Resource Guide for U.S.

Operators using Required Navigation Performance Systems

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CPDLC-DCL
Oceanic and Remote Airspace
RVSM
Rotorcraft Operations

Performance Based Flight Systems Branch

Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
Satellite Based Navigation (SatNav)
Data Communications (DataComm)
Oceanic and Remote Airspace
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)

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Operation

RNAV 1 RNP 1 and

RNAV 2
RNAV 1 RNP 1 and
RNAV 2

Approval
Mechanism
OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C063
OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C063

AC 90-100A

TBD

HSpec 123

AC 90-105A

RNAV 1 RNP 1 and

RNAV 2

OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C063
OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA B035

Flight Phase

Presentations

RNAV 1

Terminal: Departures and Arrivals

RNAV 2

En Route, (Q and T Routes)

RNP 0.3 Rotorcraft

RNP 1
RNP 2 (Domestic)

En Route, Terminal, Approach

Terminal: departures and arrivals
En Route

TBD

RNP 2 (Oceanic)

En Route: Oceanic/Remote

TBD

OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA B036

RNP 4 (Oceanic)

En Route: Oceanic/Remote

CNS

OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA B036

RNP 10 (Oceanic)

En Route: Oceanic/Remote

CNS

OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA B036

RNP Approaches

Approach

RNP Approaches

RNP AR Approaches

Approach

RNP AR

Advanced RNP

En route, Terminal, Approach TBD

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C052
OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C384
OpSpec/MSpec/
LOA C052, C063,
B035, B036, and
H123 (TBD)
CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

Advisory
Circular

Other Documents

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"Climb Via" Video

Compliance Table

AC 90-100A Compliance Table

AC 90-105A
AC 90-105A
NAT Resource Guide
AC 90-105A PAC Resource Guide
WATRS Resource Guide
NAT Resource Guide
AC 90-105A PAC Resource Guide
WATRS Resource Guide
Booklet: RNP 10 Qualification
Through Data Collection
AC 90-105A NAT Resource Guide
PAC Resource Guide
WATRS Resource Guide
AC 90-105A
AC 90-101A
NAT Resource Guide
AC 90-105A PAC Resource Guide
WATRS Resource Guide
RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

Operation
GLS
Ground Based
Augmentation

Flight Phase

Approval
Mechanism

Advisory
Circular

OpSpec/MSpec/LOA C052

AC 120-29A

Presentations

GLS

Approach

RNAV Visual Flight Procedure Terminal

RNAV Systems on
En route
Conventional Route
B-RNAV and P-RNAV
En route

Other Documents
Engineering Development Services
Group LAAS
FAA GBAS
Order 8260.55

RVFP

TBD

TBD

OpSpec/MSpec/LOA B034

AC 90-108

TBD

OpSpec/MSpec/LOA B034

AC 90-96A

Additional Links:
Navigation Programs and Satellite Navigation (FAA)
Navigation ProgramsWAASNews
Video: The WAAS Experience

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

Operation

Flight Phase

Presentations

Approval
Mechanism

Advisory
Circular

Other Documents
GOLD (Global Operational Data Link Document)

AC 120-70C
Data Communications
(FAA, AFS-470)

En Route
Terminal
Approach

OpSpec/
MSpec/LOA
A056

CNS

AC 91-70A
AC 20-140B

Asia Pacific Operational Authorization Information

Package
Data Link Job Aid (PDF) (Use Chrome)
NAT Resource Guide
Pacific Resource Guide
Data Link Mandate
Phase 2 Notice
NAT Data Link Mandate
CPDLC-DCL Site Implementation (PDF)
CPDLC-DCL Flight User Guide (PDF)

Additional Links

NAT OPS Bulletin 2012-031: NAT Region Data Link Mandate

New York CPDLC NOTAM (Reference Part 3, International NOTAMS)
Oceanic and Remote Airspace
NAT OPS Bulletin 2013-001 Information & Guidance for Data Link Oceanic Clearance Delivery in Santa Maria FIR
ARINC
Data Communication (FAA, ATC Communication Services)
Data Communications (FAA Performance Based Flight Systems Branch)
LINK 2000+ Library
Link 2000+ Program
Controller-Pilot Data-Link Communications
Skybrary Regulation 29/2009
Skybrary COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 29/2009 of 16 January 2009
InFO 15008, Iridium Satellite Voice (SATVOICE) with Safety Services
PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

CPDLC-DCL Links
Departure Clearance Service (CPDLC-DCL) Flight Deck User Guide
U. S. CPDLC-DCL and PDC Site Implementation Dates
Aeronautical Charting Forum, April 28-30, 2015, Adding CPDLC
Information to the Airport Diagram and Terminal Procedures Pages
and Updating the Airport Facility Directory
Adding CPDLC to Airport Diagram and Terminal Procedures
FAA Article: Data Communications (PDF)
FAA Data Communications (Data Comm) website
FAA NextGEN Data Communications
FAA Video Data Comm Tower Trials
Skybrary: Introduction to CPDLC Operations
Data Link Services (DLS) Mandate (EuroControl)
Data Link Services Implementing Rule Exemptions (EuroControl)

CPDLC-DCL
Departure Clearance

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

Operation

Flight Phase

Approval
Mechanism

Presentations

Advisory
Circular

Other Documents
NAT Resource Guide
Pacific Resource Guide

RCP

CNS

Oceanic / Remote

OPSEC/MSPEC/LOA Guidance A056

AC 120-70C

Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas of

Operations)
NAT Data Link Mandate
Phase 2A
NAT Resource Guide
Pacific Resource Guide

RSP

CNS

Oceanic / Remote

OPSEC/MSPEC/LOA Guidance A056

AC 120-70C

Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas of

Operations)
NAT Data Link Mandate
Phase 2A
NAT Resource Guide
Pacific Resource Guide

Oceanic and Remote

CNS

Oceanic / Remote

OPSEC/MSPEC/ LOA
Guidance :B034,B036,
B038, B039, B040, B041,
B043, B343, B044, B046,
B050, B054, B055, B059,
B342, B344

AC 91-70A
AC 90-105A

Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas of

Operations)
NAT Data Link Mandate
Phase 2A
Reduced Lateral Minimum
(RLatSM) Trails
NAT High Level Airspace
(NAT HLA)

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

 FAA RVSM Page

InFO 12001
OPSPEC/MSPEC/LOA B046
AC 91-85
14 CFR Part 91, Appendix G
RVSM Approvals and AGHME Monitoring Status Results
SKYbrary
Europe (Video) EurocontrolTV
ICAO RVSM Documents
NAARMO FAQ

AGHME SITE

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

Rotorcraft

Operations

Onshore

Offshore

Rotorcraft (FAA)

Advisory Circular AC 90-80, (Offshore Ops)

NextGen is Platform for Helicopter Flights
The Ins and Outs of ADS-B (FAA)
Advisory Circular AC 20-172A, (ADS-B In)
Advisory Circular AC 20-165B, (ADS-B out)
National Weather Service Houston, TX

Regulations, Policies, and Guidance

Helicopter Flying Handbook
Rotorcraft Directorate (FAA)
Night Vision (NVIS and NVG)
Safety Management System Toolkit
FAA Press Release
Advisory Circular 27-1B
Certification of Normal Category Rotorcraft
Advisory Circular 29-2C
Certificaiton of Transport Category Rotorcraft

Natioanl Weather Service Anchorage, AK

Advisory Circular 90-105A is to be published in 2016

and contains the authorization guidance on
Rotorcraft RNP 0.3 Operations in conjuction with
a new Operation Specification H123.

