On approach, you may descend below the decision height or minimum descent altitude (DH/MDA) only if which conditions are satisfied?

• A. Required visibility, Normal Maneuvers, Runway Environment in sight
• B. Visibility is not a concern
• C. Automatic flight control is engaged
• D. Captain approval is given and issued clearance

Answer: (A)

On an instrument approach, the opportunity to descend below the decision height or minimum descent altitude relies on having a visual reference and being in a normal flight configuration. You may descend below DH/MDA only when you have the required visibility for the approach, you can maintain normal maneuvers, and you have the runway environment in sight. With those conditions, you can continue the approach visually and complete the landing.

This isn’t about autopilot or a captain’s verbal approval. The rule hinges on meeting the published visibility minimums and seeing the runway environment while in a normal, stable flight state. If any of these conditions aren’t met, you must not descend below DH/MDA and must execute a missed approach.