CAT II/III Approachs

Question 1

Who is always the pilot flying for CAT II/III approach’s?

Answer 1

The captain is always the pilot flying. The first officer is always the pilot monitoring.

Question 2

What flap setting/s is/are approved for CAT III approach’s?

Answer 2

Flaps 3 or Flaps full

Question 3

Why is config full recommended for CAT III landings over flaps 3?

Answer 3

It gives you better slant range visibility

Question 4

Can you autoland on a narrow runway?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Which aircraft are not authorized to perform an autoland in either ANC or FAI?

Answer 5

228-238 and 701-721

Question 6

What’s the minimum braking action (and therefore RCC) that’s acceptable for an autoland?

Answer 6

Braking action medium, or RCC 3, is the lowest that’s acceptable for an autoland.

Question 7

What’s the lowest pressure altitude you can perform an autoland in?

Answer 7

-1000’

Question 8

What is Frontier’s policy regarding when we need to perform an autoland?

Answer 8

Whenever the visibility is below 1/2sm visibility or 2400 RVR, we must set up, brief, and fly the approach as an autoland, as long as all autoland requirements can be met. This does not preclude the PIC from flying a regular CAT I approach if not all CAT II/III requirements can be met.

Question 9

What’s the maximum airport altitude for an autoland?

Answer 9

For the 700 series aircraft it’s 5750’
For all other aircraft it’s 9200’

Question 10

What do you need to do if you plan to perform an autoland, and the weather is at or above 800’ ceilings and 2sm visibility?

Answer 10

You need to advise ATC that you plan on performing an autoland so that they can keep the critical area clear. This is granted on an ATC workload permitting basis. If they are unable to keep the critical area clear you may still continue but be ready to take manual control and or go-around.

Question 11

What auto brake selections are permitted for an autoland on a runway less than 8000’ long?

Answer 11

Only auto brakes medium

Question 12

What are the autoland maximum winds for A/C 601-699?

Answer 12

Headwind 15 knots
Crosswind 10 knots
Tailwind 10 knots
Vapp = Vls + 5 to 15 knots

Question 13

What are the autoland maximum winds for A/C 228-299, 301-399, 701-799?

Answer 13

Headwind 30 knots
Crosswind 15 knots
Tailwind 10 knots
Vapp = Vls + 5 to 15 knots

Question 14

Are we authorized to perform a single engine autoland approach?

Answer 14

Per frontier policy we are not, however the aircraft is certified to perform them. The captain may elect to use his emergency authority to perform a single-engine autoland approach if he deems that it’s the safest course of action. IF the captain elects to do this, the aircraft must be in config full.

Question 15

What must you see at alert height in order to continue a CAT III approach?

Answer 15

CAT 3 DUAL is displayed on the FMA

Question 16

When would the autoland warning lights illuminate?

Answer 16

The autoland warning lights will be active below 200’RA and will illuminate if:

-Excessive ILS beam deviation (1/4 dot on the localizer, or 1 dot on the glideslope)
-The loss or disconnect of both autopilots
-ILS transmitter failure
-The difference between both RA indications is greater than 15ft

See FOM VOL 2, 6.30 pg. 13

Question 17

When would your flight director bars flash during an approach to land?

Answer 17

When there a problem with the vertical or lateral guidance, e.g. there’s excessive beam deviation, the flight directors bars will flash. If in IMC a go around should be initiated. Do not wait until you get the autoland lights or some other type of warning.

Question 18

What happens if you perform a go-around, low altitude, during an autoland approach and the landing gear touches down?

Answer 18

The A/P remains on, A/THR remains in TOGA, and the ground spoilers and auto brakes are inhibited.