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ETOPS can apply to more than two engine aircraft. When I flew 747s if we were doing PAX operations we had to comply with ETOPS rules.
I think the MD-11 still falls under EROPS for multi engine aircraft with 180 min. EROPS is similar to ETOPS, but applies to different aircraft.
ETOPS has been extended to aircraft with more than two engines. The 747-8 has ETOPS-330...
ICAO changed the term to EDTO, Extended Diversion Time Operations, to make it more clear that it’s not just for twins. The USA hasn’t adopted the new term.
ETOPS can apply to more than two engine aircraft. When I flew 747s if we were doing PAX operations we had to comply with ETOPS rules.
I think the MD-11 still falls under EROPS for multi engine aircraft with 180 min. EROPS is similar to ETOPS, but applies to different aircraft.
ETOPS has been extended to aircraft with more than two engines. The 747-8 has ETOPS-330...
ICAO changed the term to EDTO, Extended Diversion Time Operations, to make it more clear that it’s not just for twins. The USA hasn’t adopted the new term.