CAT III Approach Flashcards
AUTOLAND
With an autothrottle engaged landing, target speed is what?
VREF+5
AUTOLAND
When do you engage the second autopilot?
After being cleared for the approach and selecting APP mode.
Autoland is required when?
For all CAT II and CAT III approaches.
What minimums do you set for an Autoland?
CAT II: The published RA
CAT III: 50 feet
AUTOLAND
What is the 500 foot call out? What should the FMA say at that point?
“FLARE ARMED, stable”
RETARD / VOR/LOC / FLARE
What must you have to continue below minimums for CAT II?
Adequate visual references to continue the approach (same as CAT I)
What must you have to continue below minimums for CAT III?
Adequate visual references to continue the approach, and required RVRs
Do you have to use Autobrakes for an Autoland approach?
Yes.
Do you have to disconnect the autothrottle after an Autoland landing?
No. It disconnects on its own after 2 seconds.
Do you have to disconnect the autopilot after an Autoland landing?
Yes. The Captain must disconnect it after touchdown.
AUTOLAND
What would cause a mandatory missed approach below 500 feet but above minimums?
- FLARE ARMED not annunciated on the FMA
- A change in approach mode
AUTOLAND
What would cause a mandatory missed approach below minimums?
- RVR below minimums at DH (CAT III only)
- Out of a normal landing position
- Loss of required visual references
- Not on the runway TDZ
AUTOLAND
What would cause a mandatory missed approach regardless of altitude?
Loss of required airborne/ground equipment.
What are the autoland limitations?
Authorized configuration: Flap 30 or 40
Gross weight less than max structural weight
Wind limits
* Max headwind: 25 knots
* Max crosswind: 15 knots
* Max tailwind: 10 knots #
# (-900 [401-412]) max tailwind when landing Flaps 30
* Field elevation =< 4000 feet: 10 knots
* Field elevation 4000-6000 feet: 5 knots
* Field elevation >= 6000 feet: 0 knots
