Figure 4-7. Example of Completed Flight Operations Job Aid for Parts 91, 91K, and 125 FLIGHT OPERATIONS Operator’s Reference Document 1 OPERATOR PROCEDURES OM = Operations Manual 1.A Type of Operation OM, 1.1.0 and 1.2.0 1.B CAT II and CAT III Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) OM, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 ? 1.C Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)/Flight Operations Manual (FOM)/Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)/Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) Provisions (as applicable) Need pertinent portions 1.D Crew Coordination and Monitoring Procedures OM Chapter 1 1.E Callouts OM Chapter 1 1.F Use of Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) (Fail Passive (FP)) OM Chapter 1 1.G Use of Alert Height (AH) (Fail Operational (FO)) Not applicable 1.H Crew Briefings OM Chapter 1 1.I Configurations OM Chapter 1 1.J NonNormal Operations and Procedures OM Chapter 1 1.K Special Environmental Considerations (as applicable) Not Covered 1.L Continuing CAT II/III Approaches in Deteriorating Weather OM Chapter 1 ? 1.M Dispatch Planning and Minimum Equipment List (MEL)/Configuration Deviation List (CDL) Requirements No CAT II List (OM 3.1.3) 1.N Aircraft System Suitability Demonstration (as required) Not Applicable ? 1.O Operator Use Suitability Demonstration (OUSD) Need OUSD Plan ? 1.P Data Collection/Analysis for Airborne System Demonstrations Need OUSD Plan ? 1.Q Operational Procedure for Return to Service No Clear Procedure found
ABC Airlines, Inc. is currently a CAT I operator. By this application and approval process, ABC Airlines, Inc. is seeking authorization for CAT II approaches to a DH of not less than 100 feet with a RVR of not less than 1,200 feet, and CAT III approaches to a DH of not less than 50 feet with a RVR of not less than 700 feet. AC 12028, Section 10.12, page 81. Example 4. Compliance Statement: Format (Maintenance) SECTION 9. CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS/MAINTENANCE (AVIONICS) Advisory Circular Reference Source Document FAA Comments (15) Land verify test is required every 30 days to remain in CAT IIIa operational status. Lower Landing Minimums (LLM) Configuration Maintenance Procedures (CMP), page 5, subparagraph E.1.b.3 LLMCMP, pages 10–11, subparagraph F.1.b 9.3 Initial and recurrent maintenance training (AC 12029). (a) ABC’s CAT II/III personnel maintenance training program defines the LLMCMP policies and procedures for low visibility and lower landing minimums operations. Personnel qualifications, syllabi, and recurrent training are outlined in the Maintenance Training Manual. LLMCMP, page 910, subparagraph E.1.j TSAA Maintenance Training Manual, Section 602, page 22 TSAA Maintenance Training Manual, Section 702, page 37
Figure 4-13. Sample Memo of Approval of a Category II/III Application Package Date: To: Principal Operations Inspector (POI)/Certificate Management Office (CMO) From: Kent Brockman, Manager, NextGen Branch, AGL220 Prepared by: Subj: INFORMATION: ABC Airlines Inc. B737800, CAT II/IIIa Operations We have completed our Operational/Airworthiness review of the ABC Airlines Inc. application for fail passive (FP) CAT II/III approval for their B737800 aircraft and find they meet all the provisions set forth in the applicable advisory circulars (AC) and FAA orders. We recommend approval be granted to initiate ABC’s Operational Use Suitability Demonstration (OUSD) as soon as practical. After successful completion of the OUSD, CAT II minimums (Decision Height (DH) 100/Runway Visual Range (RVR) 1200) may be authorized in accordance with the following provisions: 1. ABC Airlines must perform 50 landings at CAT I minimums or better, with a 90% success rate. Upon completion of these landings, a CAT II authorization with a DH of 100 feet and a RVR 1200 minimum may be authorized. This completes the OUSD landing phase. 2. ABC Airlines must then complete a 6-month OUSD demonstration phase. Upon successful completion of the demonstration phase, a CAT III authorization with an altitude height (AH) of 100 feet and a RVR 600/400/advisory minimum may be authorized. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact Inspector [name]. Call All Weather Operations Specialist (AWOS) in AGL220 at 847-2944670.