1. Initial Ground Training
Non Routine Flight Operations (NRFO)

2. Elements
1) Non-Routine Flight Operations (NRFO) • The classes of NRFO • Explanation of crew requirements • Qualifications required for NRFO operation • One Engine Inoperative Ferry Flights (NRFO III )
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Objective: To prepare the Pilots/Dispatchers for any and all Non-Routine Operations
Completion Standards: Each Crewmember will have general knowledge of preparedness for Non-Routine
Flight Operations.

3. Non-Routine Flight Operations (NRFO)
Non-Routine flight operations are defined as operations and procedures that require special procedures and operations not found in the normal flight operations profile. They are classified into two categories; NRFO II and NRFO III. All flight crewmembers upon completion of initial Baltia training are qualified as NRFO II. Additional training is required to attain a NRFO III qualification.
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Non-Routine flight operations are defined as operations and procedures that require special procedures and
operations not found in the normal flight operations profile.
They are classified into two categories, NRFO II and NRFO III.
Together, these operations include maintenance acceptance check flights, spare engine carriage, gear down ferry, and
engine inoperative ferry.
All flight crewmembers upon completion of initial Baltia training are qualified as NRFO II. Additional training is required to attain a NRFO III qualification.

4. All qualified crewmembers are categorized as NRFO II qualified.
NRFO II Operations
NRFO II Operations include:
Maintenance Acceptance Check Flight
Landing Gear Extended Flights
This NRFO qualification is achieved by attending a 1 hour familiarization course during Baltia Basic Indoctrination.
All qualified crewmembers are categorized as NRFO II qualified.
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Types of NRFO II Operations
1) Maintenance Acceptance Check Flight
2) Flight With Landing Gear Extended

5. NRFO III
Engine Inoperative Ferry One Engine-inoperative ferry flights are to be flown only by Flight Instructors, Check Airmen, or Highly-Qualified aircrews designated in writing by the Director of Flight Operations. Qualification requires a 2 hour ground school with a simulator qualification.
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6. NRFO II Maintenance Acceptance Flight
Completed in accordance with the Baltia Air Lines Maintenance Acceptance Check Flight checklist
Ground test lasts approx. 2 – 3 hours.
Test flight lasts approx. 3 hours
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This NRFO procedure is done in accordance with the Baltia Air Lines Maintenance Acceptance Check Flight
checklist and will be provided by Baltia Maintenance.
Close coordination between the flight crew and the maintenance staff is a must due to the many hazards that
exist while conducting ground checks. Preflight activities by the crew should feature a full preflight check,
supplemented by the additional ground checks.
Ground test lasts approx. 2 – 3 hours.
Test flight lasts approx. 3 hours.
During the Flight Test, all flight deck equipment, controls, and CB’s are checked by the flight crew, with particular emphasis on systems or
switches which feature multiple functions.

7. NRFO II Landing Gear Extended Flights
Extended overwater operations are prohibited
RVSM Operations are prohibited
Max Operating Altitude – FL300
Flaps – 10
Performance data located in the PHB
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Extended overwater operation is prohibited.
Maximum Operating Limit Speed - (VMO) Airspeed limitations are unchanged except VMO is reduced to
270 knots IAS. A Mach-airspeed warning switch calibrated to sound the aural warning at 270 knots IAS must
be installed.
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) - Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum operations are
prohibited when conducting landing gear extended operations.
Maximum Operating Altitude - Maximum operating altitude is restricted to 30,000 ft.
Takeoff Flap Setting - Takeoff is limited to flap position 10 for gear down operation.
Performance - Refer to the Performance Handbook, Non Standard Configurations. The PHB chapter contains
performance data for gear down operations.

