AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv)Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS NAV 2.2.1 | Describe the concept of stabilised approach. | 2 | Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero | ADV ADI APP APS |
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.2.3 | Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to an unstabilised approach. | 3 | Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for short final, vectoring for approach with significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’ | APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals | ||||
| APS NAV 2.3.1 | Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. | 2 | ADI APP APS | |
| APS NAV 2.3.2 | Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures. | 2 | APP APS | |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.4.2 | Assist pilots with navigation when required. | 3 | Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request | APS ACS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems | ||||
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.6.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Performance, functionalities, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APS NAV 2.6.3 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS NAV 2.2.1 | Describe the concept of stabilised approach. | 2 | Optional content: Skybrary | ADC APP APS |
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.2.3 | Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to an unstabilised approach. | 3 | Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for short final, vectoring for approach with significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack of or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’ | APS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals | ||||
| APS NAV 2.3.1 | Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. | 2 | APP APS | |
| APS NAV 2.3.2 | Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 | ADC APP APS |
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.4.2 | Assist pilots with navigation when required. | 3 | Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request | APS ACS |
| Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems | ||||
| APS 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 | ||||
| APS 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 |
| APS NAV 2.6.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Performance, functionalities, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APS NAV 2.6.3 | Describe the differences in turn performance. | 2 | Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF, ICAO Doc 4444 | APP APS |
| APS NAV 2.6.4 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, TBO | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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