;
Cruise and descent;
Approach, Landing preparation and briefing;
VFR Approach;
Instrument approach;
Visual Approach and circling;
Missed Approach;
Normal Landing;
Post Landing; and
Operation on wet and contaminated runways.
ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The abnormal and emergency procedures and duties assigned to the crew, the appropriate check-lists, the system for use of the check-lists and a statement covering the necessary coordination procedures between flight and cabin crew. The following abnormal and emergency procedures and duties must be included:
Crew Incapacitation;
Fire and Smoke Drills;
Unpressurised and partially pressurised flight;
Exceeding structural limits such as overweight landing;
Exceeding cosmic radiation limits;
Lightning Strikes;
Distress Communications and alerting ATC to Emergencies;
Engine failure;
System failures;
Guidance for Diversion in case of Serious Technical Failure;
Ground Proximity Warning;
TCAS Warning;
Wind shear; and
Emergency Landing/Ditching; and
Departure contingency procedures.
PERFORMANCE
Performance data must be provided in a form in which it can be used without difficulty.
Performance data. Performance material which provides the necessary data for compliance with the performance requirements prescribed in OPS 1 Subparts F, G, H and I must be included to allow the determination of:
Take-off climb limits — Mass, Altitude, Temperature;
Take-off field length (dry, wet, contaminated);
Net flight path data for obstacle clearance calculation or, where applicable, take-off flight path;
The gradient losses for banked climb outs;
En-route climb limits;
Approach climb limits;
Landing climb limits;
Landing field length (dry, wet, contaminated) including the effects of an in-flight failure of a system or device, if it affects the landing distance;
Brake energy limits; and
Speeds applicable for the various flight stages (also considering wet or contaminated runways).
Supplementary data covering flights in icing conditions. Any certificated performance related to an allowable configuration, or configuration deviation, such as anti-skid inoperative, must be included.
If performance Data, as required for the appropriate performance class, is not available in the approved AFM, then other data acceptable to the Authority must be included. Alternatively, the Operations Manual may contain cross-reference to the approved Data contained in the AFM where such Data is not likely to be used often or in an emergency.
Additional Performance Data. Additional performance data where applicable including:
All engine climb gradients;
Drift-down data;
Effect of de-icing/anti-icing fluids;
Flight with landing gear down;
For aeroplanes with 3 or more engines, one engine inoperative ferry flights; and
Flights conducted under the provisions of the CDL.
FLIGHT PLANNING
Data and instructions necessary for pre-flight and in-flight planning including factors such as speed schedules and power settings. Where applicable, procedures for engine(s)-out operations, ETOPS (particularly the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed and maximum distance to an adequate aerodrome determined in accordance with OPS 1.245) and flights to isolated aerodromes must be included.
The method for calculating fuel needed for the various stages of flight, in accordance with OPS 1.255.
MASS AND BALANCE
Instructions and data for the calculation of the mass and balance including:
Calculation system (e.g. Index system);
Information and instructions for completion of mass and balance documentation, including manual and computer generated types;
Limiting masses and centre of gravity for the types, variants or individual aeroplanes used by the operator; and
Dry Operating mass and corresponding centre of gravity or index.
LOADING
Procedures and provisions for loading and securing the load in the aeroplane.
CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST
The Configuration Deviation List(s) (CDL), if provided by the manufacturer, taking account of the aeroplane types and variants operated including procedures to be followed when an aeroplane is being despatched under the terms of its CDL.
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) taking account of the aeroplane types and variants operated and the type(s)/area(s) of operation. The MEL must include the navigational equipment and take into account the required performance for the route and area of operation.
SURVIVAL AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OXYGEN
A list of the survival equipment to be carried for the routes to be flown and the procedures for checking the serviceability of this equipment prior to take-off. Instructions regarding the location, accessibility and use of survival and emergency equipment and its associated check list(s) must also be included.
The procedure for determining the amount of oxygen required and the quantity that is available. The flight profile, number of occupants and possible cabin decompression must be considered. The information provided must be in a form in which it can be used without difficulty.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Instructions for preparation for emergency evacuation including crew co-ordination and emergency station assignment.
Emergency evacuation procedures. A description of the duties of all members of the crew for the rapid evacuation of an aeroplane and the handling of the passengers in the event of a forced landing, ditching or other emergency.
