Art PBN PDF
Art PBN PDF
Art PBN PDF
PBN
PERFORM ANCE
BASED
NAVIGATION
Important notice
This brochure is intended to provide general information regarding PBN operations.
In no case it is intended to replace the operational and flight manuals for ATR aircraft.
In all events, the procedures describe in the Aircraft Flight Manual
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PBN
PERFORM ANCE
BASED
NAVIGATION
Contents
A. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 7
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 9
B. Background ........................................................................................................11
B.1. Route Navigation ................................................................................................ 13 7
B.2. Area Navigation .................................................................................................. 14
B.3. Performance Based Navigation (PBN) ........................................................ 15
C. Area Navigation..............................................................................................17
C.1. Principle ................................................................................................................ 19
C.2. Area Navigation sensors ................................................................................. 20
C.2.1. Self-Contained Navigation .............................................................................. 20
C.2.2. Ground-based Navigation ............................................................................... 21
C.2.3. Satellite-based Navigation .............................................................................. 21
K. Terminal area....................................................................................................91
K.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 92
K.2. RNAV 1 or 2 ........................................................................................................ 95
K.3. RNAV 1 or 2 on ATR ........................................................................................ 96
K.4. Basic RNP 1 ........................................................................................................ 98
K.5. Basic RNP 1 on ATR ........................................................................................ 98
L. Approach.............................................................................................................101
L.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 103
L.1.1. Type of RNP approach .................................................................................. 103
L.1.2 RNP APCH (RNP APproaCH) ......................................................................... 104
L.1.3. RNP AR (RNP with Autorization Required) ................................................ 110
L.2. RNP APCH – LNAV approach ...................................................................... 112
L.2.1. Presentation .................................................................................................... 112
L.2.2. RNP APCH – LNAV approach on ATR ........................................................ 116
L.3. RNP APCH – LNAV/VNAV (APV BaroVNAV) ............................................ 117
L.3.1. Presentation .................................................................................................... 117
L.3.2. RNP APCH – LNAV/VNAV approach on ATR ............................................. 122
L.4. RNP APCH – LPV (APV SBAS) ..................................................................... 123
L.4.1. Presentation .................................................................................................... 123
L.4.2. RNP APCH – LPV approach on ATR........................................................... 126
L.5. RNP APCH – RNP AR (Authorization Required) .................................... 127
L.5.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 127
L.5.2. Instrument approach procedure design criteria ........................................ 128
L.5.3. Additional navigation requirements for RNP AR ....................................... 130
L.5.4. RNP AR approach on ATR ........................................................................... 133
O. Glossary ..............................................................................................................147
This PBN - Performance Based Navigation - brochure aims at giving the operators essential
knowledge about what is the PBN concept and its application to the ATR aircraft.
This brochure will start with a little bit of history, to explain how and why PBN concept was
introduced by ICAO. The GNSS and associated augmentation means will be described as well as
performances that characterize PBN navigation. Each navigation specification will be explained,
together with its applicability on ATR. Finally a table will summarize ATR capabilities regarding
Main reference documentation is the ICAO doc 9613 - PBN Manual. PBN implementation is
This brochure addresses ATR 42/72 -500 and -600 series. It will be updated after FMS STD2
certification.
Should you find any discrepancy between ATR operational documentation and this brochure,
Route Navigation
Conventional routes are established dependent
on the location of Navaid.
The cross track accuracy decreases with range
from navigation aid.
ILS
The constraints of Route Navigation limit the efficiency of aircraft operations. Approach and departure instrument
flight procedures based on terrestrial radionavigation are constrained by the location, accuracy and other
limitations of the supporting radionavigation.
Early area navigation systems were based on inertial (IRS/INS) or radio-direction finding and multi-lateration
principles and included DME-DME or DME-VOR.
Over the last 15 years, satellite based area navigation has matured. The GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite
System) meets the needs of oceanic, continental remote, continental en-route, terminal area and Non-Precision
Approach (NPA) requirements for most aircraft. These systems also support navigation performance monitoring.
Area Navigation has been implemented in many parts of the world using local standards and practices.
Area Navigation
Positioning by GNSS, IRS/INS, DME-DME, DME-VOR.
Routes are independent from the location of Navaid.
High and constant accuracy between two waypoints.
ICAO decided to create the PBN concept (behind the 11th Air Navigation Conference in 2004).
PBN is the international regulatory ICAO framework to standardize the implementation of Area
Navigation worldwide.
PBN is identified as a key enabler in the USA’s NextGen and Europe’s SESAR plans and ICAO has set
direction for the worldwide adoption of PBN using appropriate selection of navigation specifications. This was
the first step of the PBN concept definition.
ICAO resolution A37-11 urges all states to complete a national PBN implementation plan following the 3 steps
that has been defined :
- short term (2012-2014)
- medium term (2014-2016)
- long term (2016-2020)
For information of the implementation refer to ICAO website (PBN page).
C.1. Principle
The area navigation is a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within
the coverage of the station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained
aids, or a combination of these.
Aircraft position is estimated using GNSS, IRS/INS, DME, VOR and updated by the combination of various
types of sensors. Flight management is based on navigation data base (navigation with reference to geographic
positions called waypoints).
Area Navigation Routes are established as Air Traffic Service (ATS) route within Radar Coverage.
ILS
Routes are established dependent Positioning by GNSS, IRS/INS, DME-DME,
on the location of Navaids DME-VOR. Routes are independent from
the location of Navaids
D1 nm D2 nm
VOR/DME
The aircraft position (Lat/Long) is calculated using radial / distances from VOR/DME.
Required Data = VOR/DME position (Lat/Long)
VOR/DME (Lat,Long)
Two main systems are currently available around the world, GLONASS in Russia, NAVSTAR/GPS in the USA.
