OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS - WHY ? Wide variety of aircraft Wide range of operator capability Unique operations Rapid changes in technology

PARTS OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Part A –Describes general operating conditions –List makes and models –Maximum seating capacity Part B –Describes enroute limitations –Types of route segments –Adherence to instrument flight rules –Operations at aerodromes without control tower contd

PARTS OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Part C –Describes aerodrome authorisations and limitations –Types of approach procedures –Take-off, circling and landing minima and straight in approaches Part D –Describes operators maintenance program –Maintenance authorisations –Airworthiness Section responsibility contd

PARTS OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Part E –Specifies all authorisations of standard mass quantities –Mass and balance control –Airworthiness Section responsibility Part F –Interchange of aircraft to include type of equipment, crews to be utilised, routes and aerodromes, operations manual and aircraft operating manual to be used contd

PARTS OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Part G –Leasing - parties to the agreement, type of lease, operational control, routes, aircraft, maintenance, and refers to MOU (if applicable)

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Specific procedures for issuance of Operations Specifications Amendments to Operations Specifications