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Old 6th Nov 2004, 18:14
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JABBARA
 
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Takeoff Alternate ?

Hi everybody.

JAR OPS 1.295 states:
(a).........
(b) An operator must select and specify in the
operational flight plan a take-off alternate if it would
not be possible to return to the aerodrome of
departure for meteorological or performance reasons.
The take-off alternate shall be located within:

(1) For two-engined aeroplanes, either:

(i) One hour flight time at a oneengine-
inoperative cruising speed according
to the AFM in still air standard conditions
based on the actual take-off mass


The case: The airplane I fly is certified to CAT IIIA app. with dual engine only. At the take off time the weather is at CAT IIIA minima. If I came back to land immediately after take off with both engine, I can land. But if engine fails, I can not land back.

Question: (b) above does not particularly specify an engine failure case. Should I select a Take Off alternate?

Thanks in advance

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