The GALILEO European satellite system will be soon operational.
GPS (U.S.A)
GLONASS (Russia)
Galileo (Europe)
Note: Further in this brochure, only the GPS system will be considered.
The relative orbital planes and the spacing of the satellites are optimised to provide a wide coverage of the
Earth.
The satellites complete one revolution every 11 hours - 58 minutes - 2 seconds.
Timing is essential in GPS, and each satellite has up to 4 atomic clocks with accuracies measured in the
order of thousandths of millionths of a second.
In order to compute the aircraft position, the GPS receiver calculates its position by precisely timing the signals
sent by GPS satellites high above the Earth. Each satellite continually transmits messages that include the
time at when message was transmitted and the satellite position at time of message transmission.
The receiver uses the messages that it receives to determine the transit time of each message and computes
the distance to each satellite using the speed of light.
Each of these distances and satellites’ locations defines a sphere. The receiver is on the surface of each
of these spheres. These distances and satellites’ locations are used to compute the location of the receiver
using the navigation equations.
3 satellites
The clock accuracy is crucial, because a 1μs difference triggers an error equal to 300 m.
The GPS performance, alone, does not meet ICAO requirements for nagivation.
ABAS (Autonomous Based Augmentation System) is required to check integrity of the GPS Data.
GNSS = GPS+ABAS
Ellipsoid
The ellipsoid is a smooth elliptical model of the earth’s surface.
The ellipsoidal model used by the GPS is the World Geodesic System of 1984 (WGS84).
Since the GPS uses the ellipsoid and aviation uses the geoid (MSL), a correction has to be added to the
vertical reference inside the aircraft system data base.
The ABAS systems are designed to resolve lack of integrity. It does not improve GNSS core signal accuracy.
SBAS improves GNSS signal accuracy from ≈ 10 m down to ≈ 2 m, both horizontally and vertically.
SBAS allows for accurate GNSS-based navigation in all phases of flight including critical flight phases such
as approach.
SBAS can support all en-route and terminal RNAV operations, including vertically-guided approach down to
CAT I equivalent minima.
Geostationary satellite
GPS
3
GPS
1
1 2 1
GPS Satellites
Ranging Sources
1
Status Informations
2 GBAS
Ground
Facility
GBAS
Reference
Differential Corrections, Receivers
Integrity Data and
Path Definition 3
Omnidirectional VHF Data
Broadcast (VDB) Signal
1 GBAS reference receivers located on the airport collect data from GNSS satellites
2 GBAS Ground facility located on the airport processes satellite correction and integrity data uplink
3 Augmentation information and integrity data is broadcast to the aircraft via VHF Data Broadcast (VDB)
SBAS and GBAS allow for highly accurate GNSS-based navigation and are the perfect enabler for advanced
and applications in critical phases of flight such as approach.
1) by taking advantage of existing on-board equipment such as inertial navigation systems and implementing
advanced GNSS capabilities and GNSS receiver technologies (e.g. application of multiple constellations and
frequencies, adaptive antennas, etc.);
2) by employing procedural (pilot or air trafic control) methods, taking due consideration of the workload and
technical implications of the application of such mitigations in the relevant airspace. Particular issues that
need to be considered include:
- the impact that the loss of navigation will have on other functions such as surveillance in an ADS environment;
and
- the pontential for providing the necessary increase in aircraft route spacing in the airspace under consideration;
and
3) by taking advantage of terrestial radio navigation aids used as a back-up to GNSS or integrated with GNSS.
In identifying an appropriate terrestrial infrastructure, due account should be taken of the following factors.
- Increased reliance is being placed upon the use of RNAV operations. DME provides the most appropriate
terrestrial navigation infrastructure for such operations, as it provides an input to multi-sensor navigation
systems which allow continued RNAV operation in both en-route and terminal airspace. This same capability
can be used for RNAV approach operations if the DME coverage is sufficient.
- If it is determined that an alternate precision approach service is needed, instrument landing system (ILS) or
microwave landing system (MLS) may be used. This would likely entail retaining a minimum number of such
systems at an airport or within an area under consideration.
When the GPS signal is lost, the system riverts to the DME-DME
A FMS computes its FMS position using one of two following position fixing modes:
- BCP (Best Computed Position)
BCP is the smart mode that computes the most accurate FMS position with a mix of all navigation sensors
available onboard: GPS, VOR, DME, ADC and AHRS. The BCP mode with all available sensors are selected
by default after a FMS cold start.
- GPS
This mode provides directly GPS coordinates.
E.1. Principle
Performance requirements needed for the proposed operation in the context of a particular airspace are
defined in terms of:
Accuracy
Integrity
Continuity
Availability
Continuity Availability
The capability of the system to The portion of time during which
perform its function without the system is simultaneously
unscheduled interruptions during delivering the required accuracy,
the intented operation. integrity, and continuity.
FTE
ANP
(TSE)
Estimated Position
EPE (NSE)
Actual Position
EPE: Estimated Position Error (Also called NSE: Navigation System Error)
The EPE is estimated by the FMS as a function of the type of FMS position update.
Good satellites constellation i.e.: HDOP = 1 to 2 Poor satellites constellation (aligned) i.e.: HDOP > 20
ANP: Actual Navigation Performance (also called TSE: Total System Error)
The ANP is the difference between actual position and desired position.
This error is equal to the root sum square (RSS) of the Flight Technical Error (FTE), Path Definition Error (PDE),
and Estimated Position Error (EPE).
The ANP, which is calculated with equation (1) above has a statistical distribution in the cross-track direction
as illustrated below.
E.2.2. Requirements
E.2.2.1. Accuracy
The accuracy is the difference between the estimated position and the actual position.
‘Where the system is’
The ANP must be below the accuracy limit value (X Nm) for 95% of the flying time.
