3-10-10. ALTITUDE RESTRICTED LOW APPROACH

3-10-10. ALTITUDE RESTRICTED LOW APPROACH

A low approach with an altitude restriction of not less than 500 feet above the airport may be authorized except over an aircraft in takeoff position or a departure aircraft. Do not clear aircraft for restricted altitude low approaches over personnel unless airport authorities have advised these personnel that the approaches will be conducted. Advise the approaching aircraft of the location of applicable ground traffic, personnel, or equipment.

• NOTE:
• 1. The 500 feet restriction is a minimum. Higher altitudes should be used when warranted. For example, 1,000 feet is more appropriate for super or heavy aircraft operating over unprotected personnel or small aircraft on or near the runway.
• 2. This authorization includes altitude restricted low approaches over preceding landing or taxiing aircraft. Restricted low approaches are not authorized over aircraft in takeoff position or departing aircraft.

• PHRASEOLOGY
• CLEARED LOW APPROACH AT OR ABOVE (altitude). TRAFFIC (description and location).

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-1-5, Vehicles/Equipment/Personnel on Runways.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-1-6, Traffic Information.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-2-1, Light Signals.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-3-3, Timely Information.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-9-4, Line Up and Wait (LUAW).
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-3, Same Runway Separation.