Figure 4-13. Sample Memo of Approval of a Category II/III Application Package Date: To: Principal Operations Inspector (POI)/Certificate Management Office (CMO) From: Kent Brockman, Manager, NextGen Branch, AGL220 Prepared by: Subj: INFORMATION: ABC Airlines Inc. B737800, CAT II/IIIa Operations We have completed our Operational/Airworthiness review of the ABC Airlines Inc. application for fail passive (FP) CAT II/III approval for their B737800 aircraft and find they meet all the provisions set forth in the applicable advisory circulars (AC) and FAA orders. We recommend approval be granted to initiate Operational Use Suitability ABC’s Demonstration (OUSD) as soon as practical. After successful completion of the OUSD, CAT II minimums (Decision Height (DH) 100/Runway Visual Range (RVR) 1200) may be authorized in accordance with the following provisions: 1. ABC Airlines must perform 50 landings at CAT I minimums or better, with a 90% success rate. Upon completion of these landings, a CAT II authorization with a DH of 100 feet and a RVR 1200 minimum may be authorized. This completes the OUSD landing phase. 2. ABC Airlines must then complete a 6-month OUSD demonstration phase. Upon successful completion of the demonstration phase, a CAT III authorization with an altitude height (AH) of 100 feet and a RVR 600/400/advisory minimum may be authorized. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact Inspector [name]. Call All Weather Operations Specialist (AWOS) in AGL220 at 847-2944670.
Figure 4-13. Sample Memo of Approval of a Category II/III Application Package Date: To: Principal Operations Inspector (POI)/Certificate Management Office (CMO) From: Kent Brockman, Manager, NextGen Branch, AGL220 Prepared by: Subj: INFORMATION: ABC Airlines Inc. B737800, CAT II/IIIa Operations We have completed our Operational/Airworthiness review of the ABC Airlines Inc. application for fail passive (FP) CAT II/III approval for their B737800 aircraft and find they meet all the provisions set forth in the applicable advisory circulars (AC) and FAA orders. We recommend approval be granted to initiate ABC’s Operational Use Suitability Demonstration (OUSD) as soon as practical. After successful completion of the OUSD, CAT II minimums (Decision Height (DH) 100/Runway Visual Range (RVR) 1200) may be authorized in accordance with the following provisions: 1. ABC Airlines must perform 50 landings at CAT I minimums or better, with a 90% success rate. Upon completion of these landings, a CAT II authorization with a DH of 100 feet and a RVR 1200 minimum may be authorized. This completes the OUSD landing phase. 2. ABC Airlines must then complete a 6-month OUSD demonstration phase. Upon successful completion of the demonstration phase, a CAT III authorization with an altitude height (AH) of 100 feet and a RVR 600/400/advisory minimum may be authorized. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact Inspector [name]. Call All Weather Operations Specialist (AWOS) in AGL220 at 847-2944670.
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