8Instructions and directions for authorised use of PBN navigation specifications

8 Instructions and directions for authorised use of PBN navigation specifications

8.1 An Australian aircraft using a navigation specification mentioned in subsection 7 (the particular navigation specification) may be navigated in I.F.R. flight in any airspace for which that PBN is required only in accordance with the requirements set out in this Order and in any Appendix to this Order that apply for the use of the specification.

8.2 The pilot in command of an I.F.R. flight must not use the particular navigation specification unless:

(a) he or she satisfies each requirement to be satisfied by the pilot under this Order for the use of the particular navigation specification; and

(b) for RNP 0.3 and RNP AR, the operator of the aircraft holds a navigation authorisation under this Order for the particular navigation specification; and

(c) the flight is conducted in accordance with the particular navigation specification; and

(d) the operating instructions for the area navigation system(s) installed in the aircraft are carried in the aircraft and are easily accessible to the pilot(s). The operating instructions may be:

(i) the operating instructions provided by the navigation system manufacturer; or

(ii) the AFM, provided the instructions are complete and not an abbreviated version; or

(iii) an applicable AFMS, provided the instructions are complete and not an abbreviated version; or

(iv) other operating instructions specified by the AFM or an applicable AFMS; or

(v) other operating instructions acceptable to CASA.

8.3 The operator of an aircraft engaged in an I.F.R. flight using a navigation specification mentioned in subparagraph 8.2 (b) is directed not to permit the flight to commence unless the operator:

(a) holds a navigation authorisation under the Appendix of this Order which applies for the use of the RNP 0.3 or RNP AR navigation specification (the relevant Appendix); and

(b) complies with each requirement for the flight set out in the relevant Appendix; and

(c) ensures that each member of the flight crew of the aircraft:

(i) satisfies each flight crew requirement for the flight set out in the relevant Appendix; and

(ii) conducts the flight in accordance with the navigation authorisation.

8.4 Operators of foreign registered aircraft holding an RNP AR navigation authorisation must not navigate in accordance with RNP AR procedures in Australia without prior CASA acceptance of that navigation authorisation.