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| **[Domestic U.S. RVSM:]{.underline} t**his Job Aid is focused on an   |
| initial operator application for RVSM authority for the domestic U.S. |
| References are also provided on RVSM in Canada. Subsequent versions   |
| of the Job Aid may be expanded to include oceanic and international   |
| operations.                                                           |
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| **[Policy References]{.underline}.** FAA Order (FAAO) 8900.1 (Flight  |
| Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)) references have      |
| replaced previous FAA document references, where appropriate.         |
| Guidance 91-RVSM and the FAA RVSM Documentation Webpage are cited as  |
| sources of policy guidance in FAAO 8900.1 paragraph 4-108.            |
| **[Note:]{.underline}** FAAO 8900.1 paragraph 4-108, E currently      |
| erroneously links to                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| AC 91-70 instead of 91-RVSM. This is being corrected.                 |
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| **[OPSS Generated Letters of Authorization (LOA).]{.underline}** The  |
| Operations Safety System (OPSS) generated LOA's that are applicable   |
| to RVSM are: A001 (Issuance and Applicability), A004 (Summary of      |
| Authorizations) and B046 (Operations in RVSM Airspace). Also, LOA     |
| D098 (Flight in Special Areas of Operations For Short-Term            |
| Operations) is intended to be used for short-term authorizations.\    |
| **There is no "Domestic U.S. RVSM (DRVSM) LOA".** See Guidance        |
| 91-RVSM, paragraph 11g(2).                                            |
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| **[Purposes of this Job Aid.]{.underline}** The Job Aid:              |
|                                                                       |
| 1\. Provides core RVSM reference documents for operators and          |
| inspectors.                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 2\. In Part 2, provides a list of operator documents or exhibits that |
| an operator should submit to support an application for RVSM          |
| authority.                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 3\. In Part 3-5, provides a matrix that shows:                        |
|                                                                       |
| -   Required RVSM program elements.                                   |
|                                                                       |
| -   Reference paragraphs related to those elements.                   |
|                                                                       |
| -   Location in operator documents/exhibits where an RVSM element is  |
|     addressed.                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| -   Columns for inspector to comment on and track the status of       |
|     various RVSM program elements.                                    |
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| # [Recommended Inspector and Operat                                   |
| or Actions.]{.underline} The following are suggestions on how the Job |
|  Aid can be used: {#recommended-inspector-and-operator-actions.-the-f |
| ollowing-are-suggestions-on-how-the-job-aid-can-be-used .Heading-APP} |
|                                                                       |
| 1\. In the pre-application meeting with the operator, the inspector   |
| first reviews the "[RVSM Approval Checklist -- US                     |
| Operators]{.underline}" to provide an overview of approval process    |
| events. (See "Core FAA References on the next page).                  |
|                                                                       |
| 2\. Inspector next reviews this Job Aid to inform the operator of the |
| form and content of the operator application for RVSM authority.      |
|                                                                       |
| 3\. Operator uses Job Aid as guide to assemble documents/exhibits for |
| RVSM application. See Part 2 below for suggested list of              |
| documents/exhibits.                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| 4\. Operator annotates Job Aid to show location of RVSM program       |
| elements in the operator documents/exhibits and submit to inspector.  |
|                                                                       |
| 5\. Inspector annotates Job Aid to show task or document              |
| complete/satisfactory [or]{.underline} open/further operator action   |
| required.                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 6\. Inspector informs the operator as soon as possible when further   |
| operator action is required.                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 7\. When requested, operator provides inspector with revised          |
| material.                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 8\. Inspector issues LOA to operator when required tasks and          |
| documents are completed.                                              |
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  ----------------------------- ------------------------------ -----------------------------------
  **[Job Aid                                                   **[Page]{.underline}**
  Organization]{.underline}**                                  

  Part 1                        General Operator Information 3 

  Part 2                        List of Operator               
                                Exhibits/Document Submissions  
                                4                              

  Part 3                        Basic Elements for Operator    
                                RVSM Authorization (Operator   
                                Application) 6                 

  Part 4A                       Basic Pilot Procedures for     
                                RVSM Operations 8              

  Part 4B                       Domestic U.S. Operational      
                                Policy & Procedures 13         

  Part 5                        RVSM Maintenance Programs 14   
  ----------------------------- ------------------------------ -----------------------------------

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **[Primary Source of Core Documents, Information and Contacts.]{.underline}** The "[FAA RVSM Documentation Webpage]{.underline}" can be accessed from the FAA RVSM Homepage:
  [www.faa.gov/ats/ato/rvsm1.htm](http://www.faa.gov/ats/ato/rvsm1.htm) or
  [www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/enroute/rvsm/](http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/enroute/rvsm/)

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------
  **[Core FAA References]{.underline}**                                                                                                      **[Location on RVSM
                                                                                                                                             Documentation
                                                                                                                                             Webpage:]{.underline}**

  1\.                                                                                        RVSM Approval Process Events -- U.S. Operators  
                                                                                             Getting Started Section                         

  2\.                                                                                        FAA Guidance 91-RVSM (Change 2,                 
                                                                                             2/10/04).....................................   
                                                                                             Documents Applicable To All RVSM Approvals      

  3\.                                                                                        Guidance On Letters of Authorization For        
                                                                                             Operation In Special Areas of Operations:\      
                                                                                             Operator and Airframe Authorization For Flight  
                                                                                             In Special Areas of Operation (SAO) FAA         
                                                                                             Inspector Guidance                              

  4\.                                                                                        \*FAA Order 8900.1, Vol. 4, Chapter 1, Section  
                                                                                             5,\                                             
                                                                                             paragraph 4-108 (RVSM Airspace) link to FSIMS   
                                                                                             under FAA Inspector Guidance                    

  5\.                                                                                        \*FAA Order 8900.1, Vol. 4, Chapter 10\         
                                                                                             (Evaluate Operator's Application To Conduct     
                                                                                             Flight In RVSM Airspace) link to FSIMS under    
                                                                                             FAA Inspector Guidance                          

  6\.                                                                                        [FAA Notice GEN04009 (Sept 1,                   
                                                                                             2005):]{.underline} Operational                 
                                                                                             Policy/Procedures for RVSM Domestic US,         
                                                                                             Alaska,\                                        
                                                                                             Offshore Airspace and the San Juan FIR Area of  
                                                                                             Operations Specific Information & Operational   
                                                                                             Policy/Procedures                               

  7\.                                                                                        [FAA Notice (10/27/04):]{.underline} Gulf of    
                                                                                             Mexico Airspace,\                               
                                                                                             RVSM Policy & Procedures and Strategic Lateral  
                                                                                             Offsets Area of Operations Specific Information 
                                                                                             & Operational Policy/Procedures                 

  8\.                                                                                        Global Change 59 (Minimum Equipment List        
                                                                                             provisions) Documents Applicable to All RVSM    
                                                                                             Approvals                                       

  9\.                                                                                        Contacts Contacts                               

  10\.                                                                                       Domestic U.S. Minimum Monitoring Requirements   
                                                                                             Monitoring Requirements & Procedures            

  \***[FAA Order 8900.1 (Flight Standards Information Management System                                                                      
  (FSIMS)).]{.underline}** These two documents are "Key" RVSM documents that can be accessed                                                 
  at:                                                                                                                                        
  <http://fsims.faa.gov/PICResults.aspx?mode=Search&q=rvsm&kw=rvsm&status=a&syn=1&sort=0&>                                                   
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------