X
Desired Flight path
If the ACTUAL Navigation Performance (ANP) is superior to the accuracy limit (RNP), the UNABLE RNP
message is displayed on the scratchpad.
FMS 220
If the ACTUAL Navigation Performance (ANP) is superior to the accuracy limit (RNP), the RNP and NAVIGATION
ACCURACY DEGRADED messages are displayed on the MCDU and UNABLE RNP message is displayed
on the ND.
E.2.2.2. Integrity
The integrity is a measure of trust that can be placed in the correctness of the information supplied by the
total system.
“Trusting the system that it is where it says it is”
It includes the ability of the system to alert when the system should not be used for the intended operations
(alert) within a prescribed period of time (time-to alert).
Integrity monitoring
3 satellites
Used to determine the position of the aircraft
4 satellites
Four satellites are required to compute the four dimensions of X, Y, Z (position) and time without error.
5 satellites
Allow position integrity monitoring by the RAIM software.
RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring), is a technology developed to assess the integrity of
GPS signals in a GPS receiver system.
The RAIM function is used to provide a measure of trust which can be placed in the correctness of the
information supplied by the total system. It is an algorithmic technique based on the use of pseudo range
computed by the GPS receiver.
A minimum of 5 satellites in sight is necessary to detect faulty satellites or one which is degrading the
positioning computation accuracy.
6 satellites or more
Allow position integrity monitoring by the RAIM software, and exclusion of the degraded or faulty satellite
signal.
The RAIM, available from 5 satellites, computes a Horizontal Integrity Limit (HIL) with:
99.999% probable maximum error, assuming a satellite failure.
Guaranteed containment distance, even with undetected satellite failures, comparing the HIL to the
containment limit which is 2 times the accuracy limit.
Integrity alert
Integrity alert on the HT1000
If the actual integrity figure is superior to the containment limit, the UNABLE RNP message is displayed on
the scratchpad.
If the Horizontal Integrity Limit is superior to the containment limit, the HIL and the GPS HORIZONTAL
INTEGRITY ALERT messages are displayed on the MCDU and GPS INTEG is displayed on the ND.
Continuity
The capability of the system to perform its function without unscheduled interruptions during the intended
operation.
“It will be there or it will not be there”
The probability of an annunciated loss of RNP-X capability (true or false annunciation) shall be less than 10-4
per flight hour.
Arrival
H + 1hour
Avaibility
The proportion of time during which the system is simultaneously delivering the required accuracy, integrity,
and continuity.
“It is there or it is not there”
Notams
Crew can check two types of NOTAM:
Example:
KGPS / 1004222040 / 1004231050 / GPS PRN 23 OTS,
The above NOTAM indicates that the satellite vehicle, with identifier number PRN 23, will be out of service
from 2040 UTC on 22 April 2010 until 1050 UTC on 23 April 2010.
Example:
NOTAM for the following unavailability of the RAIM function in Toulouse :
• the 1st of August 2010 from 04H48 to 04H55.
• the 2d of August 2010 from 21H35 to 21H40.
(A2162/05 NOTAMN
Q) LFBB/QGALS/I/NBO/A/000/999/
4100N00200E005
A) LFBO B) 1008010200 C) 10080200159
E) BARO AIDED GPS RAIM UNAVBL FOR NPA
1008010448 TIL 1008010455
1008012135 TIL 1008012140
On-board system
HT1000
FMS 220
The along track navigation error on a descending vertical flight path induces a component of the vertical error
called Horizontal Coupling Error (HCE).
The pilot performance using Flight Director, or the performance of the guidance system, to control the aircraft
on a vertical flight path is characterized by a vertical Flight Technical Error (FTEz).
The Altimetry System Error (ASE) is the the error induced by the imprecision of the barometric system.
TSEz =√ ( FTEz)²+(HCE)²+(ASE)²
Each aircraft operating in airspace where vertical performance is specified shall have a Total System Error in
the vertical direction (TSEz) that is less than the specified performance limit 99.7% of the flying time.
F.1 Introduction
The global aviation community is facing significant challenges imposed by the air traffic increase. ICAO has
adopted PBN to address these challenges, as conventional ground based navigation remained too constraining
to face them.
PBN is helping the global aviation community thanks to the reduction of:
- aviation congestion
- fuel consumption/ gas emission
- aircraft noise
It provides operators with greater flexibility and better operating routes while increasing the safety of regional
and national airspace systems.
Vectored
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Optimized Approach Step Down Approach to ILS
THRUST
Important note: In PBN, the definitions of RNAV and RNP are different from previously. To avoid any
confusion area navigation is used for the former RNAV (prePBN) and accuracy limit is used for the former
RNP (prePNB). In this brochure the terms RNAV and RNP refer to the PBN definitions.
For both RNP and RNAV designations, the expression “RNAV / RNP-X” (where stated) refers to the lateral
navigation accuracy in nautical miles, which is expected to be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the
population of aircraft operating within the airspace, route or procedure.
Concerning the navigation specification, for oceanic, remote, en-route and terminal operations:
- A RNAV specification is designated as RNAV-X, e.g. RNAV 1.
- A RNP specification is designated as RNP-X, e.g. RNP 4.
If two navigation specifications share the same value for X, they may be distinguished by use of a prefix, e.g.
Advanced-RNP 1 (under study) and Basic-RNP 1.
Approach navigation specifications cover all segments of the instrument approach. RNP specifications are
designated using RNP as a prefix and an abbreviated textual suffix, e.g. RNP APCH or RNP AR APCH. There
are no RNAV approach specifications.
Because specific performance requirements are defined for each navigation specification, an aircraft approved
for an RNP specification is not automatically approved for the corresponding RNAV specifications. Similarly,
an aircraft approved for an RNP or RNAV specification having a stringent accuracy requirement (e.g. RNP
0.3 specification) is not automatically approved for a navigation specification having a less stringent accuracy
requirement (e.g. RNP 4).
