FOURTH SCHEDULE
Regulation 182
Contents of operations manual
Operations Manual Contents
1.  An AOC holder must ensure that its Operations Manual contains the contents described in this Schedule and is organised according to the following structure:
(a)Part A — General;
(b)Part B — Aircraft operating information;
(c)Part C — Routes and aerodromes;
(d)Part D — Training.
Part A
GENERAL
2.  Part A of an AOC holder’s Operations Manual must contain the following elements:
(a)the instructions outlining the responsibilities of each crew member role and the roles of the other members of the operating personnel pertaining to the conduct of flight operations;
(b)the flight and duty time limitations and rest schemes for flight and cabin crew members;
(c)a list of the navigational equipment to be carried including any equipment required for an operation with performance‑based navigation;
(d)where relevant to an AOC holder’s operations, the long‑range navigation procedures, engine failure procedure for EDTO and the nomination and utilisation of alternate aerodromes;
(e)the circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained;
(f)the method for determining minimum flight altitudes;
(g)the methods for determining aerodrome operating minima;
(h)the safety precautions to be taken when refuelling with passengers on board;
(i)the ground handling arrangements and procedures;
(j)the procedures for a pilot‑in‑command when an accident is observed;
(k)the composition of the flight crew for each type of operation including the designation of the succession of command;
(l)the specific instructions for the computation of the quantities of fuel and oil to be carried, taking into account all circumstances of an operation including the possibility of loss of pressurisation and the failure of one or more engines while en‑route;
(m)the conditions under which oxygen must be used and the amount of oxygen determined in accordance with Division 6;
(n)the instructions for mass and balance control;
(o)the instructions for the conduct and control of ground de‑icing or anti‑icing operations;
(p)the specifications for the operational flight plan;
(q)the standard operating procedures for each phase of flight;
(r)the instructions on the use of normal checklists and the timing of their use;
(s)the departure contingency procedures;
(t)the instructions on the maintenance of altitude awareness and the use of automated or flight crew altitude call‑out;
(u)the instructions on the use of autopilots and auto throttles in instrument meteorological conditions;
(v)the instructions on the clarification and acceptance of air traffic control clearances, particularly where terrain clearance is involved;
(w)the departure and approach briefings;
(x)the procedures for familiarisation with areas, route and aerodromes;
(y)the stabilised approach procedure;
(z)any limitations on high rates of descent near the surface;
(za)the conditions required to commence or to continue an instrument approach;
(zb)the instructions for the conduct of precision and non-precision instrument approach procedures;
(zc)the allocation of flight crew duties and procedures for the management of crew workload during instrument approach and landing operations at night and under instrument meteorological conditions;
(zd)the instructions, training and awareness programmes, as appropriate for —
(i)the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and policy for the use of the ground proximity warning system;
(ii)the prevention of and recovery from loss of control of aircraft in-flight; and
(iii)the avoidance of level busts or unauthorised, or uncommanded, vertical deviation equal to or more than 300 ft, or 200 ft while in RVSM airspace, if applicable;
(ze)the policy, instructions, procedures and training requirements for the avoidance of collisions and the use of the airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS);
(zf)the information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aircraft including —
(i)the procedures for pilots‑in‑command of intercepted aircraft; and
(ii)the visual signals for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;
(zg)for any aeroplane intended to be operated at an altitude above 49,000 ft (15,000 m) —
(i)information which will enable the pilot to determine the best course of action to take in the event of exposure to solar cosmic radiation; and
(ii)the procedures in the event that a decision to descend is taken, covering —
(A)the necessity of giving the appropriate air traffic services unit prior warning of the situation and of obtaining a provisional descent clearance; and
(B)the action to be taken in the event that communication with the appropriate air traffic services unit cannot be established or is interrupted; and
(iii)the procedures to maintain records such that the total cosmic radiation dose received by each crew member over a period of 12 consecutive months can be determined;
(zh)the information on the safety management system and related flight safety programs as are relevant to flight operations;
(zi)the information and instructions on the carriage of dangerous goods;
(zj)the security instructions and guidance;
(zk)a checklist of the procedures to be followed —
(i)when searching for a bomb in case of suspected sabotage; and
(ii)when inspecting an aeroplane for concealed weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices,
when a well‑founded suspicion exists that the aeroplane may be the object of an act of unlawful interference, supported by guidance on the course of action to be taken should a bomb or suspicious object be found and information on the least‑risk bomb location specific to the aircraft;
(zl)the instructions and training requirements for the use of head-up displays and enhanced vision systems equipment if applicable;
(zm)the instructions and training requirements for the use of the Electronic Flight Bag if applicable.