**[PART 1:]{.underline} [GENERAL OPERATOR INFORMATION]{.underline}**

**OPERATOR NAME**:

**RESPONSIBLE PERSON**: Information for automated LOA B046, Table 2:
information for person to sign the LOA.

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Name**                **E-mail Address**      **Telephone Number**

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

**\*AIRCRAFT PROPOSED FOR RVSM AUTHORIZATION.** Provide aircraft
information for inclusion in automated LOA B046, Table

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Serial Number**       **Registration Number** **Airplane M/M/S**

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

**\*NOTE:** airplane information may be provided in a separate document.

**DATE OF PRE-APPLICATION MEETING \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: ­­­\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE OPERATOR PLANS TO
START RVSM OPERATIONS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**NOTIFCATION TIME TO FSDO ADEQUATE? \_\_\_YES \_\_\_NO**

**AREA(S) OF OPERATION WHERE OPERATOR INITIALLY INTENDS TO START RVSM
OPERATIONS:**

**\_\_ \***DOMESTIC U. S. ONLY (See Job Aid Part 4B)

\_\_ CANADA

\_\_ MEXICO

**\*For the purpose of this Job Aid, Domestic US RVSM is considered to
include the lower 48 states, Alaska, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico High
Offshore Airspace and the airspace in the San Juan FIR where VHF or UHF
voice direct controller-pilot communication (DCPC) is normally
available.** RVSM policies and procedures for [oceanic
airspace]{.underline} (including the West Atlantic Route System, New
York Oceanic and oceanic airspace in the San Juan FIR are posted in
"Global Areas of RVSM Operations" in the "Area of Operations Specific
Information" section of the RVSM Documentation Webpage.

**[PART 2:]{.underline} [OPERATOR EXHIBITS/DOCUMENT
SUBMISSIONS]{.underline}**

+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| *    | **Exhibit / Document Title**             | **   | # Ins      |
| *Exh |                                          | Oper | pector Com |
| ibit |                                          | ator | ments {#in |
| or   |                                          | Ind  | spector-co |
| Do   |                                          | icat | mments .He |
| cume |                                          | ion\ | ading-APP} |
| nt** |                                          | of   |            |
|      |                                          | Inc  |            |
|      |                                          | lusi |            |
|      |                                          | on** |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| A    | Operator Letter Requesting RVSM          |      |            |
|      | Authority                                |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| B    | (Recommended) **Draft Letter of          |      |            |
|      | Authorization With Operator Information  |      |            |
|      | Filled In.**                             |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| C    | **Aircraft RVSM-compliance Documents     |      |            |
|      | (RVSM Airworthiness Documents)**         |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **[1. For in-service                     |      |            |
|      | aircraft:]{.underline}** As applicable:  |      |            |
|      | Service Bulletin (SB), Supplemental Type |      |            |
|      | Certificate (STC), Aircraft Service      |      |            |
|      | Change (ASC) or Service Letter (SL)      |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | (Documents normally accompanied by       |      |            |
|      | corresponding AFM Revision or AFM        |      |            |
|      | Supplement).                             |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **[2. For aircraft manufactured          |      |            |
|      | RVSM-compliant:]{.underline}** AFM, AFM  |      |            |
|      | Supplement and/or Type Certificate Data  |      |            |
|      | Sheet (TCDS)                             |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| D    | **[For In-service Aircraft.]{.underline} |      |            |
|      | Documentation of Aircraft Inspection     |      |            |
|      | and/or Modification:** Maintenance       |      |            |
|      | records documenting completion of        |      |            |
|      | aircraft system modification and/or      |      |            |
|      | inspection (e.g., Major Repair and       |      |            |
|      | Alteration (FAA Form 337)                |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| E    | **MEL (only for operators operating      |      |            |
|      | under an MEL):** MEL or MMEL that        |      |            |
|      | complies with GC 059 -- (MEL pages       |      |            |
|      | applicable to RVSM required systems)     |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | Note: Many MMELs have been revised to    |      |            |
|      | incorporate Global Change (GC) 059.      |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| F    | **Maintenance Program.** Stand-alone     |      |            |
|      | RVSM Maintenance Manual or list of RVSM  |      |            |
|      | maintenance elements incorporated into   |      |            |
|      | an existing approved program.            |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **Ref:** FAA Order 8900.1**,** Vol. 4,   |      |            |
|      | Chapter 10                               |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **Note:** see Notes 1 and 2 on the next  |      |            |
|      | page.                                    |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+
| G    | **1. Method of Pilot                     |      |            |
|      | Training/Knowledge** (e.g., Part 142     |      |            |
|      | training center, course of instruction,  |      |            |
|      | in-house training; record of course      |      |            |
|      | completion).                             |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **2. Pilot Training/Knowledge            |      |            |
|      | Syllabus:** [if requested by the         |      |            |
|      | inspector.]{.underline}                  |      |            |
|      |                                          |      |            |
|      | **Ref:** **FAA Order 8900.1,** Vol. 4,   |      |            |
|      | Section 5, paragraph 4-108G (RVSM        |      |            |
|      | Process and Policy); **Guidance          |      |            |
|      | 91-RVSM** paragraph 11d(3)(Operations    |      |            |
|      | Training Programs & Operating Practices  |      |            |
|      | & Procedures; 11d(3)(ii) (14 CFR Part 91 |      |            |
|      | Operators)                               |      |            |
+------+------------------------------------------+------+------------+

**PART 2: OPERATOR EXHIBITS/DOCUMENTS (Cont.)**

+-----+----------------------------------------+------+----------------+
| **E | **Exhibit / Document Title**           | **   | #              |
| xhi |                                        | Oper |  Inspector Com |
| bit |                                        | ator | ments {#inspec |
| or  |                                        | Ind  | tor-comments-1 |
| D   |                                        | icat |  .Heading-APP} |
| ocu |                                        | ion\ |                |
| men |                                        | of   |                |
| t** |                                        | Inc  |                |
|     |                                        | lusi |                |
|     |                                        | on** |                |
+-----+----------------------------------------+------+----------------+
| H   | **Operational Policy & Procedures      |      |                |
|     | Documents or Manuals.** Stand-alone    |      |                |
|     | RVSM Operations Manual                 |      |                |
|     | **[or]{.underline}** section of        |      |                |
|     | operator's application documenting     |      |                |
|     | RVSM operational policy & procedures.  |      |                |
|     |                                        |      |                |
|     | **[Reference:]{.underline} Guidance    |      |                |
|     | 91-RVSM** paragraph 11d(4)(Operations  |      |                |
|     | Manuals and Checklists)                |      |                |
|     |                                        |      |                |
|     | **Note:** See Note 1 below.            |      |                |
+-----+----------------------------------------+------+----------------+
| I   | **RVSM Monitoring:** method and        |      |                |
|     | schedule to complete RVSM height       |      |                |
|     | monitoring                             |      |                |
|     |                                        |      |                |
|     | **[References:]{.underline} FAA Order  |      |                |
|     | 8900.1,** Vol. 4, Chapter 1, Section   |      |                |
|     | 5, paragraph 4-108, H (Monitoring      |      |                |
|     | Programs); **Guidance 91-RVSM**        |      |                |
|     | paragraph 11d(8)                       |      |                |
|     |                                        |      |                |
|     | **[Note 1:]{.underline}** monitoring   |      |                |
|     | is **[not]{.underline}** required to   |      |                |
|     | be completed prior to the LOA being    |      |                |
|     | issued.                                |      |                |
|     |                                        |      |                |
|     | **[Note 2:]{.underline}** monitoring   |      |                |
|     | results can be accessed on the U.S.    |      |                |
|     | RVSM Approvals Database at:            |      |                |
|     | <http://www.tc.faa                     |      |                |
|     | .gov/act-500/niaab/rvsm/approvals.asp> |      |                |
+-----+----------------------------------------+------+----------------+

**\*SUBMITTED APPLICATION CONTAINS: \_\_\_\_ AIRCRAFT RVSM COMPLIANCE
DOCUMENTION**

**\_\_\_\_ RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM**

**\_\_\_\_ OPERATIONAL POLICY/PROCEDURES**

Note 1: If stand-alone maintenance and operations manuals are submitted,
they may be combined into one manual.

