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4th Quarter 2019Updated Quarterly • See Page 4: Space based ADS-B and ASEPS ref to NAT

OPS bulletin • See Page 9: Weather deviation procedures

West AtlanticGulf of Mexico

Caribbean

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• Emphasis Items

• ADS-B

• Oceanic Errors

• SLOP

• Contingency References, Page 1

• Contingency References, Page 2

• Volcanic Ash and Solar Storms

• Weather Deviation

• Flight Planning

• ARINC 424 Coordinate Convention

• Current and Planned Implementations

Emphasis Items

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Emphasis ItemsNotices to Airmen

● International Notices to Airmen (Select current edition and go to Part 2, Section 2, International Oceanic Air space)

ATC clearances in Oceanic Airspace ● SAFO 13004, Errors Associated with Oceanic Clearances ● AIP Guidance on Oceanic Procedures

(Link points to AIP Section ENR 7,"Oceanic Operations") ● Fact Sheet - FAA Caribbean Initiative ● Updates in the New York Center Oceanic FIR (KZWY)

● South-Central Florida Metroplex

New NAT Contingency Procedures

See Page 7 ● InFo 19004: New North Atlantic (NAT) Contingency Procedures, Appli-cable in New York Oceanic Airspace.

TCAS/ACAS in HLA: ● NAT Doc 007

Fuel ● ICAO Fuel Requirements, Annex 6 Part 1 and Part 2 (link to purchase) ● SKYbrary: Fuel-In-Flight Management (Normal Operations) ● Skybrary: Fuel - Regulations ● 14 CFR Part 91, §91.167 ● 14 CFR Part 121, §§ 121.639, 121.641, 121.643, 121.645 ● 14 CFR Part 135, §135.209 ● AC 91-70B, Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations

PBCS Operations Performance-Based Communication and Surveillance (PBCS) began on March 29, 2018. See the following documents:• AC 90-117• ICAO Doc 4444• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018, 004• Flight Service Bureau Article, PBCS: New Rule on

the NAT on March 29, 2018 - RCP 240 and RSP 180• Data Link Compliance Guide

New NAT OPS Bulletins ● 2019_001 Operations Without an Assigned Fixed Speed in the NAT (OWAFS) Special Emphsis Items SEI

● 2019_002 Trial Implementation of ASEPS (Lateral) using ADS-B ● 2019_003 Data Link Performance Improvement Options

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FAA Videos• ADS-B in Commercial Aviation• ADS-B Performance• ADS-B in Services• ADS-B Equipment• ADS-B Deadline• ADS-B Mandate• Equip Now With ADS-B• ADS-B• ADS-B Broadcast Services

ADS-BBy January 1, 2020,

you must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace

4 Equip ADS-B 4 Decision Flowchart 4 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) 4 Equip ADS-B FAQ 4 Public ADS-B Performance Report Request 4 No Kidding: ADS-B Deadline of Jan. 1, 2020, is Firm 4 Fact Sheet - Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast ADS-B

Out Equipage Rules 4 Airspace 4 AOPA: What is ADS-B? 4 SKYbrary: Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)

FAA TV

• SSee 14 CFR Part 91, §91.225 and §91.227

Space BaSed adS-B

• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018 005 Rev 01, Special Proce-dures For In-Flight Contingencies in Oceanic Air-space

• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018 006, Trial Implementation of ASEPS using ADS-B

• NAV Canada, Update Space Based ADS-B

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Gross Navigation Errors (GNE)Large Height Deviations (LHD) Erosion of Longitudinal Spacing

• GNE, Time Errors, and LHD in ICAO Doc 007, (See ICAO Doc 007, North Atlantic Operations and Airspace

Manual, paragraph 8.1.6 and chapter 11)• NAT OPS Bulletin 2017-005, Sample Oceanic Checklists (Oceanic checklist is available in AC 91-70, Appendix D)• NAT OPS Bulletin 2017-002, Rev01, Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin (OESB) - Issued 27 January 2017• NAT Systems Planning Group• PARMO Documentation• FAA Order 7110.82, Reporting Oceanic Errors• FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 7 Investigation Chapter 3 Investigat-

ing Oceanic Errors• Incidents, FAA Order 8020.11 and FAA Order 2150.3

O c e a n i c e r r O r s

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Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)

• United States Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), See ENR 7.3, 2.3.1.1

• ICAO Doc 4444, Air Traffic Management (Link to Purchase) See chapter 16.

