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OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs (SPEC) Version: 1.01

LESSON PLAN INFORMATION SHEETSponsor Training Policy Training ProviderAFS-400 AFS-540 AMA-240Course # & Name: 21000088, Oceanic and International OperationsLesson Title & Tag: OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs (SPEC)Lesson Number: 20Version: 1.01Version Date: 4/4/2013Duration (includes breaks):

1 hour 40 minutes

Lesson Overview:This lesson addresses OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs for SAOs including relevant components of OpSpecs.Visuals:SL-21- SPECHandouts & Practice Exercises:HO-01-SPEC, OpSpec For Each SAO; PE-01-SPEC, Common OpSpec Errors – Ospec B036 and B050; PE-02-SPEC, Common OpSpec Errors – Ospec B036 and B050; PE-03-SPEC, Common OpSpec Errors – Ospec B036, B039 and B050; PE-04-SPEC, Common OpSpec Errors – Ospec B036 and B039

Training Aids:Markers, eraser, laser pointer, white board/flipchart, world mapOther Pertinent Information:

Computer File Names:Lesson Plan: LP20-SPEC.doc, LP20-SPEC-HOPE.doc PowerPoint Presentation: SL20-SPEC.pptParticipant Notes: PN20-SPEC.docHandouts & Exercises: PN20-SPEC-HOPE.docOther Files:

21000088 – Oceanic and International Operations Lesson Plan of 25

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SS: per PDF (15): “rewrite the condition statements to include referenes, and add a standard for each.”


SS: per PDF (47): “Scan all lessons in the IG and ensure visuals with links are noted in the notes column.”


SS: per PDF (48): “create a table of contents for each lesson in both the IG and PG.”

OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs (SPEC) Version: 1.01Instructor References (as revised):Regulations 14 CFR Part 91.705 Operations within

airspace designated as Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace

14 CFR Part 91.706 Operations within airspace designed as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace

Orders 8400.12 RNP-10 (as amended) 8400.33 RNP-4 (as amended)

ACs AC 90-96 BRNAV/PRNAV (as amended) AC 91-85 RVSM (as amended)Other Documents Eurasia RVSM Report Operation Specifications (OpSpecs):

B034. IFR Class I Terminal and En Route Navigation Using Area Navigation Systems

B036. Class II Navigation Using Multiple Long-Range Navigation Systems (LRNS)

B037. Operations in Central East Pacific (CEP) Airspace

B038. Operations in North Pacific (NOPAC) Airspace

B039. Operations in North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS) Airspace

B040. Operations in Areas of Magnetic Unreliability

B041. North Atlantic Operation (NAT/OPS) With Two Engine Airplanes Under part 121

B046. Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace

B050. Sensitive International Areas B055. North Polar Operations B059. Canadian MNPS Airspace




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PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES

I. INTRODUCTIONSL-1-SPEC

A. REVIEW

In Lesson 19, the focus was on en route contingency procedures. Some topics included weather deviation errors and Dead Reckoning (DR) contingency procedures. This lesson addresses OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs for SAOs including relevant components of OpSpecs.





B. MOTIVATION

To be able to correctly and consistently issue Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), Management Specifications (MSpecs), and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) to operators and individuals desiring to operate in Special Areas of Operation (SAOs) by thoroughly understanding OpSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs through consultation with the appropriate Regional NextGen SAO Specialist and in coordination with a Dispatch Inspector Specialist.

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C. OBJECTIVESSL-2-SPEC

Participants will be able to: Identify the OpsSpec(s) for each SAO Identify the key components of the

OpSpec(s) for each SAO Identify the common errors in the

OpSpec(s) for each SAO




PROMPTS CONTENT NOTESSL-3-SPEC

Participants will also be able to: Identify the special authorizations which

require an LOA Identify equipment to be specified in an

OpSpec/MSpec/LOA Utilize an OpSpec





D. OVERVIEWSL-4-SPEC

OpSpecs for each SAO Key components of the OpSpec(s) for

each SAO Letters of Authorization (LOAs) Common OpSpecs errors

4/4/2013OpSpecs are legal documents.ASIs must consult Regional NextGen SAO Specialists.





