Division SPA.RVSM.105 RVSM operational approval

To obtain an RVSM operational approval from the F1CAA, the operator shall provide evidence that:

1. (a)

   the RVSM airworthiness approval has been obtained;

2. (b)

   procedures for monitoring and reporting height-keeping errors have been established;

3. (c)

   a training programme for the flight crew members involved in these operations has been established;

4. (d)

   operating procedures have been established specifying:

   1. (1)

      the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the MEL;

   2. (2)

      flight crew composition and experience requirements;

   3. (3)

      flight planning;

   4. (4)

      pre-flight procedures;

   5. (5)

      procedures prior to RVSM airspace entry;

   6. (6)

      in-flight procedures;

   7. (7)

      post-flight procedures;

   8. (8)

      incident reporting;

   9. (9)

      specific regional operating procedures.