Which item is NOT a requirement for stabilization by 1000 ft HAT?

Which item is NOT a requirement for stabilization by 1000 ft HAT?

• A. Landing gear down
• B. Flaps in final landing configuration
• C. Thrust levers above idle
• D. Sink rate no greater than 1500 ft/min

Answer: (D)

Stabilizing by 1000 ft HAT means you’re configured for landing and on a controlled descent. At this point, you should have the gear down and locked, flaps in the final landing configuration, and thrust levers above idle so you can maintain the appropriate approach speed and descent profile. The sink rate must be limited to 1000 ft per minute or less. The option stating a sink rate no greater than 1500 ft/min is not a requirement because the actual limit is 1000 ft/min. If you exceed 1000 fpm, the approach isn’t stabilized and you’d typically go around or adjust as needed.

Stabilizing by 1000 ft HAT means you’re configured for landing and on a controlled descent. At this point, you should have the gear down and locked, flaps in the final landing configuration, and thrust levers above idle so you can maintain the appropriate approach speed and descent profile. The sink rate must be limited to 1000 ft per minute or less. The option stating a sink rate no greater than 1500 ft/min is not a requirement because the actual limit is 1000 ft/min. If you exceed 1000 fpm, the approach isn’t stabilized and you’d typically go around or adjust as needed.