Generally

±100 feet

Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude

+50 feet/–0 feet

Minimum descent height/MAP/altitude

+50 feet/–0 feet

On radio aids

±5°

For angular deviations

Half scale deflection, azimuth and glide path (e.g. LPV, ILS, MLS, GLS)

2D (LNAV) and 3D (LNAV/VNAV) “linear” lateral deviations

cross-track error/deviation shall normally be limited to ± ½ the RNP value associated with the procedure. Brief deviations from this standard up to a maximum of 1 time the RNP value are allowable.

3D linear vertical deviations (e.g. RNP APCH (LNAV/VNAV) using BaroVNAV)

not more than – 75 feet below the vertical profile at any time, and not more than + 75 feet above the vertical profile at or below 1 000 feet above aerodrome level.

all engines operating

±5°

with simulated engine failure

±10°

all engines operating

±5 knots

with simulated engine failure

+10 knots/–5 knots

SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE

Use of checklist, airmanship, anti-icing/de-icing procedures, etc., apply in all sections

a

Use of flight manual (or equivalent) especially a/c performance calculation, mass and balance

b

Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document

c

Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log

d

Identification of the required navaids for departure, arrival and approach procedures

e

Pre-flight inspection

f

Weather Minima

g

Taxiing

h

PBN departure (if applicable):

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and — Cross-check between the navigation system display and the departure chart.

i

Pre-take-off briefing, Take-off

J^(°)

Transition to instrument flight

k^(°)

Instrument departure procedures, including PBN departures, and altimeter setting

l^(°)

ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING^(°)

a

Control of the aeroplane by reference solely to instruments, including: level flight at various speeds, trim

b

Climbing and descending turns with sustained Rate 1 turn

c

Recoveries from unusual attitudes, including sustained 45° bank turns and steep descending turns

d^(*)

Recovery from approach to stall in level flight, climbing/descending turns and in landing configuration

e

Limited panel: stabilised climb or descent, level turns at Rate 1 onto given headings, recovery from unusual attitudes

SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURES^(°)

a

Tracking, including interception, e.g. NDB, VOR, or track between waypoints

b

Use of navigation system and radio aids

c

Level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed, power setting, trim technique

d

Altimeter settings

e

Timing and revision of ETAs (en-route hold, if required)

f

Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems’ management

g

Ice protection procedures, simulated if necessary

h

ATC liaison - compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 3a — ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids, and identification of cacilities, if applicable

b

Arrival procedures, altimeter checks

c

Altitude and speed constraints, if applicable

d

PBN arrival (if applicable):

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the arrival chart.

SECTION 4^(°) — 3D Operations⁽⁺⁾

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids

Check Vertical Path angle

For RNP APCH:

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart.

b

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks, including identification of facilities

c⁽⁺⁾

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed heading control (stabilised approach)

g⁽⁺⁾

Go-around action

h⁽⁺⁾

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 5^(°) – 2D OPERATIONS⁽⁺⁺⁾

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids

For RNP APCH:

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart.

b

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks, including identification of facilities

c⁽⁺⁾

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude/Distance to MAPT, speed, heading control (stabilised approach), Stop Down Fixes (SDF(s)), if applicable

g⁽⁺⁾

Go-around action

h⁽⁺⁾

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE (multi-engine aeroplanes only) (°)

a

Simulated engine failure after take-off or on go-around

b

Approach, go-around and procedural missed approach with one engine inoperative

c

Approach and landing with one engine inoperative

d

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 1 — DEPARTURE

Use of checklist, airmanship, anti-icing/de-icing procedures, etc., apply in all sections

a

Use of flight manual (or equivalent) especially aircraft performance calculation; mass and balance

b

Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document

c

Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log

d

Identification of the required navaids for departure, arrival and approach procedures

e

Pre-flight inspection

f

Weather minima

g

Taxiing/Air taxy in compliance with ATC or instructions of instructor

h

PBN departure (if applicable):

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the departure chart.

i

Pre-take-off briefing, procedures and checks

j

Transition to instrument flight

k

Instrument departure procedures, including PBN prodecures

SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING

a

Control of the helicopter by reference solely to instruments, including:

b

Climbing and descending turns with sustained Rate 1 turn

c

Recoveries from unusual attitudes, including sustained 30° bank turns and steep descending turns

SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURES

a

Tracking, including interception, e.g. NDB, VOR, RNAV

b

Use of radio aids

c

Level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed, power setting

d

Altimeter settings

e

Timing and revision of ETAs

f

Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems management

g

Ice protection procedures, simulated if necessary and if applicable

h

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 3a — ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids, if applicable

b

Arrival procedures, altimeter checks

c

Altitude and speed constraints, if applicable

d

PBN arrival (if applicable)

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the arrival chart.

SECTION 4 — 3D OPERATIONS⁽⁺⁾

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids

Check Vertical Path angle For RNP APCH:

(a) Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

(b) Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart.

b

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks

c^(*)

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach)

g^(*)

Go-around action

h^(*)

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 5 — 2D OPERATIONS⁽⁺⁾

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids

For RNP APCH:

— Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

— Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart.

b

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks and identification of facilities

c^(*)

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised aproach)

g^(*)

Go-around action

h^(*)

Missed approach procedure^(*)/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 6 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5. The test shall have regard to control of the helicopter, identification of the failed engine, immediate actions (touch drills), follow-up actions and checks and flying accuracy, in the following situations:

a

Simulated engine failure after take-off and on/during approach^(**) (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS or FNPT II/III, FTD 2,3)

b

Failure of stability augmentation devices/hydraulic system (if applicable)

c

Limited panel

d

Autorotation and recovery to a pre-set altitude

e

3D operations manually without flight director^(***)

3D operations manually with flight director^(***)

SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE

Use of checklist, airmanship, ATC liaison compliance, R/T procedures, apply in all sections

a

Use of flight manual (or equivalent) especially a/c performance calculation, mass and balance

b

Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document

c

Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log

d

Pre-flight inspection

e

Weather minima

f

Pre-take-off briefing, off mast procedure, manoeuvring on ground

g

Take-off

h

Transition to instrument flight

i

Instrument departure procedures, altimeter setting

j

ATC liaison - compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING

a

Control of the airship by reference solely to instruments

b

Climbing and descending turns with sustained rate of turn

c

Recoveries from unusual attitudes

d

Limited panel

SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURES

a

Tracking, including interception, e.g. NDB, VOR, RNAV

b

Use of radio aids

c

Level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed, power setting, trim technique

d

Altimeter settings

e

Timing and revision of ETAs

f

Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems’ management

g

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 4 — PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURES

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities

b

Arrival procedures, altimeter checks

c

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks

d⁽⁺⁾

Holding procedure

e

Compliance with published approach procedure

f

Approach timing

g

Stabilised approach (altitude, speed and heading control)

h⁽⁺⁾

Go-around action

i⁽⁺⁾

Missed approach procedure/landing

j

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 5 — NON-PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURES

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities

b

Arrival procedures, altimeter settings

c

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks

d⁽⁺⁾

Holding procedure

e

Compliance with published approach procedure

f

Approach timing

g

Stabilised approach (altitude, speed and heading control)

h⁽⁺⁾

Go-around action

i⁽⁺⁾

Missed approach procedure/landing

j

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5. The test shall have regard to control of the airship, identification of the failed engine, immediate actions, follow-up actions, checks and flying accuracy in the following situations:

a

Simulated engine failure after take-off or on go-around

b

Approach and procedural go-around with one engine inoperative

c

Approach and landing, missed approach procedure, with one engine inoperative

d

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures