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ETOPS Procedures
Extended Range Twin Engine Operations
Manual References
Maintenance Control Manual CJA/MCM/001 Section 19.0
General
Extended Range Operations (ETOPS) are operations conducted over a route that contains a point
further than 60 flying minutes time at the specified ONE-engine inoperative cruise speed (in still
air) from an adequate airport.
Purpose
To describe how Cargojet complies with regulations for ETOPS requirements for Cargojet aircraft.
This training covers procedures to be followed by Maintenance, Planning and Records, Stores and
Flight Operations personnel for Company maintained B757 and B767 aircraft for ETOPS
requirements as per Cargojet Maintenance Control Manual (MCM sec.19), and Cargojet Procedure
Manual (CJA/PROC/019).
Course Outline
Abbreviations
Definitions
Cargojet Aircraft ETOPS Effectivity Lists
ETOPS Significant Systems
ETOPS Critical Maintenance Tasks
Interchangeability of Components
Transit Checks
Certification
ETOPS Downgrade/ Upgrade
MEL Procedures
Identifying ETOPS effective parts from IPC
Engine/APU Oil Consumption Monitoring Program
All Weather Landing
All Weather Landing Maintenance Program
Approach Category Status
Downgrade of Approach Category Status
Upgrade of Approach Category Status
Flight Data Recorder Readout
Qualified Personnel
Abbreviations
Definitions
Definitions
CMP
Configuration Maintenance and Procedures manual is a document containing the minimum
requirements for the aircraft configuration including any special inspections, maintenance tasks,
hardware life limits and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) constraints necessary to
establish and maintain the suitability of an airframe-engine combination for ETOPS operations.
MSA
Maintenance Schedule Approval is an approved Transport Canada document that
describes the approved Cargojet maintenance program for a particular type of aircraft.
Registration Tail Number Aircraft Type Serial No. Approved For ETOPS
21-30 Cabin Pressure Control System 28-22 Engine Fuel Feed System
21-51 Cooling Pack System 28-25 APU Fuel Feed System
21-51 Air Temperature Control
21-51 Air Temperature Control System
30-11 Wing Thermal Anti-Icing
30-21 Engine Inlet Thermal Anti-Icing
24-10 Electrical Power 30-31 Pitot Static Probe Anti-Icing
24-11 Generator Drive system 30-33 Total Air Temperature Probe Heat
24-20 AC Generation 30-34 Engine Probe Heat
24-23 Fault Sensing 30-41 Flight Compartment Window Anti-Icing
24-25 Hydraulic Motor Driven Generator (HMG)
24-30 DC Generation
34-43 Weather Radar System
The ACA signing the Journey Log book must consider the effects of defects (reference
the approved MEL) in these Significant systems when dispatching aircraft for ETOPS
operations reference CJA/PROC/019.
ETOPS critical maintenance tasks are those which affect ETOPS significant systems on dual
installed systems (i.e. engine oil or fuel filters). These tasks may not be accomplished at the
same aircraft maintenance visit except for extenuating circumstances.
If maintenance is unavoidable on both significant dual systems, then the aircraft must have
ground verification carried out as per AMM.
To prevent the possibility of dual maintenance, operators must have a program in place that
protects against inducing these errors and could include the following:
ii. Use an inspector or another qualified technician to observe the work being
performed, and
iii. In either case listed above, include all verification procedures outlined in the
(CJA/PROC/019 Section 2.1.3)
In the event of dual maintenance activity, operators must have a positive ground verification to
dispatch an ETOPS flight. This is accomplished using the airplane manufacturer’s Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (e.g., AMM, FIM, SRM, etc.). There is no requirement for a verification
flight following maintenance action in this area.
The use of a verification flight should only be used when ground verification is not
possible or the problem is historical.
Ground verification tests should be accomplished utilizing the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICAs), such as the AMM, FIM, SRM, IPC, or operator-specific procedures. These
instructions include the use of Built In Test Equipment (BITE), operational tests, and functional
tests. Normal engine ground checks for leaks, as defined in the AMM, are considered acceptable
for restoring design integrity.
