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IR.VI.A.S12FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

For the final approach segment, maintain no more than ¾ scale CDI deflection, airspeed ...

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For the final approach segment, maintain no more than ¾ scale CDI deflection, airspeed ±10 knots, and altitude, if applicable, above MDA +100/-0 feet to the Visual Descent Point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP).

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: For the final approach segment, maintain no more than ¾ scale CDI deflection, airspeed ±10 knots, and altitude, if applicable, above MDA +100/-0 feet to the Visual Descent Point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP).

FAA references

  1. AC 120-108 ch. 4 List of Tables — AC No: 120-108A
  2. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH App. D (p. D-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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