conventional non-precision approach and RNAV/RNP approaches, with or without GPS PRIMARY, also share most of the strategies and procedures described in this Briefing Note.
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Instrument approaches usually consist of three approach segments:
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Initial approach : . From an initial approach fix (IAF) to the
intermediate fix (IF), if defined; . Minimum obstacle clearance: 1000 ft;
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Intermediate approach : . From the IF to the final approach fix (FAF); . Minimum obstacle clearance: 500ft; and,
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Final approach: . From the FAF to the MDA(H) and visual
descent/decision point (VDP) or MAP; . Minimum obstacle clearance: 250 ft.
For non-precision approaches, the intermediate approach is a transition segment during which the aircraft is configured for the final approach:
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Landing gear extended;
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Landing flaps configuration established;
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Speed stabilized on the final approach speed;
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Aircraft aligned with the final approach course; and,
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Landing checklist and briefings completed.
Decision
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Limit
Go-Around
V M
MDA(H)
FAF ( or FDF ) MAP
Figure 1
Step-down Final Approach
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Notes :
The charted MDA(H) is referenced to the touchdown
zone elevation (TDZE), to the runway (RWY) or the
airport reference point (APT or ARP).
The ICAO PANS-OPS define the MDA(H) as a
function of the obstacle clearance altitude (height)
[OCA(H)]:
MDA(H) = OCA(H) + 30 ft
VDP Concept
The Visual Descent/Decision Point (VDP) is a point in the approach, at the MDA(H), where the aircraft is approximately on a 3-degree glide path, as illustrated by Figure 2.
Decision at VDP :
- Descent from VDP . or
-Go-around
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