Note 2: Exhibits/documents may be included in a binder or submitted as a
stand-alone document(s).

# [PART 3: BASIC ELEMENTS FOR OPERATOR RVSM AUTHORIZATION]{.underline} {#part-3-basic-elements-for-operator-rvsm-authorization .Heading-APP}

# [(OPERATOR APPLICATION)]{.underline} {#operator-application .Heading-APP}

#  {#section .Heading-APP}

#  {#section-1 .Heading-APP}

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+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
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| \ | Requesting RVSM  |   |             |             |   |         | #secti |
| . | Authority        |   |             |             |   |         | on-2 . |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         | Headin |
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+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
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|   |                  | r |             | applicable: |   |         |        |
|   | 1\. [For         | a |             | > SB, STC,  |   |         |        |
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|   | aircraf          | h |             | > and AFM   |   |         |        |
|   | t:]{.underline}\ | 1 |             | >           |   |         |        |
|   | As applicable:   | 1 |             | Supplement) |   |         |        |
|   | Service Bulletin | b |             | >           |   |         |        |
|   | (SB);            | ( |             | > 2\.       |   |         |        |
|   | Supplemental     | 3 |             | > Exhibit   |   |         |        |
|   | Type Certificate | ) |             | > C: AFM    |   |         |        |
|   | (STC); Aircraft  |   |             | > and/or    |   |         |        |
|   | Service Change   | P |             | > TCDS      |   |         |        |
|   | (ASC); or        | a |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Service Letter   | r |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | (SL)             | a |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   | aircraft         | a |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | manufactured     | p |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | RVSM-complia     | h |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | nt:]{.underline} | 1 |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | AFM and/or Type  | 1 |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Certificate Data | d |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Sheet (TCDS)     | ( |             |             |   |         |        |
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+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 4 | [For in-service  | P |             | > Exhibit D |   |         |        |
| \ | aircra           | a |             |             |   |         |        |
| . | ft:]{.underline} | r |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | maintenance      | a |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   | documenting      | r |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   | inspections      | h |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | and/or           | 1 |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   | (e.g. FAA Form   | d |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | 337,             | ( |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Manufacturer's   | 1 |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Compliance       | ) |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Letter, etc.)    | ( |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | i |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | ) |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 5 | Description of   | P |             | > Exhibits  |   |         |        |
| \ | aircraft         | a |             | > C         |   |         |        |
| . | equipment        | r |             | >           |   |         |        |
|   | (detailing all   | a |             | > Exhibit   |   |         |        |
|   | components and   | g |             | > F,        |   |         |        |
|   | equipment        | r |             | > Section   |   |         |        |
|   | relevant to RVSM | a |             | > \_\_\_.   |   |         |        |
|   | operations)      | p |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | h |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   |                  | ( |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | 2 |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | ) |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 6 | Only applicable  | P |             | > Exhibit E |   |         |        |
| \ | to operators     | a |             | > (MEL      |   |         |        |
| . | operating under  | r |             | > pages\    |   |         |        |
|   | a Minimum        | a |             | >           |   |         |        |
|   | Equipment List   | g |             |  applicable |   |         |        |
|   | (MEL):           | r |             | > to RVSM)  |   |         |        |
|   |                  | a |             | >           |   |         |        |
|   | Revised MEL      | p |             | > Exhibit   |   |         |        |
|   | and/or Master    | h |             | > F,        |   |         |        |
|   | Minimum          | 1 |             | > Section   |   |         |        |
|   | Equipment List   | 1 |             | > \_\_\_\_  |   |         |        |
|   | (MMEL)           | d |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  | ( |             |             |   |         |        |
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|   |                  | 9 |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 7 | Maintenance      |   | 91-RVSM     | > Exhibit F |   |         |        |
| \ | Program          |   | paragraphs  |             |   |         |        |
| . |                  |   | 10 and      |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | 11d(7);     |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | FAAO        |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | 8900.1,     |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Vol. 4,     |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Chapter 10. |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 8 | Participation in |   | Paragraphs  | > Exhibit J |   |         |        |
| \ | RVSM Monitoring  |   | 11d(8),     |             |   |         |        |
| . | Program          |   | 11h;        |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | 1.  Method and   |   | FAAO        |             |   |         |        |
|   |     schedule     |   | 8900.1, Vol |             |   |         |        |
|   |     or...        |   | 4,          |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | 2.  Monitoring   |   | paragraph   |             |   |         |        |
|   |     results      |   | 4-108, H;   |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | **[Note          |   | Domestic    |             |   |         |        |
|   | :]{.underline}** |   | US/North    |             |   |         |        |
|   | See "Monitoring  |   | American    |             |   |         |        |
|   | Requirements &   |   | Monitoring  |             |   |         |        |
|   | Procedures"      |   | R           |             |   |         |        |
|   | section of FAA   |   | equirements |             |   |         |        |
|   | RVSM             |   | Chart;      |             |   |         |        |
|   | Documentation    |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Webpage for      |   | Monitoring  |             |   |         |        |
|   | monitoring       |   | Procedures  |             |   |         |        |
|   | method options,  |   | for U.S.    |             |   |         |        |
|   | e.g., GMU,       |   | Operators   |             |   |         |        |
|   | AGHME, HMU.      |   |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 9 | Method of Pilot  |   | Paragraph   | > Exhibit G |   |         |        |
| \ | Tr               |   | 11d(3) and  |             |   |         |        |
| . | aining/Knowledge |   | 11d(3)(ii); |             |   |         |        |
|   | (e.g., part 142  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
| 9 | training center, |   | 91-RVSM     |             |   |         |        |
| a | course of        |   | Appendix 4; |             |   |         |        |
| . | instruction,     |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | operator         |   | DRVSM       |             |   |         |        |
|   | in-house         |   | Operational |             |   |         |        |
|   | training, record |   | Policy      |             |   |         |        |
|   | or certificates  |   | /Procedures |             |   |         |        |
|   | of completion)   |   | Notice      |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Pilot            |   | (as         |             |   |         |        |
|   | Kn               |   | amended);   |             |   |         |        |
|   | owledge/Training |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | Syllabus         |   | FAAO        |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | 8900.1,     |             |   |         |        |
|   | (if requested by |   | Vol. 4      |             |   |         |        |
|   | the inspector in |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   | accordance with  |   | paragraph   |             |   |         |        |
|   | Notice 8700.26,  |   | 4-108, G    |             |   |         |        |
|   | paragraph 9f(1)  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 1 | Operations       |   | Paragraph   | > Exhibit   |   |         |        |
| 0 | Manuals or       |   | 11d(4);     | > H.        |   |         |        |
| \ | Documents: DRVSM |   |             |             |   |         |        |
| . | Operational      |   | 91-RVSM     |             |   |         |        |
|   | Policy &         |   | Appendix 4; |             |   |         |        |
|   | Procedures       |   |             |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | DRVSM       |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Operational |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Policy &    |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Procedures  |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | Notice (as  |             |   |         |        |
|   |                  |   | amended)    |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 1 | Past Performance |   | Paragraph   | > Exhibit A |   |         |        |
| 1 | Statement        |   | 11d(5)      |             |   |         |        |
| \ |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
| . |                  |   |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+
| 1 | Plan for         |   | Paragraph   | > Exhibit F |   |         |        |
| 2 | reporting        |   | 11i         | > and H     |   |         |        |
| \ | altitude-keeping |   |             |             |   |         |        |
| . | errors           |   |             |             |   |         |        |
+---+------------------+---+-------------+-------------+---+---------+--------+

