For an instrument approach operation, at what point must the approach not be continued if the controlling RVR is below 550 m and the DH or MDH is 1,200 ft?

The approach must not be continued past a point at which the aircraft is 1,000 ft above the aerodrome elevation, because the DH/MDH (1,200 ft) is higher than 1,000 ft, so the restriction applies at the 1,000 ft point.

If the controlling RVR is 500 m and the DH is 800 ft, what is the latest point at which the instrument approach may be continued under NCO.OP.210?

The approach may be continued only up to the point at which the aircraft is 1,000 ft above the aerodrome elevation, because the DH (800 ft) is not higher than 1,000 ft, so the restriction applies at the 1,000 ft point.

After passing the DA/H or MDA/H, if the required visual reference is not maintained, what is the required action?

A go-around must be executed promptly.

Does NCO.OP.210 allow an instrument approach to be continued into the final approach segment if the DH is 1,100 ft and the controlling RVR is 600 m?

No, because the controlling RVR (600 m) is not less than 550 m, so the restriction does not apply; the approach may be continued. (The question asks about a condition that does not trigger the restriction.)

Under NCO.OP.210, what is the condition regarding the controlling RVR for the restriction on continuing an approach to apply?

The controlling RVR for the runway to be used for landing must be less than 550 m, or any lower value established in accordance with an approval under SPA.LVO.

If the controlling RVR is 500 m and the MDH is 1,050 ft, what is the latest point for continuing the instrument approach?

The approach must not be continued past a point at which the aircraft is 1,000 ft above the aerodrome elevation, because the MDH (1,050 ft) is higher than 1,000 ft, so the restriction applies at the 1,000 ft point.

What is the required action if the required visual reference is not established at the DA/H?

A missed approach must be executed at or before the DA/H.

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Q: Under NCO.OP.210, what is the maximum controlling RVR value that triggers the restriction on continuing an instrument approach for aeroplanes and helicopters?

The controlling RVR must be less than 550 m (or any lower value established in accordance with an approval under SPA.LVO) to trigger the restriction.

Q: What action must be taken if the required visual reference is not established at or before the DA/H or the MDA/H?

A missed approach must be executed at or before the DA/H or the MDA/H.

Q: In the context of NCO.OP.210, what does 'controlling RVR' refer to?

The controlling RVR for the runway to be used for landing.

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NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

(a) If the controlling RVR for the runway to be used for landing is less than 550 m (or any lower value established in accordance with an approval under SPA.LVO), then an instrument approach operation shall not be continued:

(1) past a point at which the aircraft is 1 000 ft above the aerodrome elevation; or

(2) into the final approach segment if the DH or MDH is higher than 1 000 ft.

(b) If the required visual reference is not established, a missed approach shall be executed at or before the DA/H or the MDA/H.

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Source-Title: NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach -- aeroplanes and helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13764 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters

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