• NAT Doc 007, North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual (Para-graph 8.5.8)

• Advisory Circular (AC) 91-70• NTAP, Part 2, Section 2: Scroll down to STRATEGIC LATERAL OFFSET

PROCEDURE (SLOP) WHILE WITHIN OCEANIC AIRSPACE

Note: In the North Atlantic HLA, increments of 0.1NM to 2 NM lateral offset RIGHT OF COURSE may be used.

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• United States Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), See ENR 7.3, Special Procedures for In-Flight Contingencies in Oceanic Air-space

• NAT DOC 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace ManualChapter 6: Communication and Position Reporting Procedures

Chapter 12: Procedures in the Event of Navigation System Degradation or Failure

Chapter 13: Special Procedures for In-flight Contingencies

Chapter 14: Guarding Against Common Errors

Chapter 15: The Prevention of Lateral Deviations from Track

• ICAO DOC 4444 PANS-ATM (Link to Purchase)Chapter 15: Procedures Related To Emergencies, Communication Failure And Contingencies

• ICAO Annex 2 (Link to Purchase)Chapter 3: General Rules

• SKYbrary: North Atlantic Operations-Contingency• SKYbrary: Emergency Descent: Guidance for Flight Crews• Airborne Weather Radar Limitations• AC 91-70( ), Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Opera-

tions

New Contingency Procedures

Starting on March 28, 2019

• InFO 19004, New North Atlantic (NAT) Contingency Procedures, Applicable in New York Oceanic Airspace

• NOTAM, March 28, 2019, Procedures For In-Flight Contingencies in the New York Oceanic CTA/FIR During ASEPS Trial

• NOTAMs, See most current publication• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018 005, Special Procedures For In-Flight Con-

tingencies in Oceanic Airspace• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018 006, Trial Implementation of ASEPS using

ADS-B• New NAT Contingency Procedures for 2019

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Contingency References Page 2

For details, see:NAT OPS Bulletin 2018 005, Special Procedures For In-Flight Contingencies in Oceanic Airspace

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Volcanic Links• World VAAC Map• SKYbrary• Solar Wind Prediction• Washington DC Volcanic Ash Advisory Center

1. Current Volcanic Ash Advisories2. Volcanic Ash Advisory Archive3. Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport and Disper

• VAAC Buenos Aires• ATM Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan Template• ICAO: Doc 9974 ANB/487

Solar and Space Weather• Current Space Weather Conditions, Alerts,

Watches, and Warnings• Space Weather

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• GOES-East Image View• SKYbrary, ATC Operations in Weather Avoidance Scenarios• SKYbrary, Weather Radar: Storm Avoidance• AC 00-24• National Weather Service, Houston• Aviation Weather Center (NOAA)• Surface Weather Observation Stations ASOS/AWOS• FAA AVCamsPlus (Does not work on I.E)

• Surface Wx Analysis (Jeppesen)• Surface Wx Depiction (Jeppesen)• Surface Wx 24 hr Forecast (Jeppesen)• Radar and Lightning Activity (Jeppesen)• High Level SIGWX Forecast (Jeppesen)• Upper Winds/Jet stream (Jeppesen)• Satellite Imagery (Jeppesen)• Atlantic Hurricanes (Jeppesen)• Turbulence (Jeppesen)• Caribbean Satellite Map

Weather Deviation ProceduresNTAP, Part 2, Section 2

000o

179o

Route Centre LineTrack 0o – 179o

(magnetic)

Deviate < 5 nmRemain Level

180o

359o

Deviate < 5 nmRemain Level

Route Centre LineTrack 180o – 359o

(magnetic)

Deviate Left > 5 nmDescend 300’

Deviate Right > 5 nmClimb 300’

Deviate Left > 5 nmClimb 300’

Deviate Right > 5 nmDescend 300’

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Flight Planning InformationFAA WebsiteFAA Form 7233-4ICAO Doc 7030 (Link to Purchase)

Useful Links• International Flight Planning• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Section 1, Para-

graph 5-1-9• Flight Plan Filing (SKYbrary)• North Atlantic Operations - Flight Planning (SKYbrary)• North Atlantic Airspace (SKYbrary)• Filing for data link operations (See AC 90-117)• Flight Planning for Oceanic and Remote Continental Air-

space (See AC 91-70)• Great Circle Mapper• Distance From To (use Google Chrome)• SkyVector