The need for above idle leak is not necessary unless it is called for in the AMM for the engine
adjustment/test.
Engine Replacement
FFG Replacement (B757)
MEC Replacement (B767)
EEC/ECU
Fuel Filter Replacement
Oil Filter Replacement
MCD (Master Chip Detector) Removal/Replacement
Fuel Pump Replacement
Removal/Replacement of Fuel System Components
Removal/Replacement of Oil System Components
IDG Replacement or Oil Change
Borescope Inspection
Hydraulic Pump Replacement
Interchangeability of Components
Swapping components between ETOPS airplanes similar primary systems for trouble-shooting
purposes (e.g. installing #1 GCU in the #2 GCU location to ascertain if a problem is with the #2
GCU or further up the system) should be done using extreme caution.
Every precaution should be taken to assure that damage to the system not in question, will not be
affected. In those cases where similar components are swapped, positive ground verification of
system integrity is required for both systems.
Transit checks
Transit checks should be carried out by maintenance at Cargojet bases, or when a flight mechanic
is present onboard.
Transit checks may be accomplished by flight crew personnel having current Elementary
Maintenance training, when maintenance is not available.
During Transit checks, the use of EICAS oil indication is acceptable if installed. (Engines and
APU) Engine/Apu Oil consumption is mentioned later in the presentation.
AMO 53-02
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Certification
Aircraft ETOPS Certifications take the form of entries in the aircraft’s Journey Log and
Defect Log book as described below.
All certifications must be accomplished by an ACA who has received ETOPS training per the
Maintenance Control Manual 18.6.
The previous ETOPS certification can be transferred to the following log page by either an ACA or
ETOPS-trained flight crew member when no defects have been noted on the previous flight leg
that affect ETOPS sensitive systems, or no Maintenance or Inspection action was taken that
affects ETOPS sensitive systems.
Review the Aircraft Journey Log Book Part 1 and carry out required inspections (if any).
Review the Defect Log Book for defects that affect the ETOPS-required systems. No defects that
affect ETOPS are allowed except for defects authorized for deferral in accordance with the MEL
for ETOPS operations.
Carry out a maintenance release, if required, in accordance with PROC/CJ/012 for the inspections
performed (if any) on the current Aircraft Journey Log Part 1, Flight Log. On the following Journey
Log Book page Part 1 in the "Aircraft Capability Status" enter the ETOPS Status as per the
previous page.
Note: The ACA must ascertain the correct ETOPS capability of the aircraft being certified. The
Maximum ETOPS status for each aircraft is listed on the Fleet Configuration Sheet. This
diversion time is reduced per MEL restrictions and requirements or due to ETOPS Roll
Back per Section 7.3.
The ETOPS Status of the aircraft may be downgraded by either an Authorized ACA or a Trained
Flight Crew Member at any time for the following reasons:
(Ref. Table 4.2 or MEL)
Raise an “A” defect in the Journey Log book part 2. This entry, which must state that the aircraft
is downgraded to NON-ETOPS status or a lower level per any MEL RESTRICTIONS, as
follows:
2) Certify per instructions of the Journey Log book Part 1, see PROC/012
(Logbook Procedures)
3) On the next page in the Journey Log book Part 1, enter the ETOPS Status Minutes box
with "NON" or the "ETOPS TIME LIMIT" as specified in the MEL, and the “A” defect log
number associated with the restriction.
ETOPS Downgrade
Due to MEL 24-00-01
Defect example on
next slide.
Following the rectification of a defect, a qualified Cargojet ACA must make a log entry and
follow procedures per the following procedures.
Note: This may require an ETOPS verification flight prior to upgrading the ETOPS status.
ETOPS Verification Flights are intended to preclude "In-Flight Shut Downs", (IFSDs), air
turnbacks,
diversions or service disruptions. However, unnecessary verification flights must be avoided.
Verification flight requirements are determined by type qualified Cargojet ACA Holder and MCC.
Verification must be carried out after any of the circumstances as detailed in Table 4.2.
