Jeppesen - Terminal Definitions

Question 1

At a ground speed of 140kts, what rate of descent will produce a 3 degree approach?

Answer 1

3 x 14(0) = 420ft/min (Jepp Term - 7)

Question 2

At a ground speed of 180kts, what rate of descent will produce a 3 degree approach?

Answer 2

3 x 18(0) = 540ft/min (Jepp Term - 7)

Question 3

At a ground speed of 80kts, what rate of decent will produce a 4 degree approach?

Answer 3

4 x 8(0) = 320ft/min (Jepp Term - 7)

Question 4

What is the definition of a circling approach?

Answer 4

An extension of an instrument approach procedure which provides for visual circling of the aerodrome prior to landing. (Jepp Term - AU 1)

Question 5

What is the definition of day?

Answer 5

The time period between the beginning of morning civil twilight and the end of evening civil twilight. (Jepp Term - AU 1)

Question 6

What is the definition of DME distance?

Answer 6

The slant range from the source of a DME signal to the receiving antenna. (Jepp Term - AU 1)

Question 7

What if the definition of FAF?

Answer 7

A specified point of a non-precision instrument approach which identifies the commencement of the final segment. (Jepp Term - AU 1)

Question 8

What is the definition of FAP?

Answer 8

A specified point of a glide path of a precision instrument approach at which identifies the commencement of the final segment. (Jepp Term - AU 1)

Question 9

What is the definition of localizer?

Answer 9

The component of an ILS which provides azimuth guidance to a rwy. It may be used as part of an ILS or independently. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 10

What is the definition of a Marker Beacon?

Answer 10

A type of radio beacon, the emission of which radiate in a vertical pattern. Mostly used on ILS precision approaches. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 11

What is the definition of minimum altitude on an instrument approach?

Answer 11

The minimum altitude for a particular instrument approach procedure is the altitude at which an aircraft shall discontinue an instrument approach unless continual visual reference to the ground or water has been established and ground visibility is equal to or greater than that specified for landing. (Jepp Term - AU2)

Question 12

What is the definition of minimum sector altitude?

Answer 12

The lowest altitude which may be used which will provide a minimum clearance of 1000ft above all objects located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 25nm or 10nm radius centred on a radio aid to navigation or, where there is no navigation aid, the Aerodrome Reference Point. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 13

What is the definition of minimum vector altitude?

Answer 13

The lowest altitude which a controller may assign to a pilot in accordance with the Radar Terrain Clearance Chart. (Jepp AU - 2)

Question 14

What is the definition of missed approach procedure?

Answer 14

The procedure to be followed if the approach cannot be continued? (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 15

What is the definition of night?

Answer 15

The period of time that is between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 16

What is the definition of a STAR?

Answer 16

A designated IFR arrival route linking a significant point, normally on an ATS route, with a point from which a published instrument approach procedure can be commenced. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 17

What is the definition of a SID?

Answer 17

A designated IFR departure route linking the aerodrome or a specified rwy of the aerodrome with a specified significant point, normally on a designated ATS route, at which the enroute phase of a flight commences. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 18

What is the definition of TCH?

Answer 18

The calculated height of the procedure nominal approach path at the threshold. For ILS, the TCH will be similar to the Reference Datum Height. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 19

What is the definition of transition altitude?

Answer 19

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 20

What is the definition of visibility?

Answer 20

Visibility for aeronautical purposes is the greater or:

• the greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions situated near the ground, can be seen and recognized when observed against a bright background; or
• the greatest distance at which lights in the vicinity of 1000 candelas can be seen and identified against an unlit background. (Jepp Term - AU 2)

Question 21

What is the definition of VASIS?

Answer 21

A system of light so arranged as to provide visual information to pilots on approach of their position in relation to the optimum approach slope for a particular rwy. (Jepp Term - AU 2)