AIRMETS ANDSIGMETS

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Oceanic Waypoints ARINC 424 Shorthand System• • NAT doc 007, (North Atlantic Operations

and Airspace Manual), chapter 15 “Preven-tion of Deviations from Track as a result of Waypoint Insertion Errors” to “…review the 15.2, "The Solution"

• Half Degree Discussion IATA Informa-tional Paper - ICAO

• ARINC 424 Shorthand System - Code7700

• Discussion of Issues regarding ARINC 424 (Power Point Presentation)

• Aeronautical Information Circular 23/15• NAT OPS Bulletin 2018_003, Waypoint

Insertion/Verification Special Emphasis Items

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Current and Planned ImplementationsInternational Notices to Airmen

(Please select the most current edition listed)

• Enhanced Surveillance Capabilities in FAA Controlled Oceanic Airspace: Operational Need and Added Benefits

• FAA TV: ADS-B in the Gulf of Mexico• NextGen Creates New Vision in the Gulf of Mexico• NextGen is Platform for Helicopter Flights• Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), Federal Regis-

ter• NextGen Creates New Paths Over Gulf of Mexico• Aeronautical Information Manual (See 4-7-1 through 4-7-8)

• FAA: Fact Sheet-FAA Caribbean Initiative• AC 91-70, Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Opera-

tions• New PBN Routes Improve Flights to Florida, Caribbean• South-Central Florida Metroplex

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• New York West Atlantic

• Gulf of Mexico (GOMEX)

• Caribbean

• RVSM

Airspace

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NTAPSelect current edition and go to Part 2, Section 2,

International Oceanic Airspace Notices:

Aeronautical Information PublicationUnder "Publications", select the current edition

and go to Part II, En Route and review:

• Y-Routes• Atlantic High Offshore Airspace Offshore Routes Supporting Florida Airspace Optimiza-

tion

Also review:

• FAA: North Atlantic Route Charts• Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), Federal Register• ICAO Doc 007, (See paragraph 3.3.4)

• WATRS Plus Know Your Airspace Analysis• AC 91-70, Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations• International Flight Resources: FAQ• Enhanced Surveillance Capabilities in FAA Controlled Oceanic Airspace:

Operational Need and Added Benefits

WATRS Planning Chart

New York West AtlanticIncludes

Miami Oceanic and San Juan Oceanic CTA

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• FAA TV: ADS-B in the Gulf of Mexico• NTAP Select current edition and go to Part 2, Section 2, GULF OF MEXICO RNAV ROUTES Q100, Q102, AND Q105• NextGen Creates New Paths Over Gulf of Mexico• Aeronautical Information Publication• National Weather Service, Houston• Aeronautical Information Manual (Section 7. Operational Policy/Procedures for the

Gulf of Mexico 50 NM Lateral Separation Initiative)

• AC 90-80C, Approval of Offshore Standard Approach Procedures, Airborne Ra-dar Approaches, and Helicopter En Route Descent Areas

• AC 91-70B, Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace

• ADS-B Gulf of Mexico

• ADS-B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• IFR Gulf of Mexico Vertical Flight Reference Chart

• Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Planning Chart

Gulf of MexicoIncludes Houston Oceanic CTA/FIR, Miami Oceanic CTA/FIR,

Jacksonville Center, Monterrey CTA, and Merida CTA

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NTAP Part 2, Section 1Flight Prohibitions, Potentially Hostile Situations, and Foreign Notices• Aeronautical Information Publication

4 Y-Routes (ENR.7.10)

• NAT Doc 007, North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual

5.4 Oceanic Flights Originating from the NAM, CAR, or SAM Regions and Entering NAT HLA via the NewYork OCA East

• FAA Caribbean Initiative Fact Sheet

• FAA Administer Focuses on Caribbean

• AC 91-70B, Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations

• Recommendations to Improve Operations in the Caribbean-RTCA

• AOPA Pilot Guides: Bahamas and Caribbean

IFR Enroute Aeronautical Charts and PlanningGulf of Mexico and Caribbean Planning Chart