PBN Based
Menu

PBN

SAT

Data Comm

CPDLC-DCL

Oceanic /
Remote

RVSM

Rotorcraft

Federal Aviation
Administration

 Emphasis Items
Oceanic Errors
SLOP
Contingency References
Volcanic Ash and Solar Storms
Weather Avoidance
Flight Planning
Current and Planned Initiatives

Climb Via
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Federal Aviation
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Emphasis Items
Re-designation of North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Airspace (NAT
MNPSA) As NAT High Level Airspace (NAT HLA)
(Select current edition of Notices to Airmen and then go to Part 3, Section 2, International Oceanic Airspace Notices, 3-INTL-17)
Operational Policy/Procedures for 30 Nautical Mile (NM) Lateral, 30 NM Longitudinal and 50 NM Longitudinal Separation in the Anchorage, Oakland and New York
Oceanic Control Areas (CTAs)
(Select current edition and then go to Part 3, Section 2, International Oceanic Airspace
Notices, 3-INTL-34)

Climb/Descend Via
FAA TV: Climb Via
NBAA Climb Via, Descend Via, and Speed Adjustment Tutorial
Climb Via/Descend Via Speed Clearances Frequently Asked Questions
FAA Information for Operators (InFO 14003)
NBAA Climb Via Phraseology Quick Reference Card (PDF)
NBAA Descend Via Phraseology Quick Reference Card (PDF)

North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate, Phase 2

LINK 2000 Update
Failure to comply with ATC clearances in Oceanic Airspace
(Select current edition and then go to Part 3, Section 2, International Oceanic Airspace
Notices)
International NOTAMS
(Select current edition and then go to Part 3, Section 2, International Oceanic Airspace
Notices)
ICAO Annex 2 Amendment 43
Change in Time Estimate (now in excess of 2 minutes)
SAFO 13004 Errors Associated with Oceanic Clearances
NAT Doc 007:
Chapter 5: Oceanic ATC Clearances
Chapter 8: MNPS Flight Operation and Navigation Procedures
Chapter 14: Checklist for Pilots Operating in NAT MNPS Airspace
Chapter 15: Guarding Against Complacency
Cold Temperature Restricted Airports, InFO 15002
Cold Temperature Restricted Airports, NTAP, Open most recent and go to Part 4,
Section 1
Cold Temperature Operation, AIM, Open most recent and go to 5-1-17
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Emphasis
Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

Oceanic Errors
Gross Navigation Errors (GNE)
Large Height Deviations (LHD)
Erosion of Longitudinal Spacing
NAT OPS Bulletin 2014-001,
Sample Oceanic Checklists, Issued 04 February 2014
NAT OPS Bulletin 2014-002,
Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin (OESB) - Issued 04 February 2014
NAT Systems Planning Group
FAA Order 7110.82, Reporting Oceanic Errors
Summary of Discussions and Conclusions of the Forty-Eighth
Meeting of the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group, Paris,
12 to 15 June 2012,
The North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG), in its
June 2012 conclusion 48/21, reclassified a GNE as a lateral
deviation from a cleared track by 10 Nautical Miles (NM) or more.
The FAA is examining this new ICAO NAT Region definition for
possible adoption.

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Items

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Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure

(SLOP)
Note:

ICAO Document 4444 has been amended to allow additional

SLOP offsets at 0.1 NM increments, as outlined in the excerpt
below. However, at this time, 0.1 NM increments have not been
adopted in any oceanic airspace. Only three options (Centerline,
1 NM right and 2 NM right) remain available; any expansion of
SLOP to allow 0.1NM increments will be published in the applicable State AIP and/or the Regional Supplementary Procedures,
ICAO Document 7030.

SLOP (Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure)

United States Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), See

ENR 7.1, Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP) While within
Oceanic Airspace
ICAO Document 4444, Air Traffic Management
Amendment 6 to PANS-ATM, Doc 4444, (13 November 2014)
Excerpt:
Strategic lateral offsets shall be authorized only in en-route airspace
as follows:
a) where the lateral separation minima or spacing between route centre lines is 55.5 km (30 NM) or more, offsets to the right of the centre
line relative to the direction of flight in tenths of a nautical mile up to a
maximum of 3.7 km (2 NM); and
b) where the lateral separation minima or spacing between route centre lines is 11.1 km (6 NM) or more and less than 55.5 km (30 NM),
offsets to the right of the centre line relative to the direction of flight in
tenths of a nautical mile up to a maximum of 0.9 km (0.5 NM).
NAT Doc 007, North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual
Advisory Circular (AC) 91-70 (current edition)
Oceanic and International Operations, Chapter 3, paragraph 3-9.
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Emphasis
Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
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 United States Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), See

ENR 7.3, Special Procedures for In-Flight Contingencies in Oceanic Airspace
NAT DOC 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual
Chapter 6:

Communication and Position Reporting Procedures

Chapter 12: Procedures in the Event of Navigation System

Degradation or Failure
Chapter 13: Special Procedures for In-flight Contingencies
Chapter 15: Guarding Against Complacency
Chapter 16: The Prevention of Deviations from Track as a
Result of Waypoint Insertion Errors
ICAO DOC 4444 PANS-ATM (Link to Purchase)
Chapter 15: Procedures Related To Emergencies, Communication
Failure And Contingencies
ICAO Annex 2 (Link to Purchase)
Chapter 3: General Rules
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Emphasis
Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

UNABLE REQD NAV PERF-RNP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

 Meteorological Office UK
World VAAC Map
Skybrary
Solar Wind Prediction
Washington DC Volcanic Ash Advisory
Center
1. Current Volcanic Ash Advisories
2. Volcanic Ash Advisory Archive
3. Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport and
Dispersion
Montreal Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
Wellington Ash Advisories
VAAC Buenos Aires
Toulouse VAAC
Tokyo VAAC
Anchorage Volcanic Ash Advisory Center
Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
London Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
1. Volcanic Ash Advisories and Graphics
2. Volcanic Ash Concentration
Ash Cloud Forecast
UK CAA guidance for VA
ICAO: Doc 9974 ANB/487
Space Weather
ATM Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan Template
State Contingency Points of Contact for
Volcanic Ash Events
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Emphasis
Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

 Pilot/Controller Weather Deviation Procedure For Oceanic Operations

Skybrary, ATC Operations in Weather Avoidance Scenarios
Skybrary, Weather Radar: Storm Avoidance
AC 00-24C
Video: Thunderstorm Avoidance Using Aviation Weather dot Gov Part 1
Video: Thunderstorm Avoidance Using Aviation Weather dot Gov Part 2
Surface Weather Observation Stations ASOS/AWOS

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Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

High Level
SIGWX
Charts

FAA Flight Planning Information

FAA Flight Service Program Changes
FAA InFo 12018: 2012 ICAO Flight Plan Implementation
FAA Website

FAA Form 7233-1 (Domestic flight plan form phaseout planned for 1 October 2016)
FAA Form 7233-4 (International)
Recent Changes to ICAO Flight Plan
See FAA Flight Planning Information

InFO 15015 Filing REG/ and CODE/ in Item 18 of the Flight Plan
There are four sections of the ICAO flight plan that have changed:
Item 7 (Aircraft Identification),
Item 10 (Equipment),
Item 15 (Route), and
Item 18 (Other Information).

Numerous errors are occurring in items 10 and 18. Please review the guidance in Amendment 1.
Item 7: Aircraft identification digit limit
Contains no more than 7 alphanumeric characters without hyphens or symbols.
Item 10: Removal and addition of several codes
Operators and pilots need to be aware that when entering equipment and capabilities, they must have:
Operational equipment on board the aircraft
Equipment and capabilities commensurate with flight crew qualifications
Where applicable, authorization from the appropriate authority
Item 18: Other information
There are several abbreviated indicators added to this section. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Section 1, Paragraph 5-1-9

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Errors

SLOP

Contingency

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

Current and Planned Implementations

Reference initiatives listed in Part 3 of International Notices to Airmen
(Please select the most current edition listed)

NORTH ATLANTIC FANS 1/A

DATA LINK MANDATE

WATRS PLUS OPERATIONAL

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

International Notices to Airmen

(Select current edition and then go to Part 3, Section 2,

International Oceanic Airspace Notices)

(Select current edition and then go to Part 3, Section 2,

International Oceanic Airspace Notices)

Phase I- Effective 7 Feb 2013 applicable on 2 core tracks between

FL360-390 as noted on the daily NAT Track Message. Operators are required to include CPDLC and ADS-C authorization in fields 10 & 18 of the
ICAO FP.

