CAT III

Question 1

What is SMGCS?

Answer 1

Surface Movement Guidance Control System

Question 2

When is SMGCS used?

Answer 2

RVR below 1200 initiated by ATC

Question 3

What is ASDE radar?

Answer 3

Airport Surface Detection and Equipment

Question 4

What is a taxiway clearance bar?

Answer 4

3 yellow, unidirectional in-pavement lights (DOTS),
Not required to stop unless directed

Question 5

What are geographic position markings?

Answer 5

Markings used to identify location and supplement ASDE is necessary.

Question 6

Taxiway intersection sign

Answer 6

Centerline lights are illuminated only in the direction that the aircraft is suppose to taxi.

Question 7

Apron holding location

Answer 7

Yellow clearance bar only visible to aircraft entering the movement area, clearance required.

Question 8

Runway Stop bar lights

Answer 8

Required for less than 600 or 1200 RVR depending on ops requirements
Used to confirm verbal commands, in conjunction with green lead on lights

Question 9

Can you cross an illuminated stop bar with ATC clearance?

Answer 9

No, Never when illuminated.

Question 10

ILS critical area

Answer 10

Yellow ladder, used to minimize interference.

Question 11

C056 IFR Takeoff Mins

Answer 11

1/2 sm or RVR 2400

Question 12

C078 IFR Lower than standard Takeoff Mins

Answer 12

With appropriate lighting present:
TDZ RVR 150M
mid RVR 150M
Rollout RVR 150M

Question 13

Lower than standard RVR lighting requirements

Answer 13

Question 14

C059

Answer 14

CAT III Approach and Landing

Question 15

C060

Answer 15

CAT III Approach and Landing Ops

Question 16

C061

Answer 16

Flight control guidance systems for Automatic Landing Operations Other than Cat II&III

Question 17

Glideslope Critical area

Answer 17

800’ and 2 miles no protection provided,
Only applicable when aircraft is in the ILS final approach segment
Less than 200’ or 2000 RVR applicable when aircraft inside ILS MM
Unless the aircraft reports insight, circle, or sidestep.