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What is Performance-Based Navigation?

Performance-Based Navigation A navigation specification that requires aircraft to meet specific performance requirements for accuracy, integrity, continuity, and functionality in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613, applied to area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) operations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Performance-Based Navigation” Used in Practice?

ATC, confirm Performance-Based Navigation capability for this aircraft before proceeding on RNAV route.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Performance-Based Navigation?

A navigation specification that requires aircraft to meet specific performance requirements for accuracy, integrity, continuity, and functionality in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613, applied to area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) operations.

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