Stabilization Criteria

Question 1

At what altitude must stabilization criteria be met?

Answer 1

1000ft Baro above TDZ or 3Nm from Rwy threshold whichever comes first in IMC and VMC

Question 2

What are exceptions to this rule?

Answer 2

Circling approaches or Visual approaches following a complete Visual Pattern (500ft Baro above TDZ)

Question 3

Criterias (General):

Answer 3

• Final landing configuration
• Landing checklist completed
• Correct lateral/vertical path
• Thrust stabilized above idle
• Managed speed: +25/-5kts
• V/S not greater than 1000ft/min
• No excessive deviations from flight parameters

Question 4

Correct lateral/vertical path criteria:

Answer 4

• ILS (G/S and LOC): +-1 point
• VOR: +- 1/2 point,+-2.5º and correct altitude profile
• NDB: +-5º and correct altitude profile
• RNP VNAV: +-0.3 Nm / -75ft
• RNP LNAV: +-0.3 Nm/ Correct vertical profile
• Visual Approach: adequate visual profile