PBN Operational Approval Application and Documentation. ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course

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1 PBN Operational Approval Application and Documentation ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course

2 Application Phases Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Pre-Application Formal Application Document Evaluation Demonstration & Inspection Approval 2

3 Operator Actions Pre-Application Operator reviews requirements Aircraft capability Operating procedures Maintenance procedures Training Consults OEM or other organizations if necessary Pre-application meeting with regulator optional Clarify regulatory requirements Understand the application process 3

4 Pre-Application Meeting At the pre-application meeting Establish the form and content of the application Cross reference to the relevant reference documents Record of the operator application, inspector comments and operator follow-up action Use of job aids or compliance statements Review the approval process events Agree target dates CAA should advise if a formal application is required. A letter requesting issue of approval may be sufficient in simple cases 4

5 Formal Application Applicant submits formal written application Application must demonstrate: How operator satisfies all requirements Relevant references to company or other documents CAA appoints Project Manager For specific project Or generally for all PBN projects 5

6 Application Document ICAO Doc 9997 Job Aids example General information Aircraft and operator identification NavSpecs included in application Checklist of operator compliance Detailed application including Copies of relevant references Provision for inspector sign-off or comment 6

7 Aircraft & Operator Identification 7

8 Operator Application 8

9 Contents of operator Application 9

10 Operating Procedures 10

11 Contingency Procedures 11

12 Step 3 Document Evaluation Project Manager reviews application and determines that: Operator meets all requirements; or Corrective action required; or Discusses relevant details with operator Project Manager initiates issue of approval; or Requests operator to amend and resubmit application Tip: It is often useful to convene technical review meetings attended by the CAA project team and the operator s representatives. Many issues can be resolved by face to face discussion. 12

13 The Application Document Application document (as amended) should be retained As a record of the application Details of the CAA findings, corrective actions and operator actions. The operator should be required to update/amend the application As decisions are made/agreed To enable the current status to be available The final amended copy of the application: Provides an operational reference for both regulator and operator Is easily accessible s, letters, minutes, discussions etc., are difficult to track 13

14 Demonstration & Inspection Step 4 A formal inspection and demonstration may be require depending on the complexity of the operation For more complex operations the CAA should: Observe training courses Conduct simulator or in-flight evaluation of competence Conduct on-site audit of operators procedures CAA inspectors should be qualified to conduct the operations they evaluate. Tip: The best way to evaluate training is to participate as a candidate 14

15 Approval Phase Step 5 For AOC holders issue or recommend: Amendment to OPSPEC for AOC holders; and Approval of amendment to Operations Manual For other operators (GA): Issue Letter of Approval (where required) Note: Depending on the State regulations a specific approval may not be required for GA operators provided they meet the operating requirements for the particular NavSpec 15

16 Issuing the OPSPEC Make sure that the OPSEC is filled out correctly!! Use ONLY ICAO PBN abbreviations e.g. RNP 5 does not exist! Add any conditions that may apply Refer to PBN OPS Approval Manual Annex B 16

17 Using the 5 Step Process The 5 step process is a recommendation NOT a requirement The process can be amended The process can be abbreviated Less complex operations require simple applications Make sure you let the applicant know what application process is required ICAO PBN ICAO Operations PBN Operational Approval Approval Course Course 17

18 Questions?? ICAO PBN Operational Approval Course 18