Commission Regulation (EC) No 8/2008Show full title

“Appendix 1 to OPS 1.550 (a) Steep Approach Procedures

(a)

The Authority may approve the application of Steep Approach procedures using glide slope angles of 4.5° or more, and with screen heights of less than 50 ft but not less than 35 ft, provided that the following criteria are met:

(1)

The Aeroplane Flight Manual must state the maximum approved glide slope angle, any other limitations, normal, abnormal or emergency procedures for the steep approach as well as amendments to the field length data when using steep approach criteria;

(2)

A suitable glide path reference system, comprising at least a visual glide path indicating system, must be available at each aerodrome at which steep approach procedures are to be conducted; and

(3)

Weather minima must be specified and approved for each runway to be used with a steep approach. Consideration must be given to the following:

(i)

The obstacle situation;

(ii)

The type of glide path reference and runway guidance such as visual aids, MLS, 3D–NAV, ILS, LLZ, VOR, NDB;

(iii)

The minimum visual reference to be required at DH and MDA;

(iv)

Available airborne equipment;

(v)

Pilot qualification and special aerodrome familiarisation;

(vi)

Aeroplane Flight Manual limitations and procedures; and

(vii)

Missed approach criteria.