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General summary of items to accomplish for RVSM compliance and operational authorization.

• Reserve a RVSM completion slot for your aircraft.
• Contact your local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) or Certification Management Office (CMO) to arrange a pre-application meeting to discuss requirements for approval.
• Approximately 60 days in advance of the intended start of RVSM operations, submit an application to FSDO or CMO for operational approval.
• The installed autopilot must conform to manufacturer's operational specifications and operate within the tolerances required by RVSM operations - conduct operational test flight and correct any discrepancies that don't allow for RVSM compliant operation.
• The aircraft's Pitot/Static system must not have leaks in excess of that required for RVSM operation - leak test Pitot/Static System and correct any discrepancies that don't allow for RVSM compliant operation.
• The aircraft's fuselage skins around Static Ports must not have skin waviness in excess of that required for RVSM operation- perform Static Port Skin Waviness test and correct any discrepancies that don't allow for RVSM compliant operation.
• RVSM modifications completed on the aircraft.
• GPS-based Ground Monitoring Unit (GMU) test flight must be conducted by FAA approved company.  The selected company submits the test results directly to the FAA.
• Operator must complete RVSM Operational training through an approved provider.
• LOA for RVSM operations must be received from Aircraft Owner's local FSDO or CMO prior to starting RVSM Operations.

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