II. BODY

A. OPSPECS FOR EACH SAO SL-5-SPEC

Ask students to go to the back of this lesson and pull out HO-01-SPEC to review this table.

HO-01-SPEC

Issuing OpSpecs for SAOs can be complex. Principal Inspectors (PIs) should, and in many cases must, contact a Regional NextGen SAO Specialist.

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For example, there are increasing numbers of U.S. operators requesting a Data Link authorization using CPDLC and ADS-C. These capabilities are being used in a number of geographic areas and the ASI should consult the Regional NextGen SAO Specialist when an operator requests this authorization.

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Initial Class II - Stress the fact that an FMS by itself is not an LRNS

Magnetic Unreliability (AMU) -Inertial platform is required

North Polar - Inertial platform is required

Briefly review a few of the linked OpSpecs (pick one with a table).Make sure that the following OpSpecs are pointed out: B036, B039, B040 and B055.

SL-6-SPEC

Question: If you have a single inertial system and multiple GPS sensors, is that satisfactory to fly in the North Polar area?Answer: No, AMU and North Polar operators require a minimum of 2 LRNSs that have an inertial platform.

Canadian MNPS (C-MNPS) - Operators with NAT-MNPS authorization meet C-MNPS requirements (e.g. 2 LRNS and 2 LRCS)





Basic Area Navigation/Precision Area Navigation BRNAV/PRNAV BRNAV (RNP-5) - Issued for operations in Europe, the Yankee routes in the Caribbean and the Quebec routes in the Gulf of Mexico

Russia and China - RVSM altitude assignments are based on the metric system. China does not follow the ICAO Flight Level Allocation Scheme (FLAS), but Russia intends to follow ICAO guidance

Oceanic Required Navigation Performance (RNP) (4/10) - RNP-4 and RNP-10 are currently the only Class II navigation RNPs that can be authorized. This is aThere is also a recent new initiative to allow a single LRNS that meets a RNP-10 requirement to be used in the Gulf of Mexico for conducting 50NM lateral separation. OpSpec B054 (single LRNS) was modified to allow this authorization.

FAA guidance has been updated to reflect this LRNS exception.




PROMPTS CONTENT NOTESSL-7-SPEC

Point out a few of the SAOs.

B. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE OPSPEC(S) FOR EACH SAO

SL-8-SPEC

It’s important to realize that a number of OpSpecs may have to be considered when a single SAO is requested.




SS: per pdf: “the MNPS (High Level Airspace) map is being re-done. The new NAT DOC 007 should have it.”



For example, an operator requesting NAT-MNPSA authorization for unrestricted operations will require additional OpSpecs such as, B036 (multiple LRNS), B046 (RVSM), possibly B041 (Twin Engine Operations in North Atlantic), and possibly B342 (ETOPS Twin Engine Operations).B054 only applies to specific areas:

WATRS Gulf of Mexico Caribbean

Ensure/reinforce what OpSpec B036 is.

SL-9-SPEC

Question: LOAs are issued for what geographic areas in what areas/capabilities and to whom?LOAs for “B” paragraphs are issued to what operators and for what type operations?Answer: Part 91 (rest of answer on next slides).




SS: question change on this slide, should be brought in.


SS: per pdf: “C-52 is being offered as an LOA…this is in the works, could be implemented by publish date. Driver is European RN:P approaches cannot be flown without authorizations, which the FAA does not offer for GA.”



C. LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION (LOAS)SL-10-SPEC 4/4/2013

RNP-10/RNP-4 meet specific requirements.

B036 is also issued as an LOA for multiple LRNS.There are currently no LOAs issued for any other SAOs. The LOAs used to have a 2-year expiration date, which was eliminated several years ago.There is also a short-term LOA (D098), such as to ferry aircraft.




