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What is Extended Twin Operations?

Extended Twin Operations Operation of twin-engine aircraft on routes where a diversion airport may be more than 60 minutes away at one-engine inoperative cruise speed, subject to special performance and dispatch requirements (ETOPS).

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Extended Twin Operations” Used in Practice?

Center, ABN123 confirms Extended Twin Operations segment entry at DOGGO, fuel check complete, requesting position report for the Pacific crossing.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Extended Twin Operations?

Operation of twin-engine aircraft on routes where a diversion airport may be more than 60 minutes away at one-engine inoperative cruise speed, subject to special performance and dispatch requirements (ETOPS).

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