Definition
RADAR
A device that provides information on range, azimuth, and/or elevation of objects by measuring the time interval between transmission and reception of directional radio pulses and correlating the angular orientation of the radiated antenna beam or beams in azimuth and/or elevation.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1045 — § 91.1045 Additional equipment requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.215 — § 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.217 — § 91.217 Data correspondence between automatically reported pressure altitude data and the pilot’s altitude reference.
- 14 CFR § 91.176 — § 91.176 Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.183 — § 91.183 IFR communications.
- 14 CFR § 91.185 — § 91.185 IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.
- 14 CFR § 91.205 — § 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.123 — § 91.123 Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.
9 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.