It's All About Reliability
When approving ETOPS extensions, the reliability of the propulsion system is the primary focus of the regulators. Central to that is the demonstrated engine inflight shut-down rate (IFSD), which must not exceed specific thresholds. The IFSD requirement, pertaining to ETOPS beyond 180 minutes, is...
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