LVO

Question 1

Low vis TO

Answer 1

<200m for Cat D AC (380)

Min for Emirates is 125m provided sufficient lighting available

Question 2

LVO minima

Answer 2

Cat 1: 200’, 550m
Cat 2: 100’, 300m (350m if not conducting autoland)
Cat 3a: <100’, 200m
Cat 3b with DH: <50’, 75’
Cat 3b no DH: 0’, 75m

Question 3

RVR requirements

Answer 3

During LVOs, pilots mu know all 3 RVRs (METAR only provides touchdown)

For landing, RVR required if vis <800m

Question 4

Approach ban

Answer 4

Discontinue approach if RVR less than requited at App Ban Point. If if decreases after the APB, can continue approach to DH

Question 5

Fail Operational (Cat 3b)

Answer 5

Failure below alert height:

Approach, flare touchdown and rollout can be completed by the remaining part of the automatic system.

A single-fault cannot prevent the autopilot from making an automatic landing

Question 6

Fail Passive (Cat 2 and 3a)

Answer 6

No significant deviation of aircraft trim, flight path or attitude in the event of a failure (single fault).

Manual landing provided visual reference is established at/before the Decision Height.