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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by winston vickers
MIAFlyer, ETOPS is for Twin Engine. 727's were 3 engines.
While that was true back when B727s were flying passengers in the US, the definition of ETOPS has since been expanded to include aircraft with more than two engines.

This link is to an FAA Advisory Circular on Extended Operations (ETOPS).

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_poli...cumentid/73587
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