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MISSED APPROACH SEGMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
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.

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.

OBS

missed approach segment: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

OBS

missed approach; MA; missed approach segment: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
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.

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.

OBS

segment d'approche interrompue : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
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