ED Decision 2022/012/R
CONTINUOUS DESCENT FINAL APPROACH (CDFA)
The following criteria apply to CDFA:
(a) For each NPA procedure to be used, the operator should provide information allowing the flight crew to determine the appropriate descent path. This information is either:
(1) a descent path depicted on the approach chart including check altitude/heights against range;
(2) a descent path coded into the aircraft flight management system; or
(3) a recommended descent rate based on estimated ground speed.
(b) The information provided to the crew should observe human factors principles.
(c) The descent path should be calculated to pass at or above the minimum altitude specified at any step-down fix.
(d) The optimum angle for the descent path is 3° and should not exceed 4,5° except for steep approach operations approved in accordance with this Part.
(e) For multi-pilot operations, the operator should establish procedures that require:
(1) the pilot monitoring to verbalise deviations from the required descent path;
(2) the pilot flying to make prompt corrections to deviation from the required descent path; and
(3) a call-out to be made when the aircraft is approaching the DA/H.
(f) A missed approach should be executed promptly at the DA/H or the MAPt, whichever is first, if the required visual references have not been established.
(g) For approaches other than circling approaches, the lateral part of the missed approach should be flown via the MAPt unless otherwise stated on the approach chart.
AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.115 defines CDFA criteria: descent path sources, 3° optimum angle (max 4.5°), multi-pilot procedures, missed approach execution, and lateral routing via MAPt.
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