The illustration below summarizes all the PBN procedures. It is used in this brochure to illustrate all the
procedures as a common thread in the following chapters.
PBN
RNAV RNP
NavSpec
Type On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
NavSpec
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
Name
SID SID
Procedure
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
designation (GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
PBN Structures
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION 61
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
RF leg
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION 63
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
The other one is the FRT (Fixed Radius Transition), is intended to be used with en-route procedures. Due
to the technicalities of how the procedure data are defined, it falls upon the RNP system to create the fixed
radius turn (also called a fixed radius transition or FRT) between two route segments.
These turns have two possible radii, 22.5 NM for high altitude routes (above FL 195) and 15 NM for low
altitude routes (below FL195). Using such path elements in a RNAV route enables improvement in airspace
usage through closely spaced parallel routes.
The fixed radius paths (FRPs) are only available on the Thales FMS 220 (ATR-600)
Fly-by turn
64 PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
Holding pattern
The offset flight path is available on the Honeywell HT 1000 and on the Thales FMS 220
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION 65
G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
Waypoints
Identification:
Geographical coordinates expressed in WGS 84.
5 letter unique code (e.g. BARNA). The code has to be pronounceable.
The ICAO 3-letter station identifier, if located with a ground-based NAVAID (e.g. BRO).
An alphanumerical name code (e.g. DF410) in terminal airspace.
There are two types of waypoints:
Path Terminator
A specific type of flight path along a segment of a procedure (indicated by the first letter), with a specific type
of termination (indicated by the second letter), as specified by the ICAO.
Example: CF (Course to Fix) – Path: C Course to
– Terminator: F Fix
This concept:
permits coding of terminal area procedures, SIDs, STARs and approaches
establishes “rules” of coding
includes a set of defined codes known as “path and terminators” or leg type
Charted procedures are translated into a sequence of ARINC 424 legs in the Navigation Database. Flight plans
are entered into the FMS by using procedures from the navigation database and chaining them together.
66 PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION G. PBN specific functions & Navigation data base
H
ATR specifications
& limitations
TSO C115 (c): The Minimum Performance Standards (MPS) using Multi-Sensor Inputs.
TSO C145 (c): Airborne navigation sensors using the Global Positioning System augmented by the Satellite
Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
TSO C146 (c): Stand-Alone Airborne Navigation Equipment using the Global Positioning System augmented
by the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
The HT 1000 comply with the TSO C129 class A1 (Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment using the
Global Positioning System).
When interfaced to a DME transceiver, the HT1000 meets the requirements of TSO C115 (Airborne Navigation
Equipment using Multi-Sensor Inputs).
The HT 1000 comply with the TSO C 129 (Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment Using the Global
Positioning System).
When interfaced to a DME transceiver, the HT1000 meets the requirements of TSO C115 (Airborne Navigation
Equipment using Multi-Sensor Inputs).
In normal operation, FMS 1 & 2 are achieving their own computation and there are synchronized through the
cross talk link.
The FMS 220 comply with the TSO C 129a class C1 (Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment using the
Global Positioning System) and C 115b (Airborne Navigation Equipment using Multi-Sensor Inputs).
I.1. Introduction
Regulation references
RNAV 10:
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part B Chapter 1: RNAV 10 (designated and authorized as RNP 10)
- AMC 20-12 - “Recognition of FAA Order 8400.12 a For RNP-10 Operations”
RNP 4:
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part C Chapter 1: RNP 4
Oceanic and remote area are characterized by a lack of ground–based navigation infrastructure. For this reason,
navigation has to be based on satellites (GNSS), self-contained sensors (IRS or INS) or a combination of both.
As the ATR is not equiped with IRS/INS, the system redundancy is ensured by 2 GNSS.
In the PBN structure, two navigation specifications are used:
RNAV10 (without performance monitoring)
RNP 4 (with performance monitoring)
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
The RNAV 10 specification requires a standard navigation accuracy of 10 NM. The RNP 4 requires a 4NM
accuracy.
I.2. RNAV 10
RNAV 10 is applicable to operations in oceanic and remote areas and does not require any ground-based
navigation infrastructure or assessment.
RNAV 10 supports 50 NM lateral and 50 NM longitudinal distance-based separation minima.
As the requirements for RNP 10 (previous designation) did not include a requirement for On-board Performance
Monitoring and Alerting, it is more correctly described as an RNAV operation and hence the inclusion in the
PBN Manual as RNAV 10.
However, the designation of the airworthiness and operational approval as well as airspace/route designation
remains “RNP 10” in order to retain the validity of the present publications and extensive approvals.
As RNAV 10 is intended for use in oceanic and remote areas the navigation specification is based on the use
of Long Range Navigation Systems. A minimum of two LRNS, is required for redundancy.
In order to be approved for oceanic and remote applications a GNSS receiver must be capable of excluding
a faulty satellite from the solution (Fault Detection and Exclusion/FDE) so that continuity of navigation can be
provided. FDE is standard for GNSS receivers based on later TSO C146 standards and is available as an
option or modification for TSO C129a receivers. Consequently, where a TSO C129a GNSS is used to satisfy
the requirement for one or both of the LRNS, it needs to be determined that the receiver is capable of FDE
and approved for oceanic/remote operations.
When the FDE is not available, the navigation accuracy is reduced (Dead Reckoning). (See chapitre D4)
I.3. RNP 4
RNP 4 is a navigation specification applicable to oceanic and remote airspace, and supports 30NM lateral
and 30NM longitudinal separation.
Operators holding an existing RNP 4 operational approval do not need to be re-examined as the PBN Manual
requirements are unchanged.
