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In an instrument approach, the Intermediate Fix (IF) is the…

  • A
    beginning of the initial approach segment.
  • B
    end of the intermediate approach segment.
  • C
    end of the initial approach segment.
  • D
    point located half-way between the Initial and Final Fixes.

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SEGMENTS OF INSTRUMENT APPROACH

1. An Arrival Segment is the phase during which the aircraft transits from the en-route phase to the approach phase. The arrival segment starts at the last en-route point and ends at the initial approach fix (IAF). When a Standard Instrument Arrival (STAR) is used, it will provide transition from the en-route phase to the approach phase. The Initial Approach Fix (IAF) marks the end point of the STAR.

2. The next phase of an approach procedure is the Initial Approach Segment. The initial approach segment is the segment of an instrument approach procedure executed between the Initial Approach Fix (IAF) and the Intermediate Fix (IF). During this segment, aircraft speed and configuration will depend on the distance from the aerodrome and the descent required.

3. During the next phase, the Intermediate Approach Segment, the aircraft speed and configuration should be adjusted to prepare the aircraft for final approach. It begins at the IF and ends at the FAF or FAP, as applicable. The obstacle clearance requirement reduces to 150 m (492 ft) from 300 m (984 ft) in the primary area.

4. The Final Approach Segment is the phase during which alignment and descent for landing are made. In the case of a precision approach, the final approach segment will begin at the final approach point (FAP) rather than a fix (FAF for non precision approaches). The FAP is a point on the final approach track where the intermediate approach altitude/height intercepts the nominal glide path.

5. The last phase of the approach procedure is the Missed Approach Segment. The purpose of the missed approach segment is to protect the aircraft from obstacles.

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