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On a nonprecision approach you cannot identify the stepdown fix. What becomes your minimum altitude?

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  1. The lowest circling MDA is allowed
  2. The stepdown fix altitude becomes the MDA
  3. The final approach fix altitude is allowed

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References

  1. FAA Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15B) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/pilots/FAA-H-8083-15B.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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