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12.2.2 Maximum altitude will be depicted with the
altitude value overscored. Aircraft are required to
maintain altitude at or below the depicted value,
e.g., 4000.
12.2.3 Mandatory altitude will be depicted with the
altitude value both underscored and overscored.
Aircraft are required to maintain altitude at the
depicted value, e.g., 5000.
12.2.4 Recommended altitude will be depicted with
no overscore or underscore. These altitudes are
depicted for descent planning, e.g., 6000.
NOTE-
Pilots are cautioned to adhere to altitudes as prescribed
because, in certain instances, they may be used as the basis
for vertical separation of aircraft by ATC. When a depicted
altitude is specified in the ATC clearance, that altitude
becomes mandatory as defined above.
12.3 Minimum Safe/Sector Altitudes (MSA) are
published for emergency use on IAP charts. For
conventional navigation systems, the MSA is
normally based on the primary omnidirectional
facility on which the IAP is predicated. The MSA
depiction on the approach chart contains the facility
identifier of the NAVAID used to determine the MSA
altitudes. For RNAV approaches, the MSA is based
on the runway waypoint (RWY WP) for straight-in
approaches, or the airport waypoint (APT WP) for
circling approaches. For GPS approaches, the MSA
center will be the missed approach waypoint
(MAWP). MSAs are expressed in feet above mean
sea level and normally have a 25 NM radius;
however, this radius may be expanded to 30 NM if
necessary to encompass the airport landing surfaces.
Ideally, a single sector altitude is established and
depicted on the plan view of approach charts;
however, when necessary to obtain relief from
obstructions, the area may be further sectored and as
many as four MSAs established. When established,
sectors may be no less than 90_ in spread. MSAs
provide 1,000 feet clearance over all obstructions but
do not necessarily assure acceptable navigation
signal coverage.
31 JULY 08
AIP ENR 1.5-21
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
12.4 Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)
12.4.1 The objective of the TAA is to provide a
seamless transition from the en route structure to the
terminal environment for arriving aircraft equipped
with Flight Management System (FMS) and/or
Global Positioning System (GPS) navigational
equipment. The underlying instrument approach
procedure is an area navigation (RNAV) procedure
described in this section. The TAA provides the pilot
and air traffic controller with a very efficient method
for routing traffic into the terminal environment with
little required air traffic control interface, and with
minimum altitudes depicted that provide standard
obstacle clearance compatible with the instrument
procedure associated with it. The TAA will not be
found on all RNAV procedures, particularly in areas
of heavy concentration of air traffic. When the TAA
is published, it replaces the MSA for that approach
procedure. See FIG ENR 1.5-20 for a depiction of a
RNAV approach chart with a TAA.
12.4.2 The RNAV procedure underlying the TAA
will be the “T” design (also called the “Basic T”), or
a modification of the “T.” The “T” design
incorporates from one to three IAFs; an intermediate
fix (IF) that serves as a dual purpose IF (IAF); a final
approach fix (FAF), and a missed approach point
(MAP) usually located at the runway threshold. The
three IAFs are normally aligned in a straight line
perpendicular to the intermediate course, which is an
extension of the final course leading to the runway,
forming a “T.” The initial segment is normally from
3-6 NM in length; the intermediate 5-7 NM, and the
final segment 5 NM. Specific segment length may be
varied to accommodate specific aircraft categories
for which the procedure is designed. However, the
published segment lengths will reflect the highest
category of aircraft normally expected to use the
procedure.
12.4.2.1 A standard racetrack holding pattern may
be provided at the center IAF, and if present may be
necessary for course reversal and for altitude
adjustment for entry into the procedure. In the latter
case, the pattern provides an extended distance for the
descent required by the procedure. Depiction of this
pattern in U.S. Government publications will utilize
the “hold-in-lieu-of-PT” holding pattern symbol.
12.4.2.2 The published procedure will be annotated
to indicate when the course reversal is not necessary
when flying within a particular TAA area; e.g.,
“NoPT.” Otherwise, the pilot is expected to execute
the course reversal under the provisions of 14 CFR
Section 91.175. The pilot may elect to use the course
reversal pattern when it is not required by the
procedure, but must inform air traffic control and
receive clearance to do so. (See FIG ENR 1.5-12,
FIG ENR 1.5-13, FIG ENR 1.5-20, and paragraph 8, Procedure Turn and Hold-in-lieu of
Procedure Turn.)
31 JULY 08
AIP ENR 1.5-22
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-12
Basic “T” Design
AIP ENR 1.5-23
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-13
Basic _T" Design
AIP ENR 1.5-24
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-14
Modified Basic _T"
12.4.3_The _T" design may be modified by the
procedure designers where required by terrain or air
traffic control considerations. For instance, the _T"
design may appear more like a regularly or irregularly
shaped _Y", or may even have one or both outboard
IAFs eliminated resulting in an upside down _L" or
an _I" configuration. (See FIG ENR 1.5-14 and
FIG ENR 1.5-21). Further, the leg lengths associated
with the outboard IAFs may differ. (See
FIG ENR 1.5-16 and FIG ENR 1.5-17.)
