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Inoperative lighting for gps approach

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Does an inoperative precision approach path indictor (PAPI) affect RNAV gps minimums for the same runway? 

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  1. John D Collins on Sep 16, 2023

    It doesn’t affect minimums, but an operational PAPI may be required when the PAPI is used in lieu of obstruction lighting and if not available the approach may be NA at night.

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