Criteria for Operational Approval of Auto Guidance Systems

Details

• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Takeoff
  • Guidance systems (Aircraft)
  • Automatic pilot (Aircraft)
  • Regulations
  • Auto Flight Guidance System (AFGS)
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FAA AC 120-67
• DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.21949/1403548
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
• Abstract:
  This advisory circular (AC) states an acceptable means, but not the only means, for obtaining operational approval of the initial engagement or use of an Auto Flight Guidance System (AFGS) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, section 121.579(d); part 125, section 125.329(e); and part 135, section 135.93(e) for the takeoff and initial climb phase of flight. The purpose of this AC is to take advantage of technological improvements in the operational capabilities of autopilot systems, particularly at lower altitudes. This AC complements a rule change that would allow the use of an autopilot, certificated and operationally approved by the FAA, at altitudes less than 500 feet above ground level in the vertical plane and in accordance with sections 121.189 and 135.367, in the lateral plane. The criteria contained in this AC are applicable to operators using commercial turbojet and turboprop aircraft holding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operating authority issued under SFAR 38-2 and 14 CFR parts 119, 121, 125, and 135. The FAA may approve the AFGS operation for the operators under these parts, where necessary, by amending the applicant's operations specifications (OPSPECS).
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12800/dot_12800_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 285.48 KB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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