#  [PART 4A]{.underline} [BASIC PILOT PROCEDURES FOR RVSM OPERATIONS]{.underline} {#part-4a-basic-pilot-procedures-for-rvsm-operations .Heading-APP}

+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| # Elements Fo  | **         | **Where Found | #            | **Ins  |
| r RVSM Authori | [Reference | in Operator   | FAA Inspecto | pector |
| zation {#eleme | Paragr     | Exhibit       | r Recommenda | [Track |
| nts-for-rvsm-a | aphs:]{.un | s/Documents** | tions and/or | ing:]{ |
| uthorization-1 | derline}** |               |  Comments {# | .under |
|  .Heading-APP} |            |               | faa-inspecto | line}\ |
|                |            |               | r-recommenda | Item   |
|                |            |               | tions-andor- | Status |
|                |            |               | comments-1 . | /      |
|                |            |               | Heading-APP} | Date** |
+================+============+===============+==============+========+
| **[Ref         | Guidance   | **[Note:]{    |              |        |
| :]{.underline} | 91-RVSM    | .underline}** |              |        |
| RVSM Approval  | and Other  | operator      |              |        |
| Checklist\     | FAA        | should update |              |        |
| - U.S.         | D          | this column   |              |        |
| Operators**    | ocuments,\ | to reflect    |              |        |
|                | as noted   | the content   |              |        |
|                |            | of its        |              |        |
|                |            | application.  |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| **Flight       |            |               |              |        |
| Planning       |            |               |              |        |
| (Guidance      |            |               |              |        |
| 91-RVSM        |            |               |              |        |
| Appendix 4,    |            |               |              |        |
| paragraph 2)** |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Verify         | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| aircraft       | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| approved for   | 2a.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| RVSM           |            | >             |              |        |
| operations     |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
|                |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Minimum        | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| equipment      | 4, para 2  | > Section     |              |        |
| requirements   | d.         | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| pertaining to  |            | >             |              |        |
| height-keeping |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| systems        |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Reported and   | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| forecast       | 4, para 2c | > Section     |              |        |
| weather        |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| conditions on  | FAA DRVSM  | >             |              |        |
| the route of   | O          | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| flight.        | perational | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
|                | Procedures |               |              |        |
| Sources of     | Notice (as |               |              |        |
| observed and   | amended),  |               |              |        |
| forecast       | para f.2.  |               |              |        |
| information    |            |               |              |        |
| that can help  |            |               |              |        |
| the pilot      |            |               |              |        |
| ascertain the  |            |               |              |        |
| possibility of |            |               |              |        |
| MWA or severe  |            |               |              |        |
| turbulence     |            |               |              |        |
| are: Forecast  |            |               |              |        |
| Winds and      |            |               |              |        |
| Temperatures   |            |               |              |        |
| Aloft (FD),    |            |               |              |        |
| Area Forecast  |            |               |              |        |
| (FA), SIGMETS  |            |               |              |        |
| and PIREPS.    |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Annotating the | 1\.        | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| flight plan to | Appendix   | > Section     |              |        |
| be filed with  | 4, para.   | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| the ATS        | 2b.        | >             |              |        |
| Provider to    |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| show that the  | 2\. FAA    | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| aircraft and   | DRVSM      |               |              |        |
| operator are   | O          |               |              |        |
| approved for   | perational |               |              |        |
| RVSM           | Procedures |               |              |        |
| operations     | Notice (as |               |              |        |
|                | amended),  |               |              |        |
|                |            |               |              |        |
|                | para. d.   |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| If required    | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| for the        | 4,         | > Section     |              |        |
| aircraft,      | para.2e.   | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| accounting for |            | >             |              |        |
| any RVSM       |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| required       |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| aircraft       |            |               |              |        |
| operating      |            |               |              |        |
| restrictions   |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+

#   {#section-3 .Heading-APP}

# [PART 4A]{.underline} [BASIC PILOT PROCEDURES FOR RVSM OPERATIONS]{.underline} {#part-4a-basic-pilot-procedures-for-rvsm-operations-1 .Heading-APP}

+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| # Elements Fo  | **         | **Where Found | #            | **Ins  |
| r RVSM Authori | [Reference | in Operator   | FAA Inspecto | pector |
| zation {#eleme | Paragr     | Exhibit       | r Recommenda | [Track |
| nts-for-rvsm-a | aphs:]{.un | s/Documents** | tions and/or | ing:]{ |
| uthorization-2 | derline}** |               |  Comments {# | .under |
|  .Heading-APP} |            |               | faa-inspecto | line}\ |
|                |            |               | r-recommenda | Item   |
|                |            |               | tions-andor- | Status |
|                |            |               | comments-2 . | /      |
|                |            |               | Heading-APP} | Date** |
+================+============+===============+==============+========+
| **[Ref         | Guidance   | **[Note:]{    |              |        |
| :]{.underline} | 91-RVSM    | .underline}** |              |        |
| RVSM Approval  | and Other  | operator      |              |        |
| Checklist\     | FAA        | should update |              |        |
| - U.S.         | D          | this column   |              |        |
| Operators**    | ocuments,\ | to reflect    |              |        |
|                | as noted   | the content   |              |        |
|                |            | of its        |              |        |
|                |            | application.  |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| **Preflight    |            |               |              |        |
| Procedures at  |            |               |              |        |
| the Aircraft   |            |               |              |        |
| (91-RVSM       |            |               |              |        |
| Appendix 4,    |            |               |              |        |
| paragraph 3)** |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Review         | Appendix   | > Exhibit G   |              |        |
| maintenance    | 4, para    | > \_\_\_\_\_  |              |        |
| logs and       | 3a.        | >             |              |        |
| forms. Ensure  |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| maintenance    |            | > \_\_\_.     |              |        |
| action has     |            |               |              |        |
| been taken to  |            |               |              |        |
| correct        |            |               |              |        |
| defects of     |            |               |              |        |
| required       |            |               |              |        |
| equipment      |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| During the     | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| external       | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| inspection of  | 3b.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| the aircraft,  |            | >             |              |        |
| particular     |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| attention      |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| should be paid |            |               |              |        |
| to the         |            |               |              |        |
| condition of   |            |               |              |        |
| the static     |            |               |              |        |
| sources etc.   |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Before         | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| takeoff, the   | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| aircraft       | 3c.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| altimeters     |            | >             |              |        |
| should be set  |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| to the local   |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| altimeter      |            |               |              |        |
| (QNH) setting  |            |               |              |        |
| and should     |            |               |              |        |
| display a      |            |               |              |        |
| known field    |            |               |              |        |
| elevation      |            |               |              |        |
| within the     |            |               |              |        |
| limits         |            |               |              |        |
| specified in   |            |               |              |        |
| the aircraft   |            |               |              |        |
| operating      |            |               |              |        |
| manuals.       |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Before         | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| takeoff,       | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| equipment      | 3d.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| required for   |            | >             |              |        |
| flight into    |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| RVSM airspace  |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| should be      |            |               |              |        |
| operational    |            |               |              |        |
| and            |            |               |              |        |
| malfunctions   |            |               |              |        |
| resolved.      |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| **Procedures   |            |               |              |        |
| Prior to RVSM  |            |               |              |        |
| Airspace Entry |            |               |              |        |
| (91-RVSM       |            |               |              |        |
| Appendix 4,    |            |               |              |        |
| paragraph 4)** |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| List RVSM      | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| equipment that | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| must be        | 4a-4d      | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| operational    |            | >             |              |        |
| prior to RVSM  |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| airspace entry |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Operating      | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| Transponder.   | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| The operator   | 4, Note    | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| should         |            | >             |              |        |
| ascertain the  | Also see   | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| requirement    | Part 4B    | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| for an         | "C         |               |              |        |
| operating      | ontingency |               |              |        |
| transponder in | Actions"   |               |              |        |
| the airspace   |            |               |              |        |
| where          |            |               |              |        |
| operating.     |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+