Aircraft fitted with GNSS only as an approved LNRS for oceanic and remote airspace operations must meet
specific technical requirements. The flight manual are indicate that dual GNSS equipment are approved under
an appropriate standard (TSO C129a or C146).
In addition, an approved dispatch fault detection and exclusion (FDE) availability prediction program must
be used. The maximum allowable time for which FDE capability is projected to be unavailable on any one
event is 25 minutes. This maximum outage time must be included as a condition of the RNP 4 operational
approval. If predictions indicate that the maximum allowable FDE outage will be exceeded, the operation must
be rescheduled to a time when FDE is available.
When the FDE is not available, the navigation accuracy is reduced (Dead Reckoning). (See chapitre D4)
For RNP 4 operation the system has to have an On-board Performance Monitoring and Alerting:
- Accuracy: 4NM
- Integrity and continuity are monitored thanks to the GNSS.
On the ATR aircraft, the Honeywell HT 1000 and the Thales FMS 220:
comply with the TSO C 129a,
are capable of FDE,
are capable of on-board performance monitoring and alerting
For Honeywell HT1000, for RNAV 10 and RNP 4, the aircraft has to be fitted with a dual equipment system
version (mod 5243) and the AFM must mention oceanic and remote area operation. This version has dual
GNSS and two GPS antennas.
In addition, RNP 4 requires mod 5403 (P RNAV accuracy 1 NM) to have an accuracy limit below 4NM.
For Thales FMS 220, the aircraft has to be fitted with the two GPS option (mod 5965) and has the mention
oceanic and remote area.
J.1. Introduction
Regulation references
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part B Chapter 2: RNAV 5
- FAA AC 90-96 approval of operators & aircraft to operate under IFR in European Airspace Designated for Basic
Navigation (BRNAV).
- JAA LEAFLET No. 2 rev. 1: Guidance Material on Airworthiness Approval and operational criteria for the use of
navigation systems in European air space designated for Basic RNAV operations.
In the PBN structure, three navigation specifications are used for the continental En-route area:
RNAV 5 (without performance monitoring), previously B-RNAV in European regulations.
RNAV 1/2 (without performance monitoring), previously P-RNAV, for RNAV 1 in European regulations.
Basic RNP1 (with performance monitoring), mainly used in terminal area (Refer to terminal area section).
It could sometimes be used in initial, intermediate and missed approaches.
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
J.2. RNAV 5
JAA Temporary Guidance Leaflet No. 2 (JAA TGL N°2) was first published in July 1996, containing Advisory
Material for the Airworthiness Approval of Navigation Systems for use in European Airspace designated for Basic
RNAV operations (B RNAV). Following the adoption of AMC material by JAA and subsequently responsibility
being assigned to EASA, this document has been re-issued as AMC 20-4.
The FAA published comparable material under AC 90-96 on 20 March 1998.
J.3. RNAV 1/ 2
The RNAV 1 was previously called P-RNAV and it is mainly used in terminal area.
It also could be used in initial, intermediate and missed approaches in specific cases. The RNAV 2 is only
used in USA.
For further details refer to the terminal area section (Part K).
The Thales FMS 220 complies with the TSO C 129a and the system meets the requirements of TGL n°2
(B RNAV).
K.1. Introduction
Regulation references
RNAV 1 and 2:
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part B Chapter 2: RNAV 1 and RNAV 2
- AC 90-96A: For a US operator to get a P-RNAV approval
- AC 90-100A: Provides operational and airworthiness guidance for operation on U.S. Area Navigation (RNAV) routes,
Instrument Departure Procedures (DPs), and Standard Terminal Arrivals (STARs).
- JAA Leaflet 10: Airworthiness and operational approval for Precision RNAV operations in designated european airspace.
Basic RNP 1:
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part C Chapter 3: RNP 1
In the PBN structure, three navigation specifications are used for the terminal area:
RNAV 1 or 2 (without performance monitoring) previously P-RNAV for RNAV 1, in European regulations.
RNAV 2 already in use in USA.
Basic RNP1 (with performance monitoring)
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
K.2. RNAV 1 or 2
The RNAV 1 and 2 specification is applicable to all ATS routes, including routes in the en-route domain,
Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), and STandard Arrival Routes (STARS). It also applies to instrument
approach procedures up to the final approach fix.
En-Route
RNAV 1/2
STAR
SID
IAF
Arrival
The RNAV 1 or 2 specification is primarily developed for RNAV operations in a radar environment (for SIDs,
radar coverage is expected prior to the first RNAV course change). However, RNAV 1 and RNAV 2 may be
used in a non-radar environment or below Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) if the implementing State ensures
appropriate system safety and accounts for lack of on-board performance monitoring and alerting.
The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published airworthiness and operational approval for precision area navigation
(P RNAV) on 1 November 2000 through TGL-10. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published AC
90-100 U.S. terminal and en-route area navigation (RNAV) operations on 7 January 2005, and updated on 1
March 2007 through AC 90-100A. While similar in functional requirements, differences exist between these
two documents.
The ICAO RNAV 1 or 2 specification is the result of the harmonisation of European and United States RNAV
regulation
For existing systems, compliance with both P-RNAV (TGL-10) and U.S. RNAV (FAA AC 90-100) assures
automatic compliance with this ICAO specification. Operators with compliance to only TGL-10 or AC 90-100
have to confirm whether their system gives automatic compliance to this specification (See following chapter).
To obtain a RNAV 1 and RNAV 2 approval from TGL 10, the aircraft has to comply with the additional
requirements of the PBN manual here below:
The ATR meet the requirements of the TGL 10 based on the use of GNSS and therefore complies
with RNAV 1 and RNAV 2.
