ICAO 9997 PDF

FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on the operational authorization process in the context of performance-based navigation (PBN). It is intended for flight operations inspectors and others involved in the regulation of PBN operations.

This manual is intended to supplement the existing guidance material on certification and operational authorization found in the Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc 8335).

This edition includes job aids for the navigation specifications detailed in the fifth edition of the Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual (Doc 9613). This edition also contains information relevant to changes to Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft regarding the authorization of PBN operations, as well as changes in terminology regarding authorizations generally.

Comments on this manual would be appreciated from all parties involved in the regulation and issuance of authorizations for PBN applications.