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According to OPS regulations, without an ETOPS approval, the maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes in Performance Class A , with a maximum take-off mass of 45 360 kg or more, is the distance flown at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed in still air, in…

  • A
    45 min
  • B
    90 min
  • C
    60 min
  • D
    120 min

EASA AIR OPS
Regulation (EU) 2019/1387
CAT.OP.MPA.140 Maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an ETOPS approval

a) Unless approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart F, the operator shall not operate a two-engined aeroplane over a route that contains a point further from an adequate aerodrome, under standard conditions in still air, than:

1) for performance class A aeroplanes with either:

i) a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of 20 or more; or
ii) a maximum take-off mass of 45 360 kg or more,

the distance flown in 60 minutes at the one-engine-inoperative (OEI) cruising speed determined in accordance with (b);

2) for performance class A aeroplanes with:

i) an MOPSC of 19 or less; and
ii) a maximum take-off mass less than 45 360 kg,

the distance flown in 120 minutes or, subject to approval by the competent authority, up to 180 minutes for turbo-jet aeroplanes, at the OEI cruise speed determined in accordance with (b);

3) for performance class B or C aeroplanes:

i) the distance flown in 120 minutes at the OEI cruise speed determined in accordance with (b); or
ii) 300 NM, whichever is less.

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