AIP ENR 1.5-25
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-15
Modified _T" Approach to Parallel Runways
12.4.4_Another modification of the _T" design may
be found at airports with parallel runway configurations. Each parallel runway may be served by its own
_T" IAF, IF (IAF), and FAF combination, resulting in
parallel final approach courses. (See
FIG ENR 1.5-15). Common IAFs may serve both
runways; however, only the intermediate and final
approach segments for the landing runway will be
shown on the approach chart. (See FIG ENR 1.5-16
and FIG ENR 1.5-17.)
AIP ENR 1.5-26
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-16
_T" Approach with Common IAFs to Parallel Runways
FIG ENR 1.5-17
_T" Approach with Common IAFs to Parallel Runways
AIP ENR 1.5-27
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-18
TAA Area
12.4.5 The standard TAA consists of three areas
defined by the extension of the IAF legs and the
intermediate segment course. These areas are called
the straight-in, left-base, and right-base areas. (See
FIG ENR 1.5-18). TAA area lateral boundaries are
identified by magnetic courses TO the IF (IAF). The
straight-in area can be further divided into
pie-shaped sectors with the boundaries identified by
magnetic courses TO the IF (IAF), and may contain
stepdown sections defined by arcs based on RNAV
distances (DME or ATD) from the IF (IAF). The
right/left-base areas can only be subdivided using
arcs based on RNAV distances from the IAFs for
those areas. Minimum MSL altitudes are charted
within each of these defined areas/subdivisions that
provide at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance, or
more as necessary in mountainous areas.
12.4.5.1 Prior to arriving at the TAA boundary, the
pilot can determine which area of the TAA the aircraft
will enter by selecting the IF (IAF) to determine the
magnetic bearing TO the center IF (IAF). That
bearing should then be compared with the published
bearings that define the lateral boundaries of the TAA
areas. Using the end IAFs may give a false indication
of which area the aircraft will enter. This is critical
when approaching the TAA near the extended
boundary between the left and right-base areas,
especially where these areas contain different
minimum altitude requirements.
12.4.5.2 Pilots entering the TAA and cleared by air
traffic control, are expected to proceed directly to the
IAF associated with that area of the TAA at the
altitude depicted, unless otherwise cleared by air
traffic control. Cleared direct to an Initial Approach
Fix (IAF) without a clearance for the procedure does
not authorize a pilot to descend to a lower TAA
altitude. If a pilot desires a lower altitude without an
approach clearance, request the lower TAA altitude.
If a pilot is not sure of what they are authorized or
expected to do by air traffic, they should ask air traffic
or request a specific clearance. Pilots entering the
TAA with two-way radio communications failure
(14 CFR Section_91.185, IFR Operations: Two-way
Radio Communications Failure), must maintain the
highest altitude prescribed by Section_91.185(c)(2)
until arriving at the appropriate IAF.
30 AUG 07
AIP ENR 1.5-28
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-19
Sectored TAA Areas
12.4.5.3 Depiction of the TAA on U.S. Government
charts will be through the use of icons located in the
plan view outside the depiction of the actual approach
procedure. (See FIG ENR 1.5-20). Use of icons is
necessary to avoid obscuring any portion of the “T”
procedure (altitudes, courses, minimum altitudes,
etc.). The icon for each TAA area will be located and
oriented on the plan view with respect to the direction
of arrival to the approach procedure, and will show all
TAA minimum altitudes and sector/radius subdivi-
sions for that area. The IAF for each area of the TAA
is included on the icon where it appears on the
approach, to help the pilot orient the icon to the
approach procedure. The IAF name and the distance
of the TAA area boundary from the IAF are included
on the outside arc of the TAA area icon. Examples
here are shown with the TAA around the approach to
aid pilots in visualizing how the TAA corresponds to
the approach and should not be confused with the
actual approach chart depiction.
12.4.5.4 Each waypoint on the “T”, except the
missed approach waypoint, is assigned a pronounce-
able 5-character name used in air traffic control
communications, and which is found in the RNAV
databases for the procedure. The missed approach
waypoint is assigned a pronounceable name when it
is not located at the runway threshold.
12.4.6 Once cleared to fly the TAA, pilots are
expected to obey minimum altitudes depicted within
the TAA icons, unless instructed otherwise by air
traffic control. In FIG ENR 1.5-19, pilots within the
left or right-base areas are expected to maintain a
minimum altitude of 6,000 feet until within 17 NM of
the associated IAF. After crossing the 17 NM arc,
descent is authorized to the lower charted altitudes.
Pilots approaching from the northwest are expected
to maintain a minimum altitude of 6,000 feet, and
when within 22 NM of the IF (IAF), descend to a
minimum altitude of 2,000 feet MSL until reaching
the IF (IAF).
AIP ENR 1.5-29
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-20
RNAV (GPS) Approach Chart
NOTE- This chart has been modified to depict new concepts and may not reflect actual approach minima.
