Author: phkmn
Subject: intial design release questions....
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 10:25am
Does the current 540 release contain RNP authorization? I was just reading about these new procedures:
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Subject: intial design release questions....
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 10:25am
Does the current 540 release contain RNP authorization? I was just reading about these new procedures:
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In order to qualify for any RNP operations, the operator must have a compliance statement in the AFMS for the FMS establish
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ing that the aircraft meets the equipment requirements. This can be in the form of a statement in the AFMS that claims compli
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ance with AC 20-138 ( ). An example of this is:
This installation complies with AC 20-138C for navigation using GPS and WAAS (within the coverage of a Space-
Based Augmentation System complying with ICAO Annex 10 for enroute, terminal area, non-precision approach
operations (including “GPS”, “or GPS”, and “RNAV” approaches), approach procedures with vertical guidance (includ
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ing “LNAV/VNAV” and “LPV”). Navigation information is referenced to the WGS-84 reference system, and should only
be used for approach where the Aeronautical Information Publication (including electronic data and aeronautical
charts) conform to WGS-84 or equivalent."