# Operations Manual (OM)

> Detailed structure and content of the Air Operator's Operations Manual.

- **Subject:** 070 — Operational Procedures
- **Section:** 071-02 — Special Operational Procedures and Hazards (General Aspects)
- **Topic code:** 071-02-01
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-01
- **Author:** Pablo Asensio Martínez
- **HTML version:** https://pilotsyllabus.com/en/operational-procedures/special-operational-procedures-and-hazards-general-aspects/operations-manual/

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## Structure of the Operations Manual

![T-43A Flight Manual Title Page](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/T-43AFlightManualTitlePage.jpg)

The Operations Manual is typically divided into four parts:

### Part A: General / Basic
This part contains non-type-specific policies and procedures.
*   Administration and control of the manual.
*   Organization and responsibilities.
*   Operational control and supervision.
*   Crew composition and qualification requirements.
*   Flight time limitations (FTL).
*   Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - General.

### Part B: Aeroplane Operating Matters
This part contains type-specific information.
*   Aircraft systems description.
*   Normal, abnormal, and emergency checklists.
*   Performance data (Take-off, Cruise, Landing).
*   Mass and Balance data.
*   Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and CDL.

### Part C: Route and Aerodrome Instructions
This part contains route-specific information.
*   Route guides and charts.
*   Aerodrome categorization (A, B, C).
*   Communication frequencies.
*   Search and Rescue facilities.

### Part D: Training
This part details the training syllabi.
*   Initial training.
*   Recurrent training.
*   Conversion training.
*   Checking requirements (OPC, LPC).

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