ifr proceduresFAA-published sample question (IRA, Aug 2021)
If the RVR equipment is inoperative for an IAP that requires a visibility of 2,400 RVR, how should the pilot expect the visibility requirement to be reported in lieu of the published RVR?
A
As a slant range visibility of 2,400 feet.
B
As an RVR of 2,400 feet.
C
As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
When a published RVR minimum cannot be reported for the runway, 14 CFR 91.175(h) converts the RVR minimum to ground visibility using its table: RVR 2,400 feet equals 1/2 statute mile. The minimum is therefore expressed as a ground visibility of 1/2 SM. It cannot be reported as an RVR because the equipment is out, and slant-range visibility is not used for this purpose.
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