AA.VI.E.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.

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Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.

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A display panel normally integrated into the primary flight display that shows the current status and operating functions of the autopilot or flight director.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
NumberWhat it means
30 NM straight line distance from the airport/heliport reference pointGPS arm
±1 NM within 30 NM of the airport/heliport reference pointTerminal CDI
100 feet above touchdown zone elevation and belowEFVS visual ref

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-2–7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. IFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-30–9-31) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. 14 CFR 91.176 (Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. IPH ch. 5 (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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