DarkMale327
4th Apr 2015, 20:51
Hey guys, I've been searching the forums for an answer to my question, but there doesn't seem to be a "definitive" answer available.
In AMC2 CAT.POL.A.225 it's written that:
"For instrument approaches with a missed approach climb gradient greater than 2.5%, the operator should verify that the expected landing mass of the aeroplane allows for a missed approach with a climb gradient equal to or greater than the applicable missed approach gradient in the OEI missed approach configuration and at the associated speed."
Also, from our OM-A it is stated that "The mass of the aircraft shall not exceed the mass which allows an one engine out missed approach (approach configuration) gradient of at least 2.5%, unless a higher gradient is required by the airworthiness requirements or by the published missed approach procedure for a specific runway."
I can't seem to find any reference as to whether these are GROSS or NET climb gradients? The only reference to a NET climb gradient I can find is for take-off climb gradients.
Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance for your replies!
In AMC2 CAT.POL.A.225 it's written that:
"For instrument approaches with a missed approach climb gradient greater than 2.5%, the operator should verify that the expected landing mass of the aeroplane allows for a missed approach with a climb gradient equal to or greater than the applicable missed approach gradient in the OEI missed approach configuration and at the associated speed."
Also, from our OM-A it is stated that "The mass of the aircraft shall not exceed the mass which allows an one engine out missed approach (approach configuration) gradient of at least 2.5%, unless a higher gradient is required by the airworthiness requirements or by the published missed approach procedure for a specific runway."
I can't seem to find any reference as to whether these are GROSS or NET climb gradients? The only reference to a NET climb gradient I can find is for take-off climb gradients.
Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance for your replies!