14.

(Captains Best Preparation) & FA1/Purser Briefing Airbus 330 International Procedures
Planning Station Wx NOTAMS
Destination ____ _____ _____ Contents Page
Alternate ____ _____ _____ 1. Operations or Gate 2
ETOPS ____ a. SABRE Hints and Codes 2
Enroute Alternates ____ _____ _____ 2. Pre-Departure at Aircraft 3
Re-Dispatch Point _____ 3. Prior to Oceanic Entry Point 4
Destination (Re- Dispatched) ____ _____ _____ a. Oceanic Clearance Crosscheck 2
Alternate (Re- Dispatched) ____ _____ _____
4. After Oceanic Entry Point 5
Fuel Gate Release _________ T.O. Min _________ Landing _________
a. Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP) 5
NAT Track ____ Altitude ____ Temperature _____
TPS ______ F-4 ______ Runway ______ CONFIG ______ b. Approaching Each Waypoint 5
Briefing c. Waypoint Passage 5
1. Introduction (# of FAs) d. Position Check 6
2. Passport e. Midpoint Check 6
3. Safety f. Oceanic Exit and Other Notes 6
4. Security 5. Oceanic Clearance Eastbound 7
5. Emergency Equipment Check a. Gander ACARS Procedures 7
6. Call Who & Where
b. Flights Transiting WATRS (NY Oceanic) into NAT MNPS Airspace 7
7. Delays/Short Taxi
c. Voice Procedures 7
8. Flight Deck Access & Codes
9. Life Jackets overwater on domestic flights 1. Gander OCA 7
10. Gen Dec/Customs Forms 2. New York OCA 10
11. Flight Deck Crew Meal Service d. Eastbound Techniques 10
12. Importance to minimize noise in around crew rest area 6. Oceanic Clearance - Westbound 10
13. Aircraft ____________________ a. Shanwick and Santa Maria ACARS Procedures 10
14. Gate ____________________ b. Voice Procedures 10
15. MELs ____________________ 1. Shanwick OCA 11
16. ETE ____________________
2. Reykjavik OCA 11
17. Turbulence ____________________
3. Santa Maria OCA 11
18. PAX ____________________
19. Arrival WX ____________________ 4. BODO OCA 11
20. WX ____________________ c. Westbound Techniques 11
21. Drinks (Coffee, Cream, Water, Dr Pepper) 7. CPDLC/ADS Formats 11
22. Wake/Van ________/_________ 8. FIR Boundary CPDLC Log On and INMARSAT # 12
23. Emergency Spot ____________________ 9. Oceanic Clearance Via Datalink Techniques 12
10. Voice Clearance Request and Readback Formats 13
11. Departing Track - Contingencies 13
Printing Instructions- Print pages 1, 3, 5, 7; then reinsert those sheets in the a. Loss of Engine 13
printer, to print pages 2,4,6,8 on the backsides (2 on the back of 1, 4 on b. Loss of Cabin Pressure 14
the back of 3, etc.). (Use Landscape, and Page Scaling None) Fold, c. Atlantic OCA Emergency SATCOM 14
and you should have a 5 x 8 handout. 12. Weather Diversion Procedures 14
13. International IRO: Suggested Duties 15
14. Captain: Best Preparation Suggestions 16
15. North Atlantic Planning Chart 8-9
[See Back Cover for Printing Instructions]

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1. O Operations or Gate (fos.aa.com for info (select US for Airline and flt #)) 13. International IRO: Suggested Duties(directed by CAPT)
Flight Plan ..........................................JP Flt/Date STA Briefing Room
Label one copy of the Flight Release Master, and use it for entering the route Prepare Trip Sheets (Start Menu/Accessories/NotePad, copy & paste)
Extended Operations (ETOPS) A330 (.82/F330). Obtain F/A Trip Positions/Employee Numbers Form (A, B, E positions)
180 minutes (ETOPS) = 1263 nm from a suitable airport. Sign Hotel Sign-in Sheet (also UK Customs Form if going to UK)
120 minutes (ETOPS) = 850 nm from a suitable airport. At Gate
Perform exterior preflight inspection (Safety Vest mandatory)
TPS............................................... WBDF Flt/Date STA
