EDTO MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE

VERSION : 3.1
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : 15-03-2021
OFFICE OF PRIME INTEREST : AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATE

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A. AUTHORITY:

A1. This Airworthiness Notice has been issued under the authority vested in DG CAA vide rule 4, 5,
180, 333(3) & 360 together with all other enabling provisions of Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 (CARs,
1994).

B. PURPOSE:
B1. The purpose of this Airworthiness Notice is to provide guidance on the continuing requirements
relating to operations where diversion time to an en-route alternate aerodrome is beyond the
threshold time approved by PCAA i.e. Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) approval.
For Twin Engine aircraft, EDTO may also be alternately referred as ETOPS (Extended-range
Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards).

C. SCOPE:
C1. The requirements contained in this AWNOT shall be complied with by all operators who hold an
Air Operator Certificate for Regular Public Transport Operations with EDTO approvals.

D. DESCRIPTION:

D1. DEFINITIONS:

Nil

D2. INTRODUCTION:
D2.1. The requirements for EDTO approval are defined in ANO-013-FSXX which covers all regulatory
aspects regarding Operation and Maintenance of EDTO approved aircraft.

D2.2. Prior to EDTO approval, the operator shall demonstrate that the EDTO maintenance checks,
servicing and program are being properly conducted at representative departure and destination
aerodromes.

D3. EDTO MANUAL:

D3.1 The operator should develop a manual for use by personnel involved in EDTO. This manual shall
include the items mentioned in Para D3.2 or the relevant reference documents and clearly
indicate where they are located in the operator’s manual system. EDTO requirements, including
supportive programme procedures, duties and responsibilities, should be identified and be
subject to revision control. This manual and its amendments should be approved by PCAA
before implementation. Approved EDTO manual is mandatory for conducting EDTO operations.
D3.2 The operator shall develop a manual in the light of ANO-013-FSXX. The EDTO manual shall
contain the following:
D3.2.1 EDTO Type Design Approval
D3.2.2 EDTO Parts Control
D3.2.3 Maintenance Program and Policy
D3.2.4 Oil Consumption Monitoring Program
D3.2.5 Engine Condition Monitoring Program
D3.2.6 Reliability Program
D3.2.7 Propulsion Systems Monitoring Program
D3.2.8 Training Program and Policy

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D3.2.9 EDTO Significant system

D3.2.10 Verification programme

D3.3 The EDTO manual shall be approved by PCAA Airworthiness Directorate.

D4. EDTO MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME:

D4.1. The basic maintenance programme for the aircraft being considered for EDTO shall be the
continuing airworthiness maintenance programme currently approved for that operator, for the
make and model of airframe-engine combination. This programme shall be reviewed to ensure
that it provides an adequate basis for development of EDTO maintenance requirements. These
shall include maintenance procedures to preclude identical action being applied to multiple
similar elements in any EDTO critical system (e.g. fuel control change on both engines).

D4.2. EDTO-related tasks shall be identified on the operator's routine work forms and related
instructions.

D4.3. EDTO-related procedures, such as involvement of centralized maintenance control, shall be

clearly defined in the operator's programme.

D4.4. An EDTO service check (Task Card) shall be developed to verify that the status of the aircraft
and certain critical items are acceptable. This check shall be accomplished and signed off by an
EDTO qualified maintenance person immediately prior to an EDTO flight.

D4.5. Logbooks shall be reviewed and documented as appropriate to ensure proper MEL procedures,
deferred items and maintenance checks and that system verification procedures have been
performed.

D5. OIL CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME:

D5.1. The operator's oil consumption programme shall reflect the manufacturer's recommendations
and be sensitive to oil consumption trends. It shall consider the amount of oil added at the
departing EDTO stations with reference to the running average consumption, i.e. the monitoring
must be continuous up to, and including, oil added at the EDTO departure station. If oil analysis
is relevant to this make and model, it shall be included in the programme. If the auxiliary power-
unit (APU) is required for EDTO operation, it shall be added to the oil consumption programme.

D6. ENGINE CONDITION MONITORING

D6.1 This programme shall describe the parameters to be monitored, method of data collection and
corrective action process. The programme shall reflect manufacturer's instructions and industry
practice. This monitoring shall be used to detect deterioration at an early stage to allow for
corrective action before safe operation is affected. The programme shall ensure that engine limit
margins are maintained so that a prolonged single-engine diversion may be conducted without
exceeding approved engine limits (i.e. rotor speeds, exhaust gas temperatures) at all approved
power levels and expected environmental conditions. Engine margins preserved through this
programme shall account for the effects of additional engine loading demands (e.g. anti-ice.
electrical. etc.) which may be required during the single-engine flight phase associated with a
diversion.

