What are the limitations on a steep approach? Certain aircraft like the A318 are able to do steep approaches for landing. What are the limits (Angle of descent, airspeed, and the like) for this type of landing?
This presentation gives the following limitations for A318 steep approaches:


Maximum authorised Flight Path Angle: -5.5°

MLW unchanged (57.5t)

FWD and AFT CG limits unchanged

Maximum altitude for landing: 2000ft

Tailwind limit for landing: 5Kt

Crosswind limit for landing: 26Kt gust included

AUTOLAND is not allowed

CATII and CATIII are not allowed

All engines operative only