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The authorized DA/DH or MDA for an approach is which of the available values?

The highest of the published, PIC-prescribed, and equipment values.

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  1. The highest of the published, PIC-prescribed, and equipment values ✔
  2. The lowest of those values
  3. Always the published value

Why: 91.175(b) says the authorized DA/DH or MDA is the highest of the published procedure value, any value prescribed for the pilot in command, and the value appropriate for the aircraft equipment.

Huh, didn't know that: A personal minimum may be higher than the chart value, but 91.175(b) uses the highest regulatory value that applies.

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Answer: The highest of the published, PIC-prescribed, and equipment values. 91.175(b) says the authorized DA/DH or MDA is the highest of the published procedure value, any value prescribed for the pilot in command, and the value appropriate for the aircraft equipment.

  1. 14 CFR 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.175
    the authorized DA/DH or MDA is the highest of the following
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 14 CFR 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.175
    The DA/DH or MDA prescribed for the pilot in command.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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