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AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes

ED Decision 2022/005/R

BASIC FUEL SCHEME — SAFETY MARGINS FOR METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

(a)     The operator should only select an aerodrome as:

(1)     take-off alternate aerodrome; or

(2)     destination aerodrome

         when the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that during a period commencing 1 hour before and ending 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival at the aerodrome, the weather conditions will be at or above the applicable landing minima as follows:

(i)      RVR or VIS specified in accordance with point CAT.OP.MPA.110; and

(ii)     for a type A or a circling operation, ceiling at or above MDH.

(b)     The operator should only select an aerodrome as:

(1)     destination alternate aerodrome;

(2)     fuel ERA aerodrome; or

(3)     isolated destination aerodrome

         when the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that during a period commencing 1 hour before and ending 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival at the aerodrome, the weather conditions will be at or above the planning minima.

(c)      For the take-off alternate aerodrome and isolated destination aerodrome, any limitations related to OEI operations should be taken into account.

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