To be compliant with RNAV 1/2, the system has to meet the requirements
of TGL n°10
The following systems meet the accuracy, integrity and continuity requirements of these criteria.
a) aircraft with TSO-C129a sensor (Class B or C), TSO-C145 and the requirements of TSO-C115b FMS,
installed for IFR use in accordance with FAA AC 20-130A;
b) aircraft with TSO-C129a class A1 or TSO-C146 equipment installed for IFR use in accordance with FAA
AC 20-138 or AC 20-138A;
c) aircraft with RNP capability certified or approved to equivalent standards.
For Basic RNP 1 operation the system has to have an On-board Performance Monitoring and Alerting.
The on-board performance monitoring and alerting is ensured by a dedicated GNSS system.
L.1 Introduction
L.1.1. Type of RNP approach
In the PBN structure, four kinds of approach, divided in two navigation specifications, are used:
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
For lateral guidance the RNP approaches are based on the GNSS only.
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
RNAV (GNSS) chart, including minimas corresponding to the three types of approach (LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV).
The RNP APCH specifications require a standard navigation accuracy of 1.0 NM in the initial, intermediate
and missed segments and 0.3 NM in the final segment.
Find an alternative to costly implementation and maintenance of ground based landing aids such as ILS
Example of Y configuration:
Complete Y approach
Example of T configuration:
Complete T approach
Procedures are identified through the title “RNAV (RNP) RWY XX.” Where more than one RNAV approach
with different ground-tracks are developed to the same runway, they are each identified with an alphabetical
suffix beginning at the end of the alphabet. The procedure with the lowest minimums is given the “Z” suffix.
Airworthiness Reference
-EASA AMC 20-27
-FAA AC 20-130A, AC 20-138A, AC 20-129, (replaced by AC 20-138B and C)
-ETSO/TSO C129a, ETSO/TSO C145 and C146
Operational Reference
- EASA AMC 20-27: “airworthiness approval and operational criteria for RNP approach (RNP APCH) operations”
- DGAC OPS directive F 2012-02
- DGAC Technical guidelines for RNP APCH operations known as RNAV(GNSS)
- FAA AC 90-105
L.2.1. Presentation
RNAV (GNSS) LNAV is a classic approach not associated with a vertical guidance.
RNAV (GNSS) LNAV 2D without vertical guidance
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
The lateral guidance is performed using the RNAV / GNSS and positioning based on GNSS.
The vertical flight management is performed identically to Non-Precision Approaches (VOR / DME, NDB...),
using, on ATR the VS (vertical speed) as primary and the Baro-VNAV as advisory.
According to EU OPS, for NPAs (Non Precision Approach), the LNAV procedure must be conducted using
the CDFA technique (Continuous Descent Flight Angle).
Same as for
RNAV/GNSS
Non Precision other NPA LNAV MDA/H
system
Approach V/S with Lowest
BaroVNAV in MDH=250ft
Based on
(NPA) advisory ref: IR OPS
GNSS+ABAS
CDFA technique
CDFA approach is based on a continuous descent flight path angle on non-precision approach until reaching
15m (50ft) above the threshold.
The notion of MDA disappears because CDFA no longer allows a level flight segment to the MAPt.
The CDFA technique requires a go-around if the visual references are not acquired at a DA(H) (décision
altitude/height).
MDA is determined from an OCA which does not take into account the height loss at go around MDA (Minimum
Descent Altitude) cannot be used as a DA (Decision Altitude) without a specific assessment :
• To use the add-on concept : DA=MDA+xxFt (e.g. xx is based on aircraft performance or could be a fixed
value of 50 Ft)
• To assess from an obstacle point of view, the area below the MDA zone.
250ft
ref: IR OPS
Note: MDH on the LNAV approach can be down to 250 ft, as stated in the American and European
regulations (IR-OPS). But generally, the MDH is not lower than 300 ft, due to obstacles and procedure
design criterias.
Detailed guidance on obstacle clearance is provided in PANS-OPS (Doc 8168, Volume II).
Missed approach procedure may be supported by either RNAV or conventional (e.g. based on NDB, VOR,
DME) segments.
Procedures design will take account of the absence of a VNAV capability on the aircraft.
Airworthiness Reference
- EASA AMC 20-27
- FAA AC 20-130A, AC 20-138A, AC 20-129, (replaced by AC 20-138B and C)
- ETSO/TSO C129a, ETSO/TSO C145 and C146
Operational Reference
- EASA AMC 20-27: “airworthiness approval and operational criteria for RNP approach (RNP APCH) operations”
- DGAC OPS directive F 2012-02
- DGAC Technical guidelines for RNP APCH operations known as RNAV (GNSS)
- FAA AC 90-105
L.3.1. Presentation
RNAV (GNSS) LNAV/VNAV also called Baro VNAV is an Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance (APV).
This vertical guidance is based on barometric data.
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
Baro-VNAV
APV RNAV/GNSS function
LNAV/VNAV
system BARO VNAV
DA/H
Approach function to meet
Lowest DH=250ft
Procedure with Based on AMC 20-27
ref: IR OPS
Vertical guidance GNSS+ABAS Certification
criteria
Lateral guidance
GNSS 0.3Nm
FAF
DA/DH
Note: DH on the LNAV/VNAV approach can be down to 250 ft, as stated in the American and European
regulations (IR-OPS).
BARO VNAV is applied where vertical guidance and information is provided to the flight crew on instrument
approach procedures containing a vertical path defined by a vertical path angle.
Detailed guidance on obstacle clearance is provided in PANS-OPS (Doc 8168, Volume II).
Missed approach procedure may be supported by either RNAV or conventional (e.g. based on NDB, VOR,
DME) segments.
It is expected that air navigation service provision will include data and information to enable correct and
accurate altimeter setting onboard the aircraft, as well as local temperature. This data will be from measurement
equipment at the airport where the approach is to take place (remote or regional pressure settings are not
authorized).
