A-1 APPENDIX A. TRAINING SYLLABUS EXAMPLE A.1 General This appendix provides a training syllabus example. Each service provider is responsible for establishing a training program that includes minimum qualification standards for personnel actively involved in IFP development. The training program must include both initial and recurrent training, and must include skill and knowledge requirements for all aspects of IFP design (see paragraph A.2.1). The FAA must approve the service provider’s training program.
A.2 Training Syllabus The training syllabus will include, but is not limited to, the following general and specific knowledge areas to ensure the continuity of IFP development expertise:
A.2.1 General Areas A.2.1.1 Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
• Part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; Reporting Points
• Part 73, Special Use Airspace
• Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace
• Part 91, Air Traffic and General Operating Rules
• Part 93, Specific Air Traffic Rules
• Part 95, IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Altitudes
• Part 97, Standard Instrument Procedures
• Part 121, Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
• Part 135, Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons On Board Such Aircraft
• Part 157, Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation and Deactivation A.2.1.2 Flight Procedures Management Program (see FAA Order 8260.43) A.2.1.3 8260-series FAA orders applicable to instrument procedure development A.2.1.4 Service Provider Operating Procedures A.2.1.5 FAA Safety Management System A.2.1.6 Navigation systems and aircraft performance A.2.1.7 Air Traffic Control Procedures
A-2 A.2.1.8 Airspace design A.2.1.9 Environmental regulations A.2.2 Specific Areas A.2.2.1 Security as it pertains to protecting FAA-provided data, software, and/or equipment A.2.2.2 Maintenance of FAA-provided references and resources A.2.2.3 Data submission and accuracy requirements A.2.2.4 Processing environmental assessments and impact statements A.2.2.5 Preparing IFP packages for submission to the FAA A.2.2.6 The IFP approval process
B-1 APPENDIX B. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION B.1 General This appendix provides an alphabetical listing of frequently used acronyms and abbreviations (see table B.1-1) and definitions.
Table B.1-1. Acronyms and Abbreviations AC Advisory Circular FS Flight Standards AIRNAV Airports and Navigation Aids Database System ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated ATC Air Traffic Control AVS Aviation Safety DP departure procedure FAA Federal Aviation Administration FSIMS Flight Standards Information Management System FV flight validation GOA ground obstacle assessment GUI Graphic User Interface IAP instrument approach procedure IFP instrument flight procedure IFPV Instrument Flight Procedure Validation IFR instrument flight rule LOA letter of authorization LOB line of business NAS National Airspace System NASR National Airspace System Resources NOTAM Notices to Air Missions NPIAS National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems ODP Obstacle Departure Procedures OE/AAA Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis PBN Performance-Based Navigation QA quality assurance RNAV area navigation RNP required navigation performance RNP AR required navigation performance authorization required SMS Safety Management System STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Routes TERPS Terminal Instrument Procedures USSFIM United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual
B-2 B.2 Definitions B.2.1 Airports and Navigation Aids Database System (AIRNAV) AIRNAV is the working database that stores FAA airport and facility survey data pertinent to flight inspection-reference data.
B.2.2 Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) IFP is a charted flight path defined by a series of navigation fixes, altitudes, and courses provided with lateral and vertical protection from obstacles from the beginning of the path to a termination point. IFPs can be approach procedures, departure procedures, Airways, and STARs.
B.2.3 IFP Service Provider An IFP Service Provider is an entity that provides IFP development services to the public.
B.2.4 National Airspace System (NAS) Resources (NASR) NASR is the FAA’s aeronautical database of record and is a client-server system employing a GUI for Aeronautical Information Services’ specialists accessing NAS data. This system provides the FAA with the means for storing and maintaining a reference database with descriptive details of the NAS infrastructure and the operational status of all components.
B.2.5 Obstacle Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) OE/AAA is the FAA system in administering 14 CFR parts 77 and 157, as prescribed by FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. The FAA conducts aeronautical studies based on information provided by proponents on FAA Forms 7460-1 or 7480-1. New users can register online at https://oeaaa.faa.gov.
B.2.6 Public Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) A public IFP is charted and available to the public.
B.2.7 Working Group Working Group refers to a cadre of personnel representing affected lines of business. This group includes a facilitator as spokesperson for the group.
B.3 Related Publications B.3.1 Regulations Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
B-3 B.3.2 Reference Material (current editions) These publications address IFPs development and implementation:
• FAA AC 90-101, Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with AR
• FAA AC 90-113, Instrument Flight Procedure Validation of Performance-Based Navigation Instrument Flight Procedures
• FAA Order 1050.1, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures
• FAA Order JO 7100.9, Standard Terminal Arrival Program and Procedures
• FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters
• FAA Order 7930.2, Notices to Air Missions
• FAA Order 8000.368, Flight Standards Service Oversight
• FAA Order 8000.369, AVS Safety Management System Requirements
• FAA Order 8200.1, United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual
• FAA Order 8260.3, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures
• FAA Order 8260.19, Flight Procedures and Airspace
• FAA Order 8260.26, Establishing and Scheduling Civil Public-Use Standard Instrument Procedure Effective Dates
• FAA Order 8260.43, Flight Procedures Management Program
• FAA Order 8260.46, Department Procedure Program
• FAA Order FS 8260.57, Oversight of Non-FAA Instrument Flight Procedure Service Providers
• FAA Order 8260.58, United States Standard for Performance-Based Navigation Instrument Procedure Design
• FAA Order 8260.60; Special Procedures
• FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System
• RTCA DO-236, Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards: Required Navigation Performance for Area Navigation B.4 Forms The forms referenced here are available electronically:
• FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration
• FAA Form 7480-1, Notice for Construction, Alteration and Deactivation of Airports
• FAA Form 8260-2, Radio Fix and Holding Data Record
• FAA Form 8260-3, Standard Instrument Approach Procedure
• FAA Form 8260-9, Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Data Record
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• FAA Form 8260-30.1, Simulator Validation Checklist
• FAA Form 8260-30.2, Obstacle Assessment Checklist
• FAA Form 8260-30.3, Flight Validation Checklist
• FAA Form 8260-30.4, IFPV Evaluator Check Record
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