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Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale

A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

Quick answer: A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

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Quick answer

A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

Why it matters

Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale?

In this glossary, Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale refers to: A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

How is Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Autorisé approche ILS catégorie III à autorisation spéciale, signalez quand établi et prêt à atterrir."

Why does Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale matter in aviation?

Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale?

Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale belong to?

In this glossary, Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

Operational example

Cleared Special-Authorisation Category III ILS approach, report when established and ready to land.

Localized term

Catégorie III à autorisation spéciale

Localized example

Autorisé approche ILS catégorie III à autorisation spéciale, signalez quand établi et prêt à atterrir.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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