Everything that you need to know about RVSM Monitoring
- What is monitoring?
- Is monitoring required?
- When should I get my aircraft monitored?
- How can I get my aircraft monitored?
- What is monitoring process?
- How do I schedule a GMU monitoring flight?
- How much lead time do I need to schedule a monitoring flight?
- How much time does it take to conduct a monitoring flight?
- How long will it take to get the result on my monitoring flight?
What is Monitoring?
Aircraft height-keeping performance monitoring is a quality check on the engineering work and approval process associated with the safety of RVSM operations.
Is monitoring required?
Yes, all operators are required to participate in the regional monitoring program. This participation usually means an operator will need to monitor individual aircraft of each type that they operate based on the Minimum Monitoring Requirement time table (ICAO/RMA MMR table).
When should I get my aircraft monitored?
Monitoring can take place any time after the engineering upgrade work for RVSM compliance is completed. At this point, the aircraft will be airworthiness approved for RVSM.
How can I get my aircraft monitored?
Aircraft can be monitored for RVSM by scheduling a GPS-based monitoring system flight or flying over a ground based monitoring system.
What is Monitoring Process?
To verify that altitude-keeping systems are compliant with RVSM requirements, a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based monitoring system is required.
For monitoring in Middle East, We need to collect global positioning data in flight, using a portable GPS-based Monitoring Unit (GMU). (Figure 1- GMU system)
The GMU weighs about 25 pounds, is portable, and fits beneath the passenger seat in the cockpit of most commercial aircraft. Installed and activated by a staff specialist on each flight, the GMU is an accepted portable electronic device that uses aircraft power when available (28 Vdc, 110 Vac, or 220 Vac).
The monitoring flight requires approximately 30 minutes of straight and level flight between flight levels 290 and 410.
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Figure 1- GMU system |
How do I schedule a GMU monitoring flight?
To schedule a GMU monitoring flight contacts the MIDRMA Coordinator at midrma@midrma.com or call +973 17329150 / Fax: +973 17329160.
How much lead time do I need to schedule a monitoring flight?
Typically a monitoring flight can be scheduled with 1 month of lead time.
How much time does it take to conduct a monitoring flight?
A typical monitoring flight should take no more than two hours and consists of the following: the monitoring technician will temporarily install the GMU in your aircraft (this takes approximately 20 minutes); the technician needs to collect no less than 30 minutes of data at an RVSM altitude (FL290-410).
How long will it take to get the results of my monitoring flight?
Monitoring results are typically completed within 10 business days of the monitoring flight.
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