SS: per PDF (43): “redirect link to the latest address: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=96ad4eaa7cde72392f3ad9f099d86537&node=pt14.2.91&rgn=div5#se14.2.91


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D. COMMON OPSPECS ERRORSSL-11-SPEC

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The handbook still has references stating to contact the NAV specialist when operators are seeking SAO authorization. 8900.1 is being updated to replace the NAV specialist term with Regional NextGen SAO Specialist.

Numerous national reviews of OpSpecs have noted a number of SAOs that were issued contrary to Order 8900.1 guidance and without consulting a Regional NextGen SAO Specialist.

High number of OpSpec errors indicates POI did not contact Regional NextGen SAO Specialist.

For example, a number of B054 (Single LRNS) OpSpecs have been issued for part 135 operators without validation flights in the relevant Class II airspace. If this B054 OpSpec is the operator’s initial request for Class II operations, validation flights are required.In addition, OpSpec B050 (Authorized Areas) reviews have noted numerous omissions or incorrect reference paragraphs.

Another area of concern is OpSpecs B040 (AMU) or B055 (North Polar Operations) with only GNSS navigation equipment.

B040 and B055 require two inertial systems as a minimum.





In these cases the appropriate specialists have rarely been consulted, as required by FAA Order 8900.1.

SL-12-SPEC

It’s also been noted that range-limited aircraft have been authorized for remote oceanic operations without adequate fuel reserves.For example, an LR-35 aircraft with B037 (CEP) authorization to fly to Hawaii from the mainland does not have sufficient range to complete the flight without going swimming.

OpSpec/MSpec requires identification of aircraft make, model and series. An LOA also requires aircraft registration.

Stress “also”

Specific identification of aircraft special equipment for the OpSpec is required to meet the SAO airspace requirements.Any limitations or special conditions should also be identified for the aircraft or equipment.





Practice Exercise follows. Ask participants to turn to the HOPE

file at the end of this lesson and pull out PE-01-SPEC. Explain that the students will be completing all four practical exercises at once and then you will debrief the class on all four of them once everyone has finished.

SL-13-SPEC Duration: 35 minutes (20 minutes to complete the exercise and 15 minutes to debrief).

Practice Exercise 1 - 4 - OpSpecs/MSpecs/ LOAs: PE-01-SPEC, PE-02- SPEC, PE-03-SPEC, PE-04- SPEC

PE-01- SPECPE-02- SPEC PE-03- SPECPE-04- SPEC





PE-01-SPECPurpose: This activity requires participants to use the OpSpec for each SAO Handout to answer the questions.

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the information provided. Refer to the sanitized OpSpecs on the following pages.

Debrief: Instructor will solicit responses from participants.

This is a part 135 operator with FAA authorizations to fly an LR-55 type aircraft throughout most of North and South America and the Caribbean Sea.

1. Does this description of the LRNSs adequately identify what is installed in the aircraft in OpSpec B036?Answer: No. There is inadequate information in Table 1.

2. What additional information is required in Table 1?Answer: All the blocks need to be completed.





3. What RNP types would be authorized in Table 1?

Answer: RNP-10 or RNP-4

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4. In B050, please identify where:a. B036 is authorized.

Answer: South America, where B036 is not required.

b. B046 (RVSM) is authorized since the B046 OpSpec has been issued.Answer: It is not referenced for any geographic area.

c. B450 (Sensitive International Areas) applies.Answer: Central and South America, with no references to the applicable countries.

5. Are there any other reference paragraphs in B050 that appear to be missing?

Answer: B034 and B035.





PE-02-SPECDirections: Answer the following questions based on the information provided. Refer to the OPSpecs on the following pages.

This is a part 121 supplemental operator with FAA authorizations to fly a B-727 and a B-767 type aircraft throughout most of the world. Please note that this operator has not been issued OpSpecs B039 (NAT-MNPS Airspace) or B342 (ETOPS).