Get bedding (-200 Make up Bunk/Check for return linens, set flight rest audio level
Flight Info (Time & Fuel Log) .....................FI Flt# & FIL Flt# [456, enter])
AIREP Form Obtain and attach garbage bags
Plotting Chart (Plot points after Oceanic Clearance, {12.7.4} plot the area of ash) Initialize ACARS (F/A Premium Pay, MISC 86 for change to A, B, or E positions)
Volcano Ash Info.................................. SLA VA/ALLDM Obtain departure ATIS
Review Weather Charts..............................WSI WX SITE SATCOM: Set up #1 on IOC and #2 on oceanic center
(Wind Prog FL 340 and High Level Sig Prog) Obtain PDC or DCL clearance (F/O obtains if by radio)
Track Message..........................SLS EAST(WEST)/NO Ensure drink basket is set up
Assist with communication to cabin crew
Evaluate Track Message
Perform welcome announcement if requested (including announcement required
Check Date/Time (30W) for validity on flights to US)
Check remarks Pushback
Compare track waypoints to body of flight plan Backup flight crew on flows, taxi routing, radio calls
{17.5.6} Valid date and time (Ensure the 30 West crossing estimate falls within valid Crosscheck Load Closeout and performance entries.
track times (Eastbound 0100-0800Z, Westbound 11:30-1900Z). Number of parts Takeoff
to include amendments. Identification (TMI) and number. Compare with body of Make prepare for takeoff PA (if requested)
Flight Release, Clearance delivery frequency for eastbound flight Initial Climb
Dispatch (optional) and Pilot Briefing Backup flight crew
iPad Charge and Currency Calculate time to track entry and verify with MCDU
Calculate 90 prior time stamp (pseudo waypoint)
1a. SABRE Hints and Codes Prepare oceanic clearance request page in MCDU
Double click on Sabre desktop icon to open a Sabre window. Enroute
DECS SIGN-IN/OUT: DECS Help calculate rest periods
BSI12345 (for employee #12345) Perform cockpit duties as requested
Pass code (never expires) (enter your pass code) Ensure Squawk 2000, approximately 30 minutes after loss of radar contact
BSO (when you want to sign out) Ensure Re-release is obtained
1st time sign-in: for pass code, type ABC123 , tab to new pass code, and enter new pass code
Arrival
using 6-8 characters and numbers. If you forget your password (it never expires), call youre
the Help Desk. Collect and enter AML entries (brief Captain)
Special keys -always use the number pads ENTER key (bottom-right key) Obtain ATIS
PRINT SCRN/SysRq Key Prints displayed information (in crew rooms only) Ensure Changeover Report sent
( \ on some keyboards) End-item Make goodbye PA (if requested)
( on some keyboards) Cross of Lorraine Return drink basket to cabin crew (water for crew)
( [ on some keyboards) Change
Contact arrival station for gate and wheel chair info
ESC Unlocks keyboard (KbdLocked at bottom left)
Hold down ALT key and BACKSPACE Clears screen (PAUSE key on some keyboards) Back up flight crew for approach, landing, taxi (1 chime (hi/lo) at 10,000 AFL)
ALT key and Repeat previous command (Ctrl and at gate) At Gate
Printing - File then Print Window, or PRINT SCRN Key; or at gate, if you display info on the Ensure ACARS post flight report sent with correct fuel and landing data
screen, you cant use a print screen command as in crew rooms. Press ALT key and Remove trash
to repeat the command, and then press SHIFT key and ENTER to print. Or precede
the command with PTR (e.g. PTRSLS*PIT prints PIT hourly WX). If a printer is not
designated, first type PTR/1234ABC (1234ABC is the Sabre # on that printer).

