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AC 120-42B - Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)

Document Information

Number
120-42B
Title
Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)
Status
Active
Date issued
2008-06-13
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-220
Description
States an acceptable means but not the only means for obtaining approval under FAR Section 121.161 for two-engine airplanes to operate over a route that contains a point farther than one hour flying time at the normal one-engine inoperative cruise speed (in still air) from an adequate airport.
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Number Title Date
120-42A Extended Range Operation with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) States an acceptable means but not the only means for obtaining approval under FAR Section 121.161 for two-engine airplanes to operate over a route that contains a point farther than one hour flying time at the normal one-engine inoperative cruise speed (in still air) from an adequate airport. 1998-12-30