8. NRFO III Engine Inoperative Ferry
Flown only by Flight Instructors, Check Airmen, or Highly-Qualified aircrews designated in writing by the Director of Flight Operations
Maintenance Preparation Requirements
Weather Assessment
Aircraft Performance Calculations
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11. NON-ROUTINE FLIGHT OPERATIONS III (NRFO III)
One-Engine Inoperative Ferry Training (NRFO III)
One Engine-inoperative ferry flights are to be flown only by Flight Instructors, Check Airmen, or Highly-Qualified
aircrews designated in writing by the Director of Flight Operations.
Qualification requires a 2 hour ground school with a simulator qualification.
Maintenance Preparation Requirements
The aircraft will be prepared in accordance with the Baltia Maintenance Operations Manual (MOM).
Weather Assessment
1) One engine inoperative takeoffs are limited to day VFR conditions (1,000' ceiling and 3 SM visibility).
2) It is recommended that the flight not be operated into regions of predicted or reported icing conditions.
Aircraft Performance Calculations
1) All performance calculation data shall be provided by the Baltia Dispatch.
2) Aircraft weight and balance calculations
a) Minimum fuel load required for the flight
b) Operating crew only
c) Zero payload
d) 7,000 Kg ballast fuel loaded in the center fuel tank

9. Ferry Flight Procedures Special Flight Permit
Operations Specification Paragraph D084
Limitations
Flight Operations
Only flight crewmembers and persons essential to operations of the aircraft shall be carried aboard during ferry flights
Minimum Necessary Operating Weight + Fuel Load
No Revenue or Air Freight
Airworthiness Directive
Company Operating Specifications & Ferry Flight Permit
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Special Flight Permit
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General
See also, Maintenance Operations Manual (MOM) Chapter 15.1 Ferry Flight Procedures
Ferry Flight Procedures will be in compliance with the Operations Specification Paragraph D084.
A The Chief Maintenance Inspector is authorized to make changes to this chapter, which must be coordinated with
the FAA and may require change to the Operations Specifications Paragraph D084. Through Baltia D084
Operations Specifications authorization and FAA Order , Volume 4, Chapter 13, Section 1, it is
approved to operate an aircraft that does not meet applicable Part 121 Airworthiness Requirements but is
capable of safe flight, by utilizing a “Special Flight Permit with Continuing Authorization to Conduct Ferry
Flights” for maintenance purposes.
B. As specified in Operations Specification D.084(i), ferry flights shall be conducted according to the approved
program for continuing flight authorization that is described in this chapter. Baltia is required to comply with
Operations Specification D084. The flight shall be conducted according to the appropriate special conditions
or limitations in paragraph D084 of the Baltia Operational Specifications and the MOM.
C. Operations Specifications D084 Limitations:
1) The special flight permit with continuing authorization to conduct ferry flights is issued to permit the
Company the prerogative of ferrying an aircraft to the base where repairs or alterations can be made.
The subject aircraft, although not currently meeting applicable airworthiness requirements, must be
capable of safe flight.
2) The Company must have the aircraft inspected and evaluated in accordance with procedures
contained in this manual and have a certificated mechanic certify in the aircraft logbook that the aircraft
is in a safe condition for the ferry flight as specified in this manual.
3) Ferrying an aircraft after damage or with inoperative equipment may be, but is not limited to, the
following examples:
a) Accidents or incidents to airplane which have received an interim repair or found to be safe as
is for the intended ferry flight.
b) Serious damage resulting in an interim repair.
c) Landing gear door removed, not covered in CDL (Reference Aircraft MEL/CDL Manual).
d) Minor airplane damage and interim repairs.
e) System inoperative beyond the limits of the MEL but otherwise capable of safe flight.
f) Chronic system failure, discrepancies that are unable to duplicate/diagnose provided the aircraft
is safe for the ferry flight.
4) Only flight crewmembers and persons essential to operations of the aircraft shall be carried aboard
during ferry flights where the aircraft flight characteristics may have been appreciably changes or its
operation in flight substantially affected. Besides crew, persons essential to operation of the aircraft
shall be maintenance personnel required for airworthiness release of the aircraft for flights having
multiple flight legs with a stop at a station where maintenance personnel authorized for an
airworthiness release will not be available.
5) The operating weight on any ferry flight is limited to the minimum necessary for the flight, plus the
necessary reserve fuel load.
6) No revenue or air freight can be carried on board the aircraft during ferry flight, except for items or
equipment necessary to accomplish the repair.
7) Authorization does not permit operation of aircraft to which an Airworthiness Directive applies, except
in accordance with the requirements of that Airworthiness Directive.
8) A copy of the Company's Operations Specification and the Ferry Flight Permit (Form OM.C800) must
be carried on board aircraft when conducting a ferry flight. A copy of the ferry flight permit must be
obtained from the Maintenance Controller on duty via or fax. All Baltia Operations Specifications
are normally carried on board the airplane. If the Operations Specification is unavailable, a copy of this
section of the manual and a copy of Operations Specification Paragraph D084 must be carried on
board with the ferry flight permit.

