Figure 187: RNAV (GPS) X RWY 28L, Portland (PDX)
FAA-CT-8080-3F · Instrument Rating supplement · asked on the Instrument Rating test
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Question 1 · Instrument Rating
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 187.) When conducting a missed approach from the RNAV (GPS) X RWY 28L approach at PDX, what is the Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) while maneuvering?
- A.2,100 feet MSL.
- B.4,000 feet MSL.
- C.5,800 feet MSL.
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Correct: C. 5,800 feet MSL.
The plan view of the PDX RNAV (GPS) X RWY 28L chart shows a single-sector Minimum Safe Altitude of 5,800 feet MSL within 25 NM of RW28L. Per AIM 5-4-5 the MSA provides 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance for emergency use within that radius. 2,100 feet is the initial climb altitude of the missed approach and 4,000 feet is the holding altitude at UBG.
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