RNP APCH definition

RNP APCH means a PBN specification used for instrument approach operations.
RNP APCH means a PBN specification used for instrument approach oper­ ations.

Examples of RNP APCH in a sentence

  • A navigation specification based on area navigation that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNP, e.g. RNP 4, RNP APCH.

  • Any limitation such as ‘within the US National Airspace’ may be ignored since RNP APCH procedures are assumed to meet the same ICAO criteria around the world.

  • Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD.

  • For RNP APCH operations to LNAV minima, the flight crew should consider the effect of temperature on terrain and obstacle clearance in all phases of flight, in particular on any step-down fix.

  • For RNAV 1, RNAV 2, RNP 1, RNP 2, and RNP APCH, the flight crew should neither insert nor modify waypoints by manual entry into a procedure (departure, arrival or approach) that has been retrieved from the database.

  • For RNP APCH and A-RNP, the lateral navigation accuracy depends on the segment.(b) PBN may be required on notified routes, for notified procedures and in notified airspace.

  • Locations where APV approach were either not feasible or where regular operators could not realise the benefit of APV should implement RNP APCH with LNAV minima instead of APV, to provide the safety benefits of straight-in approach procedures.

  • Note: the Asia/Pacific PBN Plan Version 3 required RNP APCH (with Baro-VNAV) for 30% of instrument runways by 2010 and 50% by 2012 (priority should be given to airports with operational benefits); and RNP APCH with Baro-VNAV or APV in 100% of instrument runways by 2016.

  • If a statement of compliance with any of the following specifications or standards is found in the acceptable documentation as listed above, the aircraft is eligible for RNP APCH — LNAV/VNAV operations.

  • If a statement of compliance with any of the following specifications or standards is found in the acceptable documentation as listed above, the aircraft is eligible for RNP APCH — LNAV operations.

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