Caribbean VFR Aeronautical Charts

CaribbeanMultiple FIRs within close proximity

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• FAA RVSM Page

• AC 91-85

• 14 CFR Part 91, Appendix G

• RVSM Approvals and AGHME Monitoring Status Results

• SKYbrary

• Europe (Video) Eurocontrol TV

• RVSM Documents

• NAARMO FAQ

• Federal Register

• RVSM Documentation (ADS-B)

AGHME SITE

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United States • Flight Standards

• OpSpec Cross Reference (1)

• OpSpec Cross Reference (2)

• OpSpec Cross Reference (3)

• OpSpec Cross Reference (4)

• OPSPEC Guidance

• 14 CFR Part 91

• 14 CFR Part 121

• 14 CFR Part 135

• Advisory Circulars

• TSO

• FAA Orders

ICAO• International Civil Aviation Organi- zation

• International Web Sources

Pilot Resources• Pilot Resources

References

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Certification and Application• The Generic Process for Certificating Organizations• Airworthiness Certification Process• Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate• Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)• Examiner and Inspector Handbooks and Manuals• Online Resources: Resources for Mechanics• AC 90-100 Compliance Matrix (PDF)• Oceanic and Remote Continental Compliance Guide (B036 and

B054)• Data Link Communication (A056) Compliance Guide

Satellite and Performance Based Navigation• Satellite Navigation - GPS/WAAS Approaches• Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Implementation and Usage• Flight Technologies and Procedures Division: Flight Operations

Group1. Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Guidance & Approval2. Satellite Based Navigation (SatNav)3. Data Communications (DataComm)4. Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas of Operation)5. Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM)

FAA Inspector Guidance:FAA Order 8900.1

8900.1 ContentsGeneral Handbook Information

General Information and the Certification ProcessPreparation of FAA Operating Certificates

Certification, Air Carrier and 91K: Gen. InformationAir Operator and Air Agency Certification and Application Process for 14

CFR 91K, 121, and 135Phase 91 K 121 135

1 Link Link Link2 Link Link Link3 Link Link Link4 Link Link Link5 Link Link Link

Evaluate an Application Deviation Authority under Part 125

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Operation Specification Cross Reference (Page 1 of 4)Special

OperationsPart 121

(Ops Spec)Part 135

(Ops Spec)Part 125

(Ops Spec)Part 91 (LOA)

Part 91K (MSPEC)

Other Approvals & Approval References

FPL Field 10a

FPL Field 10b

FPL Field 18

RVSM B046/D092

B046/D092

B046/D092

B046/D098

B046/D092

AC 91-85 W - -

CPDLC/SAT-COM

A056 A056 A056 A056 A056 AC 90-117 J1-7, M1-3, P1, P2

- -

GPS N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1 section 2, 4-31 or

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 1 – Air Navigation (see 1-1-18).

G - -

GPS with WAAS

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1 section 2, 4-32 or

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 1 – Air Navigation (see 1-1-19).

G, Z - NAV/SBAS

ADS-B Out (Domestic)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AC 20-165 and TSO-C166AC 90-114

- B1 or B2 SUR/260b

ADS-B OutUAT (Domestic)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AC 20-165 and TSO-154AC 90-114

- U1 or U2 SUR/282B

ADS-B Out(Interna-tional)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - B1 or B2, U1 or U2

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OperationsPart 121

(Ops Spec)Part 135

(Ops Spec)Part 125

(Ops Spec)Part 91 (LOA)

Part 91K (MSPEC)

Other Approvals & Approval References

FPL Field 10a

FPL Field 10b

FPL Field 18

ADS-C A056 A056 A056 A056 A056 AC 90-117 - D1,G1 RSP 400 or RSP 180

NAT HLA Unrestricted

B036 + B039

B036 + B039

B036 + B039

B036 + B039

B036 + B039

  X - -

RNP 10, Multiple LRNS

B036 B036 B036 B036 B036 B036 provides the basic requirements for RNP10 and RNP4 using dual Long Range Navigation Systems installed and operational. Additional Ops Specs may be required depending on the airspace or special area of operation to be flown:Central East Pacific (CEP): B037North Pacific (NOPAC): B038Areas of magnetic unreliability: B040North Polar: B055Other Areas: Check B050 for applicability

R - PBN/A1

RNP 10, Single LRNS

B054 B054 B054 B054 B054 B054 provides the requirements for RNP 10 using a single Long Range Navigation System in the limited areas defined.

