ATTACHMENT A - AC 91-85 What is an RVSM-Compliant Aircraft? An aircraft is an Aircraft” when (1) the FAA has determined the aircraft design satisfies RVSM “RVSM-Compliant performance requirements and (2) the aircraft has been properly maintained on an on-going basis to conduct such operations. An aircraft will satisfy RVSM performance requirements if it complies with 14 CFR part 91 Appendix G, section 2. Aircraft may be produced RVSMcompliant or brought into compliance through the application of appropriate Service Bulletins (SB), Service Letters (SL), Engineering Change Orders (ECO, or Supplemental Type Certificates (STC). If the aircraft was manufactured RVSM compliant the date of the Airworthiness Certificate is usually the compliancy date. (For additional information see the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM, AFM Supplement and /or Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). If the aircraft was made RVSM compliant through a Service Bulletin, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), or Service Letter, or other appropriate methods, the RVSM compliant date will be listed in the airframe maintenance log. Include copies of the maintenance record return to service entry. Equipment for RVSM Operations. The minimum equipment fit should be as presented below. Two Independent Altitude Measurement Systems. One Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Altitude Reporting Transponder. Any transponder meeting or exceeding the requirements of Technical Standard Order (TSO) C74( ), TSO C112( ), as applicable, in accordance with the operational regulations under which the airplane is approved. An Altitude Alert System. The altitude alert system should be capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems. The altitude alert system may be comprised of one or more line replaceable unit (LRUs), or it may be an integral part of a flight management system or flight management computer. An Automatic Altitude Control System. The automatic altitude control system is generally comprised of an autopilot with altitude hold mode. The automatic altitude control system should be capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems RVSM Operating Restrictions. Where an operating restriction has been adopted, the data package should contain the data and information necessary to document and establish that restriction. The airplane flight manual, pilot operating manual, or a RVSM-specific flight manual supplement must be revised/created as necessary to reflect this restriction.
ATTACHMENT A - AC 91-85 What is an RVSM-Compliant Aircraft? An aircraft is an “RVSM-Compliant Aircraft” when (1) the FAA has determined the aircraft design satisfies RVSM performance requirements and (2) the aircraft has been properly maintained on an on-going basis to conduct such operations. An aircraft will satisfy RVSM performance requirements if it complies with 14 CFR part 91 Appendix G, section 2. Aircraft may be produced RVSMcompliant or brought into compliance through the application of appropriate Service Bulletins (SB), Service Letters (SL), Engineering Change Orders (ECO, or Supplemental Type Certificates (STC). If the aircraft was manufactured RVSM compliant the date of the Airworthiness Certificate is usually the compliancy date. (For additional information see the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM, AFM Supplement and /or Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). If the aircraft was made RVSM compliant through a Service Bulletin, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), or Service Letter, or other appropriate methods, the RVSM compliant date will be listed in the airframe maintenance log. Include copies of the maintenance record return to service entry. Equipment for RVSM Operations. The minimum equipment fit should be as presented below. Two Independent Altitude Measurement Systems. One Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Altitude Reporting Transponder. Any transponder meeting or exceeding the requirements of Technical Standard Order (TSO) C74( ), TSO C112( ), as applicable, in accordance with the operational regulations under which the airplane is approved. An Altitude Alert System. The altitude alert system should be capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems. The altitude alert system may be comprised of one or more line replaceable unit (LRUs), or it may be an integral part of a flight management system or flight management computer. An Automatic Altitude Control System. The automatic altitude control system is generally comprised of an autopilot with altitude hold mode. The automatic altitude control system should be capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems RVSM Operating Restrictions. Where an operating restriction has been adopted, the data package should contain the data and information necessary to document and establish that restriction. The airplane flight manual, pilot operating manual, or a RVSM-specific flight manual supplement must be revised/created as necessary to reflect this restriction.
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