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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
PBN Operational Approval Application and Documentation
ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Application Phases
Step 1 • Pre-Application
Step 2 • Formal Application
Step 3 • Document Evaluation
Step 4 • Demonstration & Inspection
Step 5 • Approval
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Operator Actions Pre-Application
• Operator reviews requirements • Aircraft capability
• Operating procedures
• Maintenance procedures
• Training
• Consults OEM or other organizations if necessary
• Pre-application meeting with regulator optional • Clarify regulatory requirements
• Understand the application process
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Pre-Application Meeting At the pre-application meeting
• Establish the form and content of the application • Cross reference to the relevant reference documents
• Record of the operator application, inspector comments and operator follow-up action
• Use of job aids or compliance statements
• Review the approval process events
• Agree target dates
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CAA should advise if a formal application is required. A letter requesting issue of approval may be sufficient in simple cases
ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Formal Application
• Applicant submits formal written application
• Application must demonstrate: • How operator satisfies all requirements
• Relevant references to company or other documents
• CAA appoints Project Manager • For specific project
• Or generally for all PBN projects
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Application Document
ICAO Doc 9997 Job Aids example
• General information • Aircraft and operator identification
• NavSpecs included in application
• Checklist of operator compliance
• Detailed application including • Copies of relevant references
• Provision for inspector sign-off or comment
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Aircraft & Operator Identification
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Operator Application
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Contents of operator Application
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Operating Procedures
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Contingency Procedures
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Step 3 Document Evaluation
• Project Manager reviews application and determines that: • Operator meets all requirements; or
• Corrective action required; or
• Discusses relevant details with operator
• Project Manager initiates issue of approval; or
• Requests operator to amend and resubmit application
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Tip: It is often useful to convene technical review meetings attended by the CAA project team and the operator’s representatives. Many issues
can be resolved by face to face discussion.
ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
The Application Document
• Application document (as amended) should be retained • As a record of the application
• Details of the CAA findings, corrective actions and operator actions.
• The operator should be required to update/amend the application • As decisions are made/agreed
• To enable the current status to be available
• The final amended copy of the application: • Provides an operational reference for both regulator and operator
• Is easily accessible
• Emails, letters, minutes, discussions etc., are difficult to track
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Demonstration & Inspection Step 4
A formal inspection and demonstration may be require depending on the complexity of the operation For more complex operations the CAA should:
• Observe training courses • Conduct simulator or in-flight evaluation of competence • Conduct on-site audit of operators procedures
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CAA inspectors should be qualified to conduct the operations they evaluate.
Tip: The best way to evaluate training is to participate as a candidate
ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Approval Phase Step 5
• For AOC holders issue or recommend: • Amendment to OPSPEC for AOC holders; and • Approval of amendment to Operations Manual
• For other operators (GA): • Issue Letter of Approval (where required)
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Note: Depending on the State regulations a specific approval may not be required for GA operators provided they meet the operating requirements
for the particular NavSpec
ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Issuing the OPSPEC
• Make sure that the OPSEC is filled out correctly!! • Use ONLY ICAO PBN abbreviations
e.g. RNP 5 does not exist! • Add any conditions that may apply • Refer to PBN OPS Approval Manual Annex B
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ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course
Using the 5 Step Process
• The 5 step process is a recommendation • NOT a requirement • The process can be amended • The process can be abbreviated • Less complex operations require simple applications
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Make sure you let the applicant know what application process is required
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Questions??