Take Off Minima

Question 1

What is the takeoff minima for a qualifying multi engine aircraft?

Answer 1

Take off minima for a qualifying multi engine aeroplane is:

Ceiling - 0FT &;
Visibility - 800M

The visibility may be reduced to 550M if the following conditions are met:

Runway edge lighting at intervals no greater than 60M and centreline lighting or centreline markings ; and

The aerodrome has a secondary power supply for runway lighting with a switchover time of 1 second or less for edge and centreline lighting; and

If aerodrome is non controlled or a controlled aerodrome without ATC the take off must be conducted by day only and the aerodrome must require mandatory carriage of radio.

Question 2

What conditions make a qualifying multi engine aeroplane?

Answer 2

The aeroplane must be

1. 2 pilot operated; or
2. A single pilot operated jet aeroplane or;
3. A single pilot propellor driven aircraft with operative auto feather; and

For an aeroplane over 5700KG be able to meet the obstacle requirements outlined in CAO 20.7.1B

Question 3

What are the conditions of using the takeoff minima?

Answer 3

a. If a return to land at the departure aerodrome in the event of an engine failure, the meteorological conditions must be at or above instrument approach and landing minima for the aerodrome or such as to allow a visual approach; and
b. If an engine failure occurs at any time after V1, lift off or encountering non-visual conditions terrain clearance is assured until reaching en route LSALT or departure aerodrome MSA; and
c. If a return to departure aerodrome is not possible, the aircrafts performance and fuel availability must be adequate for the aeroplane to proceed to an alternate aerodrome having regard to terrain, obstacles and route distance limitations.