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11b. Loss of Cabin Pressure DECS will assume current month.(ex. FIL123/8 ACFS will show you Acft routing info for the 8th.)
PTRJP*123/8JUL PIT Prints Release (see above to designate printer, if reqd)
CAUTION See procedures on Greenland Critical Terrain Orientation Chart. RGA802/F4 Acft 802 routing for 4 days (on/off times). /Y for yesterday
Other Emergencies (Medical, Passenger, etc.) RGO* Acft out of service
Either wait at altitude for ATC clearance, descend below FL280, or cross tracks at RGGPIT PIT flight arrivals and departures information including gates
500 ft. and proceed to alternate. RGT Gate Menu (e.g. RGT/PIT/B38/04Mar = PIT, gate 38, on 4Mar)
FIL123/8JUL PIT APAX Acft routing information (includes bookings, tail number)
FIL123/8JUL ACFS Acft routing information (includes fuel, tail number)
11c. Atlantic OCA Emergency SATCOM JD*802 Acft 802s data record and configuration
Arctic Radio........................431609 or 431610 JPC*123/8 PIT Crew list. Flt. 123 on the 8th of the month, from PIT
SLS*PIT Hourly Wx (SLS*PIT/SA/All for last 3 hours)
Bodo ACC ..........................425701 SLT*PIT Wx for surrounding cities
Gander Oceanic .................431603 SLS*PIT/ALL Notams, forecast, etc. (/TAF /NO or /FC for specific info)
Iceland Radio425101 SLWAPIT 24 hour 1-line Wx recap (SLWZPIT for full 24 hour recap)
New York OCC (MNPS)......436695 26A/PIT/PHL All Mainline Flights, Bookings, & Gates, for city pair (24hrs)
Basic Info - Double click on desktop icon to open a window; or Click on Start Menu or Press the
New York OCC (WATRS) ...436696
Reykjavik OAC...................425103 Windows key (between Ctrl and Alt keys), then use the mouse or Press (For PHL new A
gates, First - US, US):
Santa Maria OCC ...............426302 For CATCREW: to Programs then Eicon Aviva then TUL MVS US Airways XEC session.
Shannon ACC ....................425001 For SABRE-DECS: to Programs then Csapi then Sabre.
Shanwick OAC...................423201 For THEHUB or FLICA: Internet Explorer icon
For a Calculator: to Programs then Accessories then Calculator
For SHARES: N/A, double click on Desktop icon, or Restart
Special keys Hold down ALT key and TAB (or ESC) Changes screens (top line should be blue)
12. Weather Deviation Procedures Ctrl key and ALT key and DELETE Twice to restart (Start Menu Turn off computer)
NOTE - It is not necessary to declare an emergency when using this procedure if an Ctrl key and ALT key and S key Restart Sabre Session
ATC clearance cannot be obtained. Windows key and M key Minimizes all open programs
To access Windows pull down menus, press the ALT key and the underlined letter. (Ex - hold
1. Request weather deviation clearance from ATC per Atlantic Orientation Chart AT
down the ALT key and press F key for the File menu.) (Works for any underlined sub-menu.)
(H/L) 2.
2. If clearance denied, or no comm established:
a. Deviation 10 NM or less - remain at ATC assigned FL. 2. Pre-Departure at Aircraft
b. Deviation greater than 10 NM: ETOPS Pre-Departure Check (PDC) in AML (also check MEL(s)/CDL(s))
Route Centerline/Track East Route Centerline/Track West FA1/Purser Briefing
(000 - 179) (180 - 359) ATC Route Clearance Verification
Left of course DESCEND 300' Left of course CLIMB 300' Water/LAV Service Report ...........................Verify accomplished
Right of course CLIMB 300 Right of course DESCEND 300' If no slips, verbal verification is required (technique look on F/A CIDS Panel)
(If turning north - descend 300 If turning south - climb 300) iPad Mounting Bracket Secure
(Memory device - the South will rise again, i.e. if you turn South, Climb) Departure Clearance and Slot Time
(Advise ATC and other aircraft on 121.5 and/or 123.45 of intentions. Turn on external lights ATC clearance US-PDC, DCL CDG, FRA, LGW, LHR, MAN, MUN
and maintain a traffic watch visually and by reference to TCAS.)
