Before commencing an approach, what must the commander consider regarding the runway or FATO condition?

The commander must consider the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used to ensure it will not prevent a safe approach, landing or go-around, taking into account the performance information in the operations manual.

Does the regulation require the commander to check that the aerodrome operating minima are consistent with the operative ground equipment?

Yes, the selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with the operative ground equipment.

In addition to ground equipment, which other operational elements must the aerodrome operating minima match?

The aerodrome operating minima must also be consistent with the operative aircraft systems, the aircraft performance, and flight crew qualifications.

CAT.OP.MPA.300 Approach and landing conditions

Q: What must the commander verify about the meteorological conditions and runway or FATO condition before starting an approach?

The commander must be satisfied that the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or go-around, considering the performance information contained in the operations manual.

Q: Which four factors must the selected aerodrome operating minima be consistent with?

The selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with: (1) the operative ground equipment; (2) the operative aircraft systems; (3) the aircraft performance; and (4) flight crew qualifications.

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CAT.OP.MPA.300 Approach and landing conditions

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

Before commencing an approach operation, the commander shall be satisfied that:

(a) the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or go-around, considering the performance information contained in the operations manual; and

(b) the selected aerodrome operating minima are consistent with all of the following:

(1) the operative ground equipment;

(2) the operative aircraft systems;

(3) the aircraft performance;

(4) flight crew qualifications.

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Source-Title: CAT.OP.MPA.300 Approach and landing conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12429 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

CAT.OP.MPA.300 Approach and landing conditions

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