21 Questions
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for takeoff and initial climb when using an autopilot?
Airport elevation
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for enroute operations when using an autopilot?
500 feet
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for approach when using an autopilot?
Touchdown zone elevation (TDZE)
When can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than 50 feet below the DA(H) or MDA for the instrument procedure being flown?
When the autopilot has a specified altitude loss for approach operations
What is the minimum altitude that must be maintained when using an autopilot during a go-around or missed approach?
The minimum engagement altitude specified for takeoff and initial climb
When do autopilot minimum use altitudes not apply?
When executing an autopilot coupled go-around or missed approach
When can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than the altitude loss specified in the AFM?
When the autopilot is coupled and receiving both lateral and vertical path references
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for takeoff and initial climb when using an autopilot?
Altitude specified in the AFM
When can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than twice the altitude loss specified in the AFM for an autopilot malfunction in cruise conditions?
Never
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for approach when using an autopilot?
500 feet
Under what conditions can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than twice the specified altitude loss?
When the autopilot is coupled and receiving both lateral and vertical path references
What is the minimum altitude for autopilot operations during a go-around or missed approach?
Minimum engagement altitude specified for takeoff and initial climb
When do autopilot minimum use altitudes not apply?
During landing using an approved automatic landing system mode
What is the minimum altitude for autopilot operations with an AFM specified negligible or zero altitude loss for an autopilot approach mode malfunction?
50 feet
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for takeoff and initial climb when using an autopilot?
500 feet
When can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than twice the altitude loss specified in the AFM for an autopilot malfunction in cruise conditions?
Only when specified by the Administrator
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for enroute operations when using an autopilot?
500 feet
According to § 135.93, when can a pilot engage an autopilot during a go-around or missed approach?
When the autopilot is engaged at the minimum engagement altitude specified for takeoff and initial climb
According to § 135.93, what is the minimum altitude for autopilot operations with an AFM specified negligible or zero altitude loss for an autopilot approach mode malfunction?
50 feet
According to § 135.93, when can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than twice the specified altitude loss if higher than 50 feet below the MDA or DA(H)?
When the autopilot is coupled and receiving both lateral and vertical path references
According to § 135.93, when can a pilot use an autopilot at an altitude lower than the higher of the altitude loss specified in the AFM or 50 feet above the TDZE?
When the reported weather conditions are equal to or better than the basic VFR weather conditions
Test your knowledge on the minimum altitudes required when using an autopilot in different phases of flight according to § 135.93. Learn about the minimum altitudes for takeoff, initial climb, enroute operations, approach, go-around, and missed approach procedures.
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