AIP ENR 1.5-30
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-21
TAA with Left and Right
Base Areas Eliminated
12.4.7_Just as the underlying _T" approach procedure may be modified in shape, the TAA may contain
modifications to the defined area shapes and sizes.
Some areas may even be eliminated, with other areas
expanded as needed. FIG ENR 1.5-21 is an example
of a design limitation where a course reversal is
necessary when approaching the IF (IAF) from
certain directions due to the amount of turn required
at the IF (IAF). Design criteria require a course
reversal whenever this turn exceeds 120 degrees. In
this generalized example, pilots approaching on a
bearing TO the IF (IAF) from 300 _ clockwise
through 060 _ are expected to execute a course
reversal. The term _NoPT" will be annotated on the
boundary of the TAA icon for the other portion of the
TAA.
AIP ENR 1.5-31
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-22
TAA with Right Base Eliminated
12.4.8_FIG ENR 1.5-22 depicts another TAA modification that pilots may encounter. In this generalized
example, the right-base area has been eliminated.
Pilots operating within the TAA between 360 _
clockwise to 060 _ bearing TO the IF (IAF) are
expected to execute the course reversal in order to
properly align the aircraft for entry onto the
intermediate segment. Aircraft operating in all other
areas from 060_ clockwise to 360_ bearing TO the IF
(IAF) need not perform the course reversal, and the
term _NoPT" will be annotated on the TAA boundary
of the icon in these areas. TAAs are no longer being
produced with sections removed; however, some may
still exist on previously published procedures.
AIP ENR 1.5-32
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-23
Examples of a TAA with Feeders from an Airway
12.4.9_When an airway does not cross the lateral
TAA boundaries, a feeder route will be established to
provide a transition from the en route structure to the
appropriate IAF. Each feeder route will terminate at
the TAA boundary, and will be aligned along a path
pointing to the associated IAF. Pilots should descend
to the TAA altitude after crossing the TAA boundary
and cleared by air traffic control.
(See FIG ENR 1.5-23.)
AIP ENR 1.5-33
United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
FIG ENR 1.5-24
Minimum Vectoring Altitude Charts
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12.5 Minimum Vectoring Altitudes (MVAs) are
established for use by ATC when radar ATC is
exercised. MVA charts are prepared by air traffic
facilities at locations where there are numerous
different minimum IFR altitudes. Each MVA chart
has sectors large enough to accommodate vectoring
of aircraft within the sector at the MVA. Each sector
boundary is at least 3 miles from the obstruction
determining the MVA. To avoid a large sector with an
excessively high MVA due to an isolated prominent
obstruction, the obstruction may be enclosed in a
buffer area whose boundaries are at least 3 miles from
the obstruction. This is done to facilitate vectoring
around the obstruction. (See FIG ENR 1.5-24.)
12.5.1 The minimum vectoring altitude in each
sector provides 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle
in nonmountainous areas and 2,000 feet above the
highest obstacle in designated mountainous areas.
Where lower MVAs are required in designated
mountainous areas to achieve compatibility with
terminal routes or to permit vectoring to an IAP,
1,000 feet of obstacle clearance may be authorized
with the use of Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR).
The minimum vectoring altitude will provide at least
300 feet above the floor of controlled airspace.
NOTE-
OROCA is an off-route altitude which provides
obstruction clearance with a 1,000 foot buffer in
nonmountainous terrain areas and a 2,000 foot buffer in
designated mountainous areas within the U.S. This altitude
may not provide signal coverage from ground-based
navigational aids, air traffic control radar, or
communications coverage.
12.5.2 Because of differences in the areas considered
for MVA, and those applied to other minimum
altitudes, and the ability to isolate specific obstacles,
some MVAs may be lower than the nonradar
Minimum En Route Altitudes (MEAs), Minimum
Obstruction Clearance Altitudes (MOCAs) or other
minimum altitudes depicted on charts for a given
location. While being radar vectored, IFR altitude
assignments by ATC will be at or above MVA.
12.6 Visual Descent Points (VDPs) are being
incorporated in nonprecision approach procedures.
The VDP is a defined point on the final approach
course of a nonprecision straight-in approach
procedure from which normal descent from the MDA
to the runway touchdown point may be commenced,
provided visual reference required by 14 CFR
Section 91.175(c)(3) is established. The VDP will
normally be identified by DME on VOR and LOC
procedures and by along track distance to the next
waypoint for RNAV procedures. The VDP is
identified on the profile view of the approach chart by
the symbol: V.
12.6.1 VDPs are intended to provide additional
guidance where they are implemented. No special
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United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
technique is required to fly a procedure with a VDP.
The pilot should not descend below the MDA prior to
reaching the VDP and acquiring the necessary visual
reference.
12.6.2 Pilots not equipped to receive the VDP should
fly the approach procedure as though no VDP had
been provided.