Phase 2- Planned to be implemented in three steps (2A, 2B and 2C)

commencing on 5 February 2015, 7 December 2017 and 30 January
2020, respectively. Data Link systems will be mandated to expand in
Phase 2 to specified portions of NAT MNPS airspace.

This update includes:

a) Information on the new ICAO FP 2012 implementation

effective 15 Nov 2012 using applicable Communication/

Navigation/`Surveillance codes
b) Reduced lateral separation on oceanic routes
c) RNP 4 and RNP 10
NEW!

Guidance for U.S. Operators: Special Emphasis Items for

NEW! FAQ for Operators not capable of FANS 1/A (or equivalent)

CPDLC and ADS-C operation. Includes information on

operating outside OTS validity times

NAT SPG Conclusion 47/3

Operations North Atlantic Reduced Lateral Separation Min-

mum (RLatSM) Trials
NAT OPS Bulletin Serial Number 2016-001
Re-naming of the NAT MNPSA to NAT HLA.

NEW!

Re-designation of North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Perfor

mance Airspace (NAT MNPSA) as NAT High Level Airspace
(NAT HLA)

Encouragement for NAT Region Operators to seek RNP 4 approvals

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Emphasis
Items

Oceanic
Errors

SLOP

Contingency

(Select current edition of Notices to Airmen and then go to Part 3, Section 2,

International Oceanic Airspace Notices, 3-INTL-17)

Volcanic
Solar

Weather
Deviation

Flight
Planning

Current/
Future Ops

Federal Aviation
Administration

 OpSpec Cross Reference

Operations Specifications
14 CFR Part 91
14 CFR Part 121
14 CFR Part 135
Advisory Circulars
Technical Standard Orders
FAA Orders
ICAO Documents
International Web Sources
Pilot Resources

FAA Forms
Advisory Circulars
Orders and Notices
Technical Standard Order

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Current
Historical

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Special
Operations

B046/
D098
A056

B046/D092

AC 91-85

A056

B046/
D092
A056

FPL
Field
10a
W

A056

AC 120-70C

J1-J7

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1 section 2,

4-31 or

G, Z

NAV/SBAS

AC 20-165B and TSO-C166

AC 90-114A
AC 20-165B and TSO-154
AC 90-114A

B1 or B2

SUR/260b

U1 or U2

SUR/282B

A153 authorizes flight operations using ADS-B in

international airspace where FAA authorization is
required. Refer to State AIPs for airspace and/
or routes where A153 is required. Also see INFO
13009 at Airline Operator INFOs

B1 or B2,
U1 or U2

Note 2

Part 121
(Ops Spec)

Part 135
(Ops Spec)
B046/D092

CPDLC

B046/
D092
A056

GPS

N/A

RVSM

Part 125
(Ops Spec)

Part 91
(LOA)

Part 91K
(MSPEC)

Other Approvals & Approval

References

FPL Field
10b

FPL Field
18

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Chapter 1 Air Navigation (see 1-1-18).
GPS with
WAAS

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1 section 2,

4-32 or

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Chapter 1 Air Navigation (see 1-1-19).
ADS-B Out
(Domestic)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

ADS-B Out
UAT
(Domestic)
ADS-B Out
(International)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

A153
See Notice
N8900.269

A153
See Notice
N8900.269

A153
See Notice
N8900.269

A153
See Notice
N8900.269

A153
See Notice
N8900.269

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TSOs

Orders

ICAO
Documents

Federal Aviation
Administration

Int'l
Web

Pilot
Resources

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Operation Specification Cross Reference (Page 2 of 4)
Special
Operations

Part 135
(Ops Spec)

ADS-C

A056

A056

A056

A056

A056

AC 120-70C

D1,G1

NAT HLA
Unrestricted
RNP 10,
Multiple
LRNS

B036 +
B039
B036

B036 +
B039
B036

B036 + B039

B036 +
B039
B036

B036

B036 +
B039
B036

B036 provides the basic requirements for RNP10

PBN/A1

RNP 10,
Single LRNS

B054

B054

B054

B054

B054

B054 provides the requirements for RNP 10 using a single Long Range Navigation System in the
limited areas defined.

PBN/A1

RNP 4

B036

B036

B036

B036

B036

B036 provides the basic requirements for RNP10

and RNP4 using dual Long Range Navigation
Systems installed and operational. Additional Ops
Specs or LOA may be required depending on the
airspace or special area of operation to be flown:
Central East Pacific (CEP): B037
North Pacific (NOPAC): B038
Areas of magnetic unreliability: B040
North Polar: B055

PBN/L1

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Field
10a

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Part 91

Other Approvals & Approval

References

and RNP4 using dual Long Range Navigation

Systems installed and operational. Additional Ops
Specs or LOA may be required depending on the
airspace or special area of operation to be flown:
Central East Pacific (CEP): B037
North Pacific (NOPAC): B038
Areas of magnetic unreliability: B040
North Polar: B055
Other Areas: Check B050 for applicability

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Part 135

ACs

TSOs

Orders

FPL Field
10b

ICAO
Documents

Federal Aviation
Administration

Int'l
Web

FPL Field
18

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RNAV

B034

Part 135
(Ops
Spec)
B034

B-RNAV

B034

B034

B034

N/A

B034

AC 90-96A

PBN/B1-B6

RNAV 5

B034

B034

B034

Note 1
B034

B034

Part 91: When operating in a foreign state

please consult the AIP for further information
regarding operational requirements. (LOA may
be required; See AIP)

PBN/B1-B6

P-RNAV

B034

B034

B034

B034

B034

AC 90-96A

PBN/D1-D4

RNAV 2

B035

B035

B035

Note 1
B035

B035

US Domestic Operations: AC 90-100A

R
Note 3,4

RNAV 1

C063

C063

C063

Note 1
C063

C063

AC 90-100A
AC 90-105A

R
Note 3,4

RNP 1

C063

C063

C063

Note 1
C063

C063

AC 90-105A

G,R
Note 4

PBN/D1,D2
or D4
Note 3,4
PBN/D1,D2
or D4
Note 3,4
PBN/O1 or
O2

RNP AR
Approach

C384

C384

C384

C384

C384

AC 90-101A

G,R

PBN/T1 or
T2

RNAV (GPS)
Approach
(LNAV,
LNAV/VNAV)

C052

C052

C052

Note 1

C052

AC 90-105A

G,R

PBN/S1
Note 5

Special
Operations

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B034

Note 1
B034

B034

B034 authorizes an operator to conduct instrument flight rules (IFR) Class I Navigation
using an Area Navigation (RNAV) system. For
operations outside the U.S. including the Gulf
of Mexico Q-routes, the relevant area must be
authorized in B050 in conjunction with B034.

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RNAV (GPS)
Approach
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VNAV using
Baro-VNAV)
LPV
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FPL
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G,R

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AC 90-107

B,G, Z

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Note 6

Note 7
NAV/SBAS

Notes
Note 1: Some Part 91 operations outside of the Domestic US NAS require an LOA, for others it is optional. Consult the Foreign State AIP for further information regarding operational requirements.
Note 2: Aircraft with A353 should file the SUR/ codes shown if certified for domestic U.S. operations per the indicated requirements. The SUR/ information is not required for international operations.
Note 3: In addition to PBN/ information, NAV/ information may optionally be filed in order to indicate RNAV capability by phase of flight (departure, en route, arrival). This allows a filer to request RNAV
procedures for only specific phases of flight. The AIM Section 5-1-9 contains instructions for filing RNAV capability in NAV/. Remember that when including NAV/, enter Z in Field 10a.
Note 4: When filing a PBN/ code for RNAV or RNP, Field 10 must contain consistent capability information as follows:
If PBN/ indicates GNSS (e.g. C2)

Field 10a must contain G
If PBN/ indicates DME/DME (e.g. B3)

Field 10a must contain D
If PBN/ indicates VOR/DME (e.g. B4)

Field 10a must contain D and (O or S)
If PBN/ indicates DME/DME/IRU (e.g. D4)

Field 10a must contain D and I
Note 5: Insert S1 in PBN/ for those aircraft that have an RNAV system approved for RNAV (GPS) or GPS approaches IAW AC

90-105A, Appendix A.

