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Approved by and published under the authority of the Secretary GeneralINTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATIONDoc 10153Guidance on the Preparation of an Operations ManualSecond Edition, 2025
Approved by and published under the authority of the Secretary GeneralINTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATIONDoc 10153Guidance on the Preparation of an Operations ManualSecond Edition, 2025
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Table Of Contents
Cover Page
AMENDMENTS
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS AND CORRIGENDA
FOREWORD
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2
2.1 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPERATIONS MANUAL
2.2 VOLUMES OF AN OPERATIONS MANUAL
2.3 ORGANIZATION OF AN OPERATIONS MANUAL
2.4 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG
Chapter 3
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
3.3 CHIEF PILOT
3.4 TRAINING MANAGER
3.5 SAFETY MANAGER
Chapter 4
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 TRAINING PROGRAMME AND SYLLABUSES FOR FLIGHT CREW
4.3 PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECKS
4.4 EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING
4.5 AREA, ROUTE AND AERODROME QUALIFICATIONS FOR PILOTS
4.6 PILOT-IN-COMMAND TRAINING
4.7 EMERGENCY DUTIES TRAINING (FLIGHT CREW)
4.8 FLIGHT ENGINEER TRAINING
4.9 OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF AIRBORNE (LINE FLYING UNDER SUPERVISION OR BASE) TRAINING
4.10 APPROVAL OF FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES AND APPROVAL OF OTHER OPERATORS' TRAINING FACILITIES
4.11 SECURITY TRAINING
4.12 DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING PROGRAMME
4.13 CABIN CREW TRAINING
4.14 FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER TRAINING
4.15 HUMAN FACTORS PERFORMANCE
4.16 DE-ICING/ANTI-ICING OPERATIONS TRAINING
4.17 UPSET PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TRAINING
4.18 FATIGUE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
4.19 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Chapter 5
5.1 FATIGUE MANAGEMENT
5.2 FLIGHT AND DUTY TIME LIMITATIONS AND REST REQUIREMENTS
5.3 FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Chapter 6
6.1 GENERAL
6.2 PILOT-IN-COMMAND
6.3 CREW
6.4 OPERATIONAL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
6.5 DOCUMENTS
6.6 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
6.7 MEDICAL SUPPLIES
6.8 SURVIVAL AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
6.9 OPERATOR COMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 7OPERATIONS SUPERVISION – GROUND
7.1 GENERAL
7.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BRIEFINGS
7.3 OPERATOR-PRODUCED INFORMATION
7.4 OPERATIONAL FLIGHT PLAN FORMS
7.5 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE FLIGHT PLANNING
7.6 AEROPLANE LOADING
7.7 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS
7.8 PRE-FLIGHT REPORTING AND DUTIES
7.9 POST-FLIGHT RETENTION OF RECORDS
7.10 GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Chapter 8
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 FUELLING
8.3 RECORDS TO BE LEFT WITH GROUND PERSONNEL
8.4 USE OF MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST AND CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST
8.5 PASSENGER CABIN BRIEFINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8.6 IN-FLIGHT PROCEDURES
8.7 FLIGHT PATH MANAGEMENT
8.8 MANUAL FLIGHT
8.9 AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
8.10 MONITORING
8.11 ENERGY MANAGEMENT
8.12 ADVERSE WEATHER OPERATIONS
8.12.3 OM information on ground operations in adverse weather should:
8.12.4 The OM should contain information on the different causes and forms of thunderstorms, including:
8.13 WAKE TURBULENCE
8.14 VOLCANIC ASH
8.15 NAVIGATION
8.15.3 Airways navigation
8.15.4 Approach navigation. The OM should state that:
8.16 FLIGHT TRACKING
8.17 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
8.18 GENERAL OPERATIONAL POLICIES
8.19 VISUAL ILLUSIONS
8.20 REPORTING AND CLASSIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT DEFECTS
Chapter 9
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 ALTERNATE AERODROMES
9.3 METEOROLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT PLANNING AND IN-FLIGHT OPERATION
9.4 FUEL SUPPLY
9.5 IN-FLIGHT RE-PLANNING PROCEDURES
9.6 IN-FLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT
9.7 FUEL CONSUMPTION, CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
9.8 OXYGEN SUPPLY
9.9 OIL SUPPLY
9.10 RECORD KEEPING
Chapter 10
10.1 GENERAL
10.2 MASS AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS
10.3 DEFINITION AND PRESENTATION OF AEROPLANE OPERATING LIMITATIONS (AS RELATED TO PERFORMANCE CALCULATION)
10.4 DEFINITION, CUSTOMIZATION, PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF AEROPLANE PERFORMANCE DATA
10.5 TAKE-OFF/CLIMB PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS (MASS, ALTITUDE, TEMPERATURE)
10.6 APPROACH AND LANDING PERFORMANCE AND CLIMB LIMITS
10.7 BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS
10.8 HOLDING AND DIVERSION
Chapter 11
11.1 GENERAL
11.2 CONTENT OF THE CABIN CREW OPERATIONS MANUAL
11.3 INTRODUCTION AND RECORD OF REVISION
11.4 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
11.5 OPERATOR PROCEDURES
11.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
11.7 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
11.8 SAFETY BRIEFINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
11.8.1 General
11.8.2 Flight crew briefings
11.8.3 Cabin crew briefings
11.8.4 Passenger safety briefings and announcements
11.9 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
11.10 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
11.11 PROCEDURES RELATING TO AVIATION SECURITY
11.12 DANGEROUS GOODS
11.13 FIRST AID
11.14 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
11.15 QUICK REFERENCE CARDS
Attachment A to Chapter 11
Attachment B to Chapter 11
Attachment C to Chapter 11
2.1 Types of occurrences
2.2 Anticipated ditching
2.3 Unanticipated ditching
2.4 Inadvertent water contact
5.1 Permanent installation of infant flotation devices
5.2 Location(s) in the cabin for bulk stowage
Chapter 12
12.1 GENERAL
12.2 COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
12.3 NAVIGATION SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
12.4 SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
12.5 AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
12.6 AERODROME-RELATED SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
12.7 CHARTS
Chapter 13
13.1 MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDES
13.2 AERODROME OPERATING MINIMA
13.3 PRESENTATION OF AERODROME OPERATING MINIMA
Chapter 14
14.1 DEFINITIONS
14.2 ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT PREVENTION
14.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
14.4 SAFETY REPORTING
14.5 SAFETY DATA ANALYSIS AND EXCHANGE
14.6 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND POST-ACCIDENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 15
15.1 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND CORPORATE COMMITMENT
15.2 SENSITIVITY AND DISSEMINATION OF SECURITY INFORMATION
15.3 SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OPERATIONAL PERSONNEL
15.4 SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
15.5 FLIGHT DECK AND REMOTE PILOT STATION SECURITY
15.6 SECURITY TRAINING
15.7 OUTSOURCING SECURITY FUNCTIONS
15.8 OPERATIONAL SECURITY REPORTING AND RECORDS