Which Ops Spec covers Terminal Instrument Procedures?

• A. Ops Spec C052
• B. Ops Spec B450
• C. Ops Spec C051
• D. Ops Spec C073

Answer: (C)

Terminal Instrument Procedures are the published instrument approach procedures used in the terminal area around airports. The Ops Spec that directly covers these procedures is C051. This specification authorizes an operator to fly FAA-published terminal instrument procedures for IFR operations, including the approach, missed approach, and any circling procedures that are published for a given airport. It ensures that those procedures, with their required fixes, altitudes, and routing, are the ones you’re allowed and expected to fly in the terminal environment. Equipment and training requirements tied to executing these procedures are often reflected in the same or related specs, ensuring pilots have the necessary navigation capability and familiarity with the published terminal procedures. If a flight plan calls for non-published or special procedures, different Ops Specs would govern that.