3. When returning to track, be at assigned flight level when the aircraft is within Slot Times. In Europe during high traffic volume, a slot time may be issued. This time
approximately 10 NM of centerline. defines the time frame when a given flight may takeoff and is normally a fifteen
4. Keep ATC updated on intentions and inform them when done deviating minute window. For example, a 10:05 slot time would permit a takeoff between
10:00 and 10:15. (This slot time will normally be presented to the crew as a 10:00 to
10:15 slot by operations.) If the aircraft is ready for departure prior to the slot time,
contact ground and advise, <call sign> <Flight Number> is fully ready and can
accept an earlier slot, please advise CFMU (Central Flow Management Unit). Before
calling ground, ensure:

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 1. all passengers and cargo are on board, FILL IN AIREP Form - another pilot to check
2. the aircraft is fueled and fueling equipment is removed, Status Message MUST be received - Clearance Confirmed
3. cargo/catering equipment is removed, If not received contact via voice immediately - <center> American # - Standing By
4. all doors are closed, and
5. the aircraft and crew are ready for pushback.
Notify OCEANIC Center 10-25 minutes prior to ENTRY for CPDLC.
If DCDU does not show ACTIVE you still may have capability. ADS is always active. A SELCAL
The following PA is required on international flights inbound to the U.S. from a non-U.S.
requesting missing position report will confirm system is not working.
location, including Canada and Mexico:
Ladies and gentlemen, we request that you comply with the following Future Air Navigation System (FANS) CZQX, BIRD, KZWY, EGGX, LPPO (EDYY also)
Transportation Security Administration security directive.
During our flight today we ask you to please use the lavatory in 10. Voice Clearance Request and Readback Formats
your ticketed cabin. Exceptions to this rule apply to those with
special needs or medical conditions, elderly persons, or parents CLEARANCE REQUEST
with small children. We also ask you not to congregate in American XX requesting oceanic clearance, estimating (entry fix) at ____Z, requesting FL___,
groups in any area of the cabin especially around the lavatories. Mach___.
Please contact your flight attendant should you require assistance READBACK NAT Clearance (abbreviated)
or have a question about this policy. Thank you for your cooperation.
American XX is cleared via Track__, TMI____, FL___, Mach___. If any doubt exists as to the
TMI or NAT coordinates, request complete track coordinates from OAC.
Prior to Takeoff, Clock - RUN
READBACK Random Route or Via Flight Planned Route Clearance
American XX is cleared via, <entry fix>, <fix>, <fix>, <fix>, <fix>, <exit fix>, FL___, Mach___.
3. Prior to Oceanic Entry Point (OEP) After Receipt of Oceanic Clearance - Fly
the CLEARANCE not the Flight Plan (FP)
If required, complete any ETOPS Inflight Verification Check(s) such as APU inflight
11. Departing Track Contingencies
If immediate action is not required, request an amended ATC clearance. Otherwise:
start prior to ETOPS entry and ensure AML entries are made.
1. Advise ATC, (MAYDAY Grave & Imminent danger) or (PAN PAN - Urgency)
Determine Initial Cruise Altitude
preferably spoken 3 times, shall be used as appropriate. Distress Frequencies
RVSM Flight Altimeter Check - When initially established in cruise flight, at or above
121.5, 4125 (Maritime Mobil Service), 83642182 (Maritime Services)
FL290, crosscheck each PFD altimeter and the standby altimeter. Record the results for use
If Prior Clearance Cannot Be Obtained
in contingency situations.(crosscheck every hour for RVSM) o
2. Turn at least 45 to the left or right.
Verify ETA to OCA Entry Point (Compare FMS and FPR)
a. If intention to continue in same direction as offset track, consider limiting turn to
Verify GPS Primary o
45 heading change in order not to overshoot the offset contingency track.