ETOPS Upgrading
Verification Flight Types
Verification flights may take the form of one of the following three alternatives provided the
duration of the verification flight suits the nature of the defect.
ETOPS Upgrading
Verification Flight Types
When a verification flight is required for an APU defect rectification of the APU will be
operated in flight for 90 minutes prior to upgrading the ETOPS status. If the APU defect is
related to the APU starting system, the APU will be cold soaked for 90 minutes and a
successful in-flight start will be performed prior to upgrading the ETOPS status.
Notes: In all listed alternatives, the duration of the flight must be sufficient to confirm rectification
of the defect and should take all factors into consideration, such as altitude or weather
and if the defect is intermittent.
Upon completion of the verification flight sector of the flight, the Captain must certify in the
rectification section of the Journey Log book Part 2 the outcome of the flight. This
certification can be accomplished upon arrival at the next station.
Note: Provide the Maximum ETOPS status for the affected aircraft as listed on the Fleet
Configuration
Sheet. (Adherence to any MEL ETOPS limitations must be included).
Using the IDG MEL example, if the IDG was replaced and tested serviceable IAW all of the
AMM requirements, (GROUND VERIFICATION TESTS) the Aircraft would now be qualified to
operate 180 min if there are no other MEL restrictions on this aircraft.
Aircraft will be released for ETOPS operations conditional on an acceptable verification flight as
indicated in the Journey Log book Part 2.
On the following page of the Journey Log book Part 1; enter the ETOPS Status with "NIL"
or the "ETOPS TIME LIMIT" as specified in the MEL.
Upon completion of the verification flight sector of the flight per Section 5.5, the Captain
must certify in the rectification section of the Journey Log book Part 2 the outcome of the
flight. This certification can be accomplished upon arrival at the next station.
Note: Provide the Maximum ETOPS status for the affected aircraft as listed on the Fleet
Configuration Sheet. (Adherence to any MEL ETOPS limitations must be included).
On the following page of the Journey Log book Part 1, enter the ETOPS Status with the
appropriate minutes at which the aircraft is authorized to operate, and accomplish the certification.
Note: The aircraft ETOPS status remains “downgraded” until the verification flight sector of the flight plan
has been successfully accomplished by the Flight Crew. The remainder of the flight plan can then be
accomplished as an ETOPS flight.
If MCC or the ACA Holder has any doubt regarding the requirements for a verification flight, they
must consult one of the following for guidance:
Senior Vice President Maintenance & Engineering
Director of Line Maintenance
Manager, Quality Assurance
Fleet Manager
In the event of an unsuccessful verification flight, the flight crew will not sign the verification flight
request in the Journey Log book Part 2, and will generate a new aircraft defect entering the details
of why the verification flight was unsuccessful.
A qualified ACA will enter in the rectification block of the verification flight request that the
verification flight was unsuccessful and reference made to the appropriate new defect.
MEL Procedures
Any time a system or related LRU (as listed in Section 2.0 or identified in the relevant Cargojet
MEL) is discovered to be inoperative; a Journey Log book Part 2 entry is accomplished to
downgrade the ETOPS approval to the "ETOPS TIME LIMIT" specified in the MEL as
applicable. The ACA will inform the Flight Crew and MCC of the aircraft ETOPS status. MCC
will advise Flight Operations that the aircraft is no longer approved for unrestricted ETOPS
flights.
Note: The described MEL procedures can also be found at the end of the preamble in the
Minimum Equipment List (see MCM Section 7.8).
Components / Parts
The minimum modification standards are specified in the relevant CMP document and the
Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) for ETOPS compliance. Parts returned after repair/overhaul,
from pooling arrangements, or when purchased must conform to the CMP minimum modification
standards as specified in the applicable ETOPS PARTS LIST/ IPC indicated in the following
subsections.
Note: Parts or components that are not eligible for ETOPS are designated as "Not approved
for ETOPS" in the Boeing IPCs. When researching replacement components for confirmation of
ETOPS parts eligibility, refer to the IPC introduction section for language and terminology used
in the IPC to confirm ETOPS parts eligibility.
