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PROCEDIMENTO APROXIMACAO PERDIDA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decision altitude
1, record 1, English, decision%20altitude
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DA 2, record 1, English, DA
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified altitude in the precision approach or approach with vertical guidance at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach to land has not been established. 3, record 1, English, - decision%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Decision altitude (DA) is referenced to mean sea level (MSL) and decision height (DH) is referenced to the threshold elevation. 3, record 1, English, - decision%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
decision altitude; DA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; designations officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - decision%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
decision altitude: designation standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - decision%20altitude
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altitude de décision
1, record 1, French, altitude%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DA 2, record 1, French, DA
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude spécifiée à laquelle, au cours d'une approche de précision ou approche avec guidage vertical, une approche interrompue doit être amorcée si la référence visuelle nécessaire à la poursuite de l'approche n'a pas été établie. 3, record 1, French, - altitude%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'altitude de décision (DA) est rapportée au niveau moyen de la mer (MSL) et la hauteur de décision (DH) est rapportée à l'altitude du seuil. 3, record 1, French, - altitude%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude de décision; DA : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - altitude%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
altitude de décision : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - altitude%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- altitud de decisión
1, record 1, Spanish, altitud%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DA 2, record 1, Spanish, DA
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitud especificada en la aproximación de precisión, a la cual debe iniciarse una maniobra de aproximación frustrada si no se ha establecido la referencia visual requerida para continuar la aproximación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - altitud%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para la altitud de decisión [...] se toma como referencia el nivel medio del mar [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - altitud%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitud de decisión: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - altitud%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- missed approach point
1, record 2, English, missed%20approach%20point
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MAP 2, record 2, English, MAP
correct, Canada, United States, standardized
- MAPt 3, record 2, English, MAPt
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That point in an instrument approach procedure at or before which the prescribed missed approach procedure must be initiated in order to ensure that the minimum obstacle clearance is not infringed. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 3, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach point; MAPt: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach point; MAP: term, and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'approche interrompue
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAP 2, record 2, French, MAP
correct, masculine noun, Canada, standardized, officially approved
- MAPt 3, record 2, French, MAPt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments auquel ou avant lequel la procédure prescrite d'approche interrompue doit être amorcée afin de garantir que la marge minimale de franchissement d'obstacles est respectée. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 3, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point d'approche interrompue; MAPt : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point d'approche interrompue; MAP : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de aproximación frustrada
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAPt 1, record 2, Spanish, MAPt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos, punto en el cual, o antes del cual se ha de iniciar la aproximación frustrada prescrita, con el fin de respetar el margen mínimo de franqueamiento de obstáculos. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de aproximación frustrada; MAPt: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- missed approach procedure
1, record 3, English, missed%20approach%20procedure
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The procedure to be followed if the approach cannot be continued. [Definition officially approved by ICAO and standardized by NATO.] 2, record 3, English, - missed%20approach%20procedure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is carried out: a) during an instrument approach, at the pilot's initiative if no visual contact with the runway environment has been established at the minimum descent altitude or height, or at the decision height or altitude; or b) during a visual approach, at the pilot's initiative if a landing cannot be carried out safely; or c) whenever so directed by air traffic control. 2, record 3, English, - missed%20approach%20procedure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach procedure: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI), NATO and the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - missed%20approach%20procedure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- procédure d'approche interrompue
1, record 3, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure à suivre lorsqu'il est impossible de poursuivre l'approche. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle est exécutée : a) lors d'une approche aux instruments, à l'initiative du pilote, si l'environnement de piste n'est pas en vue à l'altitude ou à la hauteur minimale de descente, ou à la hauteur ou altitude de décision; ou b) lors d'une approche à vue, à l'initiative du pilote, si l'atterrissage ne peut être effectué en sécurité; ou c) sur ordre du contrôle de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
procédure d'approche interrompue : terme normalisé par l'OTAN et par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- procedimiento de aproximación frustrada
1, record 3, Spanish, procedimiento%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento que hay que seguir si no se puede proseguir la aproximación. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - procedimiento%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procedimiento de aproximación frustrada: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - procedimiento%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- missed approach segment
1, record 4, English, missed%20approach%20segment
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- missed approach 2, record 4, English, missed%20approach
correct, standardized
- MA 2, record 4, English, MA
correct, standardized
