Under HIPSARM, for how many continuous minutes can AEO operations above MCP be conducted up to MTOP after 5 minutes?

• A. 30 continuous minutes
• B. 60 continuous minutes
• C. 45 continuous minutes
• D. 15 continuous minutes

Answer: (A)

In HIPSARM, once you start AEO operations above MCP and proceed toward MTOP, there is a defined maximum continuous exposure time for that altitude band after the initial 5-minute window. The limit is 30 continuous minutes. This keeps crew workload and aircraft systems within safe, manageable levels while still allowing meaningful operations in that higher-risk altitude range. If you need more time beyond that, you must transition out of that phase or pause as directed by the procedures.

So the longest you can conduct AEO operations above MCP up to MTOP after the 5-minute mark is 30 continuous minutes. The other durations exceed or fall short of the established limit set by HIPSARM.