When conducting an approach made to CAT 2 limits, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?

When conducting an approach made to CAT 2 limits, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?

• A. 1200/600 RVR, 200' DA
• B. 1200/600 RVR, 100' DH
• C. 1200 RVR
• D. MDA, DH or DA

Answer: (B)

CAT II approaches are done with a fixed, lower decision height and specific runway visibility requirements to ensure you have enough visual cues to complete the landing in low visibility. The standard minima include a decision height of 100 feet and two RVR requirements that reflect different parts of the runway environment when the proper lighting and equipment are in place. Having 1200 feet of RVR for the approach with an additional 600 feet in the relevant segment confirms that visibility is sufficient to maintain the approach path and align with the runway centerline, while still allowing a controlled landing decision at 100 feet. A higher DA such as 200 feet would not meet CAT II minima, and relying on MDA or a non-precision minimum would not apply to a CAT II procedure.

CAT II approaches are done with a fixed, lower decision height and specific runway visibility requirements to ensure you have enough visual cues to complete the landing in low visibility. The standard minima include a decision height of 100 feet and two RVR requirements that reflect different parts of the runway environment when the proper lighting and equipment are in place. Having 1200 feet of RVR for the approach with an additional 600 feet in the relevant segment confirms that visibility is sufficient to maintain the approach path and align with the runway centerline, while still allowing a controlled landing decision at 100 feet. A higher DA such as 200 feet would not meet CAT II minima, and relying on MDA or a non-precision minimum would not apply to a CAT II procedure.