What should an operator establish for operations where a PBN navigation specification is prescribed but no specific approval is required under SPA.PBN.100?

The operator should establish operating procedures specifying normal, abnormal and contingency procedures; electronic navigation database management; and relevant entries in the minimum equipment list (MEL).

What is the operator's responsibility regarding the area navigation system's continued airworthiness in PBN operations without specific approval?

The operator should ensure continued airworthiness of the area navigation system.

AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

Q: In addition to operating procedures, what other two obligations does the operator have under AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 for PBN operations without a specific approval?

The operator should specify flight crew qualification and proficiency constraints and ensure that the training programme for relevant personnel is consistent with the intended operation; and ensure continued airworthiness of the area navigation system.

Q: Which AMC and ED decision address the operator's responsibilities for PBN operations when no specific approval is required?

AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation, ED Decision 2016/015/R.

Q: What specific items must the operating procedures cover for PBN operations under AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126?

The operating procedures must specify: (1) normal, abnormal and contingency procedures; (2) electronic navigation database management; and (3) relevant entries in the minimum equipment list (MEL).

Q: How does the operator ensure that flight crew are qualified for PBN operations when no specific approval is required?

The operator should specify the flight crew qualification and proficiency constraints and ensure that the training programme for relevant personnel is consistent with the intended operation.

Q: Under which condition does AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 apply to an operator's PBN operations?

It applies for operations where a navigation specification for performance-based navigation (PBN) has been prescribed and no specific approval is required in accordance with SPA.PBN.100.

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AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

ED Decision 2016/015/R

PBN OPERATIONS

For operations where a navigation specification for performance-based navigation (PBN) has been prescribed and no specific approval is required in accordance with SPA.PBN.100, the operator should:

(a) establish operating procedures specifying:

(1) normal, abnormal and contingency procedures;

(2) electronic navigation database management; and

(3) relevant entries in the minimum equipment list (MEL);

(b) specify the flight crew qualification and proficiency constraints and ensure that the training programme for relevant personnel is consistent with the intended operation; and

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12573 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 3 August, 2016

Entryintoforcedate: 3 August, 2016

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2016/015/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR