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PRECISION APPROACH RADAR [ICAO]

Instrument Procedures

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Primary radar equipment used to determine the position of an aircraft during final approach, in terms of lateral and vertical deviations relative to a nominal approach path, and in range relative to touchdown.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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