12.7 Visual Portion of the Final Segment. Instrument procedures designers perform a visual area
obstruction evaluation off the approach end of each
runway authorized for instrument landing, straight-
in, or circling. Restrictions to instrument operations
are imposed if penetrations of the obstruction
clearance surfaces exist. These restrictions vary
based on the severity of the penetrations, and may
include increasing required visibility, denying VDPs
and prohibiting night instrument operations to the
runway.
12.8 Charting of Close in Obstacles on Instrument Procedure Charts. Obstacles that are close to
the airport may be depicted in either the planview of
the instrument approach chart or the airport sketch.
Obstacles are charted in only one of the areas, based
on space available and distance from the runway.
These obstacles could be in the visual segment of the
instrument approach procedure. On nonprecision
approaches, these obstacles should be considered
when determining where to begin descent from the
MDA (see “Pilot Operational Considerations When
Flying Nonprecision Approaches” in this paragraph).
12.9 Vertical Descent Angle (VDA) on Nonprecision Approaches. FAA policy is to publish VDAs
on all nonprecision approaches. Published along with
VDA is the threshold crossing height (TCH) that was
used to compute the angle. The descent angle may be
computed from either the final approach fix (FAF), or
a stepdown fix, to the runway threshold at the
published TCH. A stepdown fix is only used as the
start point when an angle computed from the FAF
would place the aircraft below the stepdown fix
altitude. The descent angle and TCH information are
charted on the profile view of the instrument
approach chart following the fix the angle was based
on. The optimum descent angle is 3.00 degrees; and
whenever possible the approach will be designed
using this angle.
12.9.1 The VDA provides the pilot with information
not previously available on nonprecision approaches.
It provides a means for the pilot to establish a
stabilized descent from the FAF or stepdown fix to the
MDA. Stabilized descent is a key factor in the
reduction of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)
incidents. However, pilots should be aware that the
published angle is for information only -it is
strictly advisory in nature. There is no implicit
additional obstacle protection below the MDA. Pilots
must still respect the published minimum descent
altitude (MDA) unless the visual cues stated 14 CFR
Section 91.175 are present and they can visually
acquire and avoid obstacles once below the MDA.
The presence of a VDA does not guarantee obstacle
protection in the visual segment and does not change
any of the requirements for flying a nonprecision
approach.
12.9.2 Additional protection for the visual segment
below the MDA is provided if a VDP is published and
descent below the MDA is started at or after the VDP.
Protection is also provided, if a Visual Glide Slope
Indicator (VGSI); e.g., VASI or PAPI, is installed and
the aircraft remains on the VGSI glide path angle
from the MDA. In either case, a chart note will
indicate if the VDP or VGSI are not coincident with
the VDA. On RNAV approach charts, a small shaded
arrowhead shaped symbol (see the legend of the U.S.
Terminal Procedures books, page H1) from the end of
the VDA to the runway indicates that the 34:1 visual
surface is clear.
12.9.3 Pilots may use the published angle and
estimated/actual groundspeed to find a target rate of
descent from the rate of descent table published in the
back of the U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication.
This rate of descent can be flown with the Vertical
Velocity Indicator (VVI) in order to use the VDA as
an aid to flying a stabilized descent. No special
equipment is required.
12.9.4 Since one of the reasons for publishing a
circling only instrument landing procedures is that
the descent rate required exceeds the maximum
allowed for a straight in approach, circling only
procedures may have VDAs which are considerably
steeper than the standard 3 degree angle on final. In
this case, the VDA provides the crew with
information about the descent rate required to land
straight in from the FAF or step down fix to the
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United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration Nineteenth Edition
threshold. This is not intended to imply that landing
straight ahead is recommended, or even possible,
since the descent rate may exceed the capabilities of
many aircraft. The pilot must determine how to best
maneuver the aircraft within the circling obstacle
clearance area in order to land.
12.9.5 In rare cases the LNAV minima may have a
lower HAT than minima with a glide path due to the
location of the obstacles. This should be a clear
indication to the pilot that obstacles exist below the
MDA which the pilot must see in order to ensure
adequate clearance. In those cases, the glide path may
be treated as a VDA and used to descend to the LNAV
MDA as long as all the rules for a nonprecision
approach are applied at the MDA. However, the pilot
must keep in mind the information in this paragraph
and in paragraph 12.10.
12.10 Pilot Operational Considerations When
Flying Nonprecision Approaches. The missed
approach point (MAP) on a nonprecision approach is
not designed with any consideration to where the
aircraft must begin descent to execute a safe landing.
It is developed based on terrain, obstructions,
NAVAID location and possibly air traffic considerations. Because the MAP may be located anywhere
from well prior to the runway threshold to past the
opposite end of the runway, the descent from the
Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) to the runway
threshold cannot be determined based on the MAP
location. Descent from MDA at the MAP when the
MAP is located close to the threshold would require
an excessively steep descent gradient to land in the
normal touchdown zone. Any turn from the final
approach course to the runway heading may also be
a factor in when to begin the descent.
12.10.1 Pilots are cautioned that descent to a
straight-in landing from the MDA at the MAP may
be inadvisable or impossible, on a nonprecision
approach, even if current weather conditions meet the
published ceiling and visibility. Aircraft speed, height
above the runway, descent rate, amount of turn and
runway length are some of the factors which must be
considered by the pilot to determine if a landing can
be accomplished.
