What are the limitations on a steep approach?
This presentation gives the following limitations for A318 steep approaches:


Maximum authorised Flight Path Angle: -5.5°

MLW unchanged (57.5t)

FWD and AFT CG limits unchanged

Maximum altitude for landing: 2000ft

Tailwind limit for landing: 5Kt

Crosswind limit for landing: 26Kt gust included

AUTOLAND is not allowed

CATII and CATIII are not allowed

All engines operative only