B 737 NG Low Visibility Operation Procedures Guide

1The LVO consists of :

Low Visibility Taxi.

Low Visibility Takeoff.

Low Visibility Approach.

LVO in Operation may be announced through ATIS or by GND or TWR controllers

when RVR is bellow 800M.

LVTO must be in Operation when RVR is bellow 400M.

Authorization to operate in LVO conditions must be obtained by the operator from

the Authority.

Air Crew must have followed subsequent training and must be current.

Aircraft must be certified for CAT 2 Autoland (All DAH B737NG’s are CAT 3A
certified).

Airport must declare LVO in Operation or in Force.

Note: When LVO is in Operation and RVR is above CAT 1 Minimums, non
qualified crews are not authorized to conduct Low Visibility Taxi Takeoff or
Approach.

Note: During all phases of Low Visibility Operation Left Hand Seat Pilot is PF.

2.Low Visibility Taxi:

Prior to conduct LV Taxi, Flight Crews must include in their briefing, taxi routing,
runway crossing, stop bars, and sensitive areas as well as special local procedures.

Maximum taxi speed is 10 Knots.

All the checklists, set-ups, briefings and paper work must be carried out when the
Aircraft is stopped.(Preferably before taxi is started, or at the CAT2/CAT3 holding
points).

Both Pilots must maintain maximum lookout and great caution during taxi.

Both pilots must be fully aware of other aircrafts taxiing in their vicinity.
ATC clearances should be well understood and acknowledged. In case of doubt
Flight crews must not hesitate to ask for clarification.

If the crew is unsure of his position, he must immediately stop and ask for a follow
me car.

Note: Do never cross a lighted Red Stop Bar even if you are cleared by the
controllers.

3.Low Visibility Takeoff

DAH is approved to conduct LVO takeoffs with a minimum RVR of 175M.

TDZ and MID RVR are required.

When not reported, TDZ RVR may be determined by pilot assessment.

When TDZ RVR is measured, pilot assessment is possible only when reported RVR
is above 150M.

4.LVO Approach:

DAH is authorized to conduct only CAT2 Approaches with an RVR of 350M and
DH of 100 FT.
Note : During LVO approaches CAT2 AUTOLAND is Mandatory.

4.1.Briefing

During the approach briefing, the Crew must ensure that all the following conditions
are satisfied:

Crew and aircraft status.

WX, Notams and Fuel for destination and alternate.

4.2.B 737 NG landing requirements:

B 737 NG LANDING MINIMUMS

CAT1 CAT2 X :Required, Blank : Not required
1 AP AUTOLAND
200 100 Min DH (use Jeppesen minimums if higher)
MINIMUMS

TDZ RVR (use Jeppesen minimums if

550 350
higher)
MID RVR (Independent of Jeppesen
175
minimums)
75 ROLL OUT RVR (Independent of
 Jeppesen RVR and may replace by MID
RVR if it is not reported)
See table of Failed or Downgraded Ground

AIRPORT
X X
Equipment (OM A page 426 Table 10)
Braking Action Medium or better ( µ >0,3)
X
X FAR RWY length + 15% (a)
X No Heavy Precipitation
X Max Head Wind 25 Kts
W/X
X Max Cross Wind 20 Kts
X X Max Tail Wind 10 K ts
If Tech Problems: Refer to Table of
X X A/C
Required Equipment

Note :

. a Use Advisory Information for normal landing configuration distance. Only use BA
GOOD or MEDIUM as applicable. Verify the result is factored by 15%.

Check that both pilots are qualified and current for LVO.

4.3.Check A/C Serviceability using the Table of Required Airborne Equipment below

CAT1 (a) CAT 2

X=Required, R=Recommended, Blank= Not required
1 A/P AUTOLAND
X All Engines
X Flaps 30/40 (Flaps 40 Recommended)
X Hydraulic Systems A & B
X Auto Speed Brakes
1 2 Efis Control Panel
X Antiskid
2 2 Generator on Buses (Engine or APU Driven)
X X TR 1 Operative (b)
1 2 A/P Engaged in APP mode
1 2 A/P Disengage Switches + Lights
X X A/P Aural warning
PF Side 2 F/D Bars indication on PFD ( pitch and roll)
A/T Engaged (If A/T is used: Disengage lights are
R
required)
1 2 TO/GA Switches
2 2 ADIRU in NAV mode (no transfer)
PF Side 2 ILS Receiver (with valid indication)
One mean to check GS validity (i.e. OM, DME, or
X X
equivalent)
1 2 DEU (No Source transfer)
 X STD BY Horizon
Required Displays for PFD and ND (transfer is
4 4
acceptable)
2 2 Altitude Indication on PFD
2 2 FMA on PFD
1 2 Radio Altimeter on PFD
2 DH (setting + display) on PFD
X X Windshield wipers (both sides) in case of precipitation
Note :

