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Performance-Based Navigation Approval

An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

Quick answer: An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

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Quick answer

An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

Why it matters

Performance-Based Navigation Approval matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Performance-Based Navigation Approval?

In this glossary, Performance-Based Navigation Approval refers to: An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

How is Performance-Based Navigation Approval used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Performance-Based Navigation Approval must be documented before operating on RNAV or RNP routes."

Why does Performance-Based Navigation Approval matter in aviation?

Performance-Based Navigation Approval matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Performance-Based Navigation Approval?

Performance-Based Navigation Approval is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Performance-Based Navigation Approval belong to?

In this glossary, Performance-Based Navigation Approval is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

Operational example

Performance-Based Navigation Approval must be documented before operating on RNAV or RNP routes.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

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

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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