BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ...

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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005
13.2. Added text clarifying procedures for flying a high altitude approach in the low altitude
structure. 13.3.1. Clarified applicability of no PT routing. 13.10. Added information on
Terminal Area Arrivals (TAA). 13.10.14. Added information on backup approaches when
flying GPS approaches. Chapter 14. Entire chapter reorganized to categorize approaches with
glide path guidance and those without glide path guidance. 14.2.1. Aligned definition of
“runway environment” with AIM; defined meaning of the appearance of the word “RADAR” on
an approach plate. 14.1.2. Moved MLS information from Vol. 2; text changed to align with
tuning requirements in Chapter 7; added WARNING regarding false or erroneous glide slopes;
added note regarding outer marker sensitivity adjustments for aircraft with the capability to
select sensitivity; added text regarding erroneous glide slope indications during testing. 14.2.3.
Added information on RNAV/GPS final approach. 14.3.2. Added “where available” to text
requiring backup to radar approach. 14.3.5. Clarified requirements for advising controller in the
event of termination of radar approach without landing. 14.5. Aligned definition of contact
approach with AIM. 14.6. Clarified definition of IAP with a visual segment. 14.9. Added
information on ILS/PRM approaches. 14.10. Added information on SOIA approaches. 14.11.
Added information on TLS approaches. 15.2.4. Added reference to Chapter 25 for HUD
procedures during landing. 15.3.3. Deletes visual glide path lighting systems detailed
explanations and refers personnel to the Flight Information Handbook, which contains the most
current information. 15.4. Added reference to AFI 11-218 for airport lighting for ground
operations. 15.4.1. Added note stating threshold lights can be as much as 10 feet from threshold
without a waiver. 15.5. Added reference to AFI 11-218 for airport markings and signs for
ground operations. 15.6.1. Added information on circling out of RNAV/GPS approaches.
15.7.2. Changed side-step maneuver to align with FAA guidance. 16.3.1. Clarified climbout
instructions applicability. 16.4.2. Clarified procedures for executing a missed approach prior to
the missed approach point. 16.4.3. Changed minimum missed approach climb gradient to 200
feet per nautical mile to correct a typographical error from the last edition of 11-217 and AIM.
Chapters 20 and 21. Entire chapter moved to Volume 3. Chapter 17 (Old Chapter 22).
Entire chapter revised to reflect latest information on spatial disorientation. Graphics updated.
Added section on night vision goggles. Chapter 18 (Old Chapter 23). Entire chapter rewritten
to reflect current guidance from ICAO SARPS, PANS OPS, and AFI 11-202 Vol. 3 General
Flight Rules. 19.2.1 (Old Chapter 24). Added definitions of ILS Category IIIa, b, and c.
Figure 20.1 (Old Chapter 25). Fixed text boxes so all text is visible. 20.2.1. Deleted text
discussing concerns of insidious failure of HUDs; clarified use of HUDs not endorsed as PFR.
20.2.3. Added text clarifying use of HUD for transition to landing; added WARNING regarding
danger of duck under when using a HUD for transition to landing. 20.3.6. Added WARNING
regarding use of HUD-out procedures for practice approaches in IMC. Appendices. List of
References added; Acronyms updated, Definitions updated; Index added.