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Old 7th Jan 2006, 15:35
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Arctaurus
 
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Re: low temperature correction

Popay,

The DA for a Cat 1 ILS is obviously at a barometric point which nominally occurs at about 200 ft above the threshold.

Using the tables from my company's manuals, at sea level and -30 C, there is a 40 ft error.

The approach criteria is designed around decisions at the minima, NOT below it, which is where you are by not applying any correction. I don't see temperature limits on any ILS plate from Jepps. What obstacle protection guarantees do you have when initiating a go around at 160 ft.?

So, I would still prefer to apply the correction. It's safe.
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