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Point d’approche interrompue

A specified point in an instrument approach procedure at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

Quick answer: A specified point in an instrument approach procedure at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

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Quick answer

A specified point in an instrument approach procedure at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

Why it matters

Point d’approche interrompue matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Point d’approche interrompue?

In this glossary, Point d’approche interrompue refers to: A specified point in an instrument approach procedure at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

How is Point d’approche interrompue used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Si la piste n’est pas en vue au point d’approche interrompue, appliquez immédiatement la procédure d’approche interrompue."

Why does Point d’approche interrompue matter in aviation?

Point d’approche interrompue matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Point d’approche interrompue?

Point d’approche interrompue is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Point d’approche interrompue belong to?

In this glossary, Point d’approche interrompue is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A specified point in an instrument approach procedure at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

Operational example

If you do not have the runway in sight at the missed approach point, execute missed approach procedure immediately.

Localized term

Point d’approche interrompue

Localized example

Si la piste n’est pas en vue au point d’approche interrompue, appliquez immédiatement la procédure d’approche interrompue.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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