Determine Altitude Capability - When Able Higher (WAH) for KZWY, LPPO. STEP ALTS (F- b. If intention to acquire opposite direction offset track, consider turning more than
PLN - vertical revision - STEP ALTS at 5R) predicts a time and distance when OPT will occur o
180 in order to re-intercept the offset contingency track.
for the selected altitude.
o
Technique - Capability Prog/Rec Max changes (8 Min= +100 and +1 C= -100) 3. Acquire a 15 NM parallel offset track.
After Oceanic Clearance, accomplish clearance check separately in FMS (full Lat/Long): 4. Maintain assigned altitude until after 10 NM off track, then climb or descend 500'
PM will compare the Oceanic Clearance to the FMS and note any changes and maintain that level.
5. Accomplish appropriate checklists.
PF will compare the Oceanic Clearance to the FMS; any differences will be
6. Advise other aircraft on 121.5, turn exterior lights on.
immediately changed in the FMS by the PF while the PM confirms the accuracy of
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE THE ATLANTIC ORIENTATION CHART
the changes
Circle & Tick - One pilot will read aloud waypoint names from the FMS while the
11a. Loss of Engine
To minimize initial descent:
other pilot checks them against the Oceanic Clearance and the Master Flight Plan
1. Accomplish Unable to Maintain Altitude Loss of Engine Thrust (QRH).
(MFP) then places a circle (O) next to the waypoint name on the MFP
2. FMC ENG OUT / GREEN DOT speed may be used until 15 NM offset.
NOTE - Crosscheck FMS coordinates by comparing the oceanic waypoint expanded
3. Turn towards suitable airport when appropriate (below MNPS (FL280))
coordinates against the flight plan coordinates.
4. Select cruise FL that differs 500' from normal..
Update winds in FMC (if reroute) (A330 only updates 50 waypoints)

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next FIR. Example: New York ARINC, American XX C-P-D-L-C, Gander next, request SELCAL Set assigned MACH in FMC
check CKFM. Plot route and label each waypoint
3. Exiting the FIR into domestic airspace, provide the flight's track letter (or if on a Log on CPDLC 10 to 25 minutes prior
random route, the last two fixes in the cleared route). Evaluate potential enroute diversion airport(s) WX /services
Example: Gander radio, American XX C-P-D-L-C (or A-D-S), Track Bravo, request SELCAL check
Obtain alternate airports WX
DMCS. Or, example: Gander radio, American XX C-P-D-L-C (or A-D-S), SCROD, VALIE, request
{17.3.12} Approximately one hour prior to the oceanic entry point, the captain will review all
SELCAL check DMCS.
potential enroute diversion airports along the route of flight using the most recent weather
reports available.
8. FIR Boundary CPDLC Log On and INMARSAT # Check A/C Systems Status/ETOPS Significant Systems
Log on CPDLC 10 to 25 minutes prior (if equipped) INMARSAT Select AP 1 (For RVSM, also transponder 1)
EDMONTON.................... CZEG Verify next leg (circle & tick procedure)
GANDER DOMESTIC ........CDQX
HF/SELCAL check (as required)
GANDER OCEANIC...........CZQX 431603
LONDON..........................EGTT
MAASTRICT...EDYY 4. After Oceanic Entry Point (OEP)
MONCTON ......................CZQM HF/SELCAL check (if not already done)
MONTREAL......................CZUL One HF SELCAL Inoperative. Place the primary HF frequency in the HF radio with the
NEW YORK........................KZWY 436695 operating SELCAL. In this configuration continuous monitoring of the HF is not required.
REYJAVIK..........................BIRD 425105
SANTA MARIA ..................LPPO 426302
Both HF SELCALs Inoperative. If unable to obtain a SELCAL check on either HF radio,
then a pilot will continuously monitor the primary HF frequency.
