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GP NO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- non-precision approach
1, record 1, English, non%2Dprecision%20approach
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- non-precision approach procedure 2, record 1, English, non%2Dprecision%20approach%20procedure
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument approach procedure(IAP) in which only electronic azimuth information is provided [(no electronic glide path(GP) information is provided) ] and obstacle assessment in the final segment is based on minimum descent altitude(MDA). 2, record 1, English, - non%2Dprecision%20approach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-precision approach: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - non%2Dprecision%20approach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
non-precision approach procedure: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - non%2Dprecision%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche de non-précision
1, record 1, French, approche%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- procédure d’approche de non précision 2, record 1, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20de%20non%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- percée dirigée 1, record 1, French, perc%C3%A9e%20dirig%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, France, officially approved
- approche classique 3, record 1, French, approche%20classique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure d’approche aux instruments (IAP) au cours de laquelle seule l'information électronique sur l'azimut est fournie (aucune information de radioalignement de descente (GP) fournie) et l'évaluation des obstacles dans le segment d'approche finale est basée sur l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA). 2, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche classique : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche de non-précision; percée dirigée : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
procédure d’approche de non précision; approche classique : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación que no es de precisión
1, record 1, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20que%20no%20es%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- procedimiento de aproximación que no es de precisión 2, record 1, Spanish, procedimiento%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20que%20no%20es%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos en el que se utiliza guía lateral pero no guía vertical. 2, record 1, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20que%20no%20es%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aproximación que no es de precisión: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20que%20no%20es%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- final approach course fix
1, record 2, English, final%20approach%20course%20fix
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FACF 1, record 2, English, FACF
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- centreline fix 1, record 2, English, centreline%20fix
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fix and/or waypoint located on the final approach course of an instrument approach procedure(IAP) :(a) prior to the point of glide path(GP) intercept on a precision approach procedure;(b) prior to the final approach fix(FAF) on a non-precision approach procedure that has a designated final approach fix(FAF) ;(c) prior to any stepdown fixes on a non-precision approach procedure with designated fixes but no final approach fix(FAF) ;or(d) at a point that would permit a normal landing approach on a non-precision approach procedure with no final approach fix(FAF) or stepdown fixes. 1, record 2, English, - final%20approach%20course%20fix
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
final approach course fix; centreline fix; FACF: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - final%20approach%20course%20fix
Record 2, Key term(s)
- centerline fix
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- repère de trajectoire d'approche finale
1, record 2, French, rep%C3%A8re%20de%20trajectoire%20d%27approche%20finale
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FACF 1, record 2, French, FACF
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- repère d'axe 1, record 2, French, rep%C3%A8re%20d%27axe
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repère ou point de cheminement, ou les deux, alignés sur la trajectoire finale d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) dans l'une des situations suivantes : a) avant le point d'interception de l'alignement de descente (GP), lors d'une procédure d'approche de précision; b) avant le repère d'approche finale (FAF), lors d'une procédure d'approche de non-précision ayant un repère d'approche finale désigné; c) avant tout repère de palier de descente, lors d'une procédure d'approche de non-précision ayant des repères désignés, mais aucun repère d'approche finale (FAF); d) à un point qui permettrait une approche normale en vue d'un atterrissage lors d'une procédure d'approche de non-précision n'ayant aucun repère d'approche finale (FAF) ou de repère de palier de descente. 1, record 2, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20de%20trajectoire%20d%27approche%20finale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère de trajectoire d'approche finale; repère d'axe; FACF : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20de%20trajectoire%20d%27approche%20finale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mark number 1, record 3, English, mark%20number
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mark no. 1, record 3, English, mark%20no%2E
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plate gauge insulated Mark no. GP 100/GP 100(01-20-074). 1, record 3, English, - mark%20number
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marque d'immatriculation
1, record 3, French, marque%20d%27immatriculation
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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