Long Haul

Required Navigation Ten

A navigation specification requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

Quick answer: A navigation specification requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

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Quick answer

A navigation specification requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

Why it matters

Required Navigation Ten matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Required Navigation Ten?

In this glossary, Required Navigation Ten refers to: A navigation specification requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

How is Required Navigation Ten used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Brisbane Control, QFA16 is RNP Ten compliant, requesting oceanic clearance from Cairns to Nadi."

Why does Required Navigation Ten matter in aviation?

Required Navigation Ten matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Required Navigation Ten?

Required Navigation Ten is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Required Navigation Ten belong to?

In this glossary, Required Navigation Ten is grouped under Long Haul. 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 requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

Operational example

Brisbane Control, QFA16 is RNP Ten compliant, requesting oceanic clearance from Cairns to Nadi.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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