RVSM Operations

Controller responsibilities for non-RVSM aircraft operating in RVSM airspace must include but not be limited to the following:

1. Ensure non-RVSM aircraft are not permitted in RVSM airspace unless they meet the criteria of excepted aircraft and are previously approved by the operations supervisor/CIC.
2. In addition to those aircraft listed in Chapter 2, Section 1, paragraph 2-1-29, RVSM Operations, in this order, the following aircraft operating within oceanic airspace or transiting to/from oceanic airspace are excepted:
   1. Aircraft being initially delivered to the State of Registry or Operator;
   2. Aircraft that was formerly RVSM approved but has experienced an equipment failure and is being flown to a maintenance facility for repair in order to meet RVSM requirements and/or obtain approval;
   3. Aircraft being utilized for mercy or humanitarian purposes;
   4. Within the Oakland, Anchorage, and Arctic FIR's, an aircraft transporting a spare engine mounted under the wing.
      1. These exceptions are accommodated on a workload or traffic-permitting basis.
      2. All other requirements contained in paragraph 2-1-29, RVSM Operations are applicable to this section.