Operations Manual (OM)

071-02-01Pablo Asensio Martínez2026-04-011 min

Structure of the Operations Manual

T-43A Flight Manual Title Page

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).

Written and reviewed by

Pablo Asensio · 2026-04-01

Aeronautical engineer. Passed the thirteen EASA ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge exams studying from these very notes. Writes and reviews each topic against the Part-FCL Learning Objectives.

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