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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.

Quick answer: 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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Quick answer

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.

Why it matters

Performance-Based Navigation matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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

What is Performance-Based Navigation?

In this glossary, Performance-Based Navigation refers to: 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.

How is Performance-Based Navigation used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC, confirm Performance-Based Navigation capability for this aircraft before proceeding on RNAV route."

Why does Performance-Based Navigation matter in aviation?

Performance-Based Navigation matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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?

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

What category does Performance-Based Navigation belong to?

In this glossary, Performance-Based Navigation is grouped under Navigation. 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

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.

Operational example

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

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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