R - PBN/A1

RNP 4 B036 B036 B036 B036 B036 B036 provides the basic requirements for RNP10 and RNP4 using dual Long Range Naviga-tion Systems installed and operational. Additional Ops Specs or LOA may be required depending on the airspace or special area of operation to be flown:Central East Pacific (CEP): B037North Pacific (NOPAC): B038Areas of magnetic unreliability: B040North Polar: B055

R - PBN/L1

RNP 2 B036 B036 B036 B036 B036 R - Note 8

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OperationsPart 121

(Ops Spec)Part 135

(Ops Spec)

Part 125 (Ops Spec)

Part 91 (LOA)

Part 91K (MSPEC)

Other Approvals & Approval References

FPL Field 10a

FPL Field 10b

FPL Field 18

RNAV B034 B034 B034 Note 1B034

B034 B034 authorizes an operator to conduct instrument flight rules (IFR) Class I Navigation using an Area Navigation (RNAV) system. For operations outside the U.S. including the Gulf of Mexico Q-routes, the relevant area must be authorized in B050 in conjunc-tion with B034.

R - PBN/B1-B6

RNAV 5 B034 B034 B034 Note 1B034

B034 R - PBN/B1-B6

RNAV 2 B035 B035 B035 Note 1B035

B035 US Domestic Operations: AC 90-100 RNote 3,4

- PBN/D1,D2 or D4Note 3,4

RNAV 1 C063 C063 C063 Note 1C063

C063 AC 90-100AC 90-105

RNote 3,4

- PBN/D1,D2 or D4Note 3,4

RNP 1 C063 C063 C063 Note 1C063

C063 AC 90-105 G,RNote 4

- PBN/O1 or O2

RNP ARApproach

C384 C384 C384 C384 C384 AC 90-101 G,R - PBN/T1 or T2

RNAV (GPS) Approach (LNAV, LNAV/VNAV)

C052 C052 C052 Note 1 C052 AC 90-105 G,R - PBN/S1Note 5

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Notes

Note 1: Some Part 91 operations outside of the Domestic US NAS require an LOA, for others it is optional. Consult the Foreign State AIP for further information regarding operational requirements.

Note 2:

Note 3: In addition to PBN/ information, NAV/ information may optionally be filed in order to indicate RNAV capability by phase of flight (departure, en route, arrival). This allows a filer to request RNAV proce-dures for only specific phases of flight. The AIM Section 5-1-9 contains instructions for filing RNAV capability in NAV/. Remember that when including NAV/, enter ‘Z’ in Field 10a.

Note 4: When filing a PBN/ code for RNAV or RNP, Field 10 must contain consistent capability information as follows:If PBN/ indicates GNSS (e.g. C2)… Field 10a must contain ‘G’If PBN/ indicates DME/DME (e.g. B3)… Field 10a must contain ‘D’If PBN/ indicates VOR/DME (e.g. B4)… Field 10a must contain ‘D’ and (‘O’ or ‘S’)If PBN/ indicates DME/DME/IRU (e.g. D4)… Field 10a must contain ‘D’ and ‘I’

Note 5: Insert S1 in PBN/ for those aircraft that have an RNAV system approved for RNAV (GPS) or GPS approaches IAW AC 90-105, Appendix A.

Note 6: Insert S2 in PBN/ for those aircraft that have an RNAV system approved for RNAV (GPS) or GPS approaches IAW AC 90-105, Appendix A, and a barometric vertical navigation (baro-vnav) capability for vertical guidance approved in accordance with AC 90-105, Appendix B.

Note 7: Insert “B” In Item 10a for aircraft with WAAS-GPS approach RNAV systems approved IAW AC 90-107. Operators may also include PBN codes S1 or S2 (only one) based on RNAV system approval. Please consult Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or supplement to verify capability.

Note 8: To Be Determined.

