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cloudrunner
11th Dec 2012, 20:55
From:
Official Journal of the European Union, REGULATIONS.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 965/2012,of 5 October 2012.
SUBPART C
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS
SECTION 1
Aeroplanes
C H A P T E R 2:
CAT.POL.A.245 Approval of steep approach operations
(a) Steep approach operations using glideslope angles of 4,5° or more and with screen heights of less than 60 ft, but not less than 35 ft, require prior approval by the competent authority.
(b) To obtain the approval, the operator shall provide evidence that the following conditions are met:
(1) the AFM states the maximum approved glideslope angle, any other limitations, normal, abnormal or emergency procedures for the steep approach as well as amendments to the field length data when using steep approach criteria;
(2) for each aerodrome at which steep approach operations are to be conducted:
(i) a suitable glide path reference system comprising at least a visual glide path indicating system shall be available;
(ii) weather minima shall be specified; and
(iii) the following items shall be taken into consideration:
(A) the obstacle situation;
(B) the type of glide path reference and runway guidance;
(C) the minimum visual reference to be required at decision height (DH) and MDA;
(D) available airborne equipment;
(E) pilot qualification and special aerodrome familiarisation;
(F) AFM limitations and procedures; and
(G) missed approach criteria.