Definition of ICAO category DL aircraft
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Definition of ICAO category DL aircraft
Hello ppruners,
Could somebody tell me where to find the exact definition of category DL aircraft, i.e. large aircraft like the A380? PANS-OPS, Volume I, Section 4, Chapter 1, 1.3 refers.
I just can't seem to find it myself, but I'm counting on you.
Could somebody tell me where to find the exact definition of category DL aircraft, i.e. large aircraft like the A380? PANS-OPS, Volume I, Section 4, Chapter 1, 1.3 refers.
I just can't seem to find it myself, but I'm counting on you.
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I just found the answer by myself.
Category DL aircraft have the same assumed approach speeds as category D aircraft, however their maximum wing span is assumed to be 80 m (65 m for category D) and the maximum vertical distance between the wheels and the glide path antenna is 8 m (7 m for category D).
It was all in PANS-OPS, Volume II. Thanks to everybody taking an interest in my question.
Category DL aircraft have the same assumed approach speeds as category D aircraft, however their maximum wing span is assumed to be 80 m (65 m for category D) and the maximum vertical distance between the wheels and the glide path antenna is 8 m (7 m for category D).
It was all in PANS-OPS, Volume II. Thanks to everybody taking an interest in my question.
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Hi hvogt
Could you tell me where you found this definition in Pans Ops Volume II?
I would be interested to see it as in Europe the definition suggests that the Approach Minima for DL category aircraft could apply to aircraft flying category C (A380-800) approach speeds where the >65 m / 7 m situation exists.
Could you tell me where you found this definition in Pans Ops Volume II?
I would be interested to see it as in Europe the definition suggests that the Approach Minima for DL category aircraft could apply to aircraft flying category C (A380-800) approach speeds where the >65 m / 7 m situation exists.