. (a) The CAT 1 table of required airborne equipment is only valid using the
A/P in approach mode.

. (b) If TR 1 is inoperative, raw data or single FD CAT 1 approach available

only.

4.4.BARO/RADIO Bugs setting:

BARO : CAT 1, set CAT 1 Decision Altitude

CAT 2, set THR elevation + 500ft

RADIO : Set CAT RA minimums and keep selector on RADIO

4.5. PROCEDURE and CALLOUTS

PHASE CAPT F/O

Cleared for APP ILS NAV 1 APP MODE Checked
LOC Alive CHECKED LOC ALIVE
LOC GREEN ILS NAV2 AP B IN CMD Checked
GS Alive CHECKED GS ALIVE
OM or FAF CHECKED OM/FIX_______FT
500 FT Above THR STABLE 500 FLARE ARMED
100 FT Above MIN CHECKED Approaching MIN (If no
Auto Callout)
MIN CONTINUE or G/A Minimums
50 FT Disconnect AP if NO FLARTE GREEN or NO
FLARE and Perform FLARE
Manual Landing
27 FT RETARD
TOUCH DOWN Disconnect A/P, Extend S/Brakes UP or S/Brakes
S/Brakes Manually if not UP
S/Brakes Not UP and CALL REVERSERS
apply MAX Reversers NORMAL or NO
REVERSE ENG 1 or NO
REVERSE ENG 2
ROLL OUT Apply MANUAL Braking if Monitor Deceleration and
AUTOBRAKES DISARM AUTOBRAKES STATUS
and CALL AUTOBRAKES
DISARM if AUTOBRAKES
DISARM LIGHT
illuminated
Note: After “500” call, PM performs FMA callouts.
4.5.1 Deviation Callouts:

PARAMETERS IF DEVIATION EXCEEDS CALL REQUIRED

IAS +10 KTS /--05 KTS SPEED
RATE OF
>1000 FT/min SINK RATE
DESCENT
PITCH ATTITUTE EXCESSIVE CHANGE PITCH
BANK ANGLE >7° BANK
LOCALIZER EXCESS DEV ¼ DOT LOCALIZER
GLIDE SLOPE WARNINGS 1/2 DOT GLIDESLOPE

Note: FMA Callouts are mandatory during LVO.

4.6. CONTINGENCIES

4.6.1 ENGINE FAILURE

In case of Engine Failure during a CAT 2 Approach, Disconnect A/P and A/T and
execute a manual G/A or perform a manual landing if suitable visual reference is
established.

4.6.2 AFDS failures, Warnings and Cautions

PILOT RESPONSE
AFDS Failures Above 800 FT RA At or Below 800 FT
During G/A
RA
Flashing red A/P
Execute manual Execute manual
disengage light and Re-engage A/P
G/A (a) G/A
wailer.
Stab out of trim:
Steady red A/P Disengage A/P and
Not applicable Not applicable
disengage light execute manual
G/A (a)
Flashing red A/T
Continue with manual thrust
disengage light
 Disengage A/P and
No FLARE arm Engage second
execute manual Not applicable
annunciation A/P
G/A (a)

Warning/
Pilot response
Caution lights
Apply QRH. NNC’s
Must be completed G/A Apply QRH
by 1000ft AAL
ILS Deviation Alert G/A (a) Not applicable
Note : (a) If suitable visual reference is established, perform manual landing.

In case of ENG or APU FIRE during final CAT 2 approach and no visual references
are established at minimums, AUTOLAND may be performed and NNC will be
performed on ground.

In case of pilot incapacitation during CAT2 approach and no visual references are
established at minimums, AUTOLAND may be performed, report to ATC to obtain
medical assistance upon landing and advise if unable to vacate the RWY.