✈️ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 013/2026
Published: 2026-05-14
Affected Location: Change to Canada Air Pilot (CAP) and Restricted Canada Air Pilot (RCAP)
Type: Charts / Publications Update
FIR: NATIONWIDE (Nationwide)
🧠 What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA is introducing a new CAP/RCAP procedure chart depiction standard to help users identify the Precise Final Approach Fix (PFAF) on vertically guided approach procedures (Precision Approach (PA) and Approach Procedures with Vertical Guidance (APV)). In parallel, NAV CANADA will begin redesigning ILS procedures so the PFAF is located at a named fix and, when paired with a LOC procedure, collocated with the LOC Final Approach Fix (FAF).
- PFAF will be explicitly depicted in the profile view using a “lightning bolt” style symbol.
- Depiction is similar to FAA usage, with minor differences to align with NAV CANADA’s ICAO-based depiction of intermediate segment minimum altitude.
- NAV CANADA will begin redesigning ILS procedures so the PFAF is at a named fix; where an ILS is paired with a LOC procedure, the intent is PFAF collocated with the LOC FAF.
- Motivation noted: reduce confusion where the calculated PFAF position differed from the LOC FAF on the same chart.
✈️ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No airspace change stated; this is a procedure-chart depiction change affecting interpretation of vertically guided approach profiles (PA/APV) and future ILS procedure design work.
Operational Notes:
- IFR: expect to see the PFAF identified on CAP/RCAP charts for vertically guided procedures; review the new symbolology to avoid confusing PFAF with the LOC FAF when both appear on the same chart.
- IFR: as ILS procedures are redesigned, anticipate charted fixes and possibly fix naming/locations to reflect PFAF at a named fix and alignment with LOC FAF where applicable.
VFR Impact:
- VFR: minimal direct impact unless referencing CAP/RCAP instrument procedure profiles for situational awareness or training; familiarize with the new symbol to interpret chart profiles correctly.
🔗 Official Source
🏛️ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.