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ILS Approach

May be conducted to CAT I or CAT II minimums, depending on configuration.

Check points

• 1500' RA system tries to engage highest capability
• 800' RA system freezes highest capability, not allowing upgrades

Sequence

Cat II

• Push APP to arm GS and LOC modes and the APPR2 status annuniciator
• Localiser capture, and then glideslope capture
• APPR2 status annunciator becomes active (green) below 1500' RA

Cat I

• Push APP to arm GS and LOC modes and the APPR1 status annuniciator
• Localiser capture, and then glideslope capture
• APPR1 status annunciator becomes active (green) below 1500' RA

Cat I, but with RA set rather than BARO

• APPR1 ONLY amber annunciator is displayed
• Additionally, green APPR1 status annunciator is displayed below 1500' RA

See also

FGCS

Categories: Embraer 170/190 | Automatic Flight