Airbus A318 Manual page 409

A318/A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
TECHNIQUES MANUAL
USE OF LANDING LIGHTS
The use of landing lights at night in low visibility can be detrimental to the acquisition of visual
reference. Reflected lights from water droplets or snow may actually reduce visibility. The
landing lights would, therefore, not normally be used in CAT II/III weather conditions.
APPROACH STRATEGY
Regardless of the actual weather conditions, the crew should plan the approach using the
best approach capability. This would normally be CAT 3 DUAL with autoland, depending upon
aircraft status. The crew should then assess the weather with respect to possible downgrade
capability.
Conditions
Flying technique
Minima & weather DA (DH) Baro ref Visibility
Autoland Possible with precautions
GO AROUND STRATEGY
The crew must be ready mentally for go-around at any stage of the approach. Should a
failure occur above 1 000 ft RA, all ECAM actions (and DH amendment if required) should be
completed before reaching 1 000 ft RA, otherwise a go-around should be initiated. This ensures
proper task sharing for the remainder of the approach.
APPROACH BRIEFING
Before commencing a CAT II/III approach a number of factors must be considered by the crew.
In addition to the standard approach briefing, the following points should be emphasised during
an approach briefing for a low visibility approach:
‐ Aircraft capability
‐ Airport facilities
‐ Crew qualification
‐ Weather minima
‐ Task sharing
‐ Call-outs
‐ Go-around strategy
PIA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET
FCTM
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES - APPROACH
CAT I
Manual flying or
AP/FD, A/THR
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CAT II
WITH DH
AP/FD, A/THR
down to DH
DH with RA
Recommended
← B →
CAT III
NO DH
AP/FD/ATHR and Autoland
RVR
Mandatory
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