ICAO 9574 PDF

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

The basic purpose of this manual is to provide regional planning groups (RPGs) with a basis for the revision of documents, procedures and programmes to enable the maintenance of a 300 m (1 000 ft) VSM between FL 290 and FL 410 inclusive within their particular regions in accordance with the criteria and requirements developed by ICAO.

This manual also provides:

a) guidance to State aviation authorities on those measures necessary to ensure that the criteria and requirements are met within their area of responsibility; and

b) background information for operators to assist them in the development of operating manuals and flight crew procedures.