Are you telling us that we can't fly a 7 hour sector in an aircraft not fitted with bunks?
No we do it everyday!
By your interpretation we couldn't operate an A330 between ORD-AMS because it doesn't have bunks which is clearly absurd.
Has isn't been stated before that the AFTL was originally drafted with ULH flight betwee HKG-XXX and XXX-HKG. You are trying to apply logic and reasoning to an outdated AFTL to try and cater ORD/AMS, which it clearly was not designed to do. So yes clearly there needs to be changes, and yes, as absurd as it is, unless a dispensation is granted you would need a bunk. Just like the dispensation they receive to ferry a new A330 to Hong Kong. But how hard would it be to get a dispensation for your scenario. As a matter of fact, trying to confirm this, but I have been told that they have received a dispensation to operate 2 crew ORD/AMS. If it is true that will be the nail in the coffin for this debate.
The dispensation cannot apply to a sector as Para 16.1 refers to a single duty period not a sector.
SQ, are you now arguing the contents of a CAD letter??
This debate has run its course SQ, it is clear that both sides won't budge or persuade the other that they are correct. You are extremely confident of your interpretation, good for you! Follow your own advice and on your line check you shouldn't have any problems answering AFTL questions.
Go ahead have the last say and yes she is a real beauty