The specific medium for transmission of this data and information to the aircraft may include voice
communication, ATIS or other media. In support of this, it is also expected that MET service providers will
ensure the accuracy, currency and availability of meteorological data supporting APV BARO VNAV operations.
In order to minimise the potential for mis-setting of barometric reference, Air Traffic Controllers will confirm
QNH with flight crews prior to commencement of the approach.
For aircraft using Barometric VNAV without temperature compensation to conduct the approach, low temperature
limits are reflected in the procedure design and identified along with any high temperature limits on the charted
procedure.
Cold temperatures reduce the actual glide path angle, while high temperatures increase the actual glide path
angle.
Aircraft using Barometric VNAV with temperature compensation may disregard the temperature restrictions.
The temperature limitation will be shown trough a note in the instrument approach procedure.
If the aircraft system is capable of temperature compensation the crew must follow the operator procedures
based on the manufacturer instructions.
Regulation references
- Doc OACI 9613 PBN Manuel VOL II Part C Chapter 5: RNP APCH
Airworthiness Reference
- EASA AMC 20-28 airworthiness approval for LPV operations
- FAA AC Airworthiness: 20-130A, AC 20-138A (replaced by AC 20-138C)
- ETSO/TSO C145 and C146
Operational Reference
- EASA AMC 20-28 airworthiness approval and operational criteria for LPV operations
- DGAC: OPS directive F 2012-02
- DGAC Guidelines for RNP APCH operations also known as RNAV (GNSS)
- FAA AC OPS: AC 90-107…
L.4.1. Presentation
RNAV (GNSS) LPV (Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance) is Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance
(APV).
This vertical guidance is based on GPS signal.
RNAV (GNSS) LPV 3D GNSS + SBAS vertical guidance
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
The lateral and vertical guidance is performed using the RNAV / GNSS and positioning based on a GNSS
signal using GPS and SBAS (U.S. WAAS and EGNOS in Europe).
RNAV/GNSS
APV RNAV/GNSS
system LPV
system
Based on GNSS DA/H
Approach
(GPS+SBAS) Lowest DH=200ft
Procedure with Based on GNSS
System to meet ref: IR OPS
Vertical guidance (GPS+SBAS)
AMC 20-28
Note: DH of the LPV procedure can be down to 200 ft, as stated in the American and European regulations
(IR-OPS).
The instrument approach chart will identify LPV approach operation as RNAV(GNSS) and will indicate the
associated LPV minima.
L.5.1. Presentation
Compared to standard RNAV approach procedures, the RNP AR approach procedures (RNP with Authorization
Required) are characterized by:
RNP values ≤ 0.3 NM and/or
Curved flight path before and after the Final Approach Fix (FAF) or Final Approach Point.
Protection areas laterally limited to 2 x accuracy limit value without any additional buffer.
PBN
RNAV RNP
On board On board
performance performance
Monitoring and alert Monitoring and alert
is NOT required is required
RNAV10 RNAV5 RNAV1/2 RNP4 BASIC RNP1 RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
SID SID
Airways STAR Airways STAR RNAV RNAV RNAV
(GNSS) (GNSS) (RNP)
LNAV/VNAV LPV
LNAV
(APV Baro) (APV SBAS)
These approach procedures are always designed to be flown with BARO-VNAV capability.
RNP AR operations may include missed approach procedures and instrument departures with reduced RNP
(≤1NM).
The RNP AR operations are accessible to aircraft and operators complying with specific airworthiness and
operational requirements.
This chapter aims at providing ATR customers with the background information necessary to launch an RNP
AR project.
Note: The definition of the VEB is very similar to the definition of the TSEz given in chapter E.
The flight path is constructed with sequences of TF-RF legs or RF-RF legs.
Nevertheless, some RNP AR procedures not requiring RF capability can be published with sequences of TF legs.
In the Final approach segment, fly-by turns are not authorized, but RF legs can be used.
In the initial and intermediate approach segments the Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC) is respectively 500ft
and 1000ft, values that are quite standard for any Non Precision Approach.
The Final approach segment is constructed based on baro-VNAV principle, the ROC is a function of the
Vertical Error Budget (VEB).
The formula to compute the VEB also takes into consideration the temperature correction to the International
Standard Atmosphere (ISA) and the semi-wing span of the aircraft.
To demonstrate this level of performance, in addition to the NSE, the FTE also needs to be determined
statistically based on flight and simulator tests. The statistical determination of the FTE has to consider the
various conditions that may affect the flight path steering: tight turns, high speed, rare wind conditions …
In addition, the effect of failures on the FTE must be evaluated deterministically on a worst case basis.
The One Engine Inoperative (OEI) condition and the effect of probable aircraft system failures tend to become
the dimensioning conditions for the flight path steering performance and the FTE determination.
There are today 2 different positions for the FTE OEI evaluation:
FAA considers the Engine failure condition as a remote event, and defers FTE OEI evaluation to the
Operational approval. This means that the published accuracy level for FAA certification is determined
basically with All Engines Operative (AEO). During the operational demonstration, the Airline is expected
to demonstrate that the engine failure will be contained within the ±2 x accuracy limit.
EASA considers that FTE OEI has to be evaluated during certification, to demonstrate that the
engine failure will be contained within the ±1 x accuracy limit. This FTE OEI must not be determined
statistically but deterministically considering the worst case (tight turns, adverse wind conditions).
EASA standard for RNP AR also requires the aircraft manufacturer to reassess the effects of aircraft
system failures in RNP AR environment to demonstrate that the probable failures (probability >10-5/
procedure) can be contained within ±1xaccuracy, including the failure of:
RNP systems
Flight controls
Flight Guidance
Pending further harmonization and maturity of the RNP AR standards, the EASA compromise is to allow the
aircraft manufacturer to document both :
Accuracy levels associated to the TSE in normal conditions, and
Accuracy levels associated to the TSE with OEI or following probable/remote system failures.