ETOPS parts are identified in the Illustrated Parts Catalog and CMP. Any pooled, purchased or
borrowed parts obtained at any station must be checked against the IPC or the CMP for ETOPS
compatibility. If in doubt, contact the Senior V.P. Maintenance & Engineering or the Manager, Quality
Assurance who will consult with MCC or Fleet Manager for required action to be taken. If unable to
confirm downgrade the aircraft to a Non-ETOPS Status pending verification. For aircraft not meeting
IPC & CMP Compliance Standards for ETOPS parts, the aircraft may be operated as Benign ETOPS
(up to 75 mins) provided all requirements stated in this Procedure Document have been complied
with.
Two methods of monitoring are used: Continuous Averaging and Single Sector Consumption.
Continuous Averaging
The monitored consumption level is calculated by the Reliability Analyst, who will monitor for a
gradual increase in oil consumption. Where adverse trends have been identified, consumption
rate is monitored at the Daily Production meeting. Alerts are generated when oil consumption
level increases above the described alert level or if the Reliability Analyst has identified a step
trend, the Reliability Analyst will advise MCC of the trend and MCC will issue an N Card
detailing the trend. MCC tracks and actions all alerts generated.
This method is used for calculating oil consumption since the last engine oil uplift and is intended to
rapidly monitor any sudden increases in oil consumption. Whenever oil is uplifted, the ACA will
determine the “Calculated Oil Consumption” using the following formula and record the results in the
Additional Comments section of Journey Log 1:
Total oil uplift in US quarts / liters (TUL) divided by the total flight time since
last oil uplift (LOU) = Calculated Oil Consumption
TUL / LOU = Calculated Oil Consumption
If the oil consumption is at or above the Alert Level on Table 1.20, the ACA will contact MCC
ASAP, but prior to flight.
1) MCC shall initiate and track “N” Cards for troubleshooting / investigation of high oil
consumption.
2) If the Calculated Oil Consumption is under the Continuous Averaging Table Alert Level, no
action is required.
Enter engine oil uplifts in the Journey Log Book (indicate accurate quantity, eg. 1.25 liters).
Enter Oil Consumption values for each engine oil uplift in the Additional Comment section of the
Journey Log Book.
If no oil uplift is required, enter “0” in the Journey Log Book.
For Continuous Averaging the data is taken from the log pages daily and trended.
Two methods of monitoring are used: Continuous Averaging and Single Sector Consumption.
EICAS quantity indication may be used.
consumption since the last recorded uplift, prior to all ETOPS FLIGHTS.
Continuous Averaging
The monitored consumption level is calculated through Reliability Analyst who monitors for a
gradual increase in oil consumption. Where adverse trends have been identified, consumption
rate is monitored at the Daily Production meeting. Alerts are generated when oil consumption
level increases above the described alert level or if the Reliability Analyst has identified a step
trend. The Reliability Analyst will advise MCC of the trend and MCC will issue an N Card
detailing the trend. MCC tracks and actions all alerts generated.
Procedure – APU
Top up APU oils Enter engine oil uplifts in the Journey Log Book (indicate accurate quantity, eg.
0.25 quarts).
NOTE: B757 - APU oil is to be serviced to the “Full Level Indicator Line “on the EICAS or sight glass
as required, during Weekly Checks and prior to ALL ETOPS flights.
NOTE: B767 - APU oil is to be checked to the “Full Level Indicator Line “on the EICAS or sight glass
as required, during Weekly Checks and prior to ALL ETOPS flights.
Enter APU oil uplifts in the Journey Log Book (indicate accurate quantity e.g., 0.25 Qts.)
If no oil uplift is required, enter “0” in the Journey Log Book.
For Single Sector Consumption monitoring the APU oil is serviced as described above, as
applicable, and MCC is contacted to confirm the consumption rates are in acceptable ETOPS
parameters prior to departure.
OR, the APU is considered inoperative for ETOPS purposes and MCC is contacted for dispatch
and MEL considerations prior to departure.