Note 6: Insert S2 in PBN/ for those aircraft that have an RNAV system approved for RNAV (GPS) or GPS approaches IAW AC
capability for vertical guidance approved in accordance with AC 90-105A, Appendix B.

90-105A, Appendix A, and a barometric vertical navigation (baro-vnav)

Note 7: Insert B In Item 10a for aircraft with WAAS-GPS approach RNAV systems approved IAW AC 90-107. Operators may also include PBN codes S1 or S2 (only one) based on RNAV system approval. Please consult Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or supplement to verify capability.

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Operation Specifications
Flight Standard Information System (FSIMS)

Operations Specifications
A056
A061
A153
B029
B030
B034
B036
B039
B040
B041
B043
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North Polar Operations
ETOPS (Two Engines), Parts 121 and 135
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14 CFR Part 91
14 CFR Part 91 (All)

14 CFR Part 91 Inclusive but not limited to:

91.3
91.117
91.123
91.127
91.129
91.131
91.181
91. 211
91.511
91.703
91.705
91.706
91.1019
91.1041
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Operations in Class B airspace
Course to be Flown
Supplemental Oxygen
Communication and navigation equipment for overwater operations
Operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States
Operations within airspace designated as Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace
Operations within airspace designed as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace (See appendix G)
Conducting tests and inspections
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14 CFR Part 121 (All)

14 CFR Part 117 Inclusive but not limited to:

Tables A-C

Maximum Flight Time Limits

14 CFR Part 121 Inclusive but not limited to:

121.11

Rules applicable to operations in a foreign country

121.93

Route requirements: General

121.99

Communications facilities domestic and flag operations

121.113

Area and route requirements: General

121.122

Communications facilities-supplemental operations

121.333
121.351
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135.43

Crewmember certificates: International operations

135.73

Inspections and tests

135.89

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135.98

Operations in the North Polar Area

135.145

Aircraft proving and validation tests

135.157

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135.165

Communication and navigation equipment: Extended over-water or IFR operations

135.364

Maximum flying time outside the United States

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Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems

AC 20-140B

Guidelines for Design Approval of Aircraft Data Link Systems Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS)

AC 20-150A

Airworthiness Approval of Satellite Voice Equipment Supporting Air Traffic Service (ATS) Communication

AC 20-165B

Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADS -B Out System)

AC 90-96A

Approval of U.S. Operators and Aircraft to Operate Under IFR in European Airspace for B-RNAV/RNAV5 and P-RNAV

AC 90-100A

U.S. Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations

AC 90-101A

Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with AR

AC 90-105A

Approval Guidance for RNP Operations and Barometric Vertical Navigation in the U.S. National Airspace System and in
Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace

AC 90-107

Guidance for localizer performance with Vertical Guidance and Localizer

AC 90-114A

Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADS-B) Operations

AC 91-70A

Oceanic and International Operations

AC 91-85

Approval of Aircraft and Operators for flight in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace

AC 120-42B

Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)

AC 120-70C

Operational Authorization Process for Use of Data Link Communication System

AC 135-42

Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)

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TSO-C115c

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TSO-C129a (Canceled)

Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment Using The Global Positioning System (GPS)
Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Wide Area Augmentation
System (WAAS)
Stand-Alone Airborne Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Wide Area
Augmentation System (WAAS)

TSO-C145d
TSO-C146d
TSO-C154c

Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipment

TSO-C157a

Aircraft Flight information Services-Broadcast (FIS-B) Data Link Systems and Equipment

TSO-C159a

Next Generation Satellite Systems (NGSS) Equipment

TSO-C166b

Extended Squitter Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) and traffic information

TSO-C195a

Avionics Supporting Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA)

TSO-C196b

Airborne Supplemental Navigation Sensors for Global Positioning System Equipment Using Aircraft-Based Augmentation

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FAA Orders Inclusive but not limited to:

7110.82D

Reporting Oceanic Errors

8130.29A

Issuance of a Special Airworthiness Certificate for Show Compliance Flight Testing

8260.53

Standard Instrument Departures That Use Radar Vectors to Join RNAV Routes

8900.1

Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)

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Documents
Online Store
EUR and NAT Documents
NAT Documents
NAT OPS Bulletins
Planning Documents Supporting Separation Reductions and other Initiatives

NAT Documents Inclusive but not limited to:

NAT DOC 001
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NAT DOC 007
NAT DOC 008
NAT DOC 009
GOLD 2nd Edition
ICAO DOC 9613

NAT SPG (Systems Planning Group) Handbook

High Freq. Management Guidance Material for the N. Atlantic Region
Common Aeradio Com. Interface Control Doc. for the N. Atlantic Region
Future ATM Concept of Operations for the North Atlantic Region
Air Traffic Mgmt Operational Contingency Plan Pts I & II - N. Atlantic Reg.
Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan - NAT Region
North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual
Application of Separation Minima - North Atlantic Region - (NAT ASM)
Service Development Road Map
Global Operational Data Link Document
Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Operational Approval Manual

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NAT RVSM
Bulletin 2013-001
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Bulletin 2014-001

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FIR World Viewer
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Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM)
Nav Canada
Danish Transport Authority Trafikstyrelsen
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Iceland Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
ISAVIA
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FAA ICAO Quick Guide
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FAA Form 7233-1(Domestic flight plan form

digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP)/Airport Diagrams

digital Airport/Facility Directory
North Atlantic Charts
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IFR En Route Aeronautical Charts and
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Acronym
A
A/FD
AAA
AAD
AAO
AAS
AAWU
ABAS
AC
ACA
ACARS
ACAS
ACC
ACI
ACL
ACM
ACO
ACP
ACSP
ACTP
ADC
ADCUS
ADDS
ADF
ADIRU
ADIZ
ADMS
ADS
ADS-ADD
ADS-B
ADS-B In
ADS-B Out
ADS-C
ADS-NRA

Definition
Airport/Facility Directory
Airport Airspace Analysis
Assigned Altitude Deviation
Adverse Assumption Obstacle
Airport Advisory Service
Alaskan Aviation Weather Unit
Aircraft Based Augmentation System
Advisory Circular
Arctic Control Area
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
Area Control Center
Airport Council International
ATC Clearance
ATC Communication Management
Aircraft Certification Office
Actual Communication Performance
Aeronautical Communication Service Provider
Actual Communication technical Performance
Air Data Computer
Advise Customs
Aviation Digital Data Service
Automatic Direction Finder
Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
Air Defense Identification Zone
Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling System
Automatic Dependent Surveillance
ADS Aircraft Derived Data
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
ADS-B signal received onboard from another aircraft or ground station
ADS-B signal sent from aircraft to ground station or other aircraft
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract
ADS in Non-Radar Airspace

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ADS-RAD
AEDT
AEEC
AEM III
AERO2K
AeroNav
AFB
AFCS
AFIS
AFM
AFN ATS
AFS
AFSS
AFTN
AGHME
AGL
AHRS
AIC
AIFSS
AIM
AIP
AIR
AIRE
AIREP
AIRMET
AIS
AISR
AKD
ALAQS
ALD
ALS
ALTRV
AMOC
AMSL

