Chap 8.4 ALL WEATHER OPERATIONS (AWO) Flashcards
509- What AWO/LVO/LVP/LVTO Means?
(8.4.1)
AWO All Weather Operations
LVO Low Visibility Operations
LVP Low Visibility Procedures
LVTO Low Visibility TakeOff.
510- In terms of RVR What’s Defines a LVO According to ICAO?
(8.4.1)
- RVR < 400 m for TakeOff (LVTO)
- RVR < 550 m for Landing.
511- In terms of RVR What’s Defines a LVP According to ICAO?
(8.4.1)
- RVR < 550 m for TakeOff & Landing.
512- What’s the Difference Between a LVO and a LVP? (8.4.1)
- LVO: Low Visibility Operation are Requirements for
an Operator (KA)
- LVP: Low Visibility Procedure are Requirements for
the Airport Authorities (i.e. HK Airport).
513- Where can we Find LVO Minima and Which One are Approved for KA Use?
(8.4.2)
LVO Minima can be Found on:
- CAT 2/3 Plates
- Approach Charts
- Port Page
Please Note:
Only the Port Page Minima shall be Used.
514- For a CAT 2 APP,
Why is the published DH may vary?
(8.4.2)
- The MIN ALT specified is Above RWY Threshold,
* The Published DH may be Lower or Higher than 100 Ft
due to Undulating Terrain at DH.
515- For a CAT 2:
What is…
1) The DH?
2) Controlling/Advisory?
3) Visual references?
4) Crosswind Limit?
(8. 4.2)
1) DH 100 Ft
2) Controlling:
RVR for Touchdown Zone (TDZ) RVR and Midpoint (MID)
- Advisory:
RVR for Rollout (RO) and shall be Considered If
Relevant.
3) Approach Environment and Threshold
4) For Wind: Aircraft Approved LVO Limit.
516- For a CAT 3A:
What is…
1) The DH?
2) Controlling/Advisory?
3) Visual references?
4) Crosswind Limit?
(8. 4.2)
1) DH 50 Ft
2) Controlling:
RVR for Touchdown Zone (TDZ) RVR and Midpoint (MID)
Rollout (RO) RVR IF MID RVR is temporally U/S
- Advisory:
RVR for Rollout (RO) and shall be Considered If Relevant
3) 3 Centreline Lights
4) For Wind: Aircraft Approved LVO Limit.
517- For a CAT 3B:
What is…
1) The DH?
2) Controlling/Advisory?
3) Visual references?
4) Crosswind Limit?
(8. 4.2)
1) DH 00 Ft (‘NO’ in the MCDU)
2) Controlling:
The Touchdown Zone (TDZ) RVR, Midpoint (MID) RVR
and Rollout (RO) RVR (75 m each)
- If One Transmissometer is U/S, the 2 Others can be
Used and Operation Continued
3) Not required
4) For Wind: Aircraft Approved LVO Limit.
518- What is Specific about RVR and LVO Approach?
(8.4.2)
- RVR must be Available for ALL LVO Approaches
- Visibility shall NOT be Factored to an Equivalent RVR
for Any LVO Ops.
519- Where to Find All the Information about Cat 2, 3A, 3B on the Table?
(8.4.3)
All Weather Operations (AWO)
(Low Visibility Operations & Procedures)
(Minima)
Chapter 8.4.3 P 209.
520- What Kind of Approach can be Performed with No Visual Reference for Landing “0 Ft” DH?
(8.4.4)
A CAT 3B
- Visual References are only Required After
Nose Wheel Touchdown.
521- For an LVO what shall be Reviewed Before Hand?
(8.4.5)
The Commander shall ensure the following are Reviewed:
- The Relevant Port Page Prior to a LVO
- The QRH C/L “CP/LVO” & “CP/LVP”.
522- What “Pilot’s Help” System is Mandatory to be Used by the Aircraft for CAT 3A / 3B?
(8.4.6)
The Auto-Thrust System in Approach Mode is Mandatory.
523- What are the Airport’s Requirements to consider Before Proceeding for a LVO Approach?
(8.4.7)
- The commander must Make Sure that LVP are In Force
- A Clearance to Fly a CAT 2 / 3 Approach is Considered
Confirmation that LVP are In Force
Please Note:
Due to High Traffic Density, ATC might Not Approve a Request for a CAT 3 Approach if the Conditions are CAT 2.
