In the example scenario, Lear 102KM is classified as which aircraft category?

• A. CAT III
• B. CAT II
• C. CAT I
• D. CAT IIIC

Answer: (A)

CAT III describes an aircraft’s ability to land using an ILS in very low visibility, with automatic flight guidance and systems certified to operate at those reduced minimums. In the scenario, Lear 102KM is described as having the equipment and certification to perform a CAT III approach, meaning it can land in poor visibility conditions that require enhanced automation. The other categories involve progressively higher minima (CAT II and CAT I) or an extreme subcategory where no decision height or visibility is required (the most stringent IIIC case), which doesn’t match the scenario as described. Therefore, the Lear 102KM is classified as CAT III.