Definition
ADS in Radar Airspace Blending of ADS & SSR
Aviation Emissions Design Tool
Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee
Advanced Emission Model
Model Name
Aeronautical Navigation Products
Air Force Base
Automatic Flight Control System
Automatic Flight Information Service
Airplane Flight Manual
Facilities Notification (FANS logon)
Flight Standards Services
Automated Flight Service Station
Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
Aircraft Geometric Height Measurement Element
Above Ground Level
Attitude Heading Reference System
Aeronautical Information Circular
Aviation International Flight Service Station
Aeronautical Information Manual
Aeronautical Information Publication
Aircraft Certification Services
Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions
Aircraft Reports
Airmen's Meteorological Information
Aeronautical Information Service
All centers, some military facilities, some international ATC units
Altitude Keeping Device
Airport Local Air Quality Studies
Available Landing Distance
Approach Light Systems
Altitude Reservation
Alternative Means of Compliance
Above Mean Sea Level

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Acronym
AMSS
AMU
AMVER
ANC
ANCON
ANOTEC
ANP
ANP
ANP
ANSP
AOC
AOCC
AOV
AP
APM
APMT
APNT
APP
APQI
APU
APV
AQP
AR
ARENA
ARFF IC
ARINC
ARO
ARP
ARSA
ARSR
ARTCC
ARTS
ASDE-X
ASE

Definition
Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service
Area of Magnetic Unreliability
Automated Merchant Vessel Report
Air Navigation Commission
Aircraft Noise Control Model
Spanish Company
Actual Navigation Performance
Air Navigation Plan
Aircraft Noise and Performance
Air Navigation Service Provider
Aeronautical Operational Control
Airline Operations Control Center
Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service
Autopilot System
Aircraft Performance Model
Aviation Environmental Portfolio Management Tool
Alternate Position Navigation and Time
Airport Planning and Programming
Aircraft Position Quality Indicator
Auxiliary Power Unit
Approach with Vertical Guidance
Advance Qualification Program
Authorization Required
Areas Noted for Attention
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Incident Commander
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
Airport Reservations Office
Airports
Airport Radar Service Area
Air Route Surveillance Radar
Air Route Traffic Control Center
Automated Radar Terminal System
Airport Surface Detection Equipment - Model X
Altimetry System Error

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ASOS
ASR
ASR
ASR
ASRS
ATA
ATC
ATCC
ATCRBS
ATCSCC
ATCT
ATD
ATIS
ATM
ATM
ATMG
ATN
ATN
ATO
ATOP
ATS
ATSA-AIRB
ATSA-ITP
ATSA-S&M
ATSA-SURF
ATSA-VSA
ATSP
ATSU
ATT
AVS
AWC
AWO
AWORM
AWOS

Definition
Automated Surface Observing System
Aviation Safety Report
Airport Surveillance Radar
Antenna Structure Registration
Aviation Safety Reporting System
Actual Time of Arrival
Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control Center
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Airport Traffic Control Tower
Along-Track Distance
Automatic Terminal Information Service
Air Traffic Management
Air Traffic Management
Air Traffic Management Group
Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
Aeronautical Telecommunications Network
Air Traffic Organization
Oceanic centers
Air Traffic Service
Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness when Airborne
Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness In-Trail-Procedures
Enhanced Sequencing & Merging operations
Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness on the airport Surface
Enhanced Visual Separation on Approach
Air Traffic Services Provider
Air Traffic Service Unit
Attitude Retention System
Office of Aviation Safety
Aviation Weather Center
All Weather Operations
All Weather Operations Program Manager
Automated Weather Observing System

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Acronym
AWPR
AWSS
AWTT
AWW
B
BAASS
BADA
baro VNAV
BBS
BC

Definition
Automatic Waypoint Reporting
Automated Weather Sensor System
Aviation Weather Technology Transfer
Severe Weather Forecast Alert

BECMG
BITE
BMVBS
BORPC
BOTA
BRG
B-RNAV
C
C/A
CAA
CAASD
CAATS
CAD
CAEP
CANSO
CAR
CAR-SAM
CARTS
CAT
CATEX
CB
CC
CD
CDA

Becoming group
Built-In Test Equipment
German Ministry of Transport
Basic Operational Requirements and Planning Criteria
Brest Oceanic Transition Area
Bearing
Basic Area Navigation

Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies

Base of Aircraft Data
Barometric Vertical Navigation
Bulletin Board System
Back Course

Coarse Acquisition
Civil Aviation Authority
Center for Advanced Aviation Systems Development
Canadian Automated Air Traffic System
Centralized ADS-C system
ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection
Civil Air Navigation Services Organization
Caribbean Region
CaribbeanSouth America (ICAO term)
Common Automated Radar Terminal System
Clear Air Turbulence
Categorical Exclusion
Cumulonimbus Clouds
Connection
Controller Display
Current Data Authority

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Acronym
CDI
CDL
CDR
CDTI
CDU
CENPAC
CEP
CEPAC
CERAP
CFA
CFIT
CFL
CFM
CFP
CFR
CFRS
CHDO
CIS
CM
CMA
CMO
CNS
CNS/ATM
CO
CO2
COA
COSPAS
CPC
CPDLC
CR
CRC
CRM
CSP
CTA

Definition
Course Deviation Indicator
Configuration Deviation List
Coded Departure Route
Cockpit Display of Traffic Information
Control Display Unit
Central Pacific
Central East Pacific
Central East Pacific Route System
Combined Center/RAPCON
Controlled Firing Area
Controlled Flight into Terrain
Cleared Flight Level
Company Flight Manual
Computer Flight Plan
Code of Federal Regulations
Centralized FMC Waypoint System
Certificate-Holding District Office
Commonwealth of Independent States
Context management
Central Monitoring Agency
Certificate Management Office
Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance
Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management
Carbon Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress
Connect Request (Euro Control)
Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications
Connect Request
Cycle Redundancy Check
Collision Risk Model
Communication Service Providers
Control Area

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Acronym
CTAF
CTR
CU
CVFP
CVRS
CWA
CWSU
D
DA
DA
DARP
D-ATIS
DCDU
DCL
DCP
DCPC
DDTC
DER
DEWIZ
DF
DfT
DH
DL
DLIC
DLS
DM
DME
DME/N
DME/P
DOD
DOF
DOI
D-ORIS
DP

Definition
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
Control Zone
Cumulus Clouds
Charted Visual Flight Procedure
Computerized Voice Reservation System
Center Weather Advisory
Center Weather Service Unit
Decision Altitude
Data Authority
Dynamic Airborne Reroute Procedure
Data link (or Digital) Automatic Terminal Information Service
Datalink Control & Display Unit
Departure Clearance
Data Collection Package
Direct Controller Pilot Communications
Data link Delivery of Taxi Clearance
Departure End of Runway
Distant Early Warning Identification Zone
Direction Finder
Department for Transport
Decision Height
Data Link (CPDLC, ATN, ACARS, AFIS)
Data Link Initiation Capability
Data Link Services
Downlink Message
Distance Measuring Equipment
Standard DME
Precision DME
Department of Defense
Digital Obstacle File
Department of Interior
Data link Operational En-Route Information Service
Instrument Departure Procedure

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DPU
DR
DRT
DRVSM
DSC
D-SIG
D-TAXI
DTC DUATS
DTED
DUATS
DVA
DVFR
DVRSN
E
EA
EASA
ECAC
ECI
EDCT
EDMS
EDR
EDTO
EFAS
EFIS
EFV
EFVS
EGPWS
EICAS
EIS
ELT
EMAS
EPE
EPI
EPU

Definition
Data Processor Unit
Dead Reckoning
Diversion Recovery Tool
Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
Downstream Clearance
Data link Surface Information & Guidance
Data link Taxi Instruction
Direct file over the internet
Digital Terrain Elevation Data
Direct User Access Terminal System
Diverse Vector Area
Defense Visual Flight Rules
Diversion
Environmental Assessment
European Aviation Safety Agency
European Civil Aviation Conference
Environmental Condition Indicator
Expect Departure Clearance Time
Emissions and Dispersion Modelling System
Excessive Descent Rate
Extended Diversion Time Operations
En Route Flight Advisory Service
Electronic Flight Instrument System
Enhanced Flight Visibility
Enhanced Flight Vision System
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System
Environmental Impact Statement
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Engineered Materials Arresting System
Estimate of Position Error
Environmental Key Performance Indicator
Estimate Position of Uncertainty

