An A320 is on its final approach at an intermediate altitude, on a precision instrument approach. This means that the aircraft is at or past the…
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ICAO Doc 8168
Section 4, Chapter 5
5.4 PRECISION APPROACH
5.4.1 Final approach point (FAP)
The final approach segment begins at the final approach point (FAP). This is a point in space on the final approach track where the intermediate approach altitude/height intercepts the nominal glide path/microwave landing system (MLS) elevation angle.
Note: For non-precision approaches, the final segment begins at the FAF Final Approach Fix.
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