STATE OF LIBYA ‫دولة ليبيا‬

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
‫وزارة المواصالت‬
FLIGHT SAFETY DEPARTMENT ‫مصلحة الطيران المدني‬
‫ادارة سالمة الطيران‬
Flight Operations Section
Commercial Air Transport (A) - Application For LVO Operational Approval / Renewal
Submit at least 60 days before the intended date of operations

APPLICATION FOR LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS APPROVAL

Applicants are strongly advised to read the ' Notes for Completion' before completing the form. Please complete
the form in BLOCK CAPITALS using black or dark blue ink.

This form is designed to elicit all the required information from those operators wishing to gain operational
approval to operate to:
• lower than Standard CAT I;
• CAT II;
• other than Standard CAT II; or
• CAT III
approach minima and to take off in less than 150 m visibility for Category A, B and C aircraft, and less than 200 m
for Category D aircraft.
(Note: Take-off in less than 400 m visibility but more than 150 m/200 m is now subject to formal approval).
Please contact the CAA at the address given in Section II, paragraph 4.) The completed form and supporting
documentation should be submitted to the Intelligence, Strategy and Policy department of the Safety and
Airspace Regulation Group at the address listed in the 'Notes for Completion'.

Section I Page 1 Operator/Airframe Details Completion

mandatory
Section II Page 2 Notes For Completion
Completion
Section III Page 2 Signature Block
mandatory
Section IV Pages 3 to 7 Operator's Submissions Matrix Completion
mandatory

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 SECTION I OPERATOR/AIRFRAME DETAILS

1 Applicant Details - required for all Approval requests

Please give the official name and business or trading name(s), address, mailing address, e-mail address and contact telephone/fax
numbers of the applicant. Note: For AOC holders - company name, AOC number and e-mail address will suffice.

2 Aircraft Details - required for all Approval requests

Aeroplane type(s) or fleets (if a fleet has more than one variant, complete second column).
Aeroplane Type or Fleet Variant

SECTION II LVO NOTES FOR COMPLETION

1 Applicability

LYCARs - Ops Part-SPA.LVO outlines the procedures, minima and training requirements for conducting approaches using:
• lower than Standard CAT I;
• CAT II;
• other than Standard CAT II; and
• CAT III approach minima. It also covers procedures, minima and training requirements for conducting take-offs in
visibility less than 150 m (aircraft Category A, B and C) or 200 m (aircraft Category D).

This application form should not be used for Enhanced Visual Systems (EVS) approval application or RNP Approach Operations
approval application
Reference material:
• LYCARs - Ops (in particular Part-SPA.LVO;
• ICAO Doc. 8168 (PANS-OPS);
• ICAO Doc. 9365 (Manual of All Weather Operations); and
Formal approval will normally be subject to a flight and simulator observation.

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2 Operator's Submissions Matrix
Section IV of this application form is the Operator's Submissions Matrix. All applicants should complete Column 4 of this matrix in
full. Failure to complete the Submissions Matrix may result in a delay in processing your application.

3 Documents to be included with the application

Copies of all documents referred to in Column 4 of the Operator’s Submissions Matrix should be included when returning the
completed application form to the Civil Aviation Authority. Original documents should not be sent, photocopies are sufficient.
Do not send complete manuals, only the relevant sections/pages will be required.
Failure to include all relevant documentation may result in a delay in processing your application.

4 Submissions and Enquiries

Address for submissions: Contact details for enquiries:
LYCAA
Flight Safety Department
Operation Section
Main Office

E-mail ops@flightsafety.caa.gov.ly

Note: Applications by companies for non-AOC operators must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. See Official Record Series 5
(General Aviation)

SECTION III SIGNATURE BLOCK

Signature: ………………………………Name (BLOCK LTTERS ) : ……………………………………Appointment Date:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Please note that a minimum of 60 working days will normally be required to check and confirm the information given above - if
data is missing or omitted the process may take considerably longer.

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SECTION IV APPLICANT’S SUBMISSIONS MATRIX

Main Heading Expanded areas to be addressed by application Sub-requirement Operator's Operations

Manual
Reference or Document
Reference
1.0 Reference Documents used in Your submission should be based on current up to date regulatory material.
compiling submission
You should publish a compliance statement showing how the criteria of
LYCARs- Ops and ICAO Doc. 9365 (where appropriate) have been satisfied.

You should state exactly what type of approval you are applying for, e.g. CAT
II or III, low visibility take-off, etc.

2.0 Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) A copy of the relevant AFM entry showing the aircraft certification standard
for operations.

3.0 Operational demonstration Requirements given in LYCARs- Ops AMC1 SPA.LVO.105.

Continuous monitoring programme.

4.0 Operations Manuals Outline your process for reporting of failures in the operational use of Note: In particular, significant problems with
procedures. the Autoland/HUDLS systems (as
appropriate), in
particular reporting on
circumstances/ locations where the
Autoland/HUDLS was
unsatisfactory.
5.0 Approach plate supplier and Who is your approach plate supplier?
Operating Minima
Eligible runways.

Confirmation that all minima are calculated in accordance with LYCARs-Ops

Part SPA.LVO.

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Main Heading Expanded areas to be addressed by Sub-requirement Operator's Operations Manual
application Reference or Document Reference

6.0 Operations Manual entries and Standard Manufacturer/operator developed. Definitions.

Operating Procedures
Manufacturer's procedures recommended Crew qualifications for operations. Equipment
as starting point and must include at least
the following. required for operations. MEL handling.

Low Visibility Take-Off:

• Taxiing in low visibility conditions.
• Take-off minima and lighting.
• Crew visual visibility assessment.
• Crew responsibilities/handling.
• Visual references required.
• Approved lateral guidance system.
• ATC calls.
• Contingency procedures including:
• engine failure between V1 and VR; and
• rejected take-off.

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Main Heading
Expanded areas to be addressed Sub-requirement Operator's Operations Manual
by application Reference or Document Reference
Approach and landing:
6.0 Operations Manual entries and Standard • Modes of operation.
Operating Procedures • Statement that autopilot/flight director must be
(continued)
used whenever possible.
• fuel considerations.
• Minimum visual references for landing.
• Approach Ban and RVR.
• Cross-wind limits.
• Effect of irregular pre-threshold terrain.
• Stabilised Approach Criteria.
• Correct seating and eye position.
• Designation of PF and PNF and their duties.
• Use of automatic flight control system.
• Checklist handling.
• Approach briefing.
• Radio communications handling.
• Monitoring and cross-checking of instruments
and radio aids.
• Cockpit call outs.
• Contingency procedures including:
• Use of equipment downgrade list;
• failures above and below decision height;
• ILS deviation warnings;
• autopilot disconnect;
• auto-throttle disconnect;
• electrical failures;
• engine failure;
• failures and loss of visual references at or below
decision height; and
• pilot incapacitation.

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LVO Modular Training Package

Type of Operation Training Required Training Means Operator's Operations Manual

Reference or Document Reference

Ground school training Syllabus should follow guidelines in LYCARs-

Ops, in particular Part-SPA.LVO.120 (should
also include all the items in paragraph 6
above).

Flight crew qualification and training Syllabus should follow guidelines in LYCARs -
(simulator/flight training) Ops, in particular Part-SPA.LVO.120.

Initial qualification requirements.

Recurrent/revalidation requirements.

Recency requirements.

Any Further Comments to Support Your application:

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