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ERAM
ESV
ETA
ETD
ETE
ETOPS
ETP
EUR
EUR/NAT
EUROCAE
EUROCONTROL
EVS
EWINS
EWR
F
FA
FAA
FAB
FAF
FANS
FAROS
FAS
FASID
FAST
FAWP
FB
FBO
FCC
FD
FDC
FDE
FDP2000
FDPS
FESG

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Definition
En Route centers
Expanded Service Volume
Estimated Time of Arrival
Estimated Time of Departure
Estimated Time En Route
Extended Operations
Equal Time Point
Europe
Europe and North Atlantic
European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
European Organization for the Safety Air Navigation
Enhance Vision System
Enhanced Weather Information System
Newark International Airport
Area Forecast
Federal Aviation Administration
Functional Airspace Blocks
Final Approach Fix
Future Air Navigation System
Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal
Final Approach Segment
Facilities and Services Implementation Document
Future Aviation Scenario Tool
Final Approach Waypoint
Fly-by
Fixed Base Operator
Federal Communications Commission
Flight Director
Flight Data Center
Fault Detection and Exclusion
Anchorage Domestic center
Flight Data Processing System
ICAO Forecasting and Economic Support Group

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FIC
FIP
FIR
FIS
FIS-B
FISDL
FL
FLAS
FLIP
FLIPCY
FLIPINT
FLTA
FMC
FMC WPR
FMCS
FMS
FMSP
FO
FOCA
FOM
FOM
FOM
FOV
FPA
FPFO
FPNM
FPO
FPV
Frequent
FRMS
FROP
FRT
FSDO
FSIMS

Definition
Flight Information Center
Flight Inspection and Procedures
Flight Information Region
Flight Information Service
Flight Information Services Broadcast
Flight Information Services Data Link
Flight Level
Flight Level Allocation Scheme
Flight Information Publication
Flight Plan Consistency
Flight Path Intent
Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance
Flight Management Computer
Flight Management Computer Waypoint Position Reporting
Flight Management Computer System
Flight Management System
Flight Management System Procedure
Fly-over
Federal Office of Civil Aviation
Figure of Merit
Forecasting and Operations Module
Flight Operations Manual
Field of View
Flight Path Angle
Flight Procedures Field Office
Feet Per Nautical Mile
Flight Procedures Office
Flight Path Vector
Occurring more often than 1 in 1000 events or 1000 flight hours.
Fatigue Risk Management System
Final Roll-out point
Fixed Radius Transition
Flight Standards District Office
Flight Standards Information Management System

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FSS
FSTD
FTE
FTR
FTS
FUA
G
GBAS
GCO
GEO
GFAAF
GHG
GIS
GLCC
GLONASS
GLS
GMS
GMT
GMU
GNE
GNSS
GNSSP
Go-around
GOLD
GP
GPS
GPU
GPWS
GRAS
GRECO
GRI
GSD
GSE
GUS

Definition
Flight Service Station
Flight System Training Device
Flight Technical Error
Flexible Track Route
Flexible Track System
Flexible Use of Airspace
Ground Based Augmentation System
Ground Communication Outlet
Geostationary Satellite
Global Framework for Aviation Alternative Fuels
Green House Gas (emissions)
Geographical Information System
Global LORAN-C Charts
Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System (Russian)
"Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing System "
Global Positioning System Monitoring System
Greenwich Mean Time
GPS (Height) Monitoring Unit
Gross Navigation Error
Global Navigation Satellite System
Global Navigation Satellite System Panel
A transition from an approach to a stabilized climb.
Global Operational Data Link Document
General Purpose
Global Positioning System
Ground Power Unit
Ground Proximity Warning System
Ground-based regional augmentation system
Graphical Trajectory Co-ordination
Group Repetition Interval
Geographical Situation Display
Ground Support Equipment
Ground Uplink Station

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H
HAR
HAT
HDG
HDTA
HEDA
HEMS
HF
HFDL
HIL
HIRL
HIWAS
HLA
HMI
HMU
hPa
HR
HRR
HSI
HUD
Hz
I
I&I
IAF
IAP
IAS
IATA
IAWP
ICAO
ICD
IF
IFP
IFR
IFSET

Definition
High Altitude Redesign
Height Above Touchdown
Heading
High Density Traffic Airports
Helicopter En Route Descent Area
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
High Frequency
High Frequency Data Link
Horizontal Integrity Limit is equal to the Horizontal Alert Limit
High Intensity Runway Lights
Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service
High Level Airspace
Human Machine Interface
Height Monitoring Unit
Hectopascals
Human Range
Helicopter Rapid Refueling Procedures
Horizontal Situation Indicator
Head-Up Display
Hertz
Implementation and Impact
Initial Approach Fix
Instrument Approach Procedure
Indicated Air Speed
International Air Transport Association
Initial Approach Waypoint
International Civil Aviation Organization
Interface Control Document
Intermediate Fix
Instrument Flight Procedures
Instrument Flight Rules
ICAO Fuel Savings Estimation Tool

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IGA
ILS
ILS/PRM
IM
IMC
IN
INM
INS
IOC
IPDS
IR
IRS
IRU
ISA
ITCZ
ITP
ITWS
J
JAA
JFK
K
KHz
km
KPA
KPI
L
LAA
LAA
LAAS
LAHSO
LAQ
LAT
LAWRS
LDA

Definition
International General Aviation
Instrument Landing System
Instrument Landing System/Precision Runway Monitor
Inner Marker
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
International Notice to Airmen
Integrated Noise Model
Inertial Navigation System
Initial Operational Capability
Instrument Procedure Design System
IFR Military Training Route
Inertial Reference System
Inertial Reference Unit
International Standard Atmosphere
Intertropical Convergence Zone
In-Trail Procedures
Integrated Terminal Weather System
Joint Aviation Authority
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Kilohertz
Kilometer
Key Performance Areas
Key Performance Indicator
Local Airport Advisory (within 10 miles of an airport with FSS)
Lowest Authorized Altitude
Local Area Augmentation System
Land and Hold Short Operations
Local Air Quality
Latitude
Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station
Landing Distance Available

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LDA
LDA/PRM
LDE
LDOC
LGA
LIRL
LLWAS
LLWAS NE
LLWAS-RS
LNAV
LOA
LOC
LODA
LOE
LOFT
LONG
LOP
LP
LPV
LRCS
LRDE
LRNP
LRNS
LTP
LUAW
LZ
M
MACS
MAGENTA
MAHWP
MAP
MARSA
MAS
MASPS

Definition
Localizer Type Directional Aid
Localizer Type Directional Aid/Precision Runway Monitor
Lateral Deviation Event (LDE)
Long Distance Operational Control
LaGuardia Airport
Low Intensity Runway Lights
Low Level Wind Shear Alert System
Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Network Expansion
Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Relocation/Sustainment
Lateral Navigation
Letter of Authorization
Localizer
Letter of Design Approval
Line Oriented Evaluation
Line Oriented Flight Training
Longitude
Line-of-position
Localizer Performance
Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance
Long-Range Communication System
Level Range Deviation Event
Long-Range Navigation Program
Long-Range Navigation System
Landing Threshold Point
Line Up and Wait
Landing Zone
Military Aviation Communication System
Model for Assessing Global Exposure to the Noise of Transport Aircraft
Missed Approach Holding Waypoint
Missed Approach Point
Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft
Message Assurance
Minimum Aircraft System Performance Specification

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MAWP
MBM
MCA
MCDU
MDA
MEA
MEARTS
MEL
MET
MET
METAR
MHz
MIA
MIRL
MLS
MM
MMEL
MMS
MOA
MOA
MOCA
MOPS
MORA
MPI
MRA
MRB
MRN
MSA
MSA
MSAW
MSL
MSpec
MTBF
MTI

