What is the minimum decision height for a special authorisation category I operation if the AFM does not state a value, the applicable OCH is 180 ft, and the flight crew is qualified to 200 ft?

The DH should not be lower than the highest of the minimum DH specified in the AFM (if stated), the applicable OCH for the category of aeroplane, the DH to which the flight crew is qualified to operate, or 150 ft. In this case, the highest is 200 ft (crew qualification).

Which visual aids must be available for an SA CAT I operation?

The following visual aids should be available: approach lights as specified in Table 8, precision approach (PA) runway markings, and category I runway lights.

If the AFM specifies a minimum RVR of 500 m for an SA CAT I operation, and the DH is 220 ft with IALS, what is the lowest RVR that can be used?

The lowest RVR should not be lower than the higher of the minimum RVR specified in the AFM (if stated) or the RVR specified in Table 8. For DH 211-220 ft and IALS, Table 8 gives 550 m, which is higher than 500 m, so the lowest RVR is 550 m.

For an SA CAT I operation with a DH of 245 ft and BALS, what is the minimum RVR per Table 8?

For DH 241-249 ft and BALS, Table 8 specifies an RVR of 800 m.

What is the maximum DH allowed for an SA CAT I operation if the AFM does not state a minimum DH, the OCH is 140 ft, and the crew is qualified to 150 ft?

The DH should not be lower than the highest of the minimum DH specified in the AFM (if stated), the applicable OCH, the DH to which the flight crew is qualified, or 150 ft. Here, the highest is 150 ft, so the DH should not be lower than 150 ft.

For an SA CAT I operation with a DH of 160 ft and NALS, what is the minimum RVR per Table 8?

For DH 150-160 ft and NALS, Table 8 specifies an RVR of 700 m.

If an SA CAT I operation has a DH of 205 ft and FALS, what is the minimum RVR per Table 8?

For DH 201-210 ft and FALS, Table 8 specifies an RVR of 450 m.

What is the minimum RVR for an SA CAT I operation with a DH of 230 ft and IALS?

For DH 221-230 ft and IALS, Table 8 specifies an RVR of 600 m.

For an SA CAT I operation with a DH of 240 ft and BALS, what is the minimum RVR per Table 8?

For DH 231-240 ft and BALS, Table 8 specifies an RVR of 750 m.

AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits

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AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits

ED Decision 2022/012/R

OPERATIONS WITH OPERATIONAL CREDITS — SPECIAL AUTHORISATION CATEGORY I (SA CAT I)

For special authorisation category I (SA CAT I) operations, the following should apply:

(a) The DH of an SA CAT I operation should not be lower than the highest of:

(1) the minimum DH specified in the AFM, if stated;

(2) the applicable OCH for the category of aeroplane;

(3) the DH to which the flight crew is qualified to operate; or

(4) 150 ft.

(b) Where the DH for an SA CAT I operation is less than 200 ft, it should be determined by the use of a radio altimeter or other device capable of providing equivalent performance.

(1) approach lights as specified in Table 8;

(2) precision approach (PA) runway markings;

(3) category I runway lights.

(d) The lowest RVR should not be lower than the higher of:

(1) the minimum RVR specified in the AFM, if stated; or

(2) the RVR specified in Table 8.

Table 8

SA CAT I operation minima RVR (m) versus approach lighting system

Class of light facility		FALS	IALS	BALS	NALS
DH (ft)	150–160	400	500	600	700
	161–200	450	550	650	750
	201–210	450	550	650	750
	211–220	500	550	650	800
	221–230	500	600	700	900
	231–240	500	650	750	1 000
	241–249	550	700	800	1 100

Note: For class of approach lighting facility, see GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.110.

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Source-Title: AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19800 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 1 July, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/012/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.LVO.100 Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR