180 minute time limit
Just for info, the 180 minute time limit is only a planning limit for the alternate airport. If you got an emergency, it is up to you, if you need a longer time period. It is totally legal to fly slower and to need more time. Most important is anyhow the safe operation. ETOPS pilot should know that. The crew which needed 12 minutes more was absolutely legal. No big deal. Just imagine you are forced to go around and you canīt because you got the 180 minute time limit !
Last edited by Airbus340FO; 18th Dec 2005 at 18:14.