#  [PART 4A:]{.underline} [BASIC PILOT PROCEDURES FOR RVSM OPERATIONS]{.underline} {#part-4a-basic-pilot-procedures-for-rvsm-operations-2 .Heading-APP}

+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| # Elements Fo  | **         | **Where Found | #            | **Ins  |
| r RVSM Authori | [Reference | in Operator   | FAA Inspecto | pector |
| zation {#eleme | Paragr     | Exhibit       | r Recommenda | [Track |
| nts-for-rvsm-a | aphs:]{.un | s/Documents** | tions and/or | ing:]{ |
| uthorization-3 | derline}** |               |  Comments {# | .under |
|  .Heading-APP} |            |               | faa-inspecto | line}\ |
|                |            |               | r-recommenda | Item   |
|                |            |               | tions-andor- | Status |
|                |            |               | comments-3 . | /      |
|                |            |               | Heading-APP} | Date** |
+================+============+===============+==============+========+
| **[Ref         | Guidance   | **[Note:]{    |              |        |
| :]{.underline} | 91-RVSM    | .underline}** |              |        |
| RVSM Approval  | and Other  | operator      |              |        |
| Checklist\     | FAA        | should update |              |        |
| - U.S.         | D          | this column   |              |        |
| Operators**    | ocuments,\ | to reflect    |              |        |
|                | as noted   | the content   |              |        |
|                |            | of its        |              |        |
|                |            | application.  |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| **In-flight    |            |               |              |        |
| Procedures     |            |               |              |        |
| (91-RVSM       |            |               |              |        |
| Appendix 4,    |            |               |              |        |
| paragraph 5)** |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Flightcrew     | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| should comply  | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| with aircraft  | 5a.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| operating      |            | >             |              |        |
| restrictions   |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| related to     |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| RVSM           |            |               |              |        |
| airworthiness  |            |               |              |        |
| approval **(if |            |               |              |        |
| applicable)**  |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Emphasis       | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| should be      | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| placed on      | 5b.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| promptly       |            | >             |              |        |
| setting the    |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| sub-scale on   |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| all primary    |            |               |              |        |
| and standby    |            |               |              |        |
| altimeters to  |            |               |              |        |
| 29.92 in.      |            |               |              |        |
| Hg/1013.2 hPa  |            |               |              |        |
| when passing   |            |               |              |        |
| through the    |            |               |              |        |
| Transition     |            |               |              |        |
| Altitude and   |            |               |              |        |
| rechecking the |            |               |              |        |
| proper         |            |               |              |        |
| altimeter      |            |               |              |        |
| setting when   |            |               |              |        |
| reaching the   |            |               |              |        |
| initial        |            |               |              |        |
| cleared flight |            |               |              |        |
| level (CFL)    |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| In level       | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| cruise it is   | 4, para.   | > Section     |              |        |
| essential that | 5c.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| the aircraft   |            | >             |              |        |
| is flown at    |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| the CFL.       |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| Clearances     |            |               |              |        |
| must be fully  |            |               |              |        |
| understood and |            |               |              |        |
| followed.      |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| During cleared | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| transition     | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| between        | 5d.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| levels, the    |            | >             |              |        |
| aircraft       |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| should not be  |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| allowed to     |            |               |              |        |
| overshoot or   |            |               |              |        |
| undershoot the |            |               |              |        |
| CFL by more    |            |               |              |        |
| than 150 ft.   |            |               |              |        |
| (45m)          |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| Unless         | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| circumstances  | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| dictate        | 5e.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| otherwise, an  |            | >             |              |        |
| automatic      |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
| altitude       |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| control system |            |               |              |        |
| should be      |            |               |              |        |
| operative and  |            |               |              |        |
| engaged during |            |               |              |        |
| cruise, etc.   |            |               |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+
| An altitude    | Appendix   | > Exhibit G,  |              |        |
| alerting       | 4, para    | > Section     |              |        |
| system should  | 5f.        | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
| be operational |            | >             |              |        |
|                |            | > Exhibit H   |              |        |
|                |            | > \_\_\_\_\_. |              |        |
+----------------+------------+---------------+--------------+--------+

#  [PART 4A:]{.underline} [BASIC PILOT PROCEDURES FOR RVSM OPERATIONS]{.underline} {#part-4a-basic-pilot-procedures-for-rvsm-operations-3 .Heading-APP}

