(2)  Provide for the physiological needs of the passengers and flightcrew for the duration until safe evacuation; and

(3)  Be able to safely extract passengers and flightcrew as soon as possible (execution and completion of the recovery is expected within 12 to 48 hours following diversion).

17.2  Recovery Plan for Passengers at Polar Diversion Alternate Airports. All operators conducting polar operations must submit to the FAA a recovery plan that will be initiated in the event of an unplanned diversion. The recovery plan should address the care and safety of passengers and flightcrew at the approved emergency airport, and include the plan of operation to extract the passengers and flightcrew from that airport.
(1)  The operator should be able to demonstrate its ability to launch and conduct the recovery plan on its initial application for polar route approval.

(2)  The operator must maintain the accuracy and completeness of its recovery plan and diversion airport database at least annually.

17.3  Validation Requirements for Area Approval for Polar Operations. The operator will be required to conduct an DGCA-observed validation flight in order to receive authorization to conduct polar operations. As part of the validation, the operator will be required to exercise its reaction and recovery plan in the event of a diversion to one of its designated en route alternate airports.
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POLAR OPERATIONS MANUAL

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AIRPORT REQUIREMENTS

(1)  The inspector will witness the effectiveness and adequacy of:

(a)  Communications;

(b)  Coordination;

(c)  Facilities;

(d)  Accuracy of NOTAM and weather information; and