(1) Canada: That part of an instrument approach procedure (IAP) from the time that the aircraft

(a) completes the last procedure turn or base turn, where one is specified;

(b) crosses the final approach fix (FAF), waypoint or point; or

(c) intercepts the last track specified for the procedure until it reaches the missed approach point (MAP). It is in this part of the procedure that alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.

(2) ICAO: That segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.