12.10.2 Visual descent points (VDPs) provide pilots
with a reference for the optimal location to begin
descent from the MDA, based on the designed
vertical descent angle (VDA) for the approach
procedure, assuming required visual references are
available. Approaches without VDPs have not been
assessed for terrain clearance below the MDA, and
may not provide a clear vertical path to the runway at
the normally expected descent angle. Therefore,
pilots must be especially vigilant when descending
below the MDA at locations without VDPs. This does
not necessarily prevent flying the normal angle; it
only means that obstacle clearance in the visual
segment could be less and greater care should be
exercised in looking for obstacles in the visual
segment. Use of visual glide slope indicator (VGSI)
systems can aid the pilot in determining if the aircraft
is in a position to make the descent from the MDA.
However, when the visibility is close to minimums,
the VGSI may not be visible at the start descent point
for a “normal” glidepath, due to its location down the
runway.
12.10.3 Accordingly, pilots are advised to carefully
review approach procedures, prior to initiating the
approach, to identify the optimum position(s), and
any unacceptable positions, from which a descent to
landing can be initiated (in accordance with 14 CFR
Section 91.175(c)).
12.11 Area Navigation (RNAV) Instrument
Approach Charts. Reliance on RNAV systems for
instrument operations is becoming more
commonplace as new systems such as GPS and
augmented GPS such as the Wide Area
Augmentation System (WAAS) are developed and
deployed. In order to support full integration of
RNAV procedures into the National Airspace System
(NAS), the FAA developed a new charting format for
IAPs (See FIG ENR 1.5-20). This format avoids
unnecessary duplication and proliferation of
instrument approach charts. The original stand alone
GPS charts, titled simply “GPS,” are being converted
to the newer format as the procedures are revised.
One reason for the revision could be the addition of
WAAS based minima to the approach chart. The
reformatted approach chart is titled “RNAV (GPS)
RWY XX.” Up to four lines of minima are included
on these charts. GLS (Global Navigation Satellite
System [GNSS] Landing System) was a placeholder
for future WAAS and LAAS minima, and the minima
was always listed as N/A. The GLS minima line has
now been replaced by the WAAS LPV (Localizer
Performance with Vertical Guidance) minima on
most RNAV (GPS) charts. LNAV/VNAV (lateral
navigation/vertical navigation) was added to support
both WAAS electronic vertical guidance and
Barometric VNAV. LPV and LNAV/VNAV are both
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United States of America 15 MAR 07
Federal Aviation Administration
Nineteenth Edition
APV procedures as described in paragraph 12.1.7.
The original GPS minima, titled “S-XX,” for straight
in runway XX, is retitled LNAV (lateral navigation).
Circling minima may also be published. A new type
of nonprecision WAAS minima will also be
published on this chart and titled LP (localizer
performance). LP will be published in locations
where vertically guided minima cannot be provided
due to terrain and obstacles and therefore, no LPV or
LNAV/VNAV minima will be published. Current
plans call for LAAS based procedures to be published
on a separate chart and for the GLS minima line to be
used only for LAAS. ATC clearance for the RNAV
procedure authorizes a properly certified pilot to
utilize any minimums for which the aircraft is
certified: e.g. a WAAS equipped aircraft utilize the
LPV or LP minima but a GPS only aircraft may not.
The RNAV chart includes information formatted for
quick reference by the pilot or flight crew at the top
of the chart. This portion of the chart, developed
based on a study by the Department of
Transportation, Volpe National Transportation
System Center, is commonly referred to as the pilot
briefing.
12.11.1 The minima lines are:
12.11.1.1 GLS. “GLS” is the acronym for GNSS
landing system; GNSS is the ICAO acronym for
Global Navigation Satellite System (the international
term for all GPS type systems). This line was
originally published as a placeholder for both WAAS
and LAAS minima and marked as N/A since no
minima was published. As the concepts for LAAS
and WAAS procedure publication have evolved, GLS
will now be used only for LAAS minima, which will
be on a separate approach chart. Most RNAV(GPS)
approach charts have had the GLS minima line
replaced by a WAAS LPV line of minima.
12.11.1.2 LPV. “LPV” is the acronym for localizer
performance with vertical guidance. LPV identifies
WAAS APV approach minimums with electronic
lateral and vertical guidance. The lateral guidance is
equivalent to localizer and the protected area for LPV
procedures is now the same as for an ILS. The
obstacle clearance area is considerably smaller than
the LNAV/VNAV protection, allowing lower minima
in many cases. Aircraft can fly this minima line with
a statement in the Aircraft Flight Manual that the
installed equipment supports LPV approaches. This
includes Class 3 and 4 TSO-C146 WAAS equipment.
