AMC6 NCC.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – general
CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1
DETERMINATION OF RVR/CMV/VIS MINIMA FOR NPA, CAT I — HELICOPTERS
(a) For non-precision approach (NPA) operations the minima specified in Table 4.1.H should apply:
(1) where the missed approach point is within ½ NM of the landing threshold, the approach minima specified for FALS may be used regardless of the length of approach lights available. However, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, end lights and FATO/runway markings are still required;
(2) for night operations, ground lights should be available to illuminate the FATO/runway and any obstacles; and
(3) for single-pilot operations, the minimum RVR is 800 m or the minima in Table 4.2.H, whichever is higher.
(b) For CAT I operations, the minima specified in Table 4.2.H should apply:
(1) for night operations, ground light should be available to illuminate the FATO/runway and any obstacles;
(2) for single-pilot operations, the minimum RVR/VIS should be calculated in accordance with the following additional criteria:
(i) an RVR of less than 800 m should not be used except when using a suitable autopilot coupled to an ILS, MLS or GLS, in which case normal minima apply; and
(ii) the DH applied should not be less than 1.25 times the minimum use height for the autopilot.
Table 4.1.H : Onshore NPA minima
MDH (ft) * |
Facilities vs. RVR/CMV (m) **, *** |
|||
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FALS |
IALS |
BALS |
NALS |
|
250 – 299 |
600 |
800 |
1 000 |
1 000 |
300 – 449 |
800 |
1 000 |
1 000 |
1 000 |
450 and above |
1 000 |
1 000 |
1 000 |
1 000 |
*: The MDH refers to the initial calculation of MDH. When selecting the associated RVR, there is no need to take account of a rounding up to the nearest 10 ft, which may be done for operational purposes, e.g. conversion to MDA.
**: The tables are only applicable to conventional approaches with a nominal descent slope of not greater than 4°. Greater descent slopes will usually require that visual glide slope guidance (e.g. precision path approach indicator (PAPI)) is also visible at the MDH.
***: FALS comprise FATO/runway markings, 720 m or more of high intensity/medium intensity (HI/MI) approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on. IALS comprise FATO/runway markings, 420 – 719 m of HI/MI approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on.
BALS comprise FATO/runway markings, < 420 m of HI/MI approach lights, any length of low intensity (LI) approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on. NALs comprise FATO/runway markings, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, FATO/runway end lights or no lights at all.
Table 4.2.H: Onshore CAT I minima
DH (ft) * |
Facilities vs. RVR/CMV (m) **, *** |
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FALS |
IALS |
BALS |
NALS |
|
200 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
1 000 |
201 – 250 |
550 |
650 |
750 |
1 000 |
251 – 300 |
600 |
700 |
800 |
1 000 |
301 and above |
750 |
800 |
900 |
1 000 |
*: The DH refers to the initial calculation of DH. When selecting the associated RVR, there is no need to take account of a rounding up to the nearest 10 ft, which may be done for operational purposes, e.g. conversion to DA.
**: The table is applicable to conventional approaches with a glide slope up to and including 4°.
***: FALS comprise FATO/runway markings, 720 m or more of HI/MI approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on.
IALS comprise FATO/runway markings, 420 – 719 m of HI/MI approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on.
BALS comprise FATO/runway markings, < 420 m of HI/MI approach lights, any length of LI approach lights, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights and FATO/runway end lights. Lights to be on.
NALS comprise FATO/runway markings, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, FATO/runway end lights or no lights at all.