AUTOMATC LANDING

Question 1

What are the requirements for autoland? (8)

Answer 1

EK: 1 eng inop to initiate OK
VI/VN: not to be planned with 1 eng inop
max 3.1° and min 2.5° GS angles
F25 or F30
all 3 hydraulics systems operating
2 electrical systems (APU may be used)
IRS use with AP must be in NAV
at least 2 AP must be engaged and ASA must show LAND2 or LAND3 at or above 600ft

Question 2

What are the wind limits for autoland?

Answer 2

headwind: 25Kt
X-wind: 25Kt (15Kt USA)
T-wind: 15Kt (10Kt VI)