Approach Briefing

SOP B73C · AILO-0022.7 · Amendment 2 · 15 déc 2025 · 1.10.5 · p.78

The Approach Briefing uses the same T–P–C format as the Takeoff Briefing and focuses on the same Threat and Error Management goals.

The Approach Briefing will be carried out before any approach type with the help of its associated Briefing Card.

The Approach Briefing is complementary to the SOP. It is not meant to be a repetition of SOP items nor a checklist to complete the cockpit preparation.

Both pilots will verify the Build & Bugs of the FMC and MCP, and will review all pertinent information and Notes pertaining to the cleared and/or planned arrival (Weather, Aerodrome & Taxi Charts, and Arrival/Approach Charts) prior initiating the Briefing.

APPROACH BRIEFING

Threat and Error Management THREAT

The Threat and Error Management portion of the briefing is initiated by both pilots as an open discussion where potential threats are identified and mitigation options to these threats are agreed upon.

• Threat and Mitigation Discussion (What are our threats?)

Plan The Plan portion of the briefing is meant to outline the planned arrival and/or approach procedure, and ensure that both pilots are on the same page and know what to expect from each other. It should include a minimum of the following items but can be expanded au besoin.

• STAR name and STAR notes au besoin

o Any pertinent restrictions and/or pilot modified waypoints au besoin

• Approach name and Approach Notes

PLAN

o Minimum Safe Altitudes au besoin

• Landing Distance Available and Runway Surface Condition
• Decision Altitude (Cold Weather and/or Dip corrections au besoin)
• Landing Flaps – Speed Increment Corrections
• Use of Autobrakes
• Use of Thrust Reversers
• Planned Exit Taxiway

APPROACH BRIEFING (continued) Considerations This portion complements the briefing with details of interest that are worth taking into consideration; they only need to be mentioned when necessary.

CONSIDERATIONS

• PMA briefing au besoin.
• SCDA (using VS) briefing au besoin.
• Go-Around Procedure and/or complex Missed Approach trajectory.
• Use of Automation.
• Use of Anti-Ice
• Fuel Management and/or MIN DIV.
• Supplemental Procedures (MEL “O” Action) and/or SOP deviations.
• Jumpseat/observer safety briefing and duties.
• Miscellaneous item au besoin.

SOP officiel AILO-0022.7 (PDF)

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