1. In B036, what is unique about the B-767 LRNS?Answer: The model block gives a part number only. It should contain the model of the LRNS.

6. In B050, where is the operator approved to fly in RVSM airspace since the OpSpec B046 has been issued?Answer: In U.S. lower 48 States only.

7. In B050, how does this operator get to Africa or New Zealand, legally?Answer: To Africa, only by flying below NAT MNPS airspace or across the South Atlantic. To New Zealand, it is not possible due to aircraft range.

8. In the Near East, why is Libya excluded in B050?Answer: Because it is not in the Near East. It is in North Africa.





9. What do you notice about OpSpec B037 in geographic areas since this OpSpec is for CEP routes between North America and Hawaii?Answer: East Asia, Japan, and New Zealand are not within the geographic area of B037, yet they have this reference paragraph.

10. Various geographic areas have OpSpec B044 Redispatch/Re-release that is a specialized authorization. Who should the POI consult before issuing this OpSpec?Answer: A Dispatch Specialist

PE-03-SPECDirections: Answer the following questions based on the information provided. Refer to the OpSpecs on the following pages.

This is a part 135 operator with FAA authorizations to fly an AMD-50 type aircraft throughout most of North and South America and the Caribbean Sea.

1. Why are the LRNS descriptions in B036B and B039D different?Answer: They should be consistent. For example B036B lists 2 LRNSs and B039D lists a single LRNS. The tables call for make, model, series for type aircraft, and manufacturer/model for navigation equipment.





11. Since B039 for NAT MNPS has been authorized, where is this geographic area listed in OpSpec B050?Answer: It’s missing from OpSpec B050, as is Europe, and it should be determined whether or not the operator was properly validated.

12. Since B050B states that Class II navigation (B036) is only authorized for HS-125 aircraft, and B036 is only approved for AMD-50 aircraft, is this operator approved for Class II navigation in any of the authorized areas identified in B050?Answer: No way! This issue should be resolved.

PE-04-SPECDirections: Answer the following questions based on the information provided. Refer to the OPSpecs on the following pages.

This is a part 135 operator with FAA authorizations to fly a BAE-125, a BE-200, and an NA-265 type aircraft throughout most of North and South America, the Caribbean Islands, and the Gulf of Mexico.

1. Since B036 accurately describes the LRNSs installed in each aircraft type, why are the B039 descriptions different?Answer: The B039 tables are blank and it should be confirmed that any of these aircraft have the range to fly in that airspace.





13. Where is NAT MNPSA authorized in OpSpec B050?Answer: It’s omitted.

14. Do you see any discrepancy with the authorized areas in the B050??Answer: Yes. B046 should have been issued and Mexico/Gulf of Mexico does not have B046 listed.

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15. The operator has authorization for B036 (multiple LRNS). Where in Central and South America is Class II navigation required?Answer: Nowhere.

16. With B039 having been issued, with no identified aircraft type, is this operator authorized to operate any aircraft in NAT MNPS Airspace?Answer: No. It is omitted from OpSpec B050.

Let’s quickly review the major topics we covered in this lesson.




SS: should this be rephrased as per the spreadsheet?



III. SUMMARY

A. REVIEWSL-14-SPEC

OpSpecs for each SAO Key Components of the OpSpec(s) for

each SAO Letters of Authorization (LOAs) Common OpSpecs errors

B. OBJECTIVESSL-15-SPEC





Participants should now be able to: Identify the OpsSpec(s) for each SAO Identify the key components of the

OpSpec(s) for each SAO Identify the common errors (issues noted

during national reviews-corrective action) in the OpSpec(s) for each SAO

SL-16-SPEC

Participants should now also be able to: Identify the special authorizations which

require an LOA Identify equipment to be specified in an

OpSpec/MSpec/LOA Utilize an OpSpec

C. PREVIEW

The next lesson will focus on ways to mitigate oceanic errors.

