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Basic IndoctrinationOperation Specifications
Topics
Concept Regulations Ops Spec Paragraphs
Concept Used to be one page OpSpecs provide an effective method for
establishing safety standards that address a wide range of variables.
OpSpecs can be adapted to a specific certificate holder or operator’s class and size of aircraft and type and kinds of operations.
OpSpecs can be tailored to suit an individual certificate holder or operator’s needs. Only those authorizations, limitations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to a certificate holder or operator need to be included
Legal Basis
Title 49 USC 44701 requires each air carrier certificate to include the terms, conditions, and limitations reasonably necessary to ensure safety in air transportation
Regulations
FAR 119
119.5(f) A person conducting operations under more than one paragraph of §§119.21, 119.23, or 119.25 shall conduct those operations in compliance with-
(2) The appropriate authorizations, limitations, and procedures specified in the operations specifications for each kind of operation
Regulations
FAR 119
119.7(a) Each certificate holder's operations specifications must contain—
(1) The authorizations, limitations, and certain procedures under which each kind of operation, if applicable, is to be conducted; and
(2) Certain other procedures under which each class and size of aircraft is to be operated
Regulations
FAR 135
135.23(c) Copies of the certificate holder's operations specifications or appropriate extracted information, including area of operations authorized, category and class of aircraft authorized, crew complements, and types of operations authorized
Regulations
FAR 135 135.293(a) No certificate holder may use a pilot,
nor may any person serve as a pilot, unless, since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before that service, that pilot has passed a written or oral test, given by the Administrator or an authorized check pilot, on that pilot's knowledge in the following areas—
(1) The appropriate provisions of parts 61, 91, and 135 of this chapter and the operations specifications and the manual of the certificate holder;
Regulations
FAR 135
135.329(a) Contents of the certificate holder's operating certificate and operations specifications…
Operation Specifications - General
Five PartsABCDE
Some paragraphs contain information only.
Parts Part A - General Authorizations
• What you can do
Part B - Enroute Authorizations• How you get there
Part C – Terminal Instrument Authorizations• What you do when you get there
Part D - Maintenance
Part E - Weight and Balance
Part A – General Authorizations
Includes the issuance and applicability, definitions, authorizations and limitations summary, exemptions and deviations, flight training equipment and training location authorizations, and personnel listings
Part B – Enroute Authorizations
Includes IFR/VFR authorization, types of RNAV navigation, RVSM, and areas of operation.
Part C – Terminal Instrument Authorizations
Includes instrument approaches, take off and landing minima, IFR/VFR authorization, types of RNAV navigation, RVSM, and areas of operation.
Part D – Maintenance Authorizations
Includes aircraft listing by N#, MEL authorization and maintenance inspection program.
Part E – Weight and Balance Authorizations
Includes multiengine aircraft weight and balance control procedures (36 month weighing requirement of FAR 135.185).
Part A Paragraphs
A001 A002 A003 A004 A006 A008 A009
Part A Paragraphs
A010 A014 A055 A061* A449 A999
Part B Paragraphs
B031 B032 B034 B049* B050
Part C Paragraphs
C051 C052 C055 C057 C063 C064 C075
Part D Paragraphs
D085 D095
Part E Paragraphs
E096
Questions