LVO Flashcards
What is the RVR definition for when a T/O becomes LVO?
RVR below 400m
What is the RVR definition for when a landing becomes LVO?
RVR below 550m
What are the minimas (CEILING/RVR) for a CAT II approach?
Ceiling 100 ft RA
RVR 300/150/ADV
What are the minimas (CEILING/RVR) for a CAT IIIA approach?
Ceiling 50 ft RA
RVR 200/150/ADV
What are the minimas (CEILING/RVR) for a CAT IIIB approach?
Ceiling 30 ft RA
RVR 125/125/125
At what distance from the far end of the runway does the center line lights turn alternating red/white?
900m / 3000ft
At what distance from the far end of the runway does the center line lights turn red?
300m / 1000ft
Define “Fail Passive”
Fail Passive is when in the event of a failure, there is no significant out-of-trim condition or deviation of flight path or attitude but the landing is not completed automatically
How is “Fail Passive” capability announced on the A320?
“CAT 3 SINGLE” on the PFD
Define “Fail Operational”
Fail Operational is when in the event of a failure below alert height, the approach, flare and landing can be completed by the remaining part of the automatic system. In event of a failure, the automatic landing system will operate as a fail-passive sytem
Define “Alert Height”
Height above the runway above which a CAT III approach would be discontinued, and a missed approach initiated if a failure occurred in one of the relevant parts of the auto-land system
When a failure occurs below AH, the system ignores it and the approach can be continued
What happens if a failure occurs below alert height?
When a failure occurs below AH, the system ignores it and the approach can be continued
What is the alert height for the A320?
100 ft RA
What is the required aeroplane equipment on the A320 for a CAT II approach?
- Autopilot with ILS coupling
- Radio Altimeter
- Excess ILS deviation warnings
What is the required aeroplane equipment on the A320 for a CAT IIIA approach?
CAT II equipment plus:
- Auto thrust
- Autopilot with an automatic landing mode
What is the required aeroplane equipment on the A320 for a CAT IIIB approach?
CAT IIIA equipment plus:
- Autopilot with a fail-operational automatic landing
system and an automatic missed approach mode
What is the definition of SSP in regards to LVO operation?
“Special Safeguards and Procedures” (SSP)
Same as LVP but it is the Japanese version of it
When will LVP/SSP normally be implemented
Ceiling 200 ft
RVR 550m
What does the implementation of LVP/SSP procedures ensure?
The OFZ (obstacle free zone) and the LSA (Localizer sensitive Area) are clear and protected
From what distance from the runway end does the edge lights turn alternating Yellow and White?
2000 ft / 600m
What is the light configuration for RETILs (Rapid Exit Taxiway Indicator Lights)?
6 Yellow lights adjacent to the centerline in a 3/2/1 pattern spaced 100m apart, the single light is 100m from the start of turn to the exit.
60m before the start of the turn the lights become alternating Yellow and Green
What is the maximum speed during LVO Taxi operations?
10 kts