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CARTA APROXIMACAO (E POUSO) POR INSTRUMENTOS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach chart
1, record 1, English, instrument%20approach%20chart
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 2, record 1, English, IAC
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- instrument approach to land chart 3, record 1, English, instrument%20approach%20to%20land%20chart
correct
- instrument procedural chart 4, record 1, English, instrument%20procedural%20chart
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart that depicts the aeronautical data required to execute an instrument approach procedure (IAP) to an airport. 5, record 1, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with a specific type of electronic navigation system, including non-directional beacon (NDB), tactical air navigation aid (TACAN), VHF [very high frequence] omnidirectional range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS)/microwave landing system (MLS), and area navigation (RNAV). These charts are identified by the type of NAVAID [navigation aid] providing final approach guidance. 5, record 1, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instrument approach chart; IAC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
instrument approach chart: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 1, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte d'approche aux instruments
1, record 1, French, carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 2, record 1, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique qui représente les données aéronautiques nécessaires pour faire une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) à un aéroport. 3, record 1, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces cartes décrivent les procédures, y compris toutes les données connexes ainsi que le diagramme de l'aéroport. Chaque procédure est destinée à être utilisée avec un certain type de système de navigation électronique, y compris le radiophare non directionnel (NDB), le système de navigation aérienne tactique (TACAN), le radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF [très haute fréquence] (VOR), le système d'atterrissage aux instruments (ILS)/système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences (MLS) et la navigation de surface (RNAV). Ces cartes sont identifiées par le type de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] qui fournit le guidage à l'approche finale. 3, record 1, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments; IAC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carta de aproximación por instrumentos
1, record 1, Spanish, carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 2, record 1, Spanish, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carta de aproximación por instrumentos; IAC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
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