10. Responsibilities and Authorities
The Chief Maintenance Inspector
Director of Maintenance Operations
Director of Flight Operations
Flight Operations Personnel
Flight Dispatch
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Responsibilities and Authorities
A. The Chief Maintenance Inspector has the authority to establish and modify the policies, procedures,
instructions and information associated with the Special Flight Permit process; and is responsible for the
quality of the Special Flight Permit process. The Chief Maintenance Inspector is also responsible for
assessing the impact of any changes made to the Special Flight Permit controls process. If needed, the
Chief Maintenance Inspector can delegate his authority for the Special Flight Permit process to the Manager
Quality Assurance; and will provide notification of that delegation to Maintenance Control.
B. The Chief Maintenance Inspector, Director of Maintenance Operations and the Director of Flight Operations
or their designees, will be responsible for:
1) Determining that the aircraft can safely be flown to a station where maintenance or alterations are to
be performed.
2) Prescribing the necessary inspection and repairs to ensure the aircraft is safe for the flight intended.
3) Authorizing movement of the aircraft by issuing the approval documents to ferry the aircraft.
C. An appropriately certificated mechanic shall be responsible for performing maintenance, preventative
maintenance, servicing, repairs, alterations, inspections, and evaluations of the aircraft as necessary, and
make the appropriate logbook entry as detailed in this section.
D. The Director of Flight Operations will review operational limitations in cases where the aircraft will operate
outside of normal operating conditions, i.e., "ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE", etc.
E. Flight Operations personnel (Captain of the ferry flight) will be responsible for ensuring that the flight
restrictions imposed by (Form OM.C800) and Flight Operations Manual applicable to the flight are followed.
F. Dispatch will be responsible to acquire all over flight permit/authorizations along the route.
G. The Chief Maintenance Inspector will ensure that In-service aircraft requiring maintenance have
appropriately certified and qualified technician or repairman performing all aircraft maintenance and
inspections. The Chief Maintenance Inspector will determine the qualifications, based upon a review of
training documentation from Baltia or your employer. Documentation will include RII training, RII
qualification or training on similar equipment. Baltia shall give written information to individuals within
agencies it arranges to perform its required inspections, which describes the extent of his responsibilities,
authorities, and inspection limitations.
H. The Chief Maintenance Inspector is responsible for soliciting engineering assistance as needed when
evaluating the safe operation of the aircraft. Engineering assistance may be needed to determine
limitations, repairs, alterations, and acceptable continue-in-service conditions for safe operations.
Engineering assistance may also be needed to verify Airworthiness Directive compliance and to request an
Alternative Method of Compliance.

11. FOM 12.38
Special Flight Permit (Form OM.C800) - Instructions
The form is mostly self-explanatory, note that the number sequence follows the preparation and handling
sequence of the form. Print in legible longhand or type from working copy for signature.

