Hi Will,
The statement OM-A 7.C.1 (g)
A 3 man crew operation is not permitted for any ULR sector with a scheduled Flight Time in excess of 15 hours.
This simply backs up the statement in the contingency provisions. It is not for planning.
No authority in the world would allow a planned duty of up to 22Hrs with three crew on a regular (normal) basis. (All be it with the restriction of initial flight time<15Hrs)
Sure 3 crew ULR's are allowed in order to get the aircraft back from an outstation if there is late sickness. This is a non-normal situation which is not planned and hence they have the contingency provisions..
1. Not ex DXB
2. Flight time less than 15hrs
3. No sig MEL
4. Crew accept to do so.
Thoughts??
M