Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Operational Approvals for CAAs and Airlines (classroom)
Did you know that in the past 3 years, 56 participants from 9 countries have taken this course with IATA?
About the course
5-day (40 hours) classroom course
This course addresses the Performance-based Navigation PBN approval process from the perspective of the state regulator as well as the air operator. Air operators will learn how to apply for operational approval and what tasks are required in each of the five steps of the process. State regulators, in particular, flight operations inspectors who act as the Principal Operations Inspector (POI), will learn how to guide the air operator through the operational approval process. State regulators will learn how to draft legislation using FAA and EASA airworthiness certification documentation.
Course code: TCVT-38
Course format
Prerequisites
- Recommended level is Intermediate.
- The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.
How to register
In-house training
To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the
in-house training request form or
contact the Training Specialist in your region.
What you will learn
Upon completing this course you will be able to:
- PBN navigation specifications as defined in the ICAO Doc 9613 AN/937 Performance-Based Navigation manual
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History of navigation specifications and their relationship to B-RNAV, P-RNAV, and other existing operations
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Air operator obligations for PBN approvals
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When an airline should apply and where approval is valid
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The validity of a foreign operator’s approval within a state
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The relationship between PBN navigation specifications and FAA and EASA airworthiness criteria documentation
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How to search Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), AFM supplements or other related documents, for PBN operational and functional compliance statements
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- ICAO PBN concept
- PBN performance and functional requirements, RNP/RNAV navigation specifications, and more
- Area navigation turns, path terminators and PBN recognized navigation systems
- Oceanic and Remote, En Route, Terminal Maneuvering Area (TMA) and Approach Navigation Specifications, where they apply and communication and surveillance requirements
- PBN operational approvals and airworthiness criteria documentation
- Operational and functional requirements of PBN navigation specifications as per FAA and EASA airworthiness certification
- FAA Orders and Advisory Circulars (AC), EASA Temporary Guidance Leaflets (TGL) and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)
- FAA matrix for RNAV 1/AC 90-100A vs. a list compliant Flight Management Systems (FMS)
- How to obtain an operational approval for a PBN navigation specification
- The 5-step operational approval process
- The pre-application meeting
- The formal application
- Documentation analysis
- Demonstration and inspection
- Issuance of the PBN approval by means of operational specifications to air operators
Activities
- Practical and group exercises
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
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State regulator and air operator managers involved in the PBN operational approval process
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State regulator managers responsible for drafting national regulatory material
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Flight operations and airworthiness inspectors
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Airline fleet managers and chief pilots
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
This course is a step toward earning an IATA Diploma