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PA.VIII.F.K2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Operating navigation equipment, including functions and displays, and following bearing...

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Operating navigation equipment, including functions and displays, and following bearings, radials, or courses.

Bottom line

When used in conjunction with the VOR system, DME makes it possible for pilots to determine an accurate geographic position of the aircraft, including the bearing and distance TO or FROM the station.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Operating navigation equipment, including functions and displays, and following bearing...
NumberWhat it means
108.0–117.95 MHz VHFVOR band
962–1213 MHz UHFDME band
4° max variationDual VOR check
±4°IFR ground check
±6°IFR airborne check

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. IFH Glossary (p. G-15) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-2–7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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