SCOTTISH FIR .................. EGPX
SHANNON.........................EISN Enter nearest Diversion Airport on PM PROG Page
SHANWICK........................EGGX 423201 Set left VHF radio to 121.5 and right to 123.45
TORONTO..........................CZYZ Transponder to 2000 when 30 min. past oceanic entry
WINNIPEG......................... CZQX Consider strategic lateral offset procedure (SLOP)

9. Oceanic Clearance via Datalink Techniques 4a. Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)
Request Oceanic Clearance as CLOSE TO but NO GREATER than 90 MINUTES prior to entry, but
This procedure is recommended to be used on every oceanic flight and is Standard
> 30 minutes from oceanic boundary
Operating Procedure throughout the NAT Region.
MCDU Menu - ATSU[6L] - AOC Menu[2R] Messages [2R] OCEANIC CLNC Request[4L] (or AOC
Menu ATS) Fly 1 NM or 2 NM offset / RIGHT only.
(SELECT ATC FIR) select OCEANIC CENTER Decision to OFFSET based on TCAS traffic observation.
On AOC OCEAN CLR REQUEST page, fill in prompts: Offset using LNAV / NAV, not heading select.
Ensure MCDU is displayed [5R]. Do not advise ATC or request ATC clearance.
ENTER OPTIONAL FREE TEXT. Remarks may indicate the preferred alternative to the Return to course by oceanic exit point.
requested clearance and maximum flight level (e.g. Max F380) that can be accepted at the
boundary.
4b. Approaching Each Waypoint
The crew should expect A CLEARANCE CONFIRMED message within a few minutes. If no
1. Both pilots must verify that the subsequent full waypoint Lat/Long, course and
confirmation is received within 15 minutes revert to voice procedures.
distance agree with the flight plan or current ATC clearance.
EXPECT clearance 1 hr. prior to entry EAST; 10 Min. from request WEST (VOICE, if within 30min
2. Perform the Circle & Tick procedure by drawing a diagonal line thru the circle beside
of entry point EAST, 15 min from request or entry point, WEST)
the waypoint to indicate verification was accomplished.
ACCEPT the Clearance, THEN request any changes required, Print, then:
PF and PM separately VERIFY each point expanded coordinates on FMS to Track Msg
SEND copy of clearance to OCC EXCEPT from Gander 4c. Waypoint Passage
SET Constant MACH for Track 1. Confirm next waypoint becomes active waypoint.
FILL IN Clearance on top of AIREP Form - [TRACK __, OR Random Route points] , FL __, .__M

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2. Verify autopilot is receiving guidance from the FMS, and that it did not revert to 6b1. Shanwick OCA VHF 123.95
heading or track mode. 1. Contact Shanwick at least 40 minutes before the ETA for the OEP.
3. Draw a second diagonal line thru the circle beside the waypoint just passed forming 2. Request oceanic clearance on VHF.
an X, indicating passage. 3. Standby on VHF or HF SELCAL for clearance readback and confirmation.
4. Record time and fuel on FPR / MFP.
5. Complete AIREP form/ Transmit report (if required). 6b2. Reykjavik OCA Entry over RATSU or ISVIG - VHF 127.85
1. Do not call or send ACARS request to Shanwick.
4d. Position Check 2. 20 to 25 min. from FIR boundary call Iceland Radio on 127.85 for oceanic clearance.
Aircraft position and time must be plotted 10 minutes (or 2 Degrees) beyond each
waypoint passage to verify the correct track is being flown. 6b3. Santa Maria OCA VHF 132.07
(Label position with the time) 1. Contact Santa Maria at least 40 minutes before the ETA for the OEP.