AWL Procedures
All Weather Landing
Manual References
Maintenance Control Manual CJA/MCM/001 Section 20
The All Weather Operations Maintenance Program is designed to provide safe, reliable
operations into airports having weather minima below Category I limits.
The AWL Maintenance Program meets the maintenance requirements for All Weather Operations
as stated in the Transport Canada Document TP 1490E; “Manual of All Weather Operations”.
The following will be the procedures for determining, downgrading and upgrading of the category
status to which the aircraft is capable, in accordance with the certification basis of the aircraft.
The approach category limits for which operational approval has been granted is stated in the
company Operations Specifications and it is the responsibility of the Flight Crew to adhere to
these limits.
Approach Category Status is to be entered in the appropriate block on the current Flight Log
page (refer to sample Flight Log page, block 3) and signed by a Cargojet ACA holder with the
appropriate AWL Authority Approval, or by the Captain.
This determination shall be based on successful actual or simulated Category II or III approach
within the last 30 days and the status of outstanding defects.
There are three levels of approach category status and their corresponding autoland configuration.
Note: The B757 and B767 Minimum Equipment List (MEL) specifies the equipment that must be
operative for Category II and III operations.
CATEGORY III
Category III status indicates that the last “Land 3 autoland” was considered by the Flight Crew to
be acceptable, and that no autoland critical components have been disturbed subsequent to the
last autoland.
In addition, no aircraft defects are outstanding which affect autoland critical systems /
components, or required equipment for Category III.
CATEGORY II
Category II status indicates that only two autopilot systems are operational and status has been
downgraded accordingly.
CATEGORY I
Category I status indicates that two or more autopilot systems are unserviceable and status has
been downgraded accordingly.
Aircraft defect log report of unserviceability of required equipment for Category II or Category III
operations, as stated in the B757 or B767 MEL as applicable.
The ACA detecting unreported system fault affecting approach category status as stated in the
MEL.
System verification requirements resulting from routine FDR analysis, manufactures alerts,
recurring defects, etc.
Following maintenance to any system/component which is required for Category II or III
operations, excluding any operational or functional tests not requiring removal of components or
disconnection of wires, cables, plumbing etc. Reference table on next slide.
When the aircraft has not performed a simulated or actual Category II or III approach during the
previous thirty (30) days.
2. A statement of downgraded status shall be made in accordance with (1). Details of the reason for
downgrade shall be entered in the aircraft Journey Log Part II (defect log). The defect number (A
defect #) relating to the reason shall be entered in the “Approach Category Status” block of the flight log.
Note: This approach may be made during a revenue flight under VFR conditions.
Following a satisfactory Autoland the Captain shall sign the “Approach category status” block in
the flight log as “acceptable”.
When all applicable requirements have been met, the upgraded status shall be entered on the
next log page and signed by a person qualified. Flight Operations will then be informed
immediately of upgraded Autoland capability.
If an Autoland malfunction occurs it may be necessary to have the FDR copied for investigation.
This request may be initiated by the Captain, Quality Assurance, Fleet Manager or Maintenance
Control (MCC).
The procedure shall be as follows:
Main base - perform on-aircraft copy/readout or replace FDR.
Sub bases or outstations - enter statement in aircraft defect log: "FDR copy readout to be carried
out within 20 flight hours ref. defect A_______". This requirement shall be
handled as a deferred item.
Qualified Personnel
OR
Personnel qualified in accordance with the requirements of an All Weather Maintenance Program
approved by a foreign Airworthiness Authority as referenced in the MPM Section 10.4.6 who has
an acceptable Bi-lateral Agreement or Technical Arrangement with Canada.
Note: All Personnel mentioned above must have completed All Weather Operations training.
Note: Status determination or downgrade may be made by the Captain. Status upgrade
may be done by the Captain following a successful simulated CAT II OR CAT III Autoland.
As a closing reminder for all. Every Journey log page were the aircraft is flying, ensure that the
RVSM, ETOPS and Approach Category Status blocks have been checked as appropriate to the
Aircraft status.