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Part CAT - ANNEX IV - Commercial Air Transport Operations

compliance with one of the following:
(1) points CAT.POL.A.230(a) to (d), if the runway at the estimated time of arrival is dry;
(2) points CAT.POL.A.235(a) to (d), if the runway at the estimated time of arrival is wet
or contaminated.
CAT.POL.A.240 Approval of operations with increased bank angles
(a) Operations with increased bank angles require prior approval by the CAA.
(b) To obtain the approval, the operator shall provide evidence that the following conditions
are met:
(1) the AFM contains approved data for the required increase of operating speed and
data to allow the construction of the flight path considering the increased bank
angles and speeds;
(2) visual guidance is available for navigation accuracy;
(3) weather minima and wind limitations are specified for each runway; and
(4) the flight crew has obtained adequate knowledge of the route to be flown and of the
procedures to be used in accordance with Subpart FC of Part-ORO.
CAT.POL.A.245 Approval of steep approach operations
(a) Steep approach operations using glideslope angles of 4,5° or more and with screen
heights of less than 60 ft, but not less than 35 ft, require prior approval by the CAA.
(b) To obtain the approval, the operator shall provide evidence that the following conditions
are met:
(1) the AFM states the maximum approved glideslope 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) for each aerodrome at which steep approach operations are to be conducted:
(i) a suitable glide path reference system comprising at least a visual glide path
indicating system shall be available;
(ii) weather minima shall be specified; and
(iii) the following items shall be taken into consideration:
(A) the obstacle situation;
(B) the type of glide path reference and runway guidance;
(C) the minimum visual reference to be required at decision height (DH)
and MDA;
(D) available airborne equipment;
(E) pilot qualification and special aerodrome familiarisation;
(F) AFM limitations and procedures; and
(G) missed approach criteria.
CAT.POL.A.250 Approval of short landing operations
(a) Short landing operations require prior approval by the CAA.
(b) To obtain the approval, the operator shall provide evidence that the following conditions
are met:
(1) the distance used for the calculation of the permitted landing mass may consist of
the usable length of the declared safe area plus the declared LDA;
(2) the State of the aerodrome has determined a public interest and operational
necessity for the operation, either due to the remoteness of the aerodrome or to
physical limitations relating to extending the runway;
(3) the vertical distance between the path of the pilot’s eye and the path of the lowest
part of the wheels, with the aeroplane established on the normal glide path, does
not exceed 3 m;
(4) RVR/VIS minimum shall not be less than 1 500 m and wind limitations are specified
in the operations manual;
(5) minimum pilot experience, training and special aerodrome familiarisation
requirements are specified and met;
(6) the crossing height over the beginning of the usable length of the declared safe
area is 50 ft;
(7) the use of the declared safe area is approved by the State of the aerodrome;
(8) the usable length of the declared safe area does not exceed 90 m;
(9) the width of the declared safe area is not less than twice the runway width or twice
the wing span, whichever is greater, centred on the extended runway centre line;
(10) the declared safe area is clear of obstructions or depressions that would endanger
an aeroplane undershooting the runway and no mobile object is permitted on the
declared safe area while the runway is being used for short landing operations;
(11) the slope of the declared safe area does not exceed 5 % upward nor 2 %
downward in the direction of landing; and
(11a) reduced required landing distance operations in accordance with CAT.POL.A.255
are prohibited;
(12) additional conditions, if specified by the CAA, taking into account aeroplane type
characteristics, orographic characteristics in the approach area, available approach
aids and missed approach/balked landing considerations.
CAT.POL.A.255 Approval of reduced required landing distance operations
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