g. A TC procedures.
h. Airspace design.
i. Environmental regulations.
3-1-4. Specific Areas.
a. Security. Security as it pertains to protecting FAA provided data, software, and/or equipment.
b. Maintenance. Maintenance of FAA provided references and resources.
c. Data submission and accuracy requirements.
d. Process Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements.
e. Prepare the IFP package for submission to the FAA.
f. The IFP Approval Process.
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C hapter 4. Administrative Information 4-1-1. General. This chapter provides an alphabetical listing of frequently used acronyms and abbreviations [see table 4-1-1] and definitions.
Table 4-1-1. Acronyms and Abbreviations 14 CFR Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations AC Advisory Circular AFS Flight Standards Service AFS-460 Flight Procedure Implementation and Oversight Branch AIS Aeronautical Information System AJV Mission Support Services AR Authorization Required ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Centers ATC Air Traffic Control AVNIS Aviation System Standards (AVN) Information Systems AVS Aviation Safety DP Departure Procedure GPS Global Positioning System 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 NAVAID navigational aid NFDC National Flight Data Center NOTAM Notices to Airmen OE/AAA Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis QA quality assurance RAPT Regional Airspace and Procedures Team RNAV area navigation RNP required navigation performance SMS Safety Management System STAR standard terminal arrival route 4-1-2. Definitions.
a. Area Navigation (RNAV). RNAV is a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground− or space−based navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.
Note: Area navigation includes performance−based navigation as well as other operations that do not meet the definition of performance−based navigation.
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b. Aut horization Required (AR). AR is authorization by the FAA to conduct RNP approaches designated as “Authorization Required.” Standards and criteria for development of RNP AR IFPs are based on a higher level of aircraft equipage and additional aircrew requirements.
c. Aviation System Standards Information System (AVNIS). AVNIS is the working database that stores all of FAA’s data relating to airport and facility surveys and pertinent flight inspection reference data.
d. Departure Procedures (DP). DP encompass two types of procedures, those developed to assist pilots in obstruction avoidance, referred to as Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP), and those developed to communicate air traffic control clearances, referred to as Standard Instrument Departure (SID).
e. Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS refers to the worldwide positioning, navigation and timing determination capability available from the U.S. satellite constellation.
The service provided by GPS for civil use is defined in the GPS Standard Positioning System Performance Standard. GPS is composed of space, control, and user elements.
f. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP). IAP is a series of predetermined maneuvers for the orderly transfer of an aircraft under instrument flight conditions from the beginning of the initial approach to a landing, or to a point from which a landing may be made visually. It is prescribed and approved for a specific airport by competent authority.
g. 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 Departure Procedures (DPs), Airways, Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs).
h. IFP Service Provider. IFP Service Provider is an entity that provides IFP development services to the public.
i. National Airspace System Resources (NASR). NASR is the FAA’s aeronautical database of record and is a client-server system employing a graphical user interface (GUI) for aeronautical information specialists (AIS) 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.
j. Obstacle Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA). OE/AAA is the conduct of aeronautical studies of existing or proposed objects based on information provided by proponents on an FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, as prescribed by FAA Order 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. Sign up as a new user online.
k. Required Navigation Performance (RNP). RNP is a statement of the navigation performance necessary for operation within a defined airspace. On board monitoring and alerting 4-2
i s required. See RTCA DO-236B, Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards: Required Navigation Performance for Area Navigation.
l. Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR). STAR is a preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) air traffic control arrival procedure published for pilot use in graphic and/or textual form. STARs provide transition from the en route structure to an outer fix or an instrument approach fix/arrival waypoint in the terminal area.
m. Working Group. Working Group refers to a cadre of personnel representing affected Lines of Business (LOB). This group includes a facilitator as spokesperson for the group.
4-1-3. Related Publications.
a. Regulations. Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 97.
b. Reading Material (current editions). These publications address IFPs development and implementation.
(1) FAA AC 90-101, Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with AR;
(2) FAA AC 90-113, Instrument Flight Procedure Validation (IFPV) of Satellitebased Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP);
(3) FAA Order 1050.1, Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts;
(4) FAA Order JO 7100.9, Standard Terminal Arrival Program and Procedures;
(5) FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters;
(6) FAA Order 8000.367, Aviation Safety (AVS) Safety Management System Requirements;
(7) FAA Order 8000.368, Flight Standards Service Oversight;
(8) FAA Order 8000.369, Safety Management System;
(9) FAA Order 8200.1, United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual;
(10) FAA Order 8260.3, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures;
(11) FAA Order 8260.19, Flight Procedures and Airspace;
(12) FAA Order 8260.26, Establishing and Scheduling Civil Public-Use Standard Instrument Procedure Effective Dates;
(13) FAA Order 8260.42, United States Standard for Helicopter Area Navigation;
(14) FAA Order 8260.43, Flight Procedures Management Program;
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15) FAA Order 8260.46, Department Procedure (DP) Program;
(16) FAA Order FS 8260.57, Oversight of Third Party Instrument Flight Procedure Service Providers;
(17) FAA Order 8260.58, United States Standard for Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Instrument Procedure Design;
(18) FAA Order 8260.60; Special Instrument Procedures;
(19) FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS),
(20) RTCA DO-236B Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards: Required Navigation Performance for Area Navigation.
4-1-4. Forms. The following forms were referred within the document and are available in electronic form for use.
a. FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration;
b. FAA Form 8260-2, Radio Fix and Holding Data Record;
c. FAA Form 8260-3, ILS-Standard Instrument Approach Procedure;
d. FAA Form 8260-9, Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Data Record,
e. FAA Form 8260-10, Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (Continuation Sheet).
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