EMB190 OM-A , Rev 4 2023-10-05

What is the difference between "Secyrity Search" and "Security Check"

The Search is performed on first sector on a new aircraft. The Check is performed after each turn around

If you need to inform the next crew that a security search is necessary, how do you do that?

You find the orange slip from the Flight Document Folder

Which RVR is controlling in a CAT 2 or CAT 3 landing?

The touchdown RVR

What is the minimum RVR for the mid point and stop end?

125 and 75 m

Stabilized approach critera?

Correct path, only small changes in bank and pitch, VAP+10 and not less than VREF, correct landing conf, Sink rate 1000, thrust setting applicable

2D approach, what approach visual reference must be seen?

At least one of: Element of approach light system, threshold or its markings or lights, PAPI, Runway edge light.

3D approach Type A or B, what approach visual reference must be seen?

At least one of: Element of approach light system, threshold or its markings or lights, PAPI, Runway edge light.

Planning minima for destination aerodrome: A flight shall only depart when?

1 hour before, 1 hour after (Arriving at the DH/MDH) RVR / VIS. RVR for a Precision Approach and Ceiling for Non Precision Approach

CAT 2 Approach, what approach visual reference must be seen?

The visual reference must contain a segment of at least 3 consecutive lights.

Regarding classification of approaches. What is a NPA?

Non-precision approach. An instrument procedure designed for 2D instrument approach operations Type A

Regarding classification of approaches. What is APV?

Approach procedure with vertical guidance. a PBN aproach designated for 3D instrument approach, Type A

Regarding classification of approaches. What is a PA`?

Precision approach procedure. An approach based on ILS, MLS, GLS and SBAS Cat 1, can be Type A or Type B

When do you need to plan a flight with two destination alternates?

When for the selected destination aerodrome, the safety margins for meteorological conditions and the planning minima cannot be met, or when no met info is available.

What requirements to plan a flight with no destination alternate?

Not more than 6 hours flight time, or 4 hours for in flight replanning, and 1h before and after ETA, Ceiling is at least 2000 ft (BKN) or circling height + 500 ft, which ever is greater and ground visibility is at least 5 km.