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Arab Republic of Egypt ECAR 91

Ministry of Civil Aviation Appendix G

APPENDIX G
Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace

91.ag.1 Definitions
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace. Within RVSM airspace,
air traffic control (ATC) separates aircraft by a minimum of 1,000 feet vertically between
flight level (FL) 290 and FL 410 inclusive. RVSM airspace is special qualification
airspace; the operator and the aircraft used by the operator must be approved by the
ECAA. Air-traffic control notifies operators of RVSM by providing route-planning
information
RVSM group aircraft. Aircraft within a group of aircraft, approved as a group by the
ECAA, in which each of the aircraft satisfy each of the following:
(a) The aircraft have been manufactured to the same design, and have been approved
under the same type certificate, amended type certificate, or supplemental type
certificate.
(b) The static system of each aircraft is installed in a manner and position that is the same
as those of the other aircraft in the group. The same static source error correction is
incorporated in each aircraft of the group.
(c) The avionics units installed in each aircraft to meet the minimum RVSM equipment
requirements of this appendix are:
(1) Manufactured to the same manufacturer specification and have the same Part
number; or
(2) Of a different manufacturer or Part number, if the applicant demonstrates that the
equipment provides equivalent system performance as prescribed in EAC91-9.
RVSM nongroup aircraft. An aircraft that is approved for RVSM operations as an
individual aircraft.
RVSM flight envelope. An RVSM flight envelope includes the range of Mach
number, weight divided by atmospheric pressure ratio, and altitudes over which an
aircraft is approved to be operated in cruising flight within RVSM airspace. RVSM flight
envelopes are defined as follows:
(a) The full RVSM flight envelope is bounded as follows:
(1) The altitude flight envelope extends from FL 290 upward to the lowest altitude of
the following:
(i) FL 410 (the RVSM altitude limit);
(ii) The maximum certificated altitude for the aircraft; or
(iii) The altitude limited by cruise thrust, buffet, or other flight limitations.
(2) The airspeed flight envelope extends:
(i) From the airspeed of the slats/flaps-up maximum endurance (holding)
airspeed, or the maneuvering airspeed, whichever is lower;
(ii) To the maximum operating airspeed (Vmo/Mmo), or airspeed limited by
cruise thrust buffet, or other flight limitations, whichever is lower.
(3) All permissible gross weights within the flight envelopes defined in paragraphs (1)
and (2) of this definition.
(b) The basic RVSM flight envelope is the same as the full RVSM flight envelope except
that the airspeed flight envelope extends:
(1) From the airspeed of the slats/flaps-up maximum endurance (holding) airspeed,
or the maneuver airspeed, whichever is lower;
(2) To the upper Mach/airspeed boundary defined for the full RVSM flight envelope,
or a specified lower value not less than the long-range cruise Mach number plus
0.04 Mach, unless further limited by available cruise thrust, buffet, or other flight
limitations.

91.ag.2 Aircraft approval


(a) An operator may be authorized to conduct RVSM operations if the ECAA finds that
its aircraft comply with this section.
(b) The applicant for authorization shall submit the appropriate data package for aircraft
approval. The package must consist of at least the following:
(1) An identification of the RVSM aircraft group or the nongroup aircraft;
(2) A definition of the RVSM flight envelopes applicable to the subject aircraft;

