What are the planning minima for selecting a destination alternate aerodrome under the basic fuel scheme for a Type A instrument approach operation?

For a Type A instrument approach operation, the planning minima are DA/H or MDA/H + 400 ft and RVR/VIS + 1 500 m.

Under the basic fuel scheme, what ceiling and visibility minima apply for a circling approach operation at an isolated destination aerodrome?

For circling approach operations, the planning minima are MDA/H + 400 ft and VIS + 1 500 m.

For a Type B instrument approach operation, what is the required aerodrome ceiling and visibility for a destination alternate aerodrome under the basic fuel scheme?

For a Type B instrument approach operation, the planning minima are DA/H + 200 ft and RVR/VIS + 800 m.

What crosswind planning minima are referenced in the basic fuel scheme for aeroplanes, and how should wind limitations be applied?

Crosswind planning minima are given in Table 1 of AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182. Wind limitations should be applied taking into account the runway condition (dry, wet, contaminated).

Under the basic fuel scheme, what are the planning minima for an isolated destination aerodrome when conducting a Type A instrument approach?

For an isolated destination aerodrome, the planning minima for a Type A instrument approach are DA/H or MDA/H + 400 ft and RVR/VIS + 1 500 m.

Does the basic fuel scheme allow selection of a destination alternate aerodrome if the forecast visibility is 1 200 m for a Type B approach?

No, because for a Type B instrument approach operation, the planning minima require RVR/VIS + 800 m. If the forecast visibility is 1 200 m, it would only be acceptable if the applicable RVR/VIS minimum is 400 m or less, but the table does not specify a base value; the requirement is that the forecast must be at or above the planning minima, so 1 200 m may or may not be sufficient depending on the actual RVR/VIS minimum. The text does not provide a specific base value, so the answer is not directly supported.

What is the difference in planning minima between Type A and Type B instrument approach operations for the basic fuel scheme?

For Type B instrument approach operations, the planning minima are DA/H + 200 ft and RVR/VIS + 800 m. For Type A instrument approach operations, the planning minima are DA/H or MDA/H + 400 ft and RVR/VIS + 1 500 m.

Are there any specific planning minima for crosswind when selecting a fuel ERA aerodrome under the basic fuel scheme?

Yes, crosswind planning minima are referenced in Table 1 of AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182, and wind limitations should be applied taking into account the runway condition (dry, wet, contaminated).

For a circling approach operation at a destination alternate aerodrome, what is the required visibility?

For circling approach operations, the required visibility is VIS + 1 500 m.

AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme -- aerodrome selection policy -- aeroplanes

Q: When can an operator select an aerodrome as a fuel ERA aerodrome under the basic fuel scheme?

An operator should select an aerodrome as a fuel ERA aerodrome only when the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that the weather conditions will be at or above the planning minima of Table 2, and any limitations related to OEI operations are also taken into account.

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AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes

ED Decision 2022/005/R

BASIC FUEL SCHEME— PLANNING MINIMA

The operator should select an aerodrome as:

(a) destination alternate aerodrome;

(b) fuel ERA aerodrome; or

only when the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that the weather conditions will be at or above the planning minima of Table 2 below (any limitations related to OEI operations are also taken into account):

Table 2 — Basic fuel scheme — planning minima — aeroplanes

Destination alternate aerodrome, fuel ERA aerodrome, isolated destination aerodrome

Type of approach operation	Aerodrome ceiling (cloud base or vertical visibility)	RVR/VIS
Type B instrument approach operations	DA/H + 200 ft	RVR/VIS + 800 m
Type A instrument approach operations	DA/H or MDA/H + 400 ft	RVR/VIS + 1 500 m
Circling approach operations	MDA/H + 400 ft	VIS + 1 500 m
Crosswind planning minima: see Table 1 of AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182
Wind limitations should be applied taking into account the runway condition (dry, wet, contaminated).

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Source-Title: AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme -- aerodrome selection policy -- aeroplanes View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19424 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 26 March, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

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

Parentir: CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme - aerodrome selection policy - aeroplanes

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR