What should be considered when applying wind limitations for aerodrome selection?

Wind limitations should be applied taking into account the runway condition (dry, wet, contaminated).

What planning minima apply for two or more usable type A instrument approach operations each based on a separate navigation aid?

DA/H or MDA/H + 200 ft and RVR/VIS + 1 000 m.

According to AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.182, what planning minima apply to an aerodrome with one usable type B instrument approach operation when using a basic fuel scheme with variations?

The aerodrome ceiling should be DA/H + 150 ft, and the RVR should be RVR + 450 m.

Where can I find information on crosswind planning minima related to the fuel/energy scheme and aerodrome selection policy?

Crosswind planning minima can be found in Table 1 of AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182.

AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme -- aerodrome selection policy -- aeroplanes

Q: Under the basic fuel scheme with variations, what weather conditions should be considered when selecting an aerodrome as a destination alternate, fuel ERA, or isolated destination?

The operator should select an aerodrome as a destination alternate aerodrome, fuel ERA aerodrome, or isolated destination 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 4.

Q: What are the minimum requirements for an operator to use variations to the basic fuel schemes in aerodrome selection?

As a minimum, the operator should use a suitable computerised flight-planning system, hold an approval for low-visibility approach operations for that fleet, and have established an operational control system that includes flight monitoring.

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AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes

ED Decision 2023/007/R

BASIC FUEL SCHEME WITH VARIATIONS — PLANNING MINIMA

(a) Variations to the basic fuel schemes in the selection of aerodromes in regard to the planning minima are methods to reduce the meteorological margins based on the established mitigating measures.

(b) As a minimum, the operator should:

(1) use a suitable computerised flight-planning system;

(2) hold an approval for low-visibility approach operations for that fleet; and

(3) have established an operational control system that includes flight monitoring.

(1) destination alternate aerodrome;

(2) fuel ERA aerodrome; or

(3) isolated destination 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 4 below.

Table 4 — Basic fuel scheme with variations — planning minima

Destination alternate aerodrome, fuel ERA aerodrome, isolated destination aerodrome

Row	Type of approach	Aerodrome ceiling (cloud base or vertical VIS)	RVR/VIS
1	Two or more usable type B instrument approach operations to two separate runways***	DA/H* + 100 ft	RVR** + 300 m
2	One usable type B instrument approach operation	DA/H + 150 ft	RVR + 450 m
3	3D Type A instrument approach operations, based on a facility with a system minimum of 200 ft or less	DA/H + 200 ft	RVR/VIS + 800 m
4	Two or more usable type A instrument approach operations ***, each based on a separate navigation aid	DA/H or MDA/H* + 200 ft	RVR/VIS** + 1 000 m
5	One usable type A instrument approach operation	DA/H or MDA/H + 400 ft	RVR/VIS + 1 500 m
6	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).

* The higher of the usable DA/H or MDA/H.

** The higher of the usable RVR or VIS.

*** Compliance with point CAT.OP.MPA.182(f) should be ensured.

Note: The operator may select the most convenient planning minima row. For example, aerodrome with two type B approaches: one CAT3 (0 ft/75 m) another CAT1 (200 ft/550 m). The operator may use Row 2 and use CAT3 (0 + 150 ft/75 + 450 m) instead of Row 1 CAT1 (200 + 100 ft/550 + 300 m).

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Source-Title: AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme -- aerodrome selection policy -- aeroplanes View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19428 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 29 June, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 29 June, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/007/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