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the flight does not proceed beyond the point of sole reliance on the designated adequate aerodrome unless and until the pilot in command receives a valid forecast that satisfies the requirements of subclause (5).

4 Additional flight dispatch requirements for EDTO — more than 180 minutes

       (1)The AOC holder must ensure that an aeroplane is only dispatched on an EDTO more than 180 minutes from an adequate aerodrome if an additional communication facility will be available to provide direct landline quality voice communication at all stages of flight between the flight crew and air traffic services, and the flight crew and the operator.

       (2)The AOC holder must ensure that an aeroplane is only dispatched on the EDTO if:

(a) the time limit specified in the AFM for the aeroplane cargo fire suppression system will not be less than the EDTO time requested, based on a diversion time:

 (i) at the all-engines-operating cruise speed; and

 (ii) that includes appropriate corrections for wind and temperature; and

 (iii) that includes the addition of a 15 minute allowance for holding, approach and landing; and

(b) the time limit specified in the AFM for the aeroplane's most time-limited system, other than the cargo fire suppression system, will not be less than the EDTO time requested, based on a diversion time:

 (i) at the 1 engine inoperative cruise speed; and

 (ii) that includes appropriate corrections for wind and temperature; and

 (iii) that includes the addition of a 15 minute allowance for holding, approach and landing.

5 En route for EDTO

       (1)Before an EDTO flight proceeds beyond the applicable EDTO entry point the AOC holder for the aeroplane must ensure that the pilot in command is notified of any significant changes in forecast weather, aerodrome availability, or any other required services at EDTO alternate aerodromes designated for the flight.

       (2)The AOC holder must ensure that:

(a) changes notified under subclause (1) are evaluated by the pilot in command; and

(b) if any changes are identified that would preclude a safe approach and landing at an EDTO alternate aerodrome during the time of landing mentioned in paragraph 3 (4) (a), the pilot in command selects an acceptable EDTO alternate aerodrome where a safe approach and landing can be made.

       (3) The AOC holder must ensure that the pilot in command of an EDTO flight does not proceed beyond an extended diversion time entry point unless:

(a) the meteorological forecast for each required aerodrome nominated as an EDTO alternate aerodrome indicates that it will be at, or above, the approved aerodrome landing minima for the expected approach during the possible period of use; and

(b) no other event has occurred that makes the aerodrome unusable.

       (4) The AOC holder