ICAO PBN/RNAV-RNP (part of Field 18) Operators should file their maximum capabilities in order to qualify for the most advanced procedures. Select a maximum of eight entries to follow PBN/

Capability

PBN/Code

Notes

OCEANIC/REMOTE CONTINENTAL PHASE

RNAV 10 (RNP 10)

A1

Oceanic and remote continental airspaces. Able to calculate position w/in 10 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNP 4

L1

Oceanic and remote continental airspaces.  Able to calculate position w/in 4 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

ENROUTE PHASE

RNAV 5 All Sensors

B1

Area navigation using all available sensors. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 GNSS (GPS)

B2

Area navigation using GNSS. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 DME/DME

B3

Area navigation using DME. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 VOR/DME

B4

Area navigation using VOR and DME. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 INS or IRS

B5

Area navigation using INS or IRS. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 LORANC

B6

Area navigation using LORAN C. Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

EN ROUTE & TERMINAL PHASES

RNAV 2 All Sensors

C1

Area navigation using all available sensors. Able to calculate position w/in 2 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 2 GNSS (GPS)

C2

Area navigation using GNSS. Able to calculate position w/in 2 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 2 DME/DME

C3

Area navigation using DME. Able to calculate position w/in 2 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU

C4

Area navigation using DME and IRU. Able to calculate position w/in 2 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 1 All Sensors

D1

Area navigation using all available sensors. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 1 GNSS (GPS)

D2

Area navigation using GNSS. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 1 DME/DME

D3

Area navigation using DME. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU

D4

Area navigation using DME and IRU. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

TERMINAL PHASE

RNP 1 All Sensors

O1

Area navigation using all available sensors. Able to calculate position w/in 2 NM radius at least 95% of the time. RNP adds to RNAV accuracy by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 GNSS (GPS)

02

Area navigation using GNSS. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time. RNP adds to RNAV accuracy by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 DME/DME

03

Area navigation using DME. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time. RNP adds to RNAV accuracy by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU

04

Area navigation using DME and IRU. Able to calculate position w/in 1 NM radius at least 95% of the time. RNP adds to RNAV accuracy by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

APPROACH PHASE

RNP Approach

S1

GNSS (GPS) is the primary navigation system to support RNP APCH procedures. Allows approaches with vertical guidance using GPS.

RNP Approach with Baro VNAV

S2

GNSS (GPS) is the primary navigation system to support RNP APCH procedures. Allows approaches with vertical guidance using barometric, vertical navigation (Baro-VNAV).

RNP Approach with Radius to Fix (authorization required)

T1

Special Authorization Required. GNSS (GPS) provides primary infrastructure. Allows reduced clearance, curved paths, and precise missed approach guidance.

RNP Approach without Radius to Fix (authorization required)

T2

Special Authorization Required. GNSS (GPS) provides primary infrastructure.

FIELD 18 OTHER INFORMATION (Only commonly used code prefixes are shown below)

Information Type

Indicator

Notes

Equipment

PBN/

RNAV and RNP equipment codes to indicate capabilities. See ICAO PBN/RNAV-RNP table.

Navigation

NAV/

NAV/SBAS is entered to indicate WAAS capability and the ability to fly LPV approaches.

Communications

COM/

Communications capabilities not already specified in COM/NAV field.

Data

DAT/

Data capabilities not already specified in COM/NAV field.

Surveillance

SUR/

SUR/260B indicates ABS-B 1090 Mhz. SUR/282B indicates UAT capability.

Registration

REG/

Enter REG/##### if operating in RVSM airspace. Otherwise, enter registration markings if different from that specified in Identifier field.

SELCAL

SEL/

SELCAL code assigned to the aircraft.

Type of Aircraft

TYP/

Used if not specified in the Type field.

Mode S Code

CODE/

This is the aircraft Mode S code [base 16 / hex] obtained from the FAA Aircraft Registration database.

Status

STS/

Reason for special handling. See AFM (page 5-1-24) for list of codes.

Departure Airport

DEP/

When departing an airport with no ICAO code, enter ZZZZ for Departure Aerodrome and DEP/CODE (e.g. 2S7) in Field 18.

Destination

DEST/

When the destination is an airport with no ICAO code, enter ZZZZ for Destination Aerodrome and DEST/CODE (e.g. 2S7) in Field 18.

Alternate Airport

ALTN/

When the alternate airport is an airport with no ICAO code, enter ZZZZ for ALTN Aerodrome and ALTN/CODE (e.g. 2S7) in Field 18.