Embraer 175 - Page 393

AIRPLANE
FLIGHT
MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT 6
RVSM OPERATION
ANAC APPROVED S6-05
REVISION 15 code 01 Page 1
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AFM
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LIMITATIONS
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
During RVSM operation it is necessary that the following equipment
and instruments be in proper operating condition:
− 2 RVSM Compliant Air Data Systems;
− 1 Autopilot with Altitude Hold Mode operative;
− 1 Altitude Alerter;
− 1 Transponder.
NOTE: - For airplanes EMBRAER 170 model Post-
Mod.
SB 170-34-0009 or equipped with equivalent modification
factory incorporated, the ADS 1, ADS 2 and ADS 3 are
compliant with RVSM operation.
- For airplanes EMBRAER 170 model Pre-Mod.
SB 170-34-0009, only the ADS 1 and ADS 3 are compliant
with RVSM operation, the ADS 2 must not be used for RVSM
operation and the airspeed is limited to Mach 0.8.
- The ADS 3 is not considered RVSM compliant in case of loss
of sideslip compensation, i.e., with the EICAS message ADS
3 SLIPCOMP FAIL displayed.
- The IESS must not be used for RVSM operation.
- Should any of the required equipment fail prior to the airplane
entering RVSM airspace, the pilot should request a new
clearance to avoid entering this airspace.
- An operating transponder may not be required for entry into
all designated RVSM airspace. The local authority
determines the requirements for an operational transponder
in each area where operations are intended.