Rafts

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Originally Posted by Rigga

No! - An ETOPS flight can go across land...
Life Rafts are required for Over-Water Ops ...
Many companies find it easier to fit additional rafts for ETOPS ...
RAFTS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR "ETOPS"....

Hope this clarifies your query.

Rigga

Correct on all points. Slightly off the topic, many NON-ETOPS folks are often confused about this.

Basically, ETOPS is an ICAO rule that permits twin engine commercial air transports to fly routes that are farther than a 60 minute distance from an adequate and suitable diversion airport.

Because ETOPS is sometimes (Humourously) referred to as “Engine Turn Or Passengers Swim”, many NON-ETOPS folks have been lead to believe that it applies to trans-ocean operations only, when in fact, it does not.

Interestingly, ICAO is considering replacing ETOPS with a newer system, referred to as LROPS (Long Range Performance Standards), which will affect all aircraft, not only twin engine types.


Cheers /cj