Precision Approaches

FAA references

Knowledge

• AA.VI.E.K1: Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the
• AA.VI.E.K2: Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
• AA.VI.E.K3: Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appr
• AA.VI.E.K4: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Risk management

• AA.VI.E.R1: Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
• AA.VI.E.R2: Selecting a navigation frequency.
• AA.VI.E.R3: Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
• AA.VI.E.R4: Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.
• AA.VI.E.R5: An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
• AA.VI.E.R6: Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
• AA.VI.E.R7: Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.

Skills

• AA.VI.E.S1: Accomplish the precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator.
• AA.VI.E.S2: Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper comm
• AA.VI.E.S3: Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
• AA.VI.E.S4: Comply in a timely manner with all clearances, instructions, and procedures.
• AA.VI.E.S5: Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
• AA.VI.E.S6: Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
• AA.VI.E.S7: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.E.S8: Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
• AA.VI.E.S9: Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginni
• AA.VI.E.S10: Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMS, inoperative ai
• AA.VI.E.S11: Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to
• AA.VI.E.S12: Maintain a stabilized final approach from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than ¼-scale deflection of either the verti
• AA.VI.E.S13: Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distin
• AA.VI.E.S14: Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift and other parameters to maintain des