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Old 6th Jul 2013, 20:58
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went into SFO r28L last week, no glide slope, and no papis visual approach only and the DME doesn't read 0dme at the threshols
As I mentioned previously, this is due to the installation of the new glideslope antenna being installed for 28L/R 300ft further down.

The 300ft displaced thresholds are part of the new FAA mandated "Runway End Safety Area (RESA)"

Furthermore, the fact that the DME doesn't show 0DME at the threshold is perfectly normal in the U.S. as the DME for the ILS sits at the localizer and is clearly stated on the charts.
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