AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

102 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
6.42.5.1. ILS Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) Approaches. Both pilots must be
certified to conduct an ILS PRM approach. Comply with the following operational
procedures:
6.42.5.1.1. Two operational VHF communication radios are required.
6.42.5.1.2. The approach must be briefed as an ILS/PRM approach.
6.42.5.1.3. If unable to accept an ILS PRM approach clearance, contact the FAA
ATCSCC at 1-800-333-4286 prior to departure time to obtain a pre-coordinated
arrival time. Pilots who arrive at a PRM airport unable to accept PRM approach
clearance, who did not contact ATC prior to departure, should expect an ATC
directed divert to a non-PRM airport.
6.42.5.1.4. All breakouts from the approach shall be hand flown. Autopilots shall be
disengaged when a breakout is directed.
6.42.5.1.5. Should a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA) be received, the pilot shall
immediately respond to the RA. If following an RA requires deviating from an ATC
clearance, the pilot shall advise ATC as soon as practical. While following an RA,
comply with the turn portion of the ATC breakout instruction unless the pilot
determines safety to be a factor.
6.42.6. Aircrews are not authorized to fly RNAV(RNP), RNAV, RNAV (GPS); GPS; or
"OR GPS" approaches until aircraft equipment is certified, aircrews are trained, and
MAJCOM/A3 has issued operational approval.
6.42.7. NDB Procedures. NDB approaches may be flown during day, night, or IMC
conditions after compliance with any airfield restrictions in GDSS and the ASRR. Back up
each approach with available navaids/GPS to include loading the NDB coordinates in SCNS.
6.42.8. After Beginning Descent or Approach. IAW AFI 11-202V3 Chapter 8, after
beginning an enroute descent or published approach, and the weather is reported or observed
to be below approach minimums, the PIC has the option of continuing the approach to the
MAP/DA. Comply with the last assigned clearance until a new or amended clearance is
received.
6.42.8.1. Do not continue the approach below minimums unless the runway environment
is in sight and the aircraft is in a position to make a safe landing.
6.42.8.2. If the approach is continued, sufficient fuel must be available to complete the
approach and missed approach, and proceed to a suitable alternate with normal fuel
reserve.
6.42.8.3. The PIC has final responsibility for determining when the destination is below
designated minimums, and for initiating proper clearance request.
6.42.9. Holding. An aircraft may hold at a destination that is below landing minimums, but
forecast to improve to or above minimums provided:
6.42.9.1. The aircraft has more fuel remaining than that required to fly to the alternate
and hold for the appropriate holding time, and the weather at the alternate is forecast to
remain at or above alternate filing minimums for the period, including the holding time.