AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique -- aeroplanes

• ED Decision 2022/012/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes ED Decision 2022/012/R APPROACH OPERATIONS USING NPA PROCEDURES FLOWN WITH A FLIGHT TECHNIQUE OTHER THAN THE CDFA (a) In case the CDFA technique is not used, the approach should be flown to an altitude/height at or above the MDA/H where a level flight segment at or above MDA/H may be flown to the MAPt. (b) Even when the approach procedure is flown without the CDFA technique, the relevant procedures for ensuring a controlled and stable path to MDA/H should be followed. (c) In case the CDFA technique is not used when flying an approach, the operator should implement procedures to ensure that early descent to the MDA/H will not result in a subsequent flight below MDA/H without adequate visual reference. These procedures could include: (1) awareness of radio altimeter information with reference to the approach profile; (2) terrain awareness warning system (TAWS); (3) limitation of rate of descent; (4) limitation of the number of repeated approaches; (5) safeguards against too early descents with prolonged flight at MDA/H; and (6) specification of visual requirements for the descent from the MDA/H. (d) In case the CDFA technique is not used and when the MDA/H is high, it may be appropriate to make an early descent to MDA/H with appropriate safeguards such as the application of a significantly higher RVR or VIS. (e) The procedures that are flown with level flight at or above the MDA/H should be listed in the OM. (f) Operators should categorise aerodromes where there are approaches that require level flight at or above MDA/H as B or C. Such aerodrome categorisation will depend upon the operator’s experience, operational exposure, training programme(s) and flight crew qualification(s). AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes ED Decision 2022/012/R APPROACH OPERATIONS USING NPA PROCEDURES FLOWN WITH A FLIGHT TECHNIQUE OTHER THAN THE CDFA (a) In case the CDFA technique is not used, the approach should be flown to an altitude/height at or above the MDA/H where a level flight segment at or above MDA/H may be flown to the MAPt. (b) Even when the approach procedure is flown without the CDFA technique, the relevant procedures for ensuring a controlled and stable path to MDA/H should be followed. (c) In case the CDFA technique is not used when flying an approach, the operator should implement procedures to ensure that early descent to the MDA/H will not result in a subsequent flight below MDA/H without adequate visual reference. These procedures could include: (1) awareness of radio altimeter information with reference to the approach profile; (2) terrain awareness warning system (TAWS); (3) limitation of rate of descent; (4) limitation of the number of repeated approaches; (5) safeguards against too early descents with prolonged flight at MDA/H; and (6) specification of visual requirements for the descent from the MDA/H. (d) In case the CDFA technique is not used and when the MDA/H is high, it may be appropriate to make an early descent to MDA/H with appropriate safeguards such as the application of a significantly higher RVR or VIS. (e) The procedures that are flown with level flight at or above the MDA/H should be listed in the OM. (f) Operators should categorise aerodromes where there are approaches that require level flight at or above MDA/H as B or C. Such aerodrome categorisation will depend upon the operator’s experience, operational exposure, training programme(s) and flight crew qualification(s). ##### AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes *ED Decision 2022/012/R* **APPROACH OPERATIONS USING NPA PROCEDURES FLOWN WITH A FLIGHT TECHNIQUE OTHER THAN THE CDFA** (a) In case the CDFA technique is not used, the approach should be flown to an altitude/height at or above the MDA/H where a level flight segment at or above MDA/H may be flown to the MAPt. (b) Even when the approach procedure is flown without the CDFA technique, the relevant procedures for ensuring a controlled and stable path to MDA/H should be followed. (c) In case the CDFA technique is not used when flying an approach, the operator should implement procedures to ensure that early descent to the MDA/H will not result in a subsequent flight below MDA/H without adequate visual reference. These procedures could include: (1) awareness of radio altimeter information with reference to the approach profile; (2) terrain awareness warning system (TAWS); (3) limitation of rate of descent; (4) limitation of the number of repeated approaches; (5) safeguards against too early descents with prolonged flight at MDA/H; and (6) specification of visual requirements for the descent from the MDA/H. (d) In case the CDFA technique is not used and when the MDA/H is high, it may be appropriate to make an early descent to MDA/H with appropriate safeguards such as the application of a significantly higher RVR or VIS. (e) The procedures that are flown with level flight at or above the MDA/H should be listed in the OM. (f) Operators should categorise aerodromes where there are approaches that require level flight at or above MDA/H as B or C. Such aerodrome categorisation will depend upon the operator’s experience, operational exposure, training programme(s) and flight crew qualification(s).