2. Standby on VHF or HF SELCAL for clearance readback and confirmation.
4e. Midpoint Check
1. Check ETA to the next waypoint. If waypoint crossing time changed by 3 minutes or 6b4. Bodo OCA Entry over RATSU or ISVIG - VHF 127.725
more from the last estimate given to ATC, a revised estimate should be 1. Bodo OCA control on VHF 127.725, 10 min. prior to OEP or Bodo radio on NAT D
transmitted using CPDLC ATC free text, or voice, as appropriate. family HF, 30 min. prior to OEP.
2. Check for satisfactory fuel quantity/balance and trend.
6c. WESTBOUND Techniques
4f. Oceanic Exit and Other Notes Enroute Center will provide HF Frequencies OR will switch you to Radio.
Ensure strategic lateral offset is zero by Oceanic exit point Approaching Track Entry Fix, be ready to write down HF Frequencies.
Confirm ATC routing/MACH/altitude (if required) Entering OCA - Shanwick EGGX - Santa Maria LPPO
Transmit on HF1, example:
Remain in AP1 or select AP2 as appropriate (A330)
<OCA Name> RADIO <call sign> on <HF Freq>
Delete Constant Mach
after acknowledgment - <call sign> C-P-D-L-C, <OCA Name> NEXT - SELCAL CHECK XX-
Ensure re-dispatch received or note time of re-dispatch point If the redispatch has XX
not been received one hour prior to the redispatch point, the captain should attempt If LPPO sends when can you climb message, respond via ATC MENU>REPORTS>MSG MODIFY
contact with dispatch using any available means of communication (VHF, HF, ACARS and to be able to clear LPPOs message (MSG MODIFY only available after you receive message)
SATCOM).
If advised by ATC of a Gross Error Report (Navigation or Altitude), retain all ENTERING NEXT OCA, Going Thru Multiple OCAs (Ex. New York-Gander-Shanwick)
navigation documents for submission to the base Chief Pilot Use Same Phraseology as Entering OCA Westbound Above
CHANGE SATCOM #2 to New OCA
PRIOR TO Entering Controlled Airspace ENTERING LAST OCA, example:
Either a Message given on the DCDU or information will be provided on last HF <OCA Name> RADIO on <HF Freq. - First 2 Digits>
contact for Location & Frequency to Contact Center. after acknowledgment <call sign> C-P-D-L-C, [TRACK __, OR Random Route AND last
TWO Exit Points] SELCAL CHECK XX-XX
Entering Canadian Airspace use HEAVY on first call to EACH Center Frequency.
Entering US Airspace use HEAVY - ONLY - on call to first center.
ENTERING Maastricht - EDYY Airspace (optional)
7. CPDLC/ADS Formats
Setup CPDLC for EDYY - NOTIFY
1. Log on CPDLC 10 to 25 minutes prior to OEP using procedures in FM Part II, Chapter
2 - Communications.
On First Call - State Datalink
2. Entering a participating FIR, you will be instructed to contact the FIR's radio facility
Voice Reply ALL clearances EXCEPT frequency changes.
for HF frequency assignment and to establish a SELCAL watch. On initial contact
International Terminal Operations
use the phrase C-P-D-L-C (or ADS if only ADS is available) after the flight call sign. If
Change from QNH to QNE when climbing through the transition altitude. (Altimeter
the flight will exit the current FIR into oceanic airspace, provide the name of the
setting will flash on PFD.) Change from QNE to QNH when descending through the

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2. Request clearance, use clearance request format. transition level. On descent, if approach is not loaded in the FMGC, the PFD altimeter
3. Read back clearance using readback format. (Acknowledge receipt via voice: Track, FL, setting will not flash until passing through the transition altitude.
MACH, TMI.) TERR feature for any airport with significant terrain features
Frankfurt Arrival Communications
5c2. New York OCA Switched to Frankfurt Director - STATE ONLY Frankfurt Director & <Call Sign>
1. ATC will normally issue altitude and speed assignment unsolicited. Switched to Tower - STATE ONLY <Call Sign> & Runway
2. The last assigned route, altitude, and speed are to be maintained. ALL UK Airports - Tell Director ATIS & A330, {16.13.8} Review Constant Descent
3. Expect to receive oceanic clearance on the last radar sector frequency within the Approah (CDA), Distance to Go (DTG), Free Speed.
domestic area. Taxi lights should be on while taxiing at European airports.
