What is ETOPS and how does it work? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Jun 12, 2015 · Certification ETOPS certification requires both the aircraft and the airline to comply with a set of standards. For the aircraft, the manufacturer must demonstrate that flying with …
Are four-engined airplanes subject to ETOPS equivalent rules?
Sep 5, 2014 · The ETOPS rules become relevant whenever a three- or four-engined jet diverts more than 180 minutes from the nearest airport. For more information, refer to the airliners.net …
airliner - What is the main difference between an ETOPS certified …
11 The FAA ETOPS certification requires certain standards from both the airline (the operator) and the aircraft (the manufacturer). As far as the manufacturers are concerned, the ETOPS …
Which current commercial flights have the highest ETOPS ranking?
Jan 11, 2018 · @SteveKuo: with highest rated ETOPS flight I mean commercial flights operating under the highest (in minutes) ETOPS rules (330, 370, 420 minutes). That somehow …
ETOPS 330 vs ETOPS 370 etc; how are the exact minute ratings …
Jun 12, 2017 · 14 I am curious how the ETOPS minutes categories are arrived at. i.e. Say, ETOPS 330 vs 370. What extra abilities would the 370 type have demonstrated that the 330 …
ETOPS between Johannesburg, South Africa, and Perth, Australia
Jan 7, 2020 · South African Airways flies over 6 000km across the Indian Ocean from Johannesburg, South Africa, to Perth in Australia. I don't see any airports along the way in the …
How does an ETOPS APU start in-flight? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Aug 25, 2016 · An ETOPS APU has to be on-demand, i.e. must be able to start at any altitude. If it can't, then it's not shut down for the entire flight. Compared to a normal APU, what are the …
Do ETOPS requirements vary between passenger, cargo, and non …
The ETOPS requirement is pretty much the same for all aircraft irrespective of usage as long as its under parts 121 or 135, as noted in the FAA InFO 07004, New ETOPS Regulations: The …
Why ETOPS 207 minutes? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Aug 25, 2016 · 207-minute ETOPS in the North Pacific Area of Operations. (1) The FAA grants approval to conduct ETOPS with maximum diversion times up to 207 minutes in the North …
Why is there an ETOPS marking on the nosewheel door?
Feb 9, 2016 · What is the reason for painting ETOPS on the door of the nose gear? "ETOPS" marking on a B737-800 (source) Markings on the belly are supposed to be useful for ground …