時(shí)間：2011-04-18 00:50來(lái)源：藍(lán)天飛行翻譯 作者：航空 點(diǎn)擊：次
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Applicability. The policies, guidance and direction in this section apply to RVSM operations in the airspace over the lower 48 states, Alaska, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico High Offshore Airspace and airspace in the San Juan FIR where VHF or UHF voice direct controller.pilot communication (DCPC) is normally available. Policies, guidance and direction for RVSM operations in oceanic airspace where VHF or UHF voice DCPC is not available and the airspace of other countries are posted on the FAA “RVSM Documentation” Webpage described in paragraph 4.6.3, Aircraft and Operator Approval Policy/Procedures, RVSM Monitoring and Data-bases for Aircraft and Operator Approval. b.Mandate. At 0901 UTC on January 20, 2005, the FAA implemented RVSM between flight level (FL) 290.410 (inclusive) in the following airspace: the airspace of the lower 48 states of the United States, Alaska, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico High Offshore Airspace and the San Juan FIR. (A chart showing the location of offshore airspace is posted on the Domestic U.S. RVSM (DRVSM) Webpage. See paragraph 4.6.3.) On the same time and date, RVSM was also introduced into the adjoining airspace of Canada and Mexico to provide a seamless environment for aircraft traversing those borders. In addition, RVSM was implemented on the same date in the Caribbean and South American regions. c.RVSM Authorization. In accordance with 14 CFR Section 91.180, with only limited excep-tions, prior to operating in RVSM airspace, operators and aircraft must have received RVSM authorization from the responsible civil aviation authority. (See paragraph 4.6.10, Procedures for Accommodation of Non.RVSM Aircraft.) If the operator or aircraft or both have not been authorized for RVSM operations, the aircraft will be referred to as a “non.RVSM” aircraft. Paragraph 4.6.10 discusses ATC policies for accommodation of non.RVSM aircraft flown by the Department of Defense, Air Ambulance (Lifeguard) operators, foreign State governments and aircraft flown for certification and development. Paragraph 4.6.11, Non.RVSM Aircraft Requesting Climb to and Descent from Flight Levels Above RVSM Airspace Without Intermediate Level Off, contains policies for non.RVSM aircraft climbing and descending through RVSM airspace to/from flight levels above RVSM airspace. d. Benefits. RVSM enhances ATC flexibility, mitigates conflict points, enhances sector throughput, reduces controller workload and enables crossing traffic. Operators gain fuel savings and operating efficiency benefits by flying at more fuel efficient flight levels and on more user preferred routings. 4.6.2. Flight Level Orientation Scheme Altitude assignments for direction of flight follow a scheme of odd altitude assignment for magnetic courses 000.179 degrees and even altitudes for magnetic courses 180.359 degrees for flights up to and including FL 410, as indicated in FIG 4.6.1. FIG 4.6.1 Flight Level Orientation Scheme 4.6.3. Aircraft and Operator Approval Policy/Procedures, RVSM Monitoring and Databases for Aircraft and Operator Approval a. RVSM Authority. 14 CFR Section 91.180 applies to RVSM operations within the U.S. 14 CFR Section 91.706 applies to RVSM operations outside the U.S. Both sections require that the operator obtain authorization prior to operating in RVSM airspace. 14 CFR Section 91.180 requires that, prior to conducting RVSM operations within the U.S., the operator obtain authorization from the FAA or from the responsible authority, as appropriate. In addition, it requires that the operator and the operator’s aircraft comply with the standards of 14 CFR Part 91 Appendix G (Operations in RVSM Airspace). b. Sources of Information. The FAA RVSM Website Homepage can be accessed at: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/ headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/enroute/ rvsm/. The “RVSM Documentation” and “Domestic RVSM” webpages are linked to the RVSM Homepage. “RVSM Documentation” contains guid-ance and direction for an operator to obtain aircraft and operator approval to conduct RVSM operations. It provides information for DRVSM and oceanic and international RVSM airspace. It is recommended that operators planning to operate in Domestic U.S. RVSM airspace first review the following documents to orient themselves to the approval process. 1.Under “Area of Operations Specific Informa-tion,” the document, “Basic Operator Information on DRVSM Programs,” provides an overview of the DRVSM program and the related aircraft and operator approval programs. 2.In the “Getting Started” section, review the “RVSM Approval Checklist . U.S. Operators” or “RVSM Approval Checklist . Non.U.S. Operators” (as applicable). These are job aids or checklists that show aircraft/operator approval process events with references to related RVSM documents published on the website. 3.Under “Documents Applicable to All RVSM Approvals,” review “RVSM Area New to the Operator.” This document provides a guide for operators that are conducting RVSM operations in one or more areas of operation, but are planning to conduct RVSM operations in an area where they have not previously conducted RVSM operations, such as the U.S. c.TCAS Equipage. TCAS equipage require-ments are contained in 14 CFR Sections 121.356, 125.224, 129.18 and 135.189. Part 91 Appendix G does not contain TCAS equipage requirements specific to RVSM, however, Appendix G does require that aircraft equipped with TCAS II and flown in RVSM airspace be modified to incorporate TCAS II Version 7.0 or a later version. d.Aircraft Monitoring. Operators are required to participate in the RVSM aircraft monitoring program. The “Monitoring Requirements and Procedures” section of the RVSM Documentation Webpage contains policies and procedures for participation in the monitoring program. Ground. based and GPS.based monitoring systems are available for the Domestic RVSM program. Monitoring is a quality control program that enables the FAA and other civil aviation authorities to assess the in.service altitude.keeping performance of aircraft and operators. |
