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AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV)

Section 2, Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

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Presented to: Flight Inspection Crewmembers By: AJW-3310 Date: July 14, 2008

RNP Introduction
Required Navigation Performance (RNP) is defined by ICAO as "a statement of the navigation performance necessary for operation within a defined airspace". Part of a broader concept called "Performancebased Navigation:
RNP is a method of implementing routes and flight paths that differs from previous methods in that not only does it have an associated performance specification that an aircraft must meet before the path can be flown but must also monitor the achieved performance and provide an alert in the event that this fails to meet the specification.
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RNP Introduction
It is the monitoring and alerting facility that distinguishes RNP from RNAV (Area Navigation) from which it developed. RNP equipped aircraft can safely operate routes with less separation than previously required which is significant because it increases the number of aircraft that can safely use a particular airspace and therefore accommodate the increasing demand for air traffic capacity.
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RNP Introduction
RNP is a statement of the navigation performance accuracy necessary for operation within a defined airspace. Stated as a number in nautical miles. Specifies how tight the avionics must contain Total System Error (TSE). Applies to NAV performance; includes the capability of the NAV system and aircraft equipment.
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RNP Introduction
AC RNP capability varies per AC equipment and navigation infrastructure. RNP levels address obstacle protection per RNP accuracy values; determines primary obstacle area .

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Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

Approaches

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RNP Approaches
Allow for more efficient routings. Decision Altitude (DA) as low as 250 ft above touchdown. Allow for Radius-to-Fix paths. Non-published approaches to be commissioned (previously LNAV - VNAV, LPV, and now RNP), are loaded into the FMS either by hand, or electronically.

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RNP Approaches
RNAV procedures may be coded with an office computer/ software, placed on media, and uploaded into the FMS. The LNAV, LNAV-VNAV, and the RNP RNAV approaches are selected in the FMS as VFR approaches. The LPV is the ONLY approach referred to as GPS WAAS System (GWS) in the FMS.

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RNP Approaches
The approach segments will be discussed in sequence.
Enroute Terminal Final Missed Approach

The transitions are identical to the LNAVVNAV approach building in the FMS.

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RNP Approaches
FMS Arrival Segments Parameters within the FMS change depending on the phase or mode of flight, and changes between flight modes activate certain actions. There are three arrival segments: Enroute (RNP of 2.8) Terminal (RNP of 1.0) Approach (RNP of 0.3)
Special Aircraft & Aircrew Authorization Required (SAAAR) (RNP < 0.3)

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RNP Approaches
Navigation Sensors The GPS sensor is used to provide navigation guidance for the RNP approach.

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Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

Flight Inspection Procedures

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Presented to: Flight Inspection Crewmembers By: AJW-3310 Date: July 14, 2008

Flight Inspection Procedures

Inspect RNP RNAV approaches per the General RNAV, TI 8200.52, Chapter 13, Section I procedures Use the following guidance, procedure design, and obstacle clearance criteria:
FAA Order 8260.51, U.S. Standard for RNP Instrument Approach Procedure Construction FAA Order 8260.52, U.S. Standard for RNP Instrument Approach Procedures with Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required (SAAAR).
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Obstacle Verification
When containment obstacle verification is required:
Fly a 2xRNP (containment limit) offset each side of centerline. Fly in the intended direction of the procedure. Program the offset as a route or approach in the FMS. Assign altitudes to the offset WPs as required for the vertical profile.

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