AMC4 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew
competence
ED Decision 2023/007/R
RECURRENT CHECKING FOR LVTO, SA CAT I, CAT II, SA CAT II AND CAT III APPROACH OPERATIONS
(a) The operator should ensure that the pilots’ competence to perform LVOs for which they are authorised is checked by completing at least the following exercises:
(1) One or more low-visibility rejected take-off at minimum approved RVR at least once over the period between two operator proficiency checks or once at every periodic demonstration of competence or, for an ATQP operator, at each required operator proficiency check or alternatively at each required LOE (i.e. approximately one or more RTO per year).
(2) Pilots authorised for LVTO operations in an RVR of less than 150 m should conduct at least one LVTO in the minimum approved visibility at each required operator proficiency check or periodic demonstration of competence (i.e approximately one or more RTO every semester).
(3) One or more low-visibility approaches in simulated instrument flight conditions down to a point between 500 ft AGL and the threshold (e.g. applicable DH), followed by go‑around, at each required operator proficiency check or periodic demonstration of competence; and
(4) One or more low-visibility approach and landings with visual reference established at the DH at each required operator proficiency check or periodic demonstration of competence.
(b) Pilots authorised to conduct CAT III operations on aircraft with a fail-passive autoland system, or HUDLS or equivalent, should complete a missed approach at least once over the period of three consecutive operator proficiency checks or demonstrations of competence as the result of an equipment failure at or below the DH when the last reported RVR was less than 300 m. For ATQP operators, pilots authorised to conduct CAT III operations on aircraft with a fail‑passive autoland system, or HUDLS or equivalent, should complete a missed approach at least once every two OPCs or LOE (a period of about 2 years).
(c) CAT III
approach operations should be conducted in an FSTD. Other exercises may be
conducted in an FSTD or aircraft.
EASA regulations require recurrent checks to maintain flight crew competence in low visibility operations (LVO), including rejected take-offs and approaches. Pilots must demonstrate proficiency in simulated instrument conditions and landings. Specific requirements apply for CAT III operations with fail-passive autoland systems, including missed approach procedures. Training can be done in flight simulators or aircraft.
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