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ECAR 91 Arab Republic of Egypt
Appendices G Ministry of Civil Aviation
(3) Documentation that establishes compliance with the applicable RVSM aircraft
requirements of this section; and
(4) The conformity tests used to ensure that aircraft approved with the data package
meet the RVSM aircraft requirements.
(c) Altitude-keeping equipment: All aircraft. To approve an aircraft group or a nongroup
aircraft, the ECAA must find that the aircraft meets the following requirements:
(1) The aircraft must be equipped with two operational independent altitude
measurement systems.
(2) The aircraft must be equipped with at least one automatic altitude control system
that controls the aircraft altitude;
(i) Within a tolerance band of ±65 feet about an acquired altitude when the
aircraft is operated in straight and level flight under nonturbulent, nongust
conditions; or
(ii) Within a tolerance band of ±130 feet under nonturbulent, nongust
conditions for aircraft for which application for type certification occurred
on or before April 9, 1997 that are equipped with an automatic altitude
control system with flight management/performance system inputs.
(3) The aircraft must be equipped with an altitude alert system that signals an alert
when the altitude displayed to the cockpit crew deviates from the selected
altitude by more than:
(i) ±300 feet for aircraft for which application for type certification was made
on or before April 9, 1997; or
(ii) ±200 feet for aircraft for which application for type certification is made
after April 9, 1997.
(4) One Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) altitude reporting transponder with
capability for switching to operate from either altitude measurement system.
(d) Altimetry system error containment: According to manufacturer approved
documentation.

91.ag.3 Operator authorization


(a) Authority for an operator to conduct flight in airspace where RVSM is applied is
issued in operations specifications or a Letter of Authorization, as appropriate. To
issue an RVSM authorization, the ECAA must find that the operator's aircraft have
been approved in accordance with Section 2 of this appendix and that the operator
complies with this section.
(b) An applicant for authorization to operate within RVSM airspace shall apply in a form
and manner prescribed by the ECAA (refer to EAC91-9). The application must
include the following:
(1) An approved RVSM maintenance program outlining procedures to maintain
RVSM aircraft in accordance with the requirements of this appendix. Each
program must contain the following:
(i) Periodic inspections, functional flight tests, and maintenance and inspection
procedures, with acceptable maintenance practices, for ensuring continued
compliance with the RVSM aircraft requirements.
(ii) A quality assurance program for ensuring continuing accuracy and reliability
of test equipment used for testing aircraft to determine compliance with the
RVSM aircraft requirements.
(iii) Procedures for returning non compliant aircraft to service.
(2) For an applicant who operates under Part 121, initial and recurring pilot training
requirements.
(3) Policies and Procedures. An applicant who operates under Part 121 shall submit
RVSM policies and procedures that will enable it to conduct RVSM operations
safely.
(c) Validation and Demonstration. In a manner prescribed by the ECAA, the operator
must provide evidence that:
(1) It is capable to operate and maintain each aircraft or aircraft group for which it
applies for approval to operate in RVSM airspace; and
(2) Each pilot has an adequate knowledge of RVSM requirements, policies, and
procedures.

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Arab Republic of Egypt ECAR 91
Ministry of Civil Aviation Appendix G
91.ag.4 RVSM operations
(a) Each person requesting a clearance to operate within RVSM airspace shall correctly
annotate the flight plan filed with air traffic control with the status of the operator
and aircraft with regard to RVSM approval. Each operator shall verify RVSM
applicability for the flight planned route through the appropriate flight planning
information sources.
(b) No person may show, on the flight plan filed with air traffic control, an operator or
aircraft as approved for RVSM operations, or operate on a route or in an area where
RVSM approval is required, unless:
(1) The operator is authorized by the ECAA to perform such operations; and
(2) The aircraft has been approved and complies with the requirements of Section 2
of this appendix.

91.ag.5 Reporting altitude-keeping errors


Each operator shall report to the ECAA each event in which the operator's aircraft
has exhibited the following altitude-keeping performance:
(a) Total vertical error of 300 feet or more;
(b) Altimetry system error of 245 feet or more; or
(c) Assigned altitude deviation of 300 feet or more.

91.ag.6 Removal or amendment of authority


The ECAA may amend operations specifications to revoke or restrict an RVSM
authorization, or may revoke or restrict an RVSM letter of authorization, if the ECAA
determines that the operator is not complying, or is unable to comply, with this appendix
or subpart H of this Part. Examples of reasons for amendment, revocation, or restriction
include, but are not limited to, an operator's:
(a) Committing one or more altitude-keeping errors in RVSM airspace;
(b) Failing to make an effective and timely response to identify and correct an altitude-
keeping error; or
(c) Failing to report an altitude-keeping error.

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