Be prepared to give WAH Return To Gate/Remote Parking The ability to deplane at a gate or remote location no
later than 4 hours international If flight returns to the gate and has not canceled/
5d. Eastbound Techniqes terminated, coordinate an opportunity to deplane PA to reset clock and notify the
dispatcher via ACARS plain text message
Entering Gander OCA - CZQX
Be ready to write down HF frequencies, Primary, Secondary & Next OCA.
Initial VHF contact when told to contact Gander Radio, example: 5. Oceanic Clearance Eastbound Note: For all OCAs except Shanwick, if oceanic
Gander RADIO, <call sign> clearance not received, continue into oceanic airspace.
after acknowledgment <call sign> C-P-D-L-C, <OCA Name> NEXT

Entering New York OCA KZWY

5a. Gander ACARS Procedures
Oceanic Clearance given from New York Center VIA Voice along with HF Freqs (have TMI ready if Send an ACARS oceanic clearance request 30 to 90 minutes (90 better than 30) prior
on a track) to entry into oceanic airspace. All ACARS clearances must be accepted. If
Transitioning from New York to Gander, you may be told to contact Gander at 4430 North on amendments needed, revert to voice procedures. (Expect clearance within 40 to 55
<HF Freq.>. The boundary is at 44 30 North, shown on Planning Chart minutes.)
If data link clearance is not received within 30 minutes of entry point, revert to voice.
ENTERING LAST OCA, example:
<OCA Name> RADIO on <HF Freq. - First 2 Digits> 5b. Flights Transiting WATRS (NY Oceanic) into NAT MNPS Airspace
after acknowledgment <call sign> C-P-D-L-C, [TRACK __, OR Random Route AND last 1. Clearance received at the departing station (voice or PDC) is a valid clearance through NAT
TWO Exit Points] SELCAL CHECK XX-XX MNPS airspace.
CHANGE SATCOM #2 to New OCA 2. No other route clearance will be issued unless there is a change.
3. ATC will assign an altitude and Mach # prior to Oceanic Entry Point.
4. These two items plus the pre-departure clearance routing constitute a valid clearance.
6. Oceanic Clearance Westbound
5. If CPDLC and cleared via a NAT track, ATC will request (via CPDLC) that you verify your Track
6a. Shanwick and Santa Maria ACARS Procedures Message Identification # (TMI).
CAUTION DO NOT ENTER SHANWICK OCEANIC AIRSPACE WITHOUT OCEANIC CLEARANCE 6. The response is given via ATC Free text on CPDLC.
Send ACARS oceanic clearance request no earlier than 90 minutes - no later than 30
minutes prior to oceanic entry point utilizing format below. Expect clearance within 5c. Voice Procedures
15 minutes. All crewmembers in the cockpit should copy and crosscheck any voice clearance.
Initial contact to clearance delivery: Gander Clearance, American 123, request track
6b. Voice Procedures Whiskey, flight level 370, Mach_.82, estimating CARPE at 0440, max flight level 390.
All crewmembers in the cockpit should copy and crosscheck any voice clearance. Oceanic clearance on organized track: American 123, CARPE, track Whiskey, flight
Initial contact to clearance delivery: Shanwick Clearance, American 123, request level 370, Mach decimal 82, TMI 182.
track Bravo, flight level 370, Mach_.82, estimating BEDEX at 0440, max flight level 390. Note: Random route or clearance given over HF, full readback.
Oceanic clearance on organized track: American 123, BEDEX, track Bravo, flight level
370, Mach decimal 82, TMI 182. 5c1. Gander OCA
Note: Random route or clearance given over HF, full readback. 1. Contact Gander Within 200 NM of specified Clearance Delivery location using a
frequency listed in the Track Message remarks section.

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