AIRPLANE
FLIGHT
MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT 4
RVSM OPERATION
CTA APPROVED S4-05
ORIGINAL
code 01 Page 1
AFM-1912
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: - The ADS 1, ADS 2 and ADS 3 are compliant with RVSM
operation.
- The ADS 3 is not considered RVSM compliant in case of
loss of sideslip compensation, EICAS message ADS 3
SLIPCOMP
- 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 operator should
determine the requirement for an operational transponder in
each RVSM area where operations are intended. The
operator should also determine the transponder
requirements for transition areas next to RVSM airspace.
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