What is the role of the certifying authority in the context of PBN navigation specifications?

The certifying authority approves the AFM or other document that states the relevant PBN navigation specification, as part of an airworthiness assessment, or the document is based on such approval.

CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

Q: Where must the relevant PBN navigation specification be stated for an aircraft to be operated under PBN?

The relevant PBN navigation specification must be stated in the AFM or other document that has been approved by the certifying authority as part of an airworthiness assessment or is based on such approval.

Q: What is the requirement regarding aircraft operation in relation to the PBN navigation specification?

The aircraft must be operated in conformance with the relevant navigation specification and limitations in the AFM or other document referred to in point (a).

Q: Can an aircraft be operated under PBN if the navigation specification is not in the AFM but in another document?

Yes, provided that the other document has been approved by the certifying authority as part of an airworthiness assessment or is based on such approval.

Q: What must the operator ensure about the aircraft's operation with respect to the PBN navigation specification and limitations?

The operator must ensure that the aircraft is operated in conformance with the relevant navigation specification and limitations in the AFM or other document referred to in point (a).

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CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

Regulation (EU) 2016/1199

The operator shall ensure that, when performance-based navigation (PBN) is required for the route or procedure to be flown:

(a) the relevant PBN navigation specification is stated in the AFM or other document that has been approved by the certifying authority as part of an airworthiness assessment or is based on such approval; and

(b) the aircraft is operated in conformance with the relevant navigation specification and limitations in the AFM or other document referred above.

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

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12569 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2016

Entryintoforcedate: 12 August, 2016

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2016/1199 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation

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