12.11.1.3 LNAV/VNAV. LNAV/VNAV identifies
APV minimums developed to accommodate an
RNAV IAP with vertical guidance, usually provided
by approach certified Baro-VNAV, but with lateral
and vertical integrity limits larger than a precision
approach or LPV. LNAV stands for Lateral
Navigation; VNAV stands for Vertical Navigation.
This minima line can be flown by aircraft with a
statement in the Aircraft Flight Manual that the
installed equipment supports GPS approaches and
has an approach-approved barometric VNAV, or if
the aircraft has been demonstrated to support
LNAV/VNAV approaches. This includes Class 2, 3
and 4 TSO-C146 WAAS equipment. Aircraft using
LNAV/VNAV minimums will descend to landing via
an internally generated descent path based on satellite
or other approach approved VNAV systems. Since
electronic vertical guidance is provided, the minima
will be published as a DA. Other navigation systems
may be specifically authorized to use this line of
minima, see Section A, Terms/Landing Minima Data,
of the U.S. Terminal Procedures books.
12.11.1.4 LP. “LP” is the acronym for localizer
performance. LP identifies nonprecision WAAS
procedures which are equivalent to ILS Localizer
procedures. LP is intended for use in locations where
vertical guidance cannot be provided due to terrain or
other obstacles. The protected area is considerably
smaller than the area for LNAV lateral protection and
will provide a lower MDA in many cases. WAAS
equipment may not support LP, even if it supports
LPV, if it was approved before TSO C-145B and
TSO C-146B. Receivers approved under previous
TSOs may require an upgrade by the manufacturer in
order to be used to fly to LP minima. Receivers
approved for LP must have a statement in the
approved Flight Manual or Supplemental Flight
Manual including LP as one of the approved
approach types. LPV and LP cannot be published as
part of the same instrument procedure due to the
inability to change integrity limits during an
approach.
12.11.1.5 LNAV. This minima is for lateral navigation only, and the approach minimum altitude will be
published as a minimum descent altitude (MDA).
LNAV provides the same level of service as the
present GPS stand alone approaches. LNAV
minimums support the following navigation systems:
WAAS, when the navigation solution will not support
vertical navigation; and, GPS navigation systems
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which are presently authorized to conduct GPS
approaches. Existing GPS approaches continue to be
converted to the RNAV (GPS) format as they are
revised or reviewed.
NOTE-
GPS receivers approved for approach operations in
accordance with: AC 20-138, Airworthiness Approval of
Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Equipment
for Use as a VFR and IFR Supplemental Navigation
System, for stand-alone Technical Standard Order (TSO)
TSO-C129 Class A(1) systems; or AC 20-130A,
Airworthiness Approval of Navigation or Flight
Management Systems Integrating Multiple Navigation
Sensors, for GPS as part of a multi-sensor system, qualify
for this minima. WAAS navigation equipment must be
approved in accordance with the requirements specified in
TSO-C145 or TSO-C146 and installed in accordance with
Advisory Circular AC 20-138A, Airworthiness Approval
of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment.
12.11.2 Other systems may be authorized to utilize
these approaches. See the description in Section A of
the U.S. Terminal Procedures books for details. These
systems may include aircraft equipped with an FMS
that can file /E or /F. Operational approval must also
be obtained for Baro-VNAV systems to operate to the
LNAV/VNAV minimums. Baro-VNAV may not be
authorized on some approaches due to other factors,
such as no local altimeter source being available.
Baro-VNAV is not authorized on LPV procedures.
Pilots are directed to their local Flight Standards
District Office (FSDO) for additional information.
NOTE-
RNAV and Baro-VNAV systems must have a manufacturer
supplied electronic database which shall include the
waypoints, altitudes, and vertical data for the procedure to
be flown. The system shall also be able to extract the
procedure in its entirety, not just as a manually entered
series of waypoints.
12.11.3 ILS or RNAV (GPS) charts. Some RNAV
(GPS) charts will also contain an ILS line of minima
to make use of the ILS precision final in conjunction
with the RNAV GPS capabilities for the portions of
the procedure prior to the final approach segment and
for the missed approach. Obstacle clearance for the
portions of the procedure other than the final
approach segment is still based on GPS criteria.
NOTE-
Some GPS receiver installations inhibit GPS navigation
whenever ANY ILS frequency is tuned. Pilots flying
aircraft with receivers installed in this manner must wait
until they are on the intermediate segment of the procedure
prior to the PFAF (PFAF is the active waypoint) to tune
the ILS frequency and must tune the ILS back to a VOR
frequency in order to fly the GPS based missed approach.
12.11.4 Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
12.11.4.1 Pilots are advised to refer to the
“TERMS/LANDING MINIMUMS DATA” (Section A) of the U.S. Government Terminal Procedures
books for aircraft approach eligibility requirements
by specific RNP level requirements.
12.11.4.2 Some aircraft have RNP approval in their
AFM without a GPS sensor. The lowest level of
sensors that the FAA will support for RNP service is
DME/DME. However, necessary DME signal may
not be available at the airport of intended operations.
For those locations having an RNAV chart published
with LNAV/VNAV minimums, a procedure note may
be provided such as “DME/DME RNP-0.3 NA.”
