S RNP RNP Ar Approaches

RNP / RNP AR Approaches
Presented by Captain Matthias Maeder / Director Flight Crew Training Policy
17th Flight Safety Conference
Rome, 21-24 March 2011
Content
Introduction Benefits of RNP AR versus Circling Approach Conclusion
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Introduction
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Introduction
RNAV stands for Area Navigation RNAV:
Capability to fly from waypoint to waypoint defined by geographic fixes (LAT/LONG) and not necessarily with ground navigation aids
ground navigation aids
waypoint
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Introduction
RNP stands for Required Navigation Performance
Navigation accuracy
RNP =
On board containment integrity Continuity of RNP capability
On Board
Performance Monitoring and Alerting (OBPMA)
The RNP X value designates the lateral performance required

associated with a procedure.
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Introduction
ICAO Document 9613 PBN Manual
PerformanceBasedNavigation
(PBN)
RNAV
Navigationspecifications WithoutPerf.MonitoringandAlertingSystem
RNP
Navigationspecifications WithPerf.MonitoringandAlertingSystem
EN-ROUTE RNAV 10 RNAV 5
TERMINAL RNAV 1 RNAV 2
EN-ROUTE RNP4
TERMINAL RNP1
APPROACH RNP APCH RNP AR APCH
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Introduction RNP APCH

RNP APCH is an RNAV (GNSS) approach The segment between Final Approach Fix (FAF) and Runway is
straight
RNP APCH RWY 27 Cochin, India
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Introduction RNP AR APCH

An RNP AR (Authorization Required*) procedure has one of the following characteristics:
RNP values <= 0.3 NM (down to 0.1)

in approach or < than 1 NM (down to 0.1) in missed approach and/or departure
Reduced Obstacle Protection 2 * RNP value without buffer Curved flight path in final approach, after Final
Approach Fix - Radius to Fix (RF) legs
*Note: Similar to RNP SAAAR (Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required)
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Introduction
RNP APCH RNP Value 0.3 RNP Value < 0.3 (down to 0.1) Straight segment between FAF and RWY Curve between FAF and RWY Minima DA/DH could be as low as 250ft Departure and/or missed approach RNP Value < 1
* Note: MDA / MDH might be given as well (LNAV only Minima)
RNP AR APCH
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Introduction Ali (ZUAL), China - ELEV 14.022 ft
Final Approach Point (FAP)
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Introduction
RNP AR concept provides a lot of flexibility for procedure
designers, based on its ability:
To mix straight and curved legs, including during final approach, To fly closer to the obstacles
RNP AR now allows IFR procedures to be designed in critical

terrain environments, where previously no instrument approach could be envisaged
Due to their characteristics, RNP-AR operations with the current

generation of A/C require Specific Authorization for both Aircraft and Aircrew
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Introduction
RNP AR certifications have already be granted to most Airbus
types, based on specific technical prerequisites or modifications, and on numerous simulator and Flight demonstrations to the Authorities
Such A/C capability appears in the Airplane Flight Manual ; for in

service A/C, application of a dedicated service Bulletin is required Airbus RNP AR certified packages include a full set of operational documentation
OPS approval is also required in addition to A/C certification

Airlines have most particularly to develop training programs dedicated
to their RNP AR operations
RNP-AR procedures must also be designed and tested

consistently with the design specificities and performance of the concerned A/C
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Content
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Operational Benefits of RNP AR versus Circling Approach

RNP-AR brings the following advantages when compared to Visual Circling Approaches Predictability of the trajectory
Good preparation and briefing of the approach Facilitates situational awareness and decision making
Easier to manage thanks to A/C systems

Full Managed approach, lateral and vertical, including speed control
Constant Descent angle during Final Approach down to the

runway Lower minimums generally allowing transition to Visual segment when aligned with the runway, and reducing the probability of insufficiently prepared Go Around Reduces workload compared to a circling approach
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Safety Benefits RNP AR versus Circling Approach

Stabilized approaches Constant Descent Final Angle (CDFA)
concept
Extract VOR Approach RWY 02 Kathmandu
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Example: Quito
High altitude airport (9.200ft), surrounded by even higher terrain
(MSA 14.000ft 18.000ft)
Main approach is ILS Approach RWY 35, with a significantly

displaced ILS threshold due to sloping terrain on approach
Full runway length available (and sometimes required) for landing,

which implies a visual transition after passing DA, from ILS Glide Path to PAPI
RWY 35 landings may be limitative, particularly in case of tail wind

component
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Example: Quito
Circling manoeuvre is available from
ILS 35 to RWY 17 Circling is not always available as it requires a visibility of 8km and a ceiling of 1800 ft (Category C aircraft)
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Example: Quito
RNP SAAAR created for runway 17, with
RNP = 0.15 Only one turn (RF leg) on final approach (rather simple approach) Required visibility 2.6km Turn exit at 500ft AGL, which also corresponds to DA, 1.6 NM before RWY threshold
RNP AR RWY17 is a good alternative to

visual circling for A/C and crew capable of RNP AR operations
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Conclusion
When the required conditions are met for procedure design, aircraft and operational approvals, RNP-AR operations:
Allow instrument procedures to runways with no approaches available Can replace most existing visual circling approaches Contribute to stabilized approaches
... and therefore may contribute to the global safety of Airline Operations
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Presented by Captain Matthias Maeder / Director Flight Crew Training Policy

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

On board containment integrity Continuity of RNP capability

The RNP X value designates the lateral performance required

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Rome, 21-24 March 2011

EN-ROUTE RNAV 10 RNAV 5

TERMINAL RNAV 1 RNAV 2

APPROACH RNP APCH RNP AR APCH

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Introduction RNP APCH

RNP APCH RWY 27 Cochin, India

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Introduction RNP AR APCH

RNP values <= 0.3 NM (down to 0.1)

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Introduction Ali (ZUAL), China - ELEV 14.022 ft

Final Approach Point (FAP)

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RNP AR now allows IFR procedures to be designed in critical

Due to their characteristics, RNP-AR operations with the current

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Such A/C capability appears in the Airplane Flight Manual ; for in

OPS approval is also required in addition to A/C certification

RNP-AR procedures must also be designed and tested

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

Operational Benefits of RNP AR versus Circling Approach

Easier to manage thanks to A/C systems

Constant Descent angle during Final Approach down to the

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

Safety Benefits RNP AR versus Circling Approach

Extract VOR Approach RWY 02 Kathmandu

17th Flight Safety Conference

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Main approach is ILS Approach RWY 35, with a significantly

Full runway length available (and sometimes required) for landing,

RWY 35 landings may be limitative, particularly in case of tail wind

17th Flight Safety Conference

Rome, 21-24 March 2011

17th Flight Safety Conference

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RNP AR RWY17 is a good alternative to

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