AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii)Composition of initial training – Approach control procedural rating (APP) training
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts | ||||
| APP NAV 1.1.1 | Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts. | 3 | Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts | ADI APP APS |
| APP NAV 1.1.2 | Use relevant maps and charts. | 3 | APP ACP APS ACS | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts | ||||
| APP NAV 1.1.1 | Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts. | 3 | Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts | ADC APP APS |
| APP NAV 1.1.2 | Use relevant maps and charts. | 3 | ALL | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems | ||||
| APP NAV 2.1.1 | Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 4 | Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APP NAV 2.1.2 | Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 3 | Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures | ALL |
| Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach | ||||
| APP NAV 2.2.1 | Describe the concept of stabilised approach. | 2 | Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero | ADV ADI APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.2.2 | Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft. | 3 | Cockpit workload Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc. | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.2.3 | Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach. | 3 | Delayed descent | APP |
| Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals | ||||
| APP NAV 2.3.1 | Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. | 2 | ADI APP APS | |
| APP NAV 2.3.2 | Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures. | 2 | APP APS | |
| APP NAV 2.3.3 | Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach. | 2 | Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima | ADI APP APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance | ||||
| APP NAV 2.4.1 | Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance. | 5 | Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems | ||||
| APP NAV 2.5.1 | State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations. | 1 | RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach | APP APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications | ||||
| APP NAV 2.6.1 | State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments. | 1 | Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/2014, Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.6.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Performance, functionality, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APP NAV 2.6.3 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO | ADI APP ACP APS ACS |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems | ||||
| APP NAV 2.1.1 | Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 4 | Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APP NAV 2.1.2 | Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 3 | Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures | ALL |
| Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach | ||||
| APP NAV 2.2.1 | Describe the concept of stabilised approach. | 2 | Optional content: Skybrary | ADC APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.2.2 | Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft. | 3 | Cockpit workload Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc. | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.2.3 | Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach. | 3 | Delayed descent | APP |
| Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals | ||||
| APP NAV 2.3.1 | Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. | 2 | APP APS | |
| APP NAV 2.3.2 | Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.3.3 | Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach. | 2 | Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima | ADC APP APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance | ||||
| APP NAV 2.4.1 | Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance. | 5 | Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems | ||||
| APP NAV 2.5.1 | State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations. | 1 | RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach | APP APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications | ||||
| APP NAV 2.6.1 | State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments. | 1 | Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014, Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.6.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Performance, functionality, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APP NAV 2.6.3 | Describe the differences in turn performance. | 2 | Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF, ICAO Doc 4444 | APP APS |
| APP NAV 2.6.4 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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