ICAO 9997

Abstract

<span style="font-weight: bold;">FOREWORD</span> <br>The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on the operational approval process in the context of performancebased navigation (PBN). It is intended for flight operations inspectors and others involved in the regulation of PBN operations. <br>This manual is intended to supplement the existing guidance material on certification and operational approval found in the<em>Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance</em> (Doc 8335). <br>This edition includes job aids for the navigation specifications detailed in the fourth edition of the <em>Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual</em> (Doc 9613). It does not contain information related to State letter AN 11/1.1.30-15/9 on the approval of PBN operations for complex and general PBN specifications. This will be included in a subsequent edition of this manual once all work on this subject is completed. The proposed amendment to Annex 6 in State letter AN 11/1.1.30-15/9 also includes the requirement for clear information relevant to the navigation specification capability of the aircraft to be included in the flight manual (or suitable documentation), and reference to this has been made in the job aid section (Chapter 4 of this manual).