ifr proceduresFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
You are in IMC and descending below 1,000 feet above the TDZE on a straight-in instrument approach in a turbojet. The approach is considered stabilized when the airplane is
A
fully configured and on the correct speed with a descent rate of less than 1,000 FPM.✓ Correct Answer
B
fully configured with the engines spooled up and a descent rate of no more than 500 FPM.
C
at least partially configured and on the correct speed with a descent rate of no more than 1,200 FPM.
Explanation
AC 120-71 describes a stabilized approach as, by 1,000 feet above the touchdown zone in IMC, the airplane fully configured, on the correct speed and path, with a sink rate generally no greater than 1,000 feet per minute. Partial configuration or 1,200 feet per minute does not meet the criteria.
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