1. Purpose of the job aid APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RNP APCH OPERATIONS a) To provide information on the relevant documents. b) To provide a record of the operator application, the inspector comments and the operator follow-up action for each relevant paragraph in the document(s). 2. Actions Recommended for the inspector and operator a) At the pre-application meeting, the operator and the inspector review the approval process events and establish the form and content of the approval application. b) The operator records s to material in company documents for each relevant paragraph in the job aid. c) The operator submits the completed job aid with the application to the inspector. d) The inspector records his findings for each relevant paragraph in the job aid indicating compliance or necessary corrective action. e) The inspector informs the operator as soon as possible when a corrective action is required. f) The operator provides the inspector with the revised material when so requested. g) The DGCA provides the operator with the operational specifications (OpSpecs) or a letter of authorization (LOA), as applicable, when the tasks and documents have been completed. Part Topic Page 1 General information 2 Aircraft and operator identification 3 Operator application 4 Contents of operator application 5 Basic pilot procedures 6 Contingency procedures 1
3. Reference documents Publisher Reference Title ICAO Annex 2 Rules of the Air Annex 6 Doc 4444 Doc 7030 Doc 9613 Operation of Aircraft PANS-ATM Air Traffic Management Regional Supplementary Procedures Manual on Performance Based Navigation FAA AC 90-105() US Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) 14 CFR Part 121 Sub-part Manual O ti Requirements G EASA AMC 20-27 Airworthiness and Operational Criteria for RNP APPROACH (RNP APCH) Operations including APV BARO-VNAV Operations. CASA ICAO (SAM) AC 91U-II-C-5 (draft) AS 91U-II- Attachment (draft) AC 91-008 AC 91-010 Navigation Authorizations RNP APCH Navigation Authorizations APV BARO-VNAV Aircraft and Operators Approval for RNP Approach (RNP APCH) Operations Aircraft and Operators Approval for Approach Operations with Vertical Guidance/Barometric 2
PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION BASIC EVENTS OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS Action by Operator Action by 1 Establish the need for the authorization 2 Review AFM, AFM Supplement, TC Data Sheet, other appropriate documents (e.g. STCs, SB, SLs) to determine aircraft eligibility if necessary contact aircraft and/or avionics OEM to confirm eligibility. 3 Schedule pre-application meeting with inspector 4 During pre-application meeting establish: Form and contents of application Documents required to support application Target date of application submission Requirement for flight validation 5 Submit application at least 90 days prior to start- up of planned operations 6 Review submission 7 Ensure amendments to manuals, programmes and other relevant documents are complete; provide training to flight crews, flight dispatchers and If required, participate in validation flight maintenance personnel; if required, conduct validation flight 8 Once requirements have been met, issue operational approval 3
PART 2. IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT AND OPERATORS Name of Operator: Aircraft Manufacturer, Model and Series Registration Number Serial Number Navigation Systems Manufacturer, Model and Number RNP Specification Date of pre-application meeting: Dare when application received by DGCA: Date when operator intend to begin RNP APCH operations: DGCA notification date appropriate? Yes No 4
PART 3. OPERATOR APPLICATION Annex Title Inclusion by Operator Comments by A Request for authorization B Aircraft eligibility - Airworthiness AFM, AFM Revision, AFM supplement, TCDS showing aircraft RNAV systems are eligible. C Aircraft eligibility- Modifications (if applicable) Maintenance records documenting installation or modification of aircraft systems to achieve eligibility D Maintenance Navigation database maintenance practices. E Minimum equipment list F Training GA* operators or equivalent: Course completion records. G CAT **operators or equivalent: Training programmes for flight crew, flight dispatchers and maintenance personnel. Operating policies and procedures GA operators or equivalent: Extracts from Operations Manual corresponding to application CAT operators or equivalent: Operations Manual and Checklists. *General Aviation 5
