ATP.VI.E — Precision Approaches

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing precision approach procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VI.E.K1Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the case of inoperative equipment.
• AA.VI.E.K2Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
• AA.VI.E.K3Ground-based and satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).
• AA.VI.E.K4A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.VI.E.R1Failure to follow the correct approach procedure (e.g. descending below the glideslope, etc.).
• AA.VI.E.R2Selecting an incorrect navigation frequency.
• AA.VI.E.R3Failure to manage automated navigation and autoflight systems.
• AA.VI.E.R4Failure to ensure proper airplane configuration during an approach and missed approach.
• AA.VI.E.R5An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
• AA.VI.E.R7Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VI.E.S1Accomplish the precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator.
• AA.VI.E.S2Establish two-way communications with ATC appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology.
• AA.VI.E.S3Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
• AA.VI.E.S4Comply in a timely manner with all clearances, instructions, and procedures.
• AA.VI.E.S5Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
• AA.VI.E.S6Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
• AA.VI.E.S7Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.E.S8Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
• AA.VI.E.S9Maintain altitude ±100 feet, heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment.
• AA.VI.E.S10Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMS, inoperative airplane or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment.
• AA.VI.E.S11Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance.
• AA.VI.E.S12Maintain a stabilized final approach from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than ¼-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications and maintain the desired airspeed ±5 knots.
• AA.VI.E.S13Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
• AA.VI.E.S14Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift and other parameters to maintain desired flightpath.