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Aviation abbreviation

# nonprecision instrument

NPI

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of nonprecision instrument

NPI stands for nonprecision instrument in FAA terminology.

### More about nonprecision instrument

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists nonprecision instrument with the abbreviation NPI.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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