12. FOM 12.33
Procedure/Approval Documentation
A. Under the supervision of the Director of Flight Operations, Chief Maintenance Inspector, Director of
Maintenance Operations or their designees, the Maintenance Controller on duty will direct the preparation of
the aircraft to be ferried, and will initiate the Special Flight Permit (Form OM.C800) provided later in this
section. This form shall list any specific requirements necessary, in addition to the general requirements for
all ferry flights operating under Special Flight Permit (Form OM.C800). Before signing the Special Flight
Permit, the Director of Flight Operations or designee and Chief Maintenance Inspector or designee shall
verify that as specified in Operations Specification D.084(i), the ferry flight shall be conducted according to
the appropriate special conditions or limitations described in this chapter.
In accordance with this Chapter and Operations Specification D.084, the Director of Flight Operations or
designee shall list any special conditions or limitations for the ferry flight in section H and/or I of the Special
Flight Permit.

13. FOM – 12.34
Before signing the Special Flight Permit, the Director of Flight Operations shall verify the names listed in
Part J of Special Flight Permit Form OM.C800 to ensure that only allowable personnel will be aboard the
ferry flight. As specified in Operations Specification D.084 (h), only flight crewmembers and persons
essential to operations of the aircraft shall be carried aboard during ferry flights where the aircraft flight
characteristics may have been appreciably changed or its operation in flight substantially affected. Besides
crewmembers, persons essential to operation of the aircraft shall be maintenance personnel required for
airworthiness release of the aircraft for flights having multiple flight legs with a stop at a station where
maintenance personnel authorized for an airworthiness release will not be available. If the aircraft flight
characteristics have not been appreciably changed, if the operation in flight is not substantially affected, and
if it is not a one engine inoperative ferry flight; then the Director of Flight Operations can allow maintenance
and engineering personnel not essential to the operation of the aircraft to be carried aboard during a ferry
flight.

14. Three Engine Ferry Procedure
Maximum Airspeed
Do not exceed the following airspeed limits:
• Maximum airspeed limitation is 320 KIAS or 0.85 Mach.
• If icing conditions are encountered, reduce speed to 270 KIAS or 0.80 Mach.
Performance
Due to minimum control speed limitations for takeoff speeds, runways with a corrected length (actual length corrected for slope and wind) must be at least 6,000 feet for ferry flights with an outboard engine inoperative.
The performance data in the PHB covers the regulatory requirements for a one engine inoperative ferry flight in accordance with 14 CFR The inoperative engine may be wind-milling, locked rotor, partial locked rotor, or idling.
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15. Three Engine Ferry Procedure
The takeoff weight is limited by the most restrictive of the following:
Determine the one engine inoperative maximum runway limit gross weight from the Custom Navtech Runway Performance page.
Determine the one engine inoperative maximum climb limit gross weight from Custom Navtech Runway Performance page.
Takeoff Configuration
The inoperative engine must have the thrust reverser deactivated.
The engine may be inoperative or operated at idle thrust.
All air conditioning packs must be off for takeoff.
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Weight
The takeoff weight is limited by the most restrictive of the following:
1) Determine the one engine inoperative maximum runway limit gross weight from the Custom Navtech
Runway Performance page.
2) Determine the one engine inoperative maximum climb limit gross weight from Custom Navtech
Takeoff Configuration
1) Four cowled engines must be installed.
2) The inoperative engine must have the thrust reverser deactivated.
3) The engine may be inoperative or operated at idle thrust.
4) The inoperative engine must be prepared in accordance with the Maintenance Manual, , and the Baltia
General Maintenance Operations Manual, in any one of the following configurations:
• Engine operating at idle thrust.
• Both N1 and N2 rotors windmilling.
• NI rotor locked and N2 rotor windmilling.
• Both N1 and N2 rotors locked.
5) All air conditioning packs must be off for takeoff. Turn on air conditioning packs after completion of the
final takeoff climb segment.
6) ADP on the inoperative engine must be in "Continuous" position.
7) Not more than one N1 setting may be used for takeoff with any engine configuration.
8) Flap position 10 is recommended unless field