Definition
Missed Approach Waypoint
Market Based Measures
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Multi-function Cockpit Display Unit
Minimum Descent Altitude
Minimum En Route Altitude
Micro En Route Automated Radar Tracking System
Minimum Equipment List
Meteorology Information
Meteorological
Aviation Routine Weather Report
Megahertz
Minimum IFR Altitude
Medium Intensity Runway Lights
Microwave Landing System
Middle Marker
Master Minimum Equipment List
Mineral Management Service
Memorandum of Agreement
Military Operations Area
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude
Minimum Operational Performance Standards
Minimum Off-Route Altitude
Management Performance Indicator
Minimum Reception Altitude
Magnetic Reference Bearing
Message Reference Number
Minimum Sector Altitude
Minimum Safe Altitude
Minimum Safe Altitude Warning
Mean Sea Level
Management Specification
Mean Time Between Failures
Moving Target Indicator

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MTOS
MTR
MTT
MTTR
MVA
MWA
MWO
N
NAA
NAARMO
NACO
NAM
NAPT
NAR
NAS
NASA
NASR
NAT
NAT OTS
NAT SPG
NATS
NAV
Nav Specs
NAVAID
NAVCEN
NCA
NCR
NCWF
ND
NDA
NDB
NDB
NEPA
NERS

Definition
Mountain Obscuration
Military Training Route
Minimum Time Track
Mean Time To Repair
Minimum Vectoring Altitude
Mountain Wave Activity
Meteorological Watch Office
National Airworthiness Authority
North American Approval Registry and Monitoring Organization
National Aeronautical Charting Office
North American Region
National Airspace and Procedures Team
North American Route
National Airspace System
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Airspace System Resource
North Atlantic Region
North Atlantic Organized Track System
North Atlantic Systems Planning Group
National Air Traffic Services Limited
Navigation
Navigation Specifications
Navigational Aid
Coast Guard Navigation Center
Northern Control Area
Negative Climb Rate
National Convective Weather Forecast
Navigation Display
Next Data Authority
Nondirectional Radio Beacon
Navigation Data Base
National Environmental Policy Act
North Atlantic European Route Scheme

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NEXRAD
NextGen
NFDC
NFPG
NFPO
NGA
NIRS
NM
NMAC
NOAA
NOF
NOPAC
NOPAC
NoPT
NOTA
NOTAM
NOx
NOx-CSM
NPA
NPOLE
NRA
NRS
NRS
NSA
NSE
NSE
NSW
NTAP
NTSB
NTZ
NWS
O
OAC
OADR

Definition
Next Generation Weather Radar
Next Generation
National Flight Data Center
National Flight Procedures Group
National Flight Procedures Office
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Noise Integrated Routing System
Nautical Miles
Near Midair Collision
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOTAM offices
North Pacific
North Pacific Route System
No Procedure Turn Required
Northern Oceanic Transition Area
Notice to Airmen
Nitrogen Oxides
Nitrogen Oxides Cost Spreadsheet Model
Nonprecision Approach
North Pole
Non-Radar Airspace
Navigation Reference System
National Reference System
National Security Area
Navigation Sensor Error
Navigation System Error
No Significant Weather
Notices to Airmen Publication
National Transportation Safety Board
No Transgression Zone
National Weather Service
Oceanic Area Control Center
Oceanic Altitude Deviation Reports

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OASIS
OAT
OBS
OCA
OCA
OCA
OCD
OCEAN21
OCH
OCL
OCS
ODP
OE
OEM
OESB
OFDPS
OIS
OIS
OM
OPI
OPR
OpSpecs
ORT
OSAP
OTS
P
P/CG
PA
PAC
PACOTS
PAI
PAM
PANS
PANS-ABC

Definition
Flight Services in Alaska
Outside Air Temperature
Omni-bearing Selector
Oceanic Control Area
Obstacle Clearance Altitude
Oceanic Control Area
Oceanic Clearance Delivery
Oceanic Flight surveillance and flight data processing
Obstacle Clearance Height
Oceanic Clearance
Obstacle Clearance Surface
Obstacle Departure Procedure
Obstruction Evaluation
Original Equipment Manufacturers
Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin
Hawaii/Guam control facility
Operational Information System
Obstacle Identification Surface
Outer Marker
Operational Performance Indicator
Office of Primary Responsibility
Operation Specification
Operational Requirements Table
Offshore Standard Approach Procedure
Organized Track System
Pilot/Controller Glossary
Precision Approach
Pacific Region
Pacific Oceanic Track System
Principal Avionics Inspector
Path Arrival Management
Procedures for Air Navigation Services
ICAO abbreviations and codes

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PANS-ATM
PAPI
PAR
PAR
PARC
PARC
PBN
PC
PDA
PDC
PDE
PEC
PEE
PEGAS
PFD
PinS
PIREP
PMI
PNF
POB
POC
POFZ
POH
POI
PORT
POS
PPO
PPS
PQI
PRB
PRM
PRM
P-RNAV
PSE

Definition
Procedures for Air Navigation Services-Air Traffic Management
Precision Approach Path Indicator
Precision Approach Radar
Preferred Arrival Route
Performance-Based Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Performance-Based Operations Aviation Rulemaking
Performance Based Navigation
Proficiency Check
Premature Descent Alert
Pre-departure Clearance
Path Definition Error
Position Error Correction
Position Estimate Error
Russian Federation Air Quality Model
Personal Flotation Device
Point-in-Space
Pilot Weather Report
Principal Maintenance Inspector
Pilot-Not-Flying
Persons on Board
Point of Contact
Precision Obstacle Free Zone
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Principal Operations Inspector
Pilot Operational Response Time
Position
Prior Permission Only
Precise Positioning Service
Position Quality Indicator
Procedure Review Board
Precision Runway Monitor
Preferred Route Message
Precision RNAV
Path Steering Error

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PSR
PT
PT
PTRS
PVT
Q
Q Routes
QA
QICP
R
R/T
RA
RAA
RAIM
RAIS
RAPT
RBDT
RCAG
RCC
RCLS
RCO
RCP
RCP A
RCP C
RCP ET
RCP I
RD
REF
REIL
REL
RF
RFM
RGS
RIL

Definition
Primary Surveillance Radar
Procedure Turn
Proficiency Training
Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem
Position, Velocity & Time
High-altitude RNAV routes
Quality Assurance
Qualified Internet Communications Provider
Radio Telephony
Resolution Advisory
Remote Advisory Airport
Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
Remote Airport Information Service
Regional Airspace and Procedures Team
Ribbon Display Terminals
Remote Center Air/Ground
Rescue Coordination Center
Runway Centerline Lighting System
Remote Communications Outlet
Required Communication Performance
Required Communication Performance Availability
Required Communication Performance Continuity
Required Communication Performance Expiration Time
Required Communication Performance Integrity
Rotor Diameter
Reference
Runway End Identifier Lights
Runway Entrance Lights
Radius-to-Fix
Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Radio Ground Station
Runway Intersection Lights

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RLIM
RNAV
RNAV RNP
RNL
RNP
ROC
RPAT
RSP
RSTP
RTA
RTC
RVFP
RVR
RVSM
RWS
RWSL
RWY
S
S&M
SAGE
SAM
SAM
SAO
SAR
SARP
SARPS
SARSAT
SAS
SAT
SATCOM
SATCOM Voice
SBAS
SC
SCA

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Definition
Runway Light Intensity Monitor
Area Navigation
RNP Authorization Required
Reference Noise Levels
Required Navigation Performance
Required Obstacle Clearance
RNP Parallel Approach Runway Transitions
Required Surveillance Performance
Required Surveillance Technical Performance
Required Time of Arrival
Required Terrain Clearance
Area Navigation Visual Flight Procedure
Runway Visual Range
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
Runway Segment
Runway Status Light
Runway
Sequencing and Merging
System for Assessing Aviation's Global Emissions
System Area Monitor
South America Region
Special Areas of Operations
Search and Rescue
Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO)
Standards and Recommended Practices
Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking
Stability Augmentation System
Static Air Temperature
Satellite Communication
Satellite Voice Communication
Satellite-based Augmentation System
Stratocumulus Clouds
Southern Control Area

