verify indications of primary altimeters agree within +/- 200 ft); verify autopilot is coupled to the same altimeter that is used by the reporting transponder; RVSM critical areas shall be thoroughly inspected during the preflight check. The following equipment shall be serviceable prior to entering RVSM airspace: two primary altimeters, one autopilot system, including automatic altitude control, one altitude alerting system, one altitude-reporting transponder capable of being switched to operate from either of the two altimetry systems required. Procedures in RVSM airspace The automatic altitude control system should be operative and engaged during level cruise flight, except when circumstances, such as need to re-trim the aircraft or turbulence require disengagement. When changing levels the aircraft should not be allowed to over/undershoot the cleared level by more than 150 feet. (Reduce Vertical Rate to less than 1500 ft/min in the last 100 ft before the cleared level, unless a specific rate has been assigned by ATC). At intervals of approximately 1 hour crosschecks between the primary altimeters should be made (agree within +/- 200 ft) ATC shall be to be notified in any of the following events: failure of automatic altitude control system loss of primary altimetry system loss of engine thrust requiring descent loss of any equipment affecting height keeping encounter with greater than moderate turbulence Inflight Replanning The PIC shall evaluate conditions such as aircraft systems status, fuel status and en-route and destination weather conditions. If a change in conditions precludes safe approach and landing at a selected airport, the PIC should take appropriate action. If deteriorating conditions no longer justify previously planned operation, re-routing or diversion should be considered. When a flight has to proceed along a route or to a destination other than the originally planned, the PIC shall check: The fuel requirements The available navigational aids for replanned route and the replanned airport The airborne equipment to be sufficient and satisfactory for a safe conduct of the flight. Altimeter setting procedures SERVICEABILITY CHECKS
verify indications of primary altimeters agree within +/- 200 ft); verify autopilot is coupled to the same altimeter that is used by the reporting transponder; RVSM critical areas shall be thoroughly inspected during the preflight check. The following equipment shall be serviceable prior to entering RVSM airspace: two primary altimeters, one autopilot system, including automatic altitude control, one altitude alerting system, one altitude-reporting transponder capable of being switched to operate from either of the two altimetry systems required. Procedures in RVSM airspace The automatic altitude control system should be operative and engaged during level cruise flight, except when circumstances, such as need to re-trim the aircraft or turbulence require disengagement. When changing levels the aircraft should not be allowed to over/undershoot the cleared level by more than 150 feet. (Reduce Vertical Rate to less than 1500 ft/min in the last 100 ft before the cleared level, unless a specific rate has been assigned by ATC). At intervals of approximately 1 hour crosschecks between the primary altimeters should be made (agree within +/- 200 ft) ATC shall be to be notified in any of the following events: failure of automatic altitude control system loss of primary altimetry system loss of engine thrust requiring descent loss of any equipment affecting height keeping encounter with greater than moderate turbulence Inflight Replanning The PIC shall evaluate conditions such as aircraft systems status, fuel status and en-route and destination weather conditions. If a change in conditions precludes safe approach and landing at a selected airport, the PIC should take appropriate action. If deteriorating conditions no longer justify previously planned operation, re-routing or diversion should be considered. When a flight has to proceed along a route or to a destination other than the originally planned, the PIC shall check: The fuel requirements The available navigational aids for replanned route and the replanned airport The airborne equipment to be sufficient and satisfactory for a safe conduct of the flight. Altimeter setting procedures SERVICEABILITY CHECKS
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