Part B
AIRCRAFT OPERATING MATTERS
3.  Part B of an AOC holder’s Operations Manual must contain the following elements:
(a)the aeroplane’s certification limitations and operating limitations;
(b)the procedures for normal, abnormal and emergency situations and checklists to be used by the flight crew in such situations;
(c)the operating instructions and information on climb performance with all engines operating;
(d)the flight planning data for pre‑flight and in‑flight planning with different thrust, power and speed settings;
(e)the maximum crosswind and tailwind components for each aeroplane type operated and the reductions to be applied to these values having regard to —
(i)gusts;
(ii)low visibility;
(iii)runway surface conditions;
(iv)crew experience;
(v)use of autopilot;
(vi)abnormal or emergency circumstances; or
(vii)any other relevant operational factors;
(f)the instructions for aircraft loading and securing of load;
(g)the aircraft systems, associated controls and instructions for their use;
(h)the minimum equipment list and configuration deviation list for the aeroplane types operated and specific operations authorised, including any equipment required for an operation with performance-based navigation;
(i)the checklist of emergency and safety equipment and instructions for the use of the equipment;
(j)the emergency evacuation procedures, including type specific procedures, crew coordination, assignment of crew’s emergency positions and the emergency duties assigned to each crew member;
(k)the procedures for normal, abnormal and emergency situations to be used by the cabin crew, the checklists relating to such procedures and aircraft systems information as required, including a statement related to the necessary procedures for the coordination between flight and cabin crew;
(l)the survival and emergency equipment for different routes and the necessary procedures to verify its normal functioning before take‑off, including procedures to determine the required amount of oxygen and the quantity available;
(m)the ground‑air visual signal code for use by survivors.
Part C
ROUTES AND AERODROMES
4.  Part C of an AOC holder’s Operations Manual must contain the following elements:
(a)a route guide for each flight to ensure that the flight crew will have information relating to —
(i)information relating to communication facilities, navigation aids, aerodromes, instrument approaches, instrument arrivals and instrument departures as applicable for the operation; and
(ii)such other information as the AOC holder may deem necessary for the proper conduct of flight operations;
(b)the minimum flight altitudes for each route to be flown;
(c)the aerodrome operating minima for each of the aerodromes that are likely to be used as aerodromes of intended landing or as alternate aerodromes;
(d)the increase of aerodrome operating minima in case of degradation of approach or aerodrome facilities;
(e)the instructions for determining aerodrome operating minima for instrument approaches using head‑up displays and enhanced vision systems;
(f)the information necessary for compliance with all flight profiles required by regulations, including but not limited to, the determination of —
(i)take‑off runway length requirements for dry, wet and contaminated conditions, including those dictated by system failures which affect the take‑off distance;
(ii)take‑off climb limitations;
(iii)en‑route climb limitations;
(iv)approach climb limitations and landing climb limitations;
(v)landing runway length requirements for dry, wet and contaminated conditions, including systems failures which affect the landing distance; and
(vi)supplementary information, such as tire speed limitations.
Part D
TRAINING
5.  Part D of an AOC holder’s Operations Manual must contain details of the training programme for a person who may be assigned duty on a large aeroplane in the following crew member roles:
(a)a flight crew member;
(b)a cabin crew member;
(c)a flight dispatcher who is employed in conjunction with an AOC holder’s method of flight supervision;
(d)any other crew member as applicable.