Boeing 737 - Circling Approach

737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
Maneuvers -
Flight Patterns
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D6-27370-4Q8-SJA MAN.2.5
Circling Approach
If a missed approach is needed at any time while circling, make an initial climbing turn toward the landing runway and intercept the missed approach course
Before starting the • Gear down (1 engine) • Landing flaps (if not previously selected) • Do the Landing checklist
Configuration at MDA(H) • Gear down • Gear up (1 engine) • Flaps 15 • Flaps 10 (1 engine) • Speedbrake armed
Intercepting landing profile • Disengage autopilot and autothrottle
MCP altitude / MDA(H) • Select ALT HOLD (as needed) • Set missed approach altitude • Select HDG SEL
turn to base
March 18, 2016