Highlights of changes to Subpart E

1. Highlights of changes to Subpart E • Based on results from JAA/FAA harmonisation • FAA about to amend TERPS & Opspec req • Participation by FAA, JAA/NAAs, IFALPA, AEA, AIA, AECMA, ERA, OPS/AIR/PROC-specialists • Introducing stabilised approach concept from ALAR/CFIT programme • ACJ gives the details • Compliant with ICAO standards • MDA/H vs. DA/H is kept open for NAAs and operators to agree i.a.w. JAR-OPS 1.430 (a) • OCP and OPSP working on the MDH/DH business 3 March 2004

2. Highlights of changes to Subpart E (2) • The concept of CDFA ( Continuous Descent Final Apch) • Includes SAp (stabilised in terms of configuration/energy) • Includes a number of conditions • Includes the majority types of NPAs • Minima based on a concept/formulae: RVR = HAT/tg x (apch slope angle) - length of apch lights • Single table minima for Cat I/APV/NPA • Some changes of system minima, e.g. NDB raised to 350 ft • Lowest RVR of 550 m is kept, but use of RVR < 750 m is subject to some conditions, like use of A/P, F/D, HUD, etc 3 March 2004

3. Highlights of changes to Subpart E (3) • Stabilised approach mandated immediately • 3 years implementation period proposed for new operating minima due to OM & training issues • Penalties in RVR suggested until flying continuous descent final approaches • Allowing for new technology, e.g. HUD, GLS • Some alleviations for qualification of Cat III operations in relation to aeroplane/runway combinations • Some alleviations in Cat II/III training/qualification i.a.w. an OPS/FCL workshop results 3 March 2004