AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 47

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

INITIAL TRAINING FOR EFVS 200 OPERATIONS

Operators should ensure that flight crew members complete the following conversion training before being authorised to conduct EFVS 200 operations unless credits related to training and checking for previous experience on similar aircraft types are defined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with UK Regulation (EU) No 748/2012:

  1. A ground training course including at least the following:

    1. characteristics and limitations of HUDs or equivalent display systems including information presentation and symbology;

    2. EFVS sensor performance in different weather conditions, sensor limitations, scene interpretation, visual anomalies and other visual effects;

    3. EFVS display, control, modes, features, symbology, annunciations and associated systems and components;

    4. the interpretation of EFVS imagery;

    5. the interpretation of approach and runway lighting systems and display characteristics when using EFVS;

    6. pre-flight planning and selection of suitable aerodromes and approach procedures;

    7. principles of obstacle clearance requirements;

    8. the use and limitations of RVR assessment systems;

    9. normal, abnormal and emergency procedures for EFVS operations;

    10. the effect of specific aircraft/system malfunctions;

    11. human factors aspects of EFVS operations; and

    12. qualification requirements for pilots to obtain and retain approval for EFVS 200 operations.

  2. An aircraft/FSTD training course in two phases as follows:

    1. Phase one (EFVS 200 operations with aircraft and all equipment serviceable) — objectives:

      1. understand the operation of equipment required for EFVS 200 operations;

      2. understand operating limitations of the installed EFVS;

      3. practise the use of HUD or equivalent display systems;

      4. practise the set-up and adjustment of EFVS equipment in different conditions (e.g. day and night);

      5. practise the monitoring of automatic flight control systems, EFVS information and status annunciators;

      6. practise the interpretation of EFVS imagery;

      7. become familiar with the features needed on the EFVS image to continue approach below DH;

      8. practise the identification of visual references using natural vision while using EFVS equipment;

      9. master the manual aircraft handling relevant to EFVS operations including, where appropriate, the use of the flare cue and guidance for landing;

      10. practise coordination with other crew members; and

      11. become proficient at procedures for EFVS 200 operations.

    2. Phase one of the training should include the following exercises:

      1. the required checks for satisfactory functioning of equipment, both on the ground and in flight;

      2. the use of HUD or equivalent display systems during at least approach, landing and go-around;

      3. approach using the EFVSs installed on the aircraft to the appropriate DH and transition to natural vision for continuing approach and landing; and

      4. approach with all engines operating using the EFVS, down to the appropriate DH followed by a missed approach, all without external visual reference, as appropriate.

    3. Phase two (EFVS 200 operations with aircraft and equipment failures and degradations) — objectives:

      1. understand the effect of known aircraft unserviceabilities including use of the MEL;

      2. understand the effect of failed or downgraded equipment on aerodrome operating minima;

      3. understand the actions required in response to failures and changes in the status of the EFVS including HUD or equivalent display systems;

      4. understand the actions required in response to failures above and below the DH;

      5. practise abnormal operations and incapacitation procedures; and

      6. become proficient at dealing with failures and abnormal situations during EFVS 200 operations.

    4. Phase two of the training should include the following exercises:

      1. approaches with engine failures at various stages of the approach;

      2. approaches with failures of the EFVS at various stages of the approach, including failures between the DH and the height below which an approach should not be continued if natural visual reference is not acquired, require either:

        1. reversion to head down displays to control missed approach; or

        2. reversion to flight with downgraded or no guidance to control missed approaches from the DH or below, including those which may result in a touchdown on the runway;

      3. incapacitation procedures appropriate to EFVS 200 operations;

      4. failures and procedures applicable to the specific EFVS installation and aircraft type; and

      5. FSTD training including minimum eight approaches.