RVSM

Altimeters Comparison:

On the Ground: ±75' of Each

                       ±50' of Field Elev

In Flight: ±200' of Each Other

Pre-Flight::

  No Obstructions around the Static

  Ports within 6" Forward

                     3" All Around

Check there is No MEL  that restricts flight in RVSM airspace

Minimum Airspeed: 160 KIAS

Minimum Weight  14,000 lbs

RVSM

FL 290 to FL410

During Climb/Descent - The last 1,000' should not exceed 1,000 feet per min.  Limit Climb & Descent rates to 1,000 fpm when operating within 5 nm and 2,000' vertically of other aircraft.

Cross check both primary and stand-by altimeters when entering RVSM airspace and at least once each hour.  Initial check should be recorded for reference.

Inoperative Equipment in RVSM Airspace

Advise ATC "Negative RVSM"

  Initial Calls

  Request for FL Changes

  All Read-backs of FL Clearances

Advise ATC if Failure Enroute:

  Automatic Altitude Controller

  Altitude Alerter

  Both Altimeters

  Either Altimeter

  Transponder Failure

Reporting Deviations

  Total Vertical Error of 300'

  Altimeter Error of 245'

  Assigned Altitude Deviation of 300'

FAR 91 Appendix G

Effective January 20, 2005