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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select approach and determine applicable minima
   • Current instrument approach and landing (IAL) chart for the NDB approach to be flown is selected
2. IAL is reviewed and briefed to flight crew in relation to directing entry to the approach, lowest safe altitude (LSALT) or minimum safe altitude (MSA) is maintained prior to entry and tracks, distances, timing and descent limitations are maintained for the approach
3. Fuel availability and latest divert time procedures are enacted as required
4. Monitor aid signal integrity
   • NDB to be used for selected approach is tuned and identified
5. Morse code identification and NDB indications are monitored throughout selected approach to ensure signal integrity
6. Conduct initial approach
   • Altimeter is set to appropriate QNH
7. Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding fix on an inbound track and at or above route MSA or LSALT is maintained in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) requirements, using the NDB
8. Conduct holding pattern
   • Aircraft holding pattern from the holding fix at or above LSALT or MSA is entered in accordance with specified sector entry
9. Holding pattern is performed in accordance with AIP, using the NDB
10. Conduct instrument approach procedure
    • Altimeter QNH is updated and set prior to approach commencement
11. Instrument approach is conducted in accordance with tolerances specified in AIP using the NDB
12. Landing runway is identified
13. After establishing visual reference, a visual circling or runway approach is conducted for a landing on selected runway in accordance with AIP
14. Conduct missed approach procedure
    • Conditions requiring a missed approach are recognised and missed approach is initiated
15. Aircraft is manoeuvred to missed approach point (MAPt)
16. Missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with the IAL chart
17. Obstacle clearance in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) is maintained

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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