Autopilot minimum for RNAV visual approach (charted) is which altitude?

Autopilot minimum for RNAV visual approach (charted) is which altitude?

• A. 450' AGL
• B. 550' AGL
• C. 600' AGL
• D. 500' AGL

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is how low you’re allowed to couple the autopilot on a charted RNAV visual approach. For these procedures, the autopilot can be maintained on the approach down to 500 feet above the ground. This standard minimum lets you use automated guidance through the initial and part of the visual segment while you verify the runway environment is in sight for the landing. If weather, terrain, or procedure notes require higher minimums, those would be published, but absent any special notes, 500 feet AGL is the baseline.

The key idea here is how low you’re allowed to couple the autopilot on a charted RNAV visual approach. For these procedures, the autopilot can be maintained on the approach down to 500 feet above the ground. This standard minimum lets you use automated guidance through the initial and part of the visual segment while you verify the runway environment is in sight for the landing. If weather, terrain, or procedure notes require higher minimums, those would be published, but absent any special notes, 500 feet AGL is the baseline.