Advanced ATC

Fail-Operational Autoland Mode

Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

Quick answer: Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

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Quick answer

Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

Why it matters

Fail-Operational Autoland Mode matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Fail-Operational Autoland Mode?

In this glossary, Fail-Operational Autoland Mode refers to: Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

How is Fail-Operational Autoland Mode used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fail-operational autoland mode armed; aircraft will remain coupled and roll out automatically even after system fault below alert height."

Why does Fail-Operational Autoland Mode matter in aviation?

Fail-Operational Autoland Mode matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Fail-Operational Autoland Mode?

Fail-Operational Autoland Mode is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Fail-Operational Autoland Mode belong to?

In this glossary, Fail-Operational Autoland Mode is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

Operational example

Fail-operational autoland mode armed; aircraft will remain coupled and roll out automatically even after system fault below alert height.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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