This means that RNP aircraft dependent on
DME/DME to achieve RNP-0.3 are not authorized to
conduct this approach. Where DME facility
availability is a factor, the note may read “DME/DME
RNP-0.3 Authorized; ABC and XYZ Required.”
This means that ABC and XYZ facilities have been
determined by flight inspection to be required in the
navigation solution to assure RNP-0.3. VOR/DME
updating must not be used for approach procedures.
12.11.5 CHART TERMINOLOGY
12.11.5.1 Decision Altitude (DA) replaces the
familiar term Decision Height (DH). DA conforms to
the international convention where altitudes relate to
MSL and heights relate to AGL. DA will eventually
be published for other types of instrument approach
procedures with vertical guidance, as well. DA
indicates to the pilot that the published descent profile
is flown to the DA (MSL), where a missed approach
will be initiated if visual references for landing are not
established. Obstacle clearance is provided to allow
a momentary descent below DA while transitioning
from the final approach to the missed approach. The
aircraft is expected to follow the missed instructions
while continuing along the published final approach
course to at least the published runway threshold
waypoint or MAP (if not at the threshold) before
executing any turns.
12.11.5.2 Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) has
been in use for many years, and will continue to be
used for the LNAV only and circling procedures.
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12.11.5.3 Threshold Crossing Height (TCH) has
been traditionally used in “precision” approaches as
the height of the glide slope above threshold. With
publication of LNAV/VNAV minimums and RNAV
descent angles, including graphically depicted
descent profiles, TCH also applies to the height of the
“descent angle,” or glidepath, at the threshold. Unless
otherwise required for larger type aircraft which may
be using the IAP, the typical TCH is 30 to 50 feet.
12.11.6 The MINIMA FORMAT will also change
slightly.
12.11.6.1 Each line of minima on the RNAV IAP is
titled to reflect the level of service available;
e.g., GLS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, and LNAV. CIR-
CLING minima will also be provided.
12.11.6.2 The minima title box indicates the nature
of the minimum altitude for the IAP. For example:
a) DA will be published next to the minima line
title for minimums supporting vertical guidance such
as for GLS, LPV or LNAV/VNAV.
b) MDA will be published where the minima line
was designed to support aircraft with only lateral
guidance available, such as LNAV. Descent below the
MDA, including during the missed approach, is not
authorized unless the visual conditions stated in
14 CFR Section 91.175 exist.
c) Where two or more systems, such as LPV and
LNAV/VNAV, share the same minima, each line of
minima will be displayed separately.
12.11.7 Chart Symbology changed slightly to
include:
12.11.7.1 Descent Profile. The published descent
profile and a graphical depiction of the vertical path
to the runway will be shown. Graphical depiction of
the RNAV vertical guidance will differ from the
traditional depiction of an ILS glide slope (feather)
through the use of a shorter vertical track beginning
at the decision altitude.
a) It is FAA policy to design IAPs with minimum
altitudes established at fixes/waypoints to achieve
optimum stabilized (constant rate) descents within
each procedure segment. This design can enhance the
safety of the operations and contribute toward
reduction in the occurrence of controlled flight into
terrain (CFIT) accidents. Additionally, the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently
emphasized that pilots could benefit from publication
of the appropriate IAP descent angle for a stabilized
descent on final approach. The RNAV IAP format
includes the descent angle to the hundredth of a
degree; e.g., 3.00 degrees. The angle will be provided
in the graphically depicted descent profile.
b) The stabilized approach may be performed by
reference to vertical navigation information provided
by WAAS or LNAV/VNAV systems; or for
LNAV-only systems, by the pilot determining the
appropriate aircraft attitude/groundspeed combination to attain a constant rate descent which best
emulates the published angle. To aid the pilot, U.S.
Government Terminal Procedures Publication charts
publish an expanded Rate of Descent Table on the
inside of the back hard cover for use in planning and
executing precision descents under known or
approximate groundspeed conditions.
12.11.7.2 Visual Descent Point (VDP). A VDP
will be published on most RNAV IAPs. VDPs apply
only to aircraft utilizing LP or LNAV minima, not
LPV or LNAV/VNAV minimums.
12.11.7.3 Missed Approach Symbology. In order
to make missed approach guidance more readily
understood, a method has been developed to display
missed approach guidance in the profile view through
the use of quick reference icons. Due to limited space
in the profile area, only four or fewer icons can be
shown. However, the icons may not provide
representation of the entire missed approach
procedure. The entire set of textual missed approach
instructions are provided at the top of the approach
chart in the pilot briefing. (See FIG ENR 1.5-20.)
12.11.7.4 Waypoints. All RNAV or GPS stand-
alone IAPs are flown using data pertaining to the
particular IAP obtained from an onboard database,
including the sequence of all WPs used for the
approach and missed approach, except that step down
waypoints may not be included in some TSO-C-129
receiver databases. Included in the database, in most
receivers, is coding that informs the navigation
system of which WPs are fly-over (FO) or fly-by
(FB). The navigation system may provide guidance
appropriately -including leading the turn prior to a
fly-by WP; or causing overflight of a fly-over WP.