The vertical system error includes altimetry error (assuming the temperature and lapse rates of the International
Standard Atmosphere (ISA), the effect of along-track-error, system computation error, data resolution error, and
flight technical error. The vertical system error with a 99.7% probability must be lower than the value (in feet).
The difference of point of view between FAA and EASA lies in the line of demarcation between the airworthiness
and the operational domain.
FAA
For the FAA the contribution to the Target Level of Safety deferred to the operational approval is much greater
as indicated comparing the two schematics below.
The airline has to conduct a Flight Operational Safety Assessment (FOSA) to determine, in the specific
environment of the intended operation, the level of RNP adequate to cope with the abnormal conditions
(engine failure, system failures).
EASA
The EASA objective is to facilitate the operational approval looking after the operational readiness during the
RNP certification of the aircraft.
The Flight Manual provides approved data for RNP in normal and abnormal conditions.
The minimum level of GNSS receiver are TSO C146 Delta 4 and TSO C145 Beta3.
M. ATR capability summary – aircraft requirement PBN PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION 135
Technical
P/N - Former
Mod Aircraft Name Standard Sensors FAA ref EASA ref PBN capability
Software capability
Order
3869 GPS Bendix/King KLN
42-300 FAA AC 20-138
3869: Install KLN90A 90A
P/N
8188 GPS Bendix/King KLN
42-300 066-04031- FAA AC 20-138 JAA TGL N°2 BRNAV RNAV 5
8188: Install KLN90B + BRNAV GPS 90B
xxx2
3952
42-400/500_72- GPS Bendix/King KLN
3952: Install a BENDIX-KING KLN 90A GPS system with FAA AC 20-138
200 90A
AP and EFIS coupling
4597
42-400/500
4597: Inhibit installation of KNL90A
4654 42-400/500_72- Honeywell/Trimble HT 1000- Class
FAA AC 20-138 DGAC-CRI n°S-01
4654: Install HT 1000 200 GNSS 1000 010 A1
P/N
4890 42-400/500_72- GPS Bendix/King KLN
066-04031- TSO C 129 FAA AC 20-138 JAA TGL N°2 BRNAV RNAV 5
4890: Install KNL90B + BRNAV GPS 200 90B
4890 +5022
P/N
42-400/500_72- GPS Bendix/King KLN
4890: Install KLN90B + BRNAV GPS 066-04031- TSO C 129 FAA AC 20-138 JAA TGL N°2 BRNAV RNAV 5
200 90B
5022: Install KLN90B/RNAV with EFIS compatible with xxx2
“BRNAV
5022 + 8188
P/N
GPS Bendix/King KLN
M. ATR capability summary – aircraft requirement
5022: Install KLN90B/RNAV with EFIS compatible with 42-300 066-04031- TSO C 129 FAA AC 20-138 JAA TGL N°2 BRNAV RNAV 5
90B
“BRNAV” xxx2
8188: Install KLN90B + BRNAV GPS
(4890 +5022) + 5021
P/N
42-400/500_72- GPS Bendix/King KLN
4890: Install KLN90B + BRNAV GPS 066-04031- TSO C 129 FAA AC 20-138 JAA TGL N°2 BRNAV RNAV 5
212A 90B
5022: Install KLN90B/RNAV with EFIS compatible with xxx2
“BRNAV”
RNAV 5
5948 + 6977 + 7181 Class
RNAV 1 & 2
42-500_72- TSO C145 Beta 3
Basic RNP1
5948: NAS 212A FMS Thales FMS 220
RNP APCH (LNAV)
6977 (Standard 2) (600) TSO C146 Class
RNP APCH (LNAV /
7181 VNAV Delta 4
VNAV)
RNAV 10
5948 + 6977 + 7137 + 7181 RNAV 5
RNAV10
RNAV 5
5948 + 6977 + 7182 Class RNAV 1 & 2
M. ATR capability summary – aircraft requirement
Holding to Fix (HF), Hold to Altitude (HA), Hold to Manual Course to Fix (CF)
termination (HM)
Nm ...........................................................................................................................................Nautical Miles
NOTAM .............................................................................................................................NOTice to Air Men
NSE ..........................................................................................................................Navigation System Error
OCA ................................................................................................................... Obstacle Clearance Altitude
OCH .....................................................................................................................Obstacle Clearance Height
PBN ............................................................................................................... Performance Based Navigation
PDE ................................................................................................................................Path Definition Error
(P)RAIM ...................................................................... (Predictive) Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
P-RNAV ................................................................................................................................. Precision-RNAV
RIMS .............................................................................................. Ranging and Integrity Monitoring Station
RNAV................................................................................................................................... aRea NAVigation
RNP ........................................................................................................... Required Navigation Performance
RNP APCH ........................................................................................................................... RNP APproaCH
RNP AR ...................................................................................................... RNP with Authorization Required
RWY .................................................................................................................................................. Runway
SBAS .................................................................................................. Satellite Based Augmentation System)
SID ................................................................................................................ Standard Instrument Departure
STAR .......................................................................................................... Standard Terminal Arrival Route
TGL ............................................................................................ Temporary Guidance Leaflet (JAA- Europe)
TSE(Z) ................................................................................................................. (vertical) Total System Error
TSO ............................................................................................................... Technical Standard Order (US)
VDB ............................................................................................................................... VHF Data Broadcast
VEB ............................................................................................................................. Vertical Error Budget
VHF ...............................................................................................................................Very High Frequency
VNAV ................................................................................................................................Vertical NAVigation
VOR ....................................................................................................... VHF Omni-directional Radio beacon
WAAS ......................................................................................................... Wide Area Augmentation System
WGS84 ....................................................................................................... World Geodesic System of 1984
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