AEROPLANE SYSTEMS
A description of the aeroplane systems, related controls and indications and operating instructions.
ROUTE AND AERODROME INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Instructions and information relating to communications, navigation and aerodromes including minimum flight levels and altitudes for each route to be flown and operating minima for each aerodrome planned to be used, including:
Minimum flight level/altitude;
Operating minima for departure, destination and alternate aerodromes;
Communication facilities and navigation aids;
Runway data and aerodrome facilities;
Approach, missed approach and departure procedures including noise abatement procedures;
COM-failure procedures;
Search and rescue facilities in the area over which the aeroplane is to be flown;
A description of the aeronautical charts that must be carried on board in relation to the type of flight and the route to be flown, including the method to check their validity;
Availability of aeronautical information and MET services;
En-route COM/NAV procedures;
Aerodrome categorisation for flight crew competence qualification;
Special aerodrome limitations (performance limitations and operating procedures).
TRAINING
Training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel assigned to operational duties in connection with the preparation and/or conduct of a flight.
Training syllabi and checking programmes must include:
For flight crew. All relevant items prescribed in Subpart E and N;
For cabin crew. All relevant items prescribed in Subpart O;
For operations personnel concerned, including crew members:
All relevant items prescribed in Subpart R (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air); and
All relevant items prescribed in Subpart S (Security).
For operations personnel other than crew members (e.g. dispatcher, handling personnel, etc.). All other relevant items prescribed in OPS pertaining to their duties.
Procedures
Procedures for training and checking.
Procedures to be applied in the event that personnel do not achieve or maintain the required standards.
Procedures to ensure that abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures and simulation of IMC by artificial means are not simulated during commercial air transportation flights.
Description of documentation to be stored and storage periods (see Appendix 1 to OPS 1.1065).
An operator shall ensure that the following information/documentation is stored in an acceptable form, accessible to the Authority, for the periods shown in the Tables below.
Note: Additional information relating to maintenance records is prescribed in Part-M, paragraph M.A.306(c) Operator's technical log system. U.K.
Information used for the preparation and execution of a flight
| Information used for the preparation and execution of the flight as described in OPS 1.135 | |
|---|---|
| Operational flight plan | 3 months |
| Aeroplane Technical log | 36 months after the date of the last entry, in accordance with Part M M.A.306(c) |
| Route specific NOTAM/AIS briefing documentation if edited by the operator | 3 month |
| Mass and balance documentation | 3 month |
| Notification of special loads including written information to the commander about dangerous goods | 3 months |
Reports
| Reports | |
|---|---|
| Journey log | 3 months |
| Flight report(s) for recording details of any occurrence, as prescribed in OPS 1.420, or any event which the commander deems necessary to report/record | 3 months |
| Reports on exceedances of duty and/or reducing rest periods | 3 months |
Flight crew records
| Flight Crew Records | |
|---|---|
| Flight, Duty and Rest time | 15 months |
| Licence | As long as the flight crew member is exercising the privileges of the licence for the operator |
| Conversion training and checking | 3 years |
| Command course (including checking) | 3 years |
| Recurrent training and checking | 3 years |
| Training and checking to operate in either pilot's seat | 3 years |
| Recent experience (OPS 1.970 refers) | 15 months |
| Route and aerodrome competence (OPS1.975 refers) | 3 years |
| Training and qualification for specific operations when required by OPS (e.g. ETOPS CATII/III operations) | 3 years |
| Dangerous Goods training as appropriate | 3 years |
Cabin crew records
| Cabin Crew Records | |
|---|---|
| Flight, Duty and Rest time | 15 months |
| Initial training, conversion and differences training (including checking) | As long as the cabin crew member is employed by the operator |
| Recurrent training and refresher (including checking) | Until 12 months after the cabin crew member has left the employ of the operator |
| Dangerous Goods training as appropriate | 3 years |
Records for other operations personnel
| Records for other operations personnel | |
|---|---|
| Training/qualification records of other personnel for whom an approved training programme is required by OPS | Last 2 training records |
Other records
| Other Records | |
|---|---|
| Records on cosmic and solar radiation dosage | Until 12 months after the crew member has left the employ of the operator |
| quality system records | 5 years |
| Dangerous Goods Transport Document | 3 months after completion of the flight |
| Dangerous Goods Acceptance Checklist | 3 months after completion of the flight] |