+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| # E              | **         | **Where      | # FAA Inspe | **Ins  |
| lements For RVSM | [Reference | Found in     | ctor Recomm | pector |
|  Authorization { | Paragr     | Operator     | endations a | [Track |
| #elements-for-rv | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits     | nd/or Comme | ing:]{ |
| sm-authorization | derline}** | /Documents** | nts {#faa-i | .under |
| -4 .Heading-APP} |            |              | nspector-re | line}\ |
|                  |            |              | commendatio | Item   |
|                  |            |              | ns-andor-co | Status |
|                  |            |              | mments-4 .H | /      |
|                  |            |              | eading-APP} | Date** |
+==================+============+==============+=============+========+
| **[R             | Guidance   | **[Note:]{.  |             |        |
| ef:]{.underline} | 91-RVSM    | underline}** |             |        |
| RVSM Approval    | and Other  | operator     |             |        |
| Checklist\       | FAA        | should       |             |        |
| - U.S.           | D          | update this  |             |        |
| Operators**      | ocuments,\ | column to    |             |        |
|                  | as noted   | reflect the  |             |        |
|                  |            | content of   |             |        |
|                  |            | its          |             |        |
|                  |            | application. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| **In-flight      |            |              |             |        |
| Procedures       |            |              |             |        |
| (91-RVSM         |            |              |             |        |
| Appendix 4,      |            |              |             |        |
| paragraph 5)**   |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| At intervals of  | > Para.    | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| approximately    | > 5g,      | > Section    |             |        |
| one hour,        | > 5g(1)    | >            |             |        |
| cross-checks     |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| between the      |            | >            |             |        |
| primary          |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| altimeters and   |            | >            |             |        |
| the standby      |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| altimeter should |            |              |             |        |
| be made. A       |            |              |             |        |
| minimum of two   |            |              |             |        |
| primary          |            |              |             |        |
| altimeters must  |            |              |             |        |
| agree within 200 |            |              |             |        |
| ft. or a lesser  |            |              |             |        |
| value if         |            |              |             |        |
| specified in the |            |              |             |        |
| aircraft         |            |              |             |        |
| operating        |            |              |             |        |
| manual.          |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| The difference   | > Para 5g, | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| between the      | > 5g(2)    | > Section    |             |        |
| primary and      |            | >            |             |        |
| standby          |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| altimeters       |            | >            |             |        |
| should be noted  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| for use in       |            | >            |             |        |
| contingency      |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| situations. At   |            |              |             |        |
| least the        |            |              |             |        |
| initial          |            |              |             |        |
| altimeter        |            |              |             |        |
| crosscheck       |            |              |             |        |
| should be        |            |              |             |        |
| recorded         |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Normally the     | > Para.    | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| altimeter system | > 5h.      | > Section    |             |        |
| being used to    |            | >            |             |        |
| control the      |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| aircraft should  |            | >            |             |        |
| be selected to   |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| provide the      |            | >            |             |        |
| input to the     |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| altitude         |            |              |             |        |
| reporting        |            |              |             |        |
| transponder that |            |              |             |        |
| is transmitting  |            |              |             |        |
| the information  |            |              |             |        |
| to ATC.          |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| If the pilot is  | > Para.    | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| notified by ATC  | > 5i.      | > Section    |             |        |
| of an assigned   |            | >            |             |        |
| altitude         |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| deviation (AAD)  |            | >            |             |        |
| error, which     |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| exceeds 300 ft., |            | >            |             |        |
| then the pilot   |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| should take      |            |              |             |        |
| action to return |            |              |             |        |
| to the CFL as    |            |              |             |        |
| quickly as       |            |              |             |        |
| possible.        |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Contingency      | > Para 5j. | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Procedures after | >          | > Section    |             |        |
| entering RVSM    | > Also see | >            |             |        |
| airspace. The    | > "C       |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| pilot should     | ontingency | >            |             |        |
| notify ATC of    | > Actions" | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| contingencies,   | > in Part  | >            |             |        |
| which affect the | > 4B.      |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| ability to       |            |              |             |        |
| maintain the CFL |            |              |             |        |
| and coordinate a |            |              |             |        |
| plan of action.  |            |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+

#  [PART 4A:]{.underline} [BASIC PILOT PROCEDURES FOR RVSM OPERATIONS]{.underline} {#part-4a-basic-pilot-procedures-for-rvsm-operations-4 .Heading-APP}

+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| # E              | **         | **Where      | # FAA Inspe | *     |   |
| lements For RVSM | [Reference | Found in     | ctor Recomm | *Insp |   |
|  Authorization { | Paragr     | Operator     | endations a | ector |   |
| #elements-for-rv | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits     | nd/or Comme | [Tra  |   |
| sm-authorization | derline}** | /Documents** | nts {#faa-i | cking |   |
| -5 .Heading-APP} |            |              | nspector-re | :]{.u |   |
|                  |            |              | commendatio | nderl |   |
|                  |            |              | ns-andor-co | ine}\ |   |
|                  |            |              | mments-5 .H | Item  |   |
|                  |            |              | eading-APP} | S     |   |
|                  |            |              |             | tatus |   |
|                  |            |              |             | /     |   |
|                  |            |              |             | D     |   |
|                  |            |              |             | ate** |   |
+==================+============+==============+=============+=======+===+
| **[R             | Guidance   | **[Note:]{.  |             |       |   |
| ef:]{.underline} | 91-RVSM    | underline}** |             |       |   |
| RVSM Approval    | and Other  | operator     |             |       |   |
| Checklist\       | FAA        | should       |             |       |   |
| - U.S.           | D          | update this  |             |       |   |
| Operators**      | ocuments,\ | column to    |             |       |   |
|                  | as noted   | reflect the  |             |       |   |
|                  |            | content of   |             |       |   |
|                  |            | its          |             |       |   |
|                  |            | application. |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| **In-flight      |            |              |             |       |   |
| Procedures,      |            |              |             |       |   |
| Special Emphasis |            |              |             |       |   |
| Items (91-RVSM,  |            |              |             |       |   |
| Appendix 4,      |            |              |             |       |   |
| paragraph 7).**  |            |              |             |       |   |
|                  |            |              |             |       |   |
| **Note: Appendix |            |              |             |       |   |
| 4 paragraph 7    |            |              |             |       |   |
| items that are   |            |              |             |       |   |
| generally part   |            |              |             |       |   |
| of normal        |            |              |             |       |   |
| operations are   |            |              |             |       |   |
| not listed       |            |              |             |       |   |
| here.**          |            |              |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| Area of          | > Para 7a  | > This       |             |       |   |
| Operations       |            | >            |             |       |   |
| Specific         |            |  information |             |       |   |
| Operational      |            | > is         |             |       |   |
| Policy &         |            | > addressed  |             |       |   |
| Procedures,      |            | > in Part    |             |       |   |
|                  |            | > 4B, 4C and |             |       |   |
| Including        |            | > 4D (as     |             |       |   |
| Standard ATC     |            | >            |             |       |   |
| Phraseology      |            |  applicable) |             |       |   |
|                  |            | > of this    |             |       |   |
|                  |            | > Job Aid.   |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| Use and          | > Para 7c  | > Exhibit G, |             |       |   |
| limitations of   |            | > Section    |             |       |   |
| standby          |            | >            |             |       |   |
| altimeters in    |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
| contingencies    |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |       |   |
|                  |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| Problems of      | > Para 7d  | > Exhibit G, |             |       |   |
| visual           |            | > Section    |             |       |   |
| perception of    |            | >            |             |       |   |
| other aircraft   |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
| at 1,000 ft.     |            | >            |             |       |   |
| vertical         |            | > Exhibit H  |             |       |   |
| separation       |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| TCAS operating   | > Para.7f  | > Exhibit G, |             |       |   |
| characteristics  |            | > Section    |             |       |   |
| in RVSM airspace |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
|                  |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |       |   |
|                  |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| Aircraft         | > Para. 7h | > Exhibit G, |             |       |   |
| operating        |            | > Section    |             |       |   |
| restrictions     |            | >            |             |       |   |
| (only if         |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
| applicable to    |            | >            |             |       |   |
| the aircraft)    |            | > Exhibit H  |             |       |   |
|                  |            | >            |             |       |   |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| **Post flight    |            |              |             |       |   |
| Procedures       |            |              |             |       |   |
| (91-RVSM         |            |              |             |       |   |
| Appendix 4       |            |              |             |       |   |
| paragraph 6)**   |            |              |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+
| In making        | > Para. 6  | > Exhibit G, |             |       |   |
| maintenance log  |            | > Section    |             |       |   |
| book entries     |            | >            |             |       |   |
| against          |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
| malfunctions in  |            | >            |             |       |   |
| height keeping   |            | > Exhibit H  |             |       |   |
| systems, the     |            | >            |             |       |   |
| pilot should     |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |       |   |
| provide          |            |              |             |       |   |
| sufficient       |            |              |             |       |   |
| detail to enable |            |              |             |       |   |
| maintenance to   |            |              |             |       |   |
| effectively      |            |              |             |       |   |
| troubleshoot and |            |              |             |       |   |
| repair the       |            |              |             |       |   |
| system.          |            |              |             |       |   |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+-------+---+

