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B737NG_Pilot 25th May 2023 13:47

CDFA Offset FAT
 
EASA CDFA

With reference to PARA 2.5

Approach with a nominal vertical profile using the CDFA technique:
The final approach track off-set ≤ 5degrees except for Category A and B aeroplanes, where the approach-track off-set is ≤ 15 degrees;

how does we conduct CDFA approaches using a B737 when the final approach track is offset by 11 degrees.


Central Scrutinizer 25th May 2023 14:37

Well you don't, that's the whole point of the definition.

If the FAT is offset by 11 degrees you'll have an MDA and will then "dive and drive" as was done before CDFAs became a thing.

B737NG_Pilot 25th May 2023 23:26


Originally Posted by Central Scrutinizer (Post 11440346)
Well you don't, that's the whole point of the definition.

If the FAT is offset by 11 degrees you'll have an MDA and will then "dive and drive" as was done before CDFAs became a thing.


We do CDFA approaches on the 737 with 10 degree offsets.

Central Scrutinizer 26th May 2023 09:34


Originally Posted by B737NG_Pilot (Post 11440587)
We do CDFA approaches on the 737 with 10 degree offsets.

You fly them as if they were CDFA approaches but technically they aren’t, I think that’s the subtle difference.

In this case you’d have an MDA instead of a DA.

Amadis of Gaul 26th May 2023 14:20


Originally Posted by B737NG_Pilot (Post 11440323)

how does we conduct CDFA approaches using a B737 when the final approach track is offset by 11 degrees.

What does your company policy say?

B737NG_Pilot 27th May 2023 03:10

Well the paragraph mentioned above is used for determining the max and minimum visibility/rvr requirement.

Voidhawk 3rd June 2023 20:53

I'm not familiar with the linked document, but it seems to be from the days of JAR OPS. CDFA can be flown as published, with any offset, unless company policy states otherwise.


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