8.6 USE OF MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LISTS

Questions and Answers

What is the required vertical speed during final approach under normal conditions?

Must not be lower than 500 ft/min

Can exceed 1,000 ft/min with a special briefing

Must be exactly 1,000 ft/min

Must be lower than approximately 1,000 ft/min (correct)

Which parameter must be maintained at or below 15 degrees during final approach?

Thrust

Bank angle (correct)

Vertical speed

Speed

What action should the flight crew take if any parameters are exceeded after passing 1,000 ft HAA?

Immediately initiate a go-around (correct)

Adjust the thrust to idle

Alert ground control of the situation

Continue the approach at higher speeds

What is the recommended speed range before landing?

Between Vref and Vref + 20 Signup and view all the answers

What must the aircraft configuration be during the final approach?

Intended landing configuration Signup and view all the answers

What does a flight crew member need to do upon observing a parameter exceedance?

Inform the Pilot Flying (PF) and verify go-around Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a go-around according to the operations manual?

An immediate missed approach procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) in this context?

To allow operations with certain unserviceable equipment if safety is not compromised Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aircraft Stabilization on Final Approach

At or below 1,000 ft Height Above Airport (HAA) in both IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) and VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions), specific parameters must be established.
Speed must be maintained between Vref and Vref+20 to ensure a safe approach.
Vertical speed must be less than approximately 1,000 ft/min; if exceeding this rate, a special briefing is mandatory.
Bank angle should be 15 degrees or less to maintain stability during landing.
Thrust must be above idle to ensure adequate power for landing.
Aircraft must be in the intended landing configuration for optimal performance.
Position should allow landing within the runway’s touchdown zone using normal maneuvers.
All briefings and checklists must be completed prior to landing.

Go-Around Procedure

If any parameters are exceeded while passing 1,000 ft HAA or before reaching 50 ft, a go-around is required.
A flight crew member noticing parameter exceedance must notify the Pilot Flying (PF) to initiate a go-around.
An immediate missed approach is the required response to a "GO-AROUND" alert.
AEROTRANSCARGO management supports the crew's decision to discontinue the approach for safety reasons.
Any missed approach must be reported through the CENTRIK system.

Extended Twin Operations (ETOPS)

ETOPS regulations do not apply to AEROTRANSCARGO operations.

Use of Minimum Equipment and Configuration Deviation Lists

Unserviceable items of installed aircraft equipment may not impact the aircraft's safety or operational fitness for flights.
AEROTRANSCARGO holds CAA RM approval permitting operations with certain unserviceable items, following the Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
The MEL must align with the Master MEL (MMEL), which is established by the aircraft manufacturer and sanctioned by the Type Certificating Authority.

Description

This quiz focuses on the key procedures for aircraft stabilization during final approach as outlined in Chapter 8 of the Operations Manual. Participants will review critical parameters such as speed and vertical speed required for safe operations in IMC and VMC conditions.