Boeing 737 - Instrument Approach using VNAV; Note: FMC U7.1 or later.

737 Operations Manual
Non-Normal Maneuvers -
Flight Patterns
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D6-27370-400E-TBCE NNM.2.3
Instrument Approach using VNAV
Approaching intercept heading
•Flaps 5
•Flaps 5
On RADAR vectors
•HDG SEL • Appropriate pitch mode
Intercept Heading
•Arm LNAV or
appropriate roll mode
Descend to MDA/DA
• Monitor VNAV path • Landing checklist
•Flaps 1
Missed approach
• Push TO/GA switch • Flaps 15 (flaps 1, 1 engine) • Go–around attitude • Go–around thrust • Positive rate of climb, gear up • Set missed approach altitude • Above 400 feet select roll mode • At flap retraction altitude, set
speed for desired flap setting
• Retract flaps on schedule • After flap retraction, select LVL
CHG or VNAV as required
• Select CLB/CON thrust • Verify tracking route and
altitude capture
• After Takeoff checklist
FAF
Inbound (1.5 NM)
•Gear down • Flaps 15 (landing flaps 1 engine) • Arm speedbrake • Set MDA/DA • Select VNAV • Landing flaps (2 engine)
Enroute to fix
• LNAV or appropriate roll mode • VNAV or appropriate pitch mode
At MDA/DA
• Intercept landing profile
and disengage autopilot and autothrottle
Note: FMC U7.1 or later.
June 07, 2002