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SDF
SDL
SELCAL
SESAR
SET
SFL
SFR
SIA
SIAP
SID
SIGMET
SLA
SLOP
S-LRCS
S-LRNS
SM
SMGCS
SMO
SMS
SNR
SOIA
SONDEO
SOP
SOTA
SPC
SPF
SPI
SPOT
SPS
SRM
SRMD
SRMDM
SSB
SSEC

Definition
Simplified Directional Facility
Satcom Data Link
Selective Calling
Single European Sky ATM Research
Select Event Training
Sequenced Flashing Lights
Special Flight Rules
Standard Instrument Approach
Standard Instrument Approach Procedure
Standard Instrument Departure
Significant Meteorological Information
Standard Landing Aid
Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure
Single Long Range Communication System
Single Long-Range Navigation System
Statute Mile
Surface Movement Guidance Control System
System Management Office
Safety Management System
Signal-to-noise Ratio
Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approaches
Study on Noise Exposure Around European Airports
Standard Operating Procedure
Shannon Oceanic Transition Area
Storm Prediction Center
Special Procedure Form
Special Pulse Identification
Special Purpose Operational Training
Standard Positioning Service
Safety Risk Management
Safety Risk Management Document
Safety Risk Management Decision Memorandum
Single Sideband
Static Source Error Correction

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SSR
STAPES
STAR
STARS
STC
STMP
SUPPS
SVA
SVS
SWIM
SWSL
T
T ROUTES
TA
TAA
TAC
TACAN
TAF
TARGETS
TAS
TAWS
TC
TCAS
TCH
TD
TDLS
TDM
TDWR
TDZ
TDZ
TDZE
TDZL
TEC
TERPS

Definition
Secondary Surveillance Radar
System for Airport Noise Exposure Studies
Standard Terminal Arrival
Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System
Supplemental Type Certificate
Special Traffic Management Program
Supplementary Procedures
Enhanced Successive Visual Approaches
Synthetic Vision System
System Wide Information Management
Supplemental Weather Service Locations
Tango routes
Traffic Advisory
Terminal Arrival Area
Terminal Area Chart
Tactical Air Navigation
Terminal Area Forecast
Terminal Area Route Generation Evaluation and Traffic Simulation
True Airspeed
Terrain Awareness Warning System
Type Certificate
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
Threshold Crossing Height
Time Difference
Tower Data Link System
Track Definition Message
Terminal Doppler Weather Radar
Touch Down Zone
Touchdown Zone
Touchdown Zone Elevation
Touchdown Zone Lights
Tower En Route Control
Terminal Instrument Procedures

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TF-5
TGL
THL
TIBS
TIS
TIS-B
TKE
TLS
TLS
TMA
TMI
TOD
TPP
TQM
TRACON
TRN
TRSA
TSA
TSE
TSO
TSOA
TVE
TWDL
TWEB
TWIB
TWIP
U
UA
UAS
UAV
UDDF
UFO
UHF

Definition
Task Force-5
Temporary Guidance Leaflet
Takeoff Hold Lights
Telephone Information Briefing Service
Traffic Information Service
Terminal Information Service - Broadcast
Track Keeping Error
Target Level of Safety
Transponder Landing System
Terminal Maneuvering Area
Track Message Identification
Top of Descent
Terminal Procedures Publications
Total Quality Management
Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility
Monitored Operational Performance
Terminal Radar Service Area
Transportation Security Administration
Total System Error
Technical Standard Order
Technical Standard Order Authorization
Total Vertical Error
Two-Way Data Link
Transcribed Weather Broadcast
Terminal Weather Information Broadcast
Terminal Weather Information for Pilots
Unmanned Aircraft
Unmanned Aircraft System
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Universal Data Delivery Format
Unidentified Flying Object
Ultrahigh Frequency

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UM
UNEP
UNFCCC
UPR
USB
USIFPP
USNOF
UTA
UTC
UWS
V
VAR
VASI
VCOA
VDA
VDL
VDP
VFR
VGSI
VHF
VIP
VLF
VMC
VMINI
VNAV
VNE
VNEI
VOLMET
VOR
VOR/DME
VORTAC
VOT
VR
VRE

Definition
Uplink Message
United Nations Environment Program
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
User Preferred Route
Upper Sideband
United States Instrument Flight Procedures Panel
United States NOTAM Office
Upper Control Area
Universal Time Coordinated
Urgent Weather SIGMET
Volcanic Activity Reporting
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
Visual Climb Over the Airport
Vertical Descent Angle
VHF Data Link
Visual Descent Point
Visual Flight Rules
Visual Glide Slope Indicator
Very High Frequency
Video Integrator Processor
Very Low Frequency
Visual Meteorological Conditions
Instrument flight minimum speed
Vertical Navigation
Never exceed speed
Instrument flight never exceed speed
Meteorological Information For Aircraft In Flight
Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range
VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment
VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation
VOR Test Facility
VFR Military Training Route
Vertical Rate of Change Event

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VREF
VSM
VSO
VTF
VV
VVI
VX
VY
VYI
W
WA
WAAS
WAC
WAH
WATRS
WATRS Plus
WCE
WFO
WG
WGS-84
WGS-84 Ellipsoid
WMO
WMS
WMSC
WMSCR
WP
WPR
WRS
WS
WSO
WSP
WST
WW
X

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Definition
Reference landing approach speed
Vertical Separation Minimum
Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration at maximum weight
Vector to Final
Vertical Visibility
Vertical Velocity Indicator
Speed for best angle of climb
Speed for best rate of climb
Instrument climb speed, utilized instead of VY for compliance with the climb requirements for instrument flight
AIRMET
Wide Area Augmentation System
World Aeronautical Chart
When Able Higher
West Atlantic Route System
WATRS airspace + Miami Atlantic High Offshore Airspace + San Juan Oceanic FIR
Waypoint Change Event
Weather Forecast Office
Working Group
World Geodetic System of 1984
A mathematical model of the earths shape based on WGS-84 survey information
World Meteorological Organization
Wide-Area Master Station
Weather Message Switching Center
Weather Message Switching Center Replacement
Waypoint
Waypoint Position Report
Wide-Area Ground Reference Station
SIGMET
Weather Service Office
Weather System Processor
Convective Significant Meteorological Information
Severe Weather Watch Bulletin

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XTK

Definition
Cross-Track Error

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 FAA SAO Specialists

FAA HQ Flight Safety Inspectors
Contractor

Federal Aviation
Administration

Special Areas of Operation (SAO) Specialists

Formerly Known as Navigation Specialists

Inspector

Region

Phone

Email

Anderson Davie

Western Pacific

(408) 291-7681 Ext 142

Anderson.Davie@faa.gov

Howard B Atkins

Great Lakes

(847) 294-8002

Howard.B.Atkins@faa.gov

James D Brown

Northwest Mountain

(650) 756-0227 Ext 103

James.D.Brown@faa.gov

Terry Cecil

Southwest

(817) 222-4095

Terry.Cecil@faa.gov

Armando Lopez

Southern

(954) 641-6184

Armando.Lopez@faa.gov

Julio Virgili

Southern

(954) 641-6172

Julio.Virgili@faa.gov

David Maloy

Eastern

(860) 654-1006

David.Maloy@faa.gov

Jon Ottney

Eastern

585-436-3880 222

Jon.Ottney@faa.gov

Dennis Mills

Central

(407) 812-3012

Dennis.Mills@faa.gov

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Tim Beglau

AFS-250,135 Air Carrier Operations

202-267-8398

Timothy.Beglau@faa.gov

Scott McLellan

AFS-220, 121 Air Carrier Operations

202-267-4363

Christopher.Mclellan@faa.gov

202-267-8854

Kevin.C.Kelley@faa.gov

202-267-8850

Madison.Walton@faa.gov

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Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, AFS-400

470 LEnfant Plaza, Suite 4102
Washington, DC 20024
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Gregory Spann

AFS 470, Performance Based Flight Systems

202-267-8847

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