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Instrument landing system (ILS)

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000524

A precision instrument approach system which normally consists of the following electronic components and visual aids:

a. Outer Marker.

a. Middle Marker.

a. Approach Lights.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000524
FieldAviation and air traffic control
AbbreviationILS
References14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
See alsoLocalizer; Glideslope; Outer marker; Middle marker; Airport lighting
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000524",
  "term": "Instrument landing system (ILS)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A precision instrument approach system which normally consists of the following electronic components and visual aids:\n\na. Outer Marker.\n\na. Middle Marker.\n\na. Approach Lights.",
  "abbreviation": "ILS",
  "see_also": [
    "Localizer",
    "Glideslope",
    "Outer marker",
    "Middle marker",
    "Airport lighting"
  ],
  "references": [
    "14 CFR part 91",
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/instrument-landing-system-ils/"
}

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