3.13 Navigation

Question 1

Use of SPEED MODE (DES or IAS), flight director or autopilot couple during approach is

Answer 1

not permitted

Question 2

Use of VNAV, flight director or autopilot coupled, during the climb and approach phases of flight is

Answer 2

not permitted

Question 3

Operation with eh autopilot engages is prohibited at altitudes below _____ except when performing the following:

Answer 3

600ft AGL
For visual and non-precision approaches, the minimum height for autopilot is is 400 ft AGL
For precision approaches (PAR/ILS) the minimum height for autopilot use is 80 ft AGL unless:
-The glide path is greater than 3.5 degrees and less than or equal to 4.0 degrees and the Airport elevations is less than or equal to 4000 ft, the minimum height for autopilot use is 120 ft AGL
-ILS approaches with a glide path angle of greater than 4.0 degrees is prohibited
- CRJ 900 only: For precision approaches (PAR/ILS) or approach procedures with vertical guidance, the minimum height for autopilot use with one engine operating is 110ft AGL

Question 4

RVSM required equipment

Answer 4

Autopilot must be operational
Altitude Alerting System must be operational
Altitude Reporting Transponders(2), one must be operational
Air Data Computers (2), Two must be operational