Which statement is NOT part of the required actions when departing from an airport not listed in OPS SPECS during a diversion?

Which statement is NOT part of the required actions when departing from an airport not listed in OPS SPECS during a diversion?

• A. Obtain a release
• B. Ensure weather minimums are met
• C. Obtain performance data from Operations Engineering
• D. Notify ATC immediately of diversion

Answer: (D)

When a diversion to an airport not listed in OPS SPECS occurs, the procedure focuses on obtaining the authorization and the necessary data to operate safely at that airport. Obtaining a release from Operations provides the formal authorization to operate from a non-listed field. Verifying weather minimums ensures that the destination or diversion airport meets the required minima for legal and safe operations given current conditions. Getting performance data from Operations Engineering gives you up-to-date calculations for takeoff and other performance planning, considering your aircraft weight, configuration, temperature, and runway specifics. These elements together ensure you’re legally cleared, weather-suitable, and performance-appropriate for the diversion. Notifying ATC immediately of the diversion is part of standard communications and coordination, but it’s not listed among the required actions specifically tied to operating from a non-listed airport under OPS SPECS. You should still communicate and coordinate with ATC as needed, but the defined actions focus on the release, weather minimums, and performance data.

When a diversion to an airport not listed in OPS SPECS occurs, the procedure focuses on obtaining the authorization and the necessary data to operate safely at that airport. Obtaining a release from Operations provides the formal authorization to operate from a non-listed field. Verifying weather minimums ensures that the destination or diversion airport meets the required minima for legal and safe operations given current conditions. Getting performance data from Operations Engineering gives you up-to-date calculations for takeoff and other performance planning, considering your aircraft weight, configuration, temperature, and runway specifics. These elements together ensure you’re legally cleared, weather-suitable, and performance-appropriate for the diversion.

Notifying ATC immediately of the diversion is part of standard communications and coordination, but it’s not listed among the required actions specifically tied to operating from a non-listed airport under OPS SPECS. You should still communicate and coordinate with ATC as needed, but the defined actions focus on the release, weather minimums, and performance data.