Approach Questions And Facts

Question 1

When the landing weather is below CAT I ILS minimums, an _____________ is required.

Answer 1

Auto land

Question 2

When an auto land approach is required, use an approach with the _______________ within the aircraft and Captains authorization

Answer 2

Lowest minimums

Question 3

The Airbus is certified with a _____________ autoland system, allowing for reduced RVR and an alert height (AH) based approach.

Answer 3

fail operational

Question 4

If the fail operational capability is downgraded to a ___________ mode, the approach becomes based on a DH in lieu of AH.

Answer 4

fail passive

Question 5

CAT II approaches use the lowest RA published in the in the CAT II minimums box, but never less than ______________.

Answer 5

100 foot DH

Question 6

If fail operational downgrades to fail passive, what would the DH be?

Answer 6

50 DH

Question 7

An AH of ____________ is used in lieu of traditional minimums for a CAT III fail operational approach. At AH the Captain is not required to see any visual reference.

Answer 7

100 RA

Question 8

What would prohibit the use of a radio altimeter on a CATII/III approach?

Answer 8

Irregular terrain (Seattle)

Question 9

What would be used in lieu of a radio altimeter?

Answer 9

Inner marker or barometric DA

Question 10

The approach may not be initiated if the reporting visibility is below published minimums. Where would this apply?

Answer 10

Final approach segment. Feather on approach chart.

Question 11

Once established on the final approach segment (inside the feather) of an approach requiring a DH (fail passive), if the visibility goes below minimums, the approach may continue to the DH and ______________.

Answer 11

Land if the prevailing visibility is determined to be equal to or greater than published minimums.

Question 12

Once established on an approach requiring an AH (fail operational), if the visibility is reported below minimums, ___________________.

Answer 12

The approach may continue to an autoland

Question 13

CAT II/III Missed Approach

A missed approach is required for the following reasons.

Answer 13

Any airborne or ground equipment becomes inop

The wind component exceed FM values

If using DH (fail passive) at DH the pilot flying does not visually have the runway environment

If using DH (fail passive) after passing DH the pilot looses visual

If using DH (fail passive) the pilot determines that landing will not safely land within the touchdown zone

Question 14

ILS critical areas are only protected by the tower when the weather is below _____________

Answer 14

800/2

Question 15

Pilots are not expected to hold short of the ILS hold line unless?

Answer 15

Instructed by ATC

Question 16

Pilots shall advise ATC within ____________ miles if unable to accept ILS/PRM approach.

Answer 16

200 miles

Question 17

How wide is the transgression zone on a ILS/PRM approach?

Answer 17

2,000’

Question 18

SOIA stands for?

Answer 18

Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach

Question 19

Minimums for a raw data ILS CAT I approach not using the flight director or autopilot?

Answer 19

The greater of 4,000’ or 3/4 miles visibility or the LOC ONLY minimums. DA is equal to the charted MDA for the LOC ONLY.

Question 20

Stabilized Approach

Plan to be at 1500’ AGL or FAF,which ever occurs later:

Answer 20

Landing gear down

Speed no greater than 180 KIAS

Question 21

Stabilized Approach

At 1000’ AGL, pilot monitoring will announce any ________________ in configuration, speed, or descent rate.

Answer 21

Deviations

Question 22

Stabilized Approach

By 1000’ AGL the aircraft shall be:

Answer 22

Final landing configuration

Landing checklist complete

Airspeed +15 / -5 of target speed

On lateral profile

On vertical profile +/- 300 rpm; +/- 1 deg; not greater than 1200 fpm

Question 23

Stabilized Approach

If the approach will exceed ________ fpm or __________ degrees the approach briefing must include the minimum and maximum decent rates.

Answer 23

1000 fpm

4 deg

Question 24

Stabilized Approach

An approach with a charted vertical path steeper than __________ degrees is not authorized.

Answer 24

5 deg

Question 25

Stabilized Approach

A go around must be made If stabilized approach criteria is not met by ___________ feet

Answer 25

500’

Except for momentary airspeed and decent rate deviations

Question 26

On an autoland approach, the “LAND” FMA should be displayed no later than?

Answer 26

350’ RA

Question 27

On a autoland approach the “FLARE” FMA should be displayed no later than?

Answer 27

30’ RA

Question 28

On a autoland approach, the absence of the LAND or FLARE FMAs requires what?

Answer 28

Go-around

Question 29

On a autoland approach, the absence of the “ROLLOUT” FMA means?

Answer 29

Localizer signal has been lost and directional control will have to be maintained visually

Question 30

The autoland light on the forward glare shield is armed?

Answer 30

Below 200’ RA

Question 31

What approach category is used on the A320/A319 for the purpose of a circling approach

Answer 31

Category D

Question 32

While preforming a circling approach, remain within __________ miles from the runway threshold.

Answer 32

2.3 miles

Question 33

What is RNP?

Answer 33

Radio Navigation Performance

Question 34

What is a RF?

Answer 34

Radius to Fix

Question 35

What is AR listed in an approach?

Answer 35

Authorization Required

Question 36

What is LPV minimums?

Answer 36

Localizer Performance Vertical Guidance. (Not Authorized for UA)

Question 37

What is LP minimums?

Answer 37

Localizer Performance. (Not Authorized for UA)