Where the navigation system does not provide such
guidance, the pilot must accomplish the turn lead or
waypoint overflight manually. Chart symbology for
the FB WP provides pilot awareness of expected
actions. Refer to the legend of the U.S. Terminal
Procedures books.
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12.11.7.5 TAAs are described in subparagraph 12.4,
Terminal Arrival Area (TAA). When published, the
RNAV chart depicts the TAA areas through the use of
“icons” representing each TAA area associated with
the RNAV procedure (See FIG ENR 1.5-20). These
icons are depicted in the plan view of the approach
chart, generally arranged on the chart in accordance
with their position relative to the aircrafts arrival from
the en route structure. The WP, to which navigation
is appropriate and expected within each specific TAA
area, will be named and depicted on the associated
TAA icon. Each depicted named WP is the IAF for
arrivals from within that area. TAAs may not be used
on all RNAV procedures because of airspace
congestion or other reasons.
12.11.7.6 Hot and Cold Temperature Limitations.
A minimum and maximum temperature limitation
is published on procedures which authorize Baro-
VNAV operation. These temperatures represent the
airport temperature above or below which Baro-
VNAV is not authorized to LNAV/VNAV minimums.
As an example, the limitation will read: “Uncompensated Baro-VNAV NA below -8_C (-18_F) or
above 47_C (117_F).” This information will be found
in the upper left hand box of the pilot briefing. When
the temperature is above the high temperature or
below the low temperature limit, Baro-VNAV may
be used to provide a stabilized descent to the LNAV
MDA; however, extra caution should be used in the
visual segment to ensure a vertical correction is not
required. If the VGSI is aligned with the published
glidepath, and the aircraft instruments indicate on
glidepath, an above or below glidepath indication on
the VGSI may indicate that temperature error is
causing deviations to the glidepath. These deviations
should be considered if the approach is continued
below the MDA.
NOTE-
Many systems which apply Baro-VNAV temperature
compensation only correct for cold temperature. In this
case, the high temperature limitation still applies. Also,
temperature compensation may require activation by
maintenance personnel during installation in order to be
functional, even though the system has the feature. Some
systems may have a temperature correction capability, but
correct the Baro-altimeter all the time, rather than just on
the final, which would create conflicts with other aircraft
if the feature were activated. Pilots should be aware of
compensation capabilities of the system prior to
disregarding the temperature limitations.
NOTE-
Temperature limitations do not apply to flying the
LNAV/VNAV line of minima using approach certified
WAAS receivers when LPV or LNAV/VNAV are
annunciated to be available.
12.11.7.7 WAAS Channel Number/Approach ID.
The WAAS Channel Number is an optional
equipment capability that allows the use of a 5-digit
number to select a specific final approach segment
without using the menu method. The Approach ID is
an airport unique 4-character combination for
verifying the selection and extraction of the correct
final approach segment information from the aircraft
database. It is similar to the ILS ident, but displayed
visually rather than aurally. The Approach ID
consists of the letter W for WAAS, the runway
number, and a letter other than L, C or R, which could
be confused with Left, Center and Right, e.g., W35A.
Approach IDs are assigned in the order that WAAS
approaches are built to that runway number at that
airport. The WAAS Channel Number and Approach
ID are displayed in the upper left corner of the
approach procedure pilot briefing.
12.11.7.8 At locations where outages of WAAS
vertical guidance may occur daily due to initial
system limitations, a negative W symbol ( ) will be
placed on RNAV (GPS) approach charts. Many of
these outages will be very short in duration, but may
result in the disruption of the vertical portion of the
approach. The symbol indicates that NOTAMs or
Air Traffic advisories are not provided for outages
which occur in the WAAS LNAV/VNAV or LPV
vertical service. Use LNAV minima for flight
planning at these locations, whether as a destination
or alternate. For flight operations at these locations,
when the WAAS avionics indicate that LNAV/VNAV
or LPV service is available, then vertical guidance
may be used to complete the approach using the
displayed level of service. Should an outage occur
during the procedure, reversion to LNAV minima
may be required. As the WAAS coverage is
expanded, the will be removed.
13. Special Instrument Approach
Procedures
13.1 Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) charts
reflect the criteria associated with the U.S. Standard
for Terminal Instrument [Approach] Procedures
(TERPs), which prescribes standardized methods for
use in developing IAPs. Standard IAPs are published
in the Federal Register (FR) in accordance with
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and are available for use by appropriately qualified
pilots operating properly equipped and airworthy
aircraft in accordance with operating rules and
procedures acceptable to the FAA. Special IAPs are
also developed using TERPS but are not given public
notice in the FR. The FAA authorizes only certain
individual pilots and/or pilots in individual organizations to use special IAPs, and may require additional
crew training and/or aircraft equipment or performance, and may also require the use of landing aids,
communications, or weather services not available
for public use. Additionally, IAPs that service private
use airports or heliports are generally special IAPs. |
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