Commencement and continuation of approach
61.—(1)  The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not continue an instrument approach operation —
(a)at an altitude above the aerodrome of intended landing that is below 300 m (1,000 ft) or into the final approach segment, unless the reported visibility or controlling RVR is at or above the aerodrome operating minima; or
(b)beyond a point at which the limits of the operating minima specified for that aerodrome would be infringed.
(2)  Despite paragraph (1), the pilot-in-command may continue the approach to decision altitude or height (DA/H) or minimum descent altitude or height (MDA/H) (as applicable) if —
(a)after entering the final approach segment; or
(b)after descending to an altitude above the aerodrome elevation that is below 300 m (1,000 ft),
the reported visibility or controlling RVR at the aerodrome of intended landing falls below the aerodrome operating minima.
(3)  Where the relevant aircraft is a helicopter, the pilot‑in‑command must not continue an approach below MDA/H unless at least one of the following visual references of the intended final approach and take‑off area or runway at the heliport of intended landing is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot‑in‑command:
(a)the elements of approach light system;
(b)the threshold;
(c)the threshold markings;
(d)the threshold lights;
(e)the threshold identification lights;
(f)the visual glide slope indicator;
(g)the touchdown zone;
(h)the touchdown zone markings;
(i)the lights at the final approach and take-off area or edge of the runway;
(j)any other visual references as the Director-General of Civil Aviation may approve.
(4)  The pilot-in-command of —
(a)an aeroplane operated by a holder of an air operator certificate granted under the Air Navigation (119 — Air Operator Certification) Regulations 2018; or
(b)a Singapore registered aircraft that —
(i)has an MCTOM exceeding 5,700 kg; or
(ii)is equipped with at least one turbine engine,
must not continue an approach to landing unless the pilot-in-command is satisfied that the aircraft can make a safe landing, taking into account —
(c)the performance of the aircraft; and
(d)the information available to the pilot-in-command regarding the runway surface conditions at the aerodrome of intended landing.
[S 836/2021 wef 04/11/2021]