#  [PART 4B: DOMESTIC U.S. OPERATIONAL POLICY & PROCEDURES]{.underline} {#part-4b-domestic-u.s.-operational-policy-procedures .Heading-APP}

#  {#section-4 .Heading-APP}

+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| # E              | **         | **Where      | # FAA Inspe | **Ins  |
| lements For RVSM | [Reference | Found in     | ctor Recomm | pector |
|  Authorization { | Paragr     | Operator     | endations a | [Track |
| #elements-for-rv | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits     | nd/or Comme | ing:]{ |
| sm-authorization | derline}** | /Documents** | nts {#faa-i | .under |
| -6 .Heading-APP} |            |              | nspector-re | line}\ |
|                  |            |              | commendatio | Item   |
|                  |            |              | ns-andor-co | Status |
|                  |            |              | mments-6 .H | /      |
|                  |            |              | eading-APP} | Date** |
+==================+============+==============+=============+========+
| **[R             | FAA Notice | **[Note:]{.  |             |        |
| ef:]{.underline} | GEN 04009  | underline}** |             |        |
| RVSM Approval    |            | operator     |             |        |
| Checklist\       | See page 2 | should       |             |        |
| - U.S.           | and note   | update this  |             |        |
| Operators**      | below.     | column to    |             |        |
|                  |            | reflect the  |             |        |
|                  |            | content of   |             |        |
|                  |            | its          |             |        |
|                  |            | application. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Date/time and    | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Area Where RVSM  |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Mandated         | > a        | >            |             |        |
|                  | >          |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  | >          | >            |             |        |
|                  |  Paragraph | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  | > e.1      | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Flight Level     | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Orientation      |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Scheme           | > b        | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Aircraft and     | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Operator         |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Approval Policy  | > c        | >            |             |        |
| & Procedures     |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Flight Planning  | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Into DRVSM       |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Airspace         | > d        | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Guidance on      | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Severe           |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Turbulence and   | > f        | >            |             |        |
| Mountain Wave    |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| Activity (MWA)   |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Guidance on Wake | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Turbulence       |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
|                  | > g        | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Pilot/Controller | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Phraseology      |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
|                  | > h        | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
|                  |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| Contingency      | >          | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Actions: Weather |  Paragraph | > Section    |             |        |
| Encounters and   | > i        | >            |             |        |
| Aircraft Systems |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  |            | >            |             |        |
| (Pilot &         |            | > Exhibit H  |             |        |
| Controller       |            | >            |             |        |
| Actions)         |            |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+
| (If applicable)  | Gulf of    | > Exhibit G, |             |        |
| Strategic        | Mexico     | > Section    |             |        |
| Lateral Offset   | Airspace   | >            |             |        |
| Procedure for    | Notice     |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
| Gulf of Mexico   | (10/27/04) | >            |             |        |
| Oceanic          |            | > Exhibit H, |             |        |
| Operations       | See RVSM   | > Section    |             |        |
| (outside of      | Doc        | >            |             |        |
| radar coverage). | umentation |  \_\_\_\_\_. |             |        |
|                  | Webpage    |              |             |        |
+------------------+------------+--------------+-------------+--------+

\#[Note:]{.underline} the policy/procedures in the "Domestic U.S.
Alaska, etc. Notice" apply in the lower 48 states, Alaska, Gulf of
Mexico and Atlantic High Offshore airspace and in the San Juan FIR where
VHF or UHF controller-pilot communication is available. The Gulf of
Mexico airspace notice provides the strategic lateral offset procedure
for Gulf oceanic operations. [See the RVSM Documentation webpage for
current editions.]{.underline}

**[PART 5: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM]{.underline}**

+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| # Elements For    | **         | **Where     | # FAA Inspe | **Ins  |
| RVSM Authorizatio | [Reference | Found in    | ctor Recomm | pector |
| n {#elements-for- | Paragr     | Operator    | endations a | [Track |
| rvsm-authorizatio | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits/   | nd/or Comme | ing:]{ |
| n-7 .Heading-APP} | derline}** | Documents** | nts {#faa-i | .under |
|                   |            |             | nspector-re | line}\ |
|                   |            |             | commendatio | Item   |
|                   |            |             | ns-andor-co | Status |
|                   |            |             | mments-7 .H | /      |
|                   |            |             | eading-APP} | Date** |
+===================+============+=============+=============+========+
| **[               | FAA Order  | *           |             |        |
| Ref:]{.underline} | 8900.1,    | *[Note:]{.u |             |        |
| RVSM Approval     |            | nderline}** |             |        |
| Checklist\        | Vol. 4,    | operator    |             |        |
| - U.S.            | Chapter    | should      |             |        |
| Operators**       | 10. (See   | update this |             |        |
|                   | page 2);   | column to   |             |        |
|                   | also       | reflect the |             |        |
|                   | 91-RVSM.   | content of  |             |        |
|                   |            | its         |             |        |
|                   |            | a           |             |        |
|                   |            | pplication. |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| General:          | Para       |             |             |        |
|                   | 4-1235 A-C |             |             |        |
| 1\. Operators     |            |             |             |        |
| without an        | 91-RVSM    |             |             |        |
| approved aircraft | para 10a   |             |             |        |
| maintenance       |            |             |             |        |
| program are       |            |             |             |        |
| required to       |            |             |             |        |
| develop and       |            |             |             |        |
| obtain approval   |            |             |             |        |
| of an RVSM        |            |             |             |        |
| maintenance       |            |             |             |        |
| program.          |            |             |             |        |
|                   |            |             |             |        |
| 2\. Operators who |            |             |             |        |
| maintain their    |            |             |             |        |
| aircraft under a  |            |             |             |        |
| continuous        |            |             |             |        |
| airworthiness     |            |             |             |        |
| maintenance       |            |             |             |        |
| program (CAMP)    |            |             |             |        |
| may choose to     |            |             |             |        |
| incorporate the   |            |             |             |        |
| RVSM maintenance  |            |             |             |        |
| requirements into |            |             |             |        |
| the program       |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| **[RVSM           | > Para     |             |             |        |
| Maintenance       | > 4-1235 D |             |             |        |
| Program           | > 1)       |             |             |        |
| Element           |            |             |             |        |
| s:]{.underline}** |            |             |             |        |
|                   |            |             |             |        |
| \(1\)             |            |             |             |        |
| Identification of |            |             |             |        |
| components        |            |             |             |        |
| considered to be  |            |             |             |        |
| RVSM critical,    |            |             |             |        |
| and               |            |             |             |        |
| identification of |            |             |             |        |
| structural areas  |            |             |             |        |
| noted as RVSM     |            |             |             |        |
| critical areas    |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(2\) The name or | > Para     |             |             |        |
| title of the      | > 4-1235 D |             |             |        |
| person who will   | > 2)       |             |             |        |
| ensure that the   |            |             |             |        |
| aircraft is       |            |             |             |        |
| maintained in     |            |             |             |        |
| accordance with   |            |             |             |        |
| the approved      |            |             |             |        |
| program.          |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(3\) The method  | > Para     |             |             |        |
| the operator will | > 4-1235 D |             |             |        |
| use to ensure     | > 3)       |             |             |        |
| that all          | >          |             |             |        |
| personnel         | > 91-RVSM  |             |             |        |
| performing        | > para 10f |             |             |        |
| maintenance on    |            |             |             |        |
| the RVSM system   |            |             |             |        |
| are properly      |            |             |             |        |
| trained,          |            |             |             |        |
| qualified, and    |            |             |             |        |
| knowledgeable of  |            |             |             |        |
| that specific     |            |             |             |        |
| system.           |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(4\) The method  | > Para     |             |             |        |
| the operator will | > 4-1235 D |             |             |        |
| use to notify the | > 4)       |             |             |        |
| crew if the       |            |             |             |        |
| aircraft has been |            |             |             |        |
| restricted from   |            |             |             |        |
| RVSM but is       |            |             |             |        |
| airworthy for an  |            |             |             |        |
| intended flight   |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+

