Op Specs

Question 1

What is an OpSpec

Answer 1

This is an agreement between the FAA and the airline for how the airplane will operate. OpSpecs contain permissions for several parts of the operation.

Question 2

Before the carrier(airline) receives permission with a certificate to operate_______________ are created and agreed upon.

Answer 2

Opspecs

Question 3

If an airline violates their Opspecs (operation specifications)

Answer 3

The FAA can suspend, revoke, or terminate an airline from using an OpSpec

Question 4

OpSpec Part A

Answer 4

Part A-General

Question 5

OpSpec Part B

Answer 5

En Route Authorizations and Limitations

Question 6

OpSpec Part C

Answer 6

Airplane Terminal Instrument Procedures and Airport Authorizations and Limitations

Question 7

OpSpec Part D&E

Answer 7

Maintenance OpSpecs
Management Specs
Letters of Authorization

Each Opspec contains paragraphs

Question 8

A025

Answer 8

Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping Systems, and Electronic Manual Systems

Question 9

A447

Answer 9

Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) Notification

Question 10

B342

Answer 10

Extended Operations (ETOPS) with Two Engine Airplanes under Part 121

Question 11

D072

Answer 11

Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)

Question 12

D074

Answer 12

Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft

Question 13

D083

Answer 13

Short Term Escalation Authorization for Borrowed Parts Subject to Overhaul Requirements

Question 14

D085

Answer 14

Aircraft Listing

Question 15

D086

Answer 15

Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation (ETOPS)

Question 16

D097

Answer 16

Aging Aircraft Programs

Question 17

E096

Answer 17

Airplane Weighing

Question 18

A025

Answer 18

Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping Systems, and Electronic Manual
Systems

Question 19

A447

Answer 19

Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) Notification
*
Maintenance Control is notified MaintenanceOpsCtr-Supervisors-DG@wnco.coM
and must respond confirming receipt of emergency AD

Question 20

B342
Extended Operations (ETOPS) with Two Engine Airplanes under Part 121
*
Provides information on the limitations SWA has on operating ETOPS flights

Question 21

D086

Answer 21

ETOPS Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation
*
Provides the aircraft that are ETOPS approved and their maximum diversion time
permitted
*
States that there must be a separate reliability reporting system for the
extended range fleet

Question 22

D072

Answer 22

Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP )
Authorization

Question 23

D074

Answer 23

Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft
D083

Question 24

D083

Answer 24

Short Term Escalation Authorization for Borrowed Parts Subject to Overhaul
Requirements

Question 25

D085

Answer 25

Aircraft Listing

Question 26

D086

Answer 26

Maintenance Program Authorization for Two Engine Airplanes Used in
Extended Range Operation (ETOPS)

Question 27

D097

Answer 27

Aging Aircraft Programs

Question 28

OpSpec
D072
Aircraft Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance
Program (CAMP) Authorization

Answer 28

The CAMP must be
sufficiently comprehensive in scope and detail to fulfill its responsibility to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition.

Question 29

OpSpec
D074
Reliability Program Authorization: Entire Aircraft

Answer 29

The
time limitations for the overhaul, inspections, and checks of the aircraft and related
systems including appliances and components controlled by the program shall be contained
in the certificate holder’s:
1. B737NG MSG 3 Maintenance Specification, Report S7100
2. B737NG Time Limit Index
3. B737MAX MSG 3 Maintenance Specification Report S8100

Question 30

OpSpec
D083
ShortTerm Escalation Authorization for Borrowed
Parts Subject to Overhaul Requirements

Answer 30

Provided certain conditions are met, the certificate holder is authorized to use a borrowed part
(overhauled) from another operator when time in service of the available part exceeds the
certificate holder’s approved overhaul time limit.

Question 31

OpSpec
D085
Aircraft Listing

Answer 31

The certificate holder is authorized to conduct operations under 14 CFR Part 121 using the
aircraft identified on this operations specification
The
OpSpec includes the following information about the Aircraft:
–
Registration No.
–
Serial No.
–
Nose Number, If Applicable
–
Aircraft Make/Model/Series

Question 32

OpSpec
D097
Aging Aircraft Programs

Answer 32

The certificate holder has incorporated policies and procedures into their maintenance
and/or
inspection programs for compliance with the Aging Aircraft Program rules as follows:
14 CFR 121.1109 Supplemental Inspections
–
MPM Chapter 41
14 CFR 121.1111 Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS
) Maintenance Program
–
MPM Chapter 43
14 CFR 121.1113 Fuel
Tank System Maintenance Program
–
MPM Chapter 42
14 CFR
121.1117 Flammability Reduction Means
–
MPM Chapter 42
14 CFR 121.1107 Repairs Assessment for Pressurized Fuselages
–
MPM Chapter 41
If changes to the above mentioned MPM Chapters, inspection requirement tables, OpSpecs
or Specification Reports are necessary, use caution and coordinate with the OpSpec team as
well as Central Publications to ensure the publication dates for all document revisions are
enacted on the same day.