Ch. 9: MLS

Question 1

How many separate channels does MLS use, and in which frequency band?

Answer 1

200; SHF

Question 2

What guidance does MLS provide during i. the approach, and ii. missed approach?

Answer 2

i. Horizontal, vertical and distance
ii. Horizontal

Question 3

How is distance information provided in MLS?

Answer 3

DME/P (Precision DME)

Question 4

What equipment must aircraft be fitted with to receive MLS signals?

Answer 4

MMR (multi-mode receiver)

Question 5

How do MLS cockpit displays compare to ILS?

Answer 5

Similar

Question 6

What shaped approaches can be flown with MLS i. with DME/P functional, and ii. without DME/P?

Answer 6

i. Curved approaches (via AFCS)
ii. Straight-in, ILS-type approaches

Question 7

Area of MLS coverage?

Answer 7

+/-40° of nominal centreline to 20NM