LVPs

Question 0

Min RVR for TO? If not LVO qualified? Min visual segment?

Answer 0

125 m
150 m
90 m (airbus requirement - runway lights)

Question 1

Wind limits for LVPs

Answer 1

30 head, 20 x, 10 tail

Question 2

Is the third segment RVR required for TO and LDG?

Answer 2

Not if you are elected to be less than 60kts by that point.

Question 3

Do you need RVRs for TO in LVPs or met VIS ok?

Answer 3

You need RVR.

Conversions only allowed for landing and when RVR required is >800m.

Question 4

When do LVPs come into force?

Answer 4

RVR < 600m

Ceiling < 200’

Question 5

Tell me about allowable frost and icing on the airframe. When should we deice?

Answer 5

3mm frost allowed on lower side of wings of area cold soaked by fuel.

Thin hoarfrost is acceptable provided that surface features can still be seen on the fuselage, radome and engine cowl.

Question 6

How do you remove contamination forward of the windscreen?

Answer 6

Mechanical methods only ie a brush

Question 7

When should anti ice on be selected in the LPC for take off performance?

Answer 7

OAT < 10C and visible moisture present.

If you plan to use anti ice before eo acc alt.