ICAO CIR336

The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance to civil aviation authorities regarding the transition from area navigation (RNAV) to required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedure identification, in accordance with Amendment 6 to Doc 8168, Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS), Volume I and Volume II. In particular, it provides States with direction on how to develop a transition plan that considers all stakeholder requirements, as well as hazards, risks and mitigations regarding the implementation. Althought the timeline for conversion is 8 years (2022), States should plan to complete the transition as soon as possible and not wait until 2022.

This publication will be useful to civil aviation authorities that oversee instrument procedure design and charting/publication organizations (both internal and external). It will also assist all stakeholders, including air operators, air navigation service providers, data houses, procedure design organizations, charting organizations and aircraft manufacturers with addressing applicable aspect of the conversion in relation to their specific areas of responsibility. Civil aviation authorities and stakeholders may use this circular as:

• a guide to the development of individual State transition plans; and
• a checklist to ensure all aspects of transition are addressed.

Product Details

Published:

2015

ISBN(s):

9789292496784

Number of Pages:

36

File Size:

1 file , 350 KB