**[PART 5: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (Cont.)]{.underline}**

+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| # Elements For    | **         | **Where     | # FAA Inspe | **Ins  |
| RVSM Authorizatio | [Reference | Found in    | ctor Recomm | pector |
| n {#elements-for- | Paragr     | Operator    | endations a | [Track |
| rvsm-authorizatio | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits/   | nd/or Comme | ing:]{ |
| n-8 .Heading-APP} | derline}** | Documents** | nts {#faa-i | .under |
|                   |            |             | nspector-re | line}\ |
|                   |            |             | commendatio | Item   |
|                   |            |             | ns-andor-co | Status |
|                   |            |             | mments-8 .H | /      |
|                   |            |             | eading-APP} | Date** |
+===================+============+=============+=============+========+
| **[               | FAA Order  | *           |             |        |
| Ref:]{.underline} | 8900.1,    | *[Note:]{.u |             |        |
| RVSM Approval     |            | nderline}** |             |        |
| Checklist\        | Vol. 4,    | operator    |             |        |
| - U.S.            | Chapter    | should      |             |        |
| Operators**       | 10. (See   | update this |             |        |
|                   | page 2);   | column to   |             |        |
|                   | also       | reflect the |             |        |
|                   | 91-RVSM    | content of  |             |        |
|                   |            | its         |             |        |
|                   |            | a           |             |        |
|                   |            | pplication. |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(5\) The method  | Para       |             |             |        |
| the operator will | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| use to ensure     | 5)         |             |             |        |
| conformance to    |            |             |             |        |
| the RVSM          | 91-RVSM    |             |             |        |
| maintenance       | para 10g   |             |             |        |
| standards,        |            |             |             |        |
| including the use |            |             |             |        |
| of calibrated and |            |             |             |        |
| appropriate test  |            |             |             |        |
| equipment and a   |            |             |             |        |
| quality assurance |            |             |             |        |
| program for       |            |             |             |        |
| ensuring          |            |             |             |        |
| continuing        |            |             |             |        |
| accuracy and      |            |             |             |        |
| reliability of    |            |             |             |        |
| test equipment,   |            |             |             |        |
| especially when   |            |             |             |        |
| outsourced.       |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(6\) The method  | Para       |             |             |        |
| the operator will | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| use to verify     | 6)         |             |             |        |
| that components   |            |             |             |        |
| and parts are     |            |             |             |        |
| eligible for      |            |             |             |        |
| installation in   |            |             |             |        |
| the RVSM system,  |            |             |             |        |
| as well as to     |            |             |             |        |
| prevent           |            |             |             |        |
| ineligible parts  |            |             |             |        |
| from being        |            |             |             |        |
| installed.        |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(7\) The method  | Para       |             |             |        |
| the operator will | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| use to return an  | 7)         |             |             |        |
| aircraft to       |            |             |             |        |
| service after     | 91-RVSM    |             |             |        |
| maintenance has   | para 10e   |             |             |        |
| been performed on |            |             |             |        |
| an RVSM           |            |             |             |        |
| component/system  |            |             |             |        |
| or after the      |            |             |             |        |
| aircraft was      |            |             |             |        |
| determined to be  |            |             |             |        |
| non-compliant.    |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(8\) Periodic    | Para       |             |             |        |
| inspections,      | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| functional flight | 8)         |             |             |        |
| tests, and        |            |             |             |        |
| maintenance and   | 91-RVSM    |             |             |        |
| inspection        | para 10d   |             |             |        |
| procedures with   |            |             |             |        |
| acceptable        |            |             |             |        |
| maintenance       |            |             |             |        |
| practices for     |            |             |             |        |
| ensuring          |            |             |             |        |
| continued         |            |             |             |        |
| compliance with   |            |             |             |        |
| the RVSM aircraft |            |             |             |        |
| requirements.     |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+

**[PART 5: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (Cont.)]{.underline}**

+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| # Elements For    | **         | **Where     | # FAA Inspe | **Ins  |
| RVSM Authorizatio | [Reference | Found in    | ctor Recomm | pector |
| n {#elements-for- | Paragr     | Operator    | endations a | [Track |
| rvsm-authorizatio | aphs:]{.un | Exhibits/   | nd/or Comme | ing:]{ |
| n-9 .Heading-APP} | derline}** | Documents** | nts {#faa-i | .under |
|                   |            |             | nspector-re | line}\ |
|                   |            |             | commendatio | Item   |
|                   |            |             | ns-andor-co | Status |
|                   |            |             | mments-9 .H | /      |
|                   |            |             | eading-APP} | Date** |
+===================+============+=============+=============+========+
| **[               | FAA Order  | *           |             |        |
| Ref:]{.underline} | 8900.1,    | *[Note:]{.u |             |        |
| RVSM Approval     |            | nderline}** |             |        |
| Checklist\        | Vol. 4,    | operator    |             |        |
| - U.S.            | Chapter    | should      |             |        |
| Operators**       | 10. (See   | update this |             |        |
|                   | page 2);   | column to   |             |        |
|                   | also       | reflect the |             |        |
|                   | 91-RVSM    | content of  |             |        |
|                   |            | its         |             |        |
|                   |            | a           |             |        |
|                   |            | pplication. |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(9\) The         | Para       |             |             |        |
| maintenance       | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| requirements      | 9)         |             |             |        |
| listed in         |            |             |             |        |
| Instructions for  |            |             |             |        |
| Continued         |            |             |             |        |
| Airworthiness     |            |             |             |        |
| (ICA) associated  |            |             |             |        |
| with any RVSM     |            |             |             |        |
| associated        |            |             |             |        |
| component or      |            |             |             |        |
| modification.     |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| \(10\) Any other  | Para       |             |             |        |
| maintenance       | 4-1235 D   |             |             |        |
| requirement that  | 10)        |             |             |        |
| needs to be       |            |             |             |        |
| incorporated to   |            |             |             |        |
| ensure continued  |            |             |             |        |
| compliance with   |            |             |             |        |
| RVSM              |            |             |             |        |
| requirements.     |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+
| **[Use of Part    | Para       |             |             |        |
| 145 Repair        | 4-1235 E   |             |             |        |
| Station           |            |             |             |        |
| s:]{.underline}** |            |             |             |        |
|                   |            |             |             |        |
| Operators using   |            |             |             |        |
| the services of   |            |             |             |        |
| FAA Part 145      |            |             |             |        |
| Certified repair  |            |             |             |        |
| Stations must     |            |             |             |        |
| include           |            |             |             |        |
| provisions to     |            |             |             |        |
| ensure that the   |            |             |             |        |
| requirements of   |            |             |             |        |
| their RVSM        |            |             |             |        |
| programs are      |            |             |             |        |
| being met.        |            |             |             |        |
+-------------------+------------+-------------+-------------+--------+