- MA 2, record 4, English, MA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of an instrument approach procedure (IAP) between the missed approach point (MAP), the missed approach waypoint (MAWP), or the point of arrival at decision height (DH), and the specified missed approach NAVAID [navigation aid], intersection, fix or waypoint, as appropriate, at the minimum IFR [instrument flight rules] altitude. 2, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20segment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is in this part of the approach procedure that the aircraft climbs and returns to the en route structure or is positioned for holding or a subsequent approach. The route of flight and altitudes are depicted on instrument approach charts. 2, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20segment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach segment: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20segment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
missed approach; MA; missed approach segment: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20segment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- segment d'approche interrompue
1, record 4, French, segment%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- approche interrompue 2, record 4, French, approche%20interrompue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MA 2, record 4, French, MA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MA 2, record 4, French, MA
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) entre le point d'approche interrompu (MAP), le point de cheminement d'approche interrompue (MAWP) ou le point de hauteur de décision (DH) et la NAVAID [aide à la navigation], l'intersection, le repère ou le point de cheminement particuliers de l'approche interrompue, selon le cas, à l'altitude IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] minimale. 2, record 4, French, - segment%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est pendant cette partie de la procédure d'approche que l'aéronef amorce une montée et retourne à la structure en route ou se positionne pour effectuer une procédure d'attente ou toute autre procédure suivante. La trajectoire ainsi que les différentes altitudes sont indiquées sur les cartes de procédure d'approche aux instruments. 2, record 4, French, - segment%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
segment d'approche interrompue : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 4, French, - segment%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
approche interrompue; MA; segment d'approche interrompue : 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. 4, record 4, French, - segment%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación frustrada
1, record 4, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- missed approach
1, record 5, English, missed%20approach
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- balked approach 2, record 5, English, balked%20approach
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach which is not completed by landing. 3, record 5, English, - missed%20approach
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 5, English, - missed%20approach
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 5, English, - missed%20approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche interrompue
1, record 5, French, approche%20interrompue
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- approche manquée 2, record 5, French, approche%20manqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- prise de terrain interrompue 3, record 5, French, prise%20de%20terrain%20interrompue
feminine noun
- prise de terrain manquée 3, record 5, French, prise%20de%20terrain%20manqu%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche qui n'est pas terminée par un atterrissage. 4, record 5, French, - approche%20interrompue
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au sortir d'une prise de terrain manquée ou après un décollage avec un peu de volets, il peut être nécessaire de monter avec les volets partiellement ou totalement ouverts. 3, record 5, French, - approche%20interrompue
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche interrompue : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 5, French, - approche%20interrompue
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche interrompue : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 5, record 5, French, - approche%20interrompue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación frustrada
1, record 5, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aproximación frustrada: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- final approach
1, record 6, English, final%20approach
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- final approach segment 2, record 6, English, final%20approach%20segment
standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 3, record 6, English, - final%20approach
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a. In a non-precision approach it normally begins at the final approach fix or point and ends at the missed approach point or fix; b. In a precision approach the final approach is deemed to commence at the glide path intercept point and ends at the decision height/altitude. 3, record 6, English, - final%20approach
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
final approach: term standardized by NATO and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 6, English, - final%20approach
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
final approach; final approach segment: terms standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 6, English, - final%20approach
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- approche finale
1, record 6, French, approche%20finale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- segment d'approche finale 2, record 6, French, segment%20d%27approche%20finale
masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments au cours de laquelle l'alignement et la descente en vue de l'atterrissage sont effectués. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 3, record 6, French, - approche%20finale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une approche de non-précision, elle débute au point d'approche finale et se termine au point d'approche interrompue. b. Dans une approche de précision, l'approche finale est estimée débuter au point d'interception du plan de descente et elle se termine à l'altitude ou à la hauteur de décision. 3, record 6, French, - approche%20finale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche finale : terme normalisé par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 6, French, - approche%20finale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
approche finale; segment d'approche finale : termes normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 6, French, - approche%20finale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación final
1, record 6, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20final
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos que se inicia en el punto o referencia de aproximación final determinados o, cuando no se haya determinado dicho punto o dicha referencia, a) al final del último viraje reglamentario, viraje de base o viraje de acercamiento de un procedimiento en hipódromo, si se especifica uno; o b) en el punto de interceptación de la última trayectoria especificada del procedimiento de aproximación; y que finaliza en un punto en las inmediaciones del aeródromo desde el cual: 1) puede efectuarse un aterrizaje; o bien 2) se inicia un procedimiento de aproximación frustrada. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 6, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20final
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aproximación final: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 6, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20final
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