Which altitude is designated as the uncontrolled ejection altitude for warnings outside the FAF?

Which altitude is designated as the uncontrolled ejection altitude for warnings outside the FAF?

• A. 6000 feet AGL
• B. 6000 feet MSL
• C. 4000 feet AGL
• D. 2000 feet MSL

Answer: (A)

When dealing with warnings outside the Final Approach Fix, the reference used is altitude above the ground (AGL) to provide a consistent, terrain-relative safety margin. Setting this uncontrolled ejection warning at 6000 feet AGL ensures you have a generous buffer above the terrain no matter how high or low the surrounding landscape is, which is important in the area where you’re still outside the protected approach segment.

Using a value in MSL would vary with local elevation and could be dangerously low in mountains or unnecessarily high in flat areas. A smaller AGL value (like 4000 ft AGL or 2000 ft MSL) could reduce the protective margin in high terrain, while a larger MSL value would not adapt to terrain changes. Therefore, 6000 feet above ground is the best choice to maintain a consistent, safe warning altitude outside the FAF.