PDA

View Full Version : MDA/DA Altitude Increase INOP Lights - Day?


jerky1280
21st Nov 2018, 12:01
Does an MDA/DA increase due to INOP lighting listed on an instrument approach apply during the day? Due to lack of any reference otherwise, I assume yes. My common sense and experience tells me it doesn't matter, but I'm looking for an official answer (reference preferred) for a check-ride question.

uncle dickie
21st Nov 2018, 16:45
Look at the approach plate as to increased RVR minima with u/s lighting.
This will effectively lift your DA as you will see the runway etc sooner

wiggy
21st Nov 2018, 19:00
The answer may be in a generic table somewhere on the documentation, labelled something like “inoperative facilities”....As has been said the answer is usually an increase to the required RVR, not an increase to DA/MDA.