**Commercial Air Transport CONTENTS OF THE APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE OPERATOR Compliance documentation of the aircraft/navigation systems Operating procedures and policies Sections of the maintenance manual related to RNP system Note. Documents may be grouped in a single binder or may be submitted as individual document PART 4. CONTENTS OF OPERATOR APPLICATION # Topic Specific ICAO Doc 9613 1 Authorization request Statement of intent to obtain authorization 2 Aircraft/navigation system eligibility Documents that establish the eligibility. 3 Training Details of courses completed (GA Operators) Details of training programmes (CAT Operators) 4 Operating Policies and Procedures Extracts from Operations Manual or other documentation (GA operators) (ICAO Doc 9613, Vol. II Part C, Chap. 5, 5.3.2.2 & 5.3.2.3.1 5.3.2.3.2 & 5.3.6 DGCA guidance (OC 11 of 2014) 10.1 b) 1) 10.1 b) 2) 9.2 9.4 10.1 b) 6) 7) & 11 5.3.2.3.3 10.1 b) 4) & 8) 10.6 & 10.7 Operator compliance description (Document / method) disposition/ comments (Accepted/no t accepted) Follow-up by (Optional) (Status and date) 6
Operations Manual and checklists (CAT operators) 5 Maintenance Practices Document navigation database maintenance practices 5.3.2.3.5 & 5.2.7 10.1 b) 9) 6 MEL update 5.3.2.3.4 10.1 b) 10) 7
# Topic 1 Flight planning 1a Verify that the aircraft and crew are approved for RNP APCH operations to LNAV or LNAV/VNAV minima. 1b Verify RAIM availability 1c Verify that the navigation database is current. 1d Verify the FPL: R should appear in field 10 and PBN/S1 in field 18. 2 Prior to commencing procedure 2a Verify correct procedure loaded 2b Cross-check chart with RNAV system display 2c Verify GNSS sensor in use (only multisensor systems) 2d Input Baro altimeter setting (only ABAS requiring Baro input) 2e Perform a RAIM availability check if ETA is more than 15 minutes different from the FPL ETA (only for ABAS). PART 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES Specific ICAO Doc 9613 (ICAO Doc 9613, Vol. II, Part C, Chap. 5) DGCA guidance (OC 11 of 2014) 5.3.4 10.6 5.3.4.1.3 & 5.3.4.2 5.3.4.1.1 & 5.3.4.1.2 a) 10.6.1.3 10.6.1.1 5.3.4.1.1 10.6.1.2 a) 5.3.4.3.1 10.6.3.4.1 5.3.4.3.2 10.6.3.4.2 5.3.4.3.3 10.6.3.4.3 5.3.4.3.4 10.6.3.4.4 5.3.4.3.5 10.6.3.4.5 Operator complianc e description (Document / method) disposition/ comments (Accepted/n ot accepted) Followup by (Optional) (Status and date) 8
2f 2g Do not modify the flight plan in the RNAV system after ATC heading assignment until a clearance is received to re-join the route or a new clearance is confirmed. Direct to clearances accepted up to IF, provided that the resulting track change at the IF does not exceed 45 degrees. Do NOT modify final approach segment 5.3.4.3.6 10.6.3.4.6 5.3.4.3.7 10.6.3.4.7 # Topic Specific ICAO Doc 9613 3 During procedure 3a Establish on final approach course before starting descent 3b Verify approach mode activated 2Nm prior to FAF 3c Use appropriate display 3d Discontinue approach if: Nav display flag invalid Loss of integrity alert Loss of integrity alerting function prior to the FAF FTE excessive (ICAO Doc 9613, Vol. II, Part C, Chap. 5) DGCA guidance (OC 11 of 2014) 5.3.4.4.1 10.6.3.5.1 5.3.4.4.2 10.6.3.5.2 5.3.4.4.3 10.6.3.5.3 5.3.4.4.4 10.6.3.5.4 Operator compliance disposition/ description comments (Document / method) (Accepted/n ot accepted) Follow-up by (Optional) (Status and date) 9
3e Do not use RNP system in missed approach if: RNP system not operational; or Missed approach not loaded from database 3f Follow route centreline within 0.5/0.15/0.5NM. 3g If Baro VNAV used, follow vertical path ±75ft 3h Execute missed approach if lateral or vertical deviations exceed limits in 3f) and 3g) above. 4 General operating procedures 4a Advise ATC if unable to meet the requirements for an RNP APCH. 4b Comply with manufacturer s instructions/procedur es 5.3.4.4.5 10.6.3.5.5 5.3.4.4.6 10.6.3.5.6 5.3.4.4.7 10.6.3.5.7 5.3.4.4.8 10.6.3.5.8 5.3.4.5.1 10.6.3.6.1 5.3.4.5.2 10.6.3.6.2 # 4c Topic If the missed approach is based on conventional means, appropriate navigation equipment must be installed and serviceable. Specific ICAO Doc 9613 (ICAO Doc 9613, Vol. II, Part C, Chap. 5) DGCA guidance (OC 11 of 2014) 5.3.4.5.3 10.6.3.6.3 Operator compliance description (Document / method) disposition/ comments (Accepted/n ot accepted) Follow-up by (Optional) (Status and date) 10
4d Use FD or AP if available 5.3.4.5.4 10.6.3.6.4 PART 6. CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES # Topic Specific ICAO Doc 9613 1 Contingencies 1a Advise ATC if unable RNP APCH 1b Air-Ground Comms Failure (ICAO Doc 9613, Vol. II, Part C, Chap. 5) DGCA guidance (OC 11 of 2014) A.5.3.4.6.1 10.6.3.7.1 A.5.3.4.6.2 (Doc 4444 Chapter 5-15.3) 10.6.3.7.2 Operator compliance descriptio n (Document / method) disposition/ comments (Accepted/no t accepted) Follow-up by inspector (Optional) (Status and date) 11