International Operations Manual

For operators who are seeking State regulatory authorization for MNPS, RVSM, RNP-10, P-RNAV, B-RNAV, and ADS-C airspace. This manual provides operational compliance, guidance, and continued airworthiness procedures required to become approved for worldwide authorization. Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. provides complete, timely support for your approval process. Our success rate for operator LOA applications is 100%.

Note: The International Operations Manual conforms to Element 7 "Operations in International Airspace" of the IS-BAO Protocols and Standards.

Manual Outline 

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Addresses the organization, responsibilities, and control procedures for the manual. All regulatory references are listed as well as Advisory Circulars and ICAO Recommended Practices and Procedures. This section includes international crew qualification and the initial and recurrent training syllabus.

Describes in detail the operations procedures for flightcrews conducting flight into MNPS / RVSM / RNP-10 and B-RNAV airspace. Procedures are organized by phase of flight (Preflight Planning and Procedures, Inflight, and Postflight). Each area of application is graphically displayed. High latitude flying is explained, including FMS (appropriate to aircraft FMS) procedures (optional). TCAS operations and phraseology are also included.

Includes special procedures for inflight contingencies in MNPS, RVSM, RNP-10, and B-RNAV airspace. A few examples of contingency procedures are Partial/Total Loss of LRNS, SLOP, Weather Deviation, TCAS Alerts with Pilot/Controller phraseology, Altimeter Errors, Lost Communications, and Survival and Rescue.

Details operations unique to the Pacific Region together with PACOTS, CEP guidelines, the NOPAC Route and Reroute System, and procedures including oceanic position reporting and volcanic ash.

In addition to the above-required information, Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. also provides Regional Supplementary Information. Worldwide regions, including North and South America (Canada, Caribbean, Mexico), Pacific Region (Australia, Fiji Island, Hong Kong, New Zealand, EMARSSH, P.R. of China, Singapore), Russia, and the UK.

Includes all required reporting forms and appropriate agency addresses (Altitude Deviation Report Form, Wake Turbulence Report Form, etc.), Datalink procedures, optional LRNS Performance Log / Altimeter Accuracy Log, International Operations Flight Planning checklist, METAR/TAF International Differences, ETP/PSR diagrams and calculation examples, procedures for operating in a QFE environment, Inflight Broadcast Procedures, Intercept Procedures (Part 135), and RVSM and RNP-10 Maintenance Operations Procedures.

If you would like to preview this manual, please contact Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. to arrange an online meeting.

Update / Subscription Service 

The manual is continuously updated via E-Bulletins issued on a timely basis. The operator is notified of all upcoming international issues and changes via email. Manual changes are included along with all source documents. The E-Bulletins are retained in an appendix and will be incorporated into the next scheduled reissue. Reissues are shipped every two (2) years from the original date of the manual.

Available Options 

Knowledge Testing: Online knowledge testing is available for all International Operations Manuals.

Online International Operations Recurrent Training Program: An Online International Operations Recurrent Training Program developed from the operator’s International Operations Manual is offered. This program has been successfully conducted onsite and online since 1996.

Next Step 

Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. is available to answer any questions and help you get started with the process. If you would like to talk with us before you order, please contact us.

To initiate the project and review pricing, please contact us or complete the appropriate order form.

Upon submitting an order, Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. will provide you with access to the manual customization form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Soon? All manuals are custom-created per your Flight Department operational procedures and aircraft equipment (Navigation (LRNS/FMS)/Communications (HF, SATCOM, SAT/AFIS, etc.), RVSM Equipment). Please allow 5-7 business days for us to complete your project. More urgent requests can be accommodated, workload permitting. Overnight shipping is available.

What document format is used? All manuals are provided in the two-column ICAO format. Most all custom formatting requests can be met. The manual is provided in electronic form (PDF) and/or hard copy. Paper copies are laser printed with custom tabs and binders.

Adding An Additional Aircraft? Only one (1) International Operations manual is normally required. We can add any number of aircraft to the existing, approved manual at an hourly rate. (Typically 1-2 l/hrs.)

Is there Post LOA Application Support? Any FAA requested change to the operations or maintenance program will be accomplished promptly after receipt by Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. There is no charge for these changes.

Questions Before, During, and After? Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. will answer all your questions regarding the MNPS / RVSM / RNP-10 / B-RNAV / ADS-C approval process. In addition, we continue to work with hundreds of pilots, State regulatory agencies, Industry Workgroups, and Air Traffic Services around the world regarding international issues.