D7. VERIFICATION PROGRAMME:

D7.1 The operator should develop a verification programme or establish procedures to ensure the
appropriate corrective action is taken following an engine shut-down, primary system failure,
adverse trends or any prescribed events. The corrective action taken may include a verification
flight. The operator should also establish means to assure their accomplishment. A clear

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description of who should initiate verification actions and the section or group responsible for the
determination of what action is necessary should be identified in the programme. Primary
systems or conditions requiring verification actions should be described in the operator’s MCM or
EDTO manual. The verification programme shall be part of EDTO Manual and shall include
following:

D7.1.1 A list of primary systems

D7.1.2 Conditions that require verification flights
D7.1.3 Procedures for initiating verification actions
D7.1.4 Procedures that monitor and evaluate corrective actions
D7.1.5 Procedures that verify the implementation of corrective action
D7.1.6 Procedures that preclude repeat items from occurring
D7.1.7 Procedures that identify and reverse the adverse trends

D8. RELIABILITY PROGRAMME:

D8.1 An EDTO reliability programme shall be developed or the existing reliability programme
supplemented. This programme shall be designed with early identification and prevention of
EDTO-related problems as the primary goal. The programme shall be event-orientated and
incorporate reporting procedures for significant events detrimental to EDTO flights. This
information shall be readily available for use by the operator and the PCAA to help establish that
the reliability level is adequate and to assess the operator's competence and capability to safely
continue EDTO. It is recommended that PCAA shall be notified within a short time (usually 96
hours) of events reportable through this programme.

D8.2 Following items shall be included in the reliability programme:

D8.2.1 In-flight shut-downs;
D8.2.2 Diversion or turn-back;
D8.2.3 Un-commanded power changes or surges;
D8.2.4 Inability to control the engine or obtain desired power;
D8.2.5 Problems with systems critical to EDTO; and
D8.2.6 Any other event detrimental to EDTO.

D8.3 The report shall also identify the following:

D8.3.1 Aircraft identification (make and serial number);
D8.3.2 Engine identification (make and serial number);
D8.3.3 total time, cycles and time since last shop visit;
D8.3.4 for systems, the TSO or last inspection of defective unit;
D8.3.5 phase of flight; and
D8.3.6 Corrective action.

D9. PROPULSION SYSTEM MONITORING:

D9.1 The operator's assessment of propulsion systems reliability for the extended range fleet shall be
made available to the PCAA (with the supporting data) on at least a monthly basis to ensure that
the approved maintenance programme continues to maintain a level of reliability necessary for
EDTO. The assessment shall include, as a minimum, engine hours flown in the period, in-flight
shutdown rate for all causes and engine removal rate computed on a twelve-month rolling
average basis. Any adverse sustained trend would require an immediate evaluation to be
accomplished by the operator in consultation with the State of the Operator. The evaluation may
result in corrective action or operational restriction being applied.

D10. MAINTENANCE TRAINING:

D10.1 Maintenance training shall focus on the special nature of EDTO. This programme shall be
included in normal maintenance training. The goal of this programme is to ensure that all

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personnel involved in EDTO are provided with the necessary training so that the EDTO
maintenance tasks are properly accomplished and to emphasize the special nature of EDTO
maintenance requirements. Qualified maintenance personnel are those who have completed the
operator's EDTO training programme and have satisfactorily performed EDTO tasks under
supervision, within the framework of the operator's approved procedures for Personnel
Authorization.

D11. EDTO PARTS CONTROL:

D11.1 The operator shall develop a parts control programme that ensures the proper parts and
configurations are maintained for EDTO. The programme includes verification that parts placed
on EDTO aircraft during parts borrowing or pooling arrangements as well as those parts used
after repair or overhaul maintain the necessary EDTO configuration for that aircraft.

D12. EDTO SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM

D12.1 An operator shall identify EDTO-significant system. These includes the systems whose failure or
degradation could adversely affect the safety of an EDTO flight or whose continued functioning is
important to the safe flight and landing of an aeroplane during an EDTO diversion. Such systems
may include, but are not limited to:

D3.2.1 Electrical systems, including battery;

D3.2.2 Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems;
D3.2.3 Flight instrumentation and Flight Controls
D3.2.4 Fuel systems;
D3.2.5 Ice protection systems
D3.2.6 Engine start and ignition and
D3.2.7 Propulsion system and Instruments
D3.2.8 Navigation and communications;
D3.2.9 Auxiliary power units;
D3.2.10 Air conditioning and pressurization
D3.2.11 Cargo fire suppression and Engine fire protection
D3.2.12 Emergency equipment

D12.2 Based on the evaluation of the aircraft systems, Operator shall include in its EDTO Manual, a list
of aircraft systems identified as EDTO Significant System.

E. EVIDENCES (ACRONYMS / RECORDS / REFERENCES):

E1. ACRONYMS:

APU AUXILIARY POWER UNIT

EDTO EXTENED DIVESION TIME OPERATION
MEL MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
TSO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL

E2. RECORDS:

Nil

E3. REFERENCES

E3.1 ANO-013-FSXX

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