What is the difference between the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and the Final Approach Point (FAP)?

• A. FAF = non-precision; FAP = precision
• B. FAF = precision; FAP = non-precision
• C. FAF = both non-precision; FAP = both precision
• D. FAF and FAP are identical

Answer: (A)

The difference being tested is how the final part of an instrument approach is defined depending on whether vertical guidance is available. On a non-precision approach, there is no glide path, so the final approach segment begins at a published Final Approach Fix. From that point you descend to the minimum descent altitude (MDA) and then proceed visually if the runway is in sight. On a precision approach, you have vertical guidance via a glide slope, and the point along the final course where you are established on that vertical path is the Final Approach Point. From the FAP you follow the glide slope down to the runway. So the statement matches the real distinction: FAF relates to non-precision approaches, FAP to precision approaches. The other options would mix up or ignore this difference, which isn’t how these procedures are defined.