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OperationsPart 121

(Ops Spec)

Part 135 (Ops Spec)

Part 125 (Ops Spec)

Part 91 (LOA)

Part 91K (MSPEC)

Other Approvals & Approval References

FPL Field 10a

FPL Field 10b

FPL Field 18

RNAV (GPS) Approach (LNAV, LNAV/VNAV using Baro-VNAV)

C052 C052 C052 Note 1 C052 AC 90-105 G,R - PBN/S2Note 6

LPV approach (APV with SBAS)

C052B030 for Alaska only

C052B030 for Alaska only

C052 C052Note 1

C052 AC 90-107 B,G, Z - Note 7NAV/SBAS

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United States Operation SpecificationsUnited States Operation SpecificationsFlight Standard Information Management System (FSIMS)

Operations SpecificationsA056 Data Link Communications (CPDLC ADS-C)A061 Use of Electronic Flight BagA353 ADS-B Ops Outside the U.S.-Designated AirspaceB029 Drift-down or Fuel DumpingB030 IFR Navigation Using GPS/WAAS RNAV SystemsB034 RNAV Class IB036 Oceanic and Remote Continental Navigation Using Multiple Long-Range Navigation (M-LRNS)B039 NAT HLA (Formerly NAT MNPS)B040 Areas of Magnetic UnreliabilityB041 Twin Engine NAT OpsB043 Special Fuel ReservesB044 Planned Re-dispatch/Re-releaseB045 Extended Overwater Operation Using a Single Long Range ComB046 RVSMB050 Authorized Areas of En Route Operations, Limitations, and ProvisionsB054 Oceanic and Remote Airspace Navigation Using a Single Long-Range Navigation SystemB055 North Polar OperationsB342 ETOPS (Two Engines), Parts 121 and 135B344 ETOPS (More than Two Engines), Parts 121 and 135C055 Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums (ETOPS) C070 Airports Authorized for Scheduled Operations (ETOPS) Part 121C384 Required Navigation Performance Procedures with Authorization RequiredH123 Rotorcraft RNP 0.3 En Route and Terminal Operations

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United States 14 CFR Part 91

14 CFR Part 91 Inclusive but not limited to:91.3 Responsibility and Authority of the PIC

91.117 Aircraft Speed

91.123 Compliance with ATC Clearances and Instructions

91.127 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class E airspace

91.129 Operations in Class D airspace

91.131 Operations in Class B airspace

91.181 Course to be Flown

91. 211 Supplemental Oxygen

91.511 Communication and navigation equipment for overwater operations

91.703 Operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States

91.1019 Conducting tests and inspections

91.1041 Aircraft proving and validation tests

Appendix G Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace

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United States 14 CFR Parts 117 & 121

14 CFR Part 121 Inclusive but not limited to:

121.11 Rules applicable to operations in a foreign country

121.93 Route requirements: General

121.99 Communications facilities – domestic and flag operations

121.113 Area and route requirements: General

121.122 Communications facilities-supplemental operations

121.333 Supplemental oxygen for emergency descent and for first aid; turbine engine powered airplanes with pres. cabins

121.351 Communication and navigation equipment for extended over-water operations and for certain other operations

121.574 Oxygen for medical use by passengers

14 CFR Part 117 Inclusive but not limited to:

Tables A-C Maximum Flight Time Limits

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14 CFR Part 135 Inclusive but not limited to:

135.3 Rules applicable to operations subject to this part

135.43 Crewmember certificates: International operations

135.73 Inspections and tests

135.89 Pilot requirements: Use of oxygen

135.98 Operations in the North Polar Area

135.145 Aircraft proving and validation tests

135.157 Oxygen equipment requirements

135.165 Communication and navigation equipment: Extended over-water or IFR operations

135.364 Maximum flying time outside the United States

United States 14 CFR Part 135

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United States Advisory Circulars (AC)

Advisory Circulars (AC) Inclusive but not limited to:

AC 20-138 Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems

AC 20-140 Guidelines for Design Approval of Aircraft Data Link Systems Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS)

AC 20-150 Airworthiness Approval of Satellite Voice Equipment Supporting Air Traffic Service (ATS) Communication

AC 20-165 Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS -B Out System)

AC 90-96 Approval of U.S. Operators and Aircraft to Operate Under IFR in European Airspace for B-RNAV/RNAV5 and P-RNAV

AC 90-105 Approval Guidance for RNP Operations and Barometric Vertical Navigation in the U.S. National Airspace System and in Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace

AC 90-114 Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) Operations

AC 91-70 Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations

AC 91-85 Approval of Aircraft and Operators for flight in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace

AC 120-42 Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)

AC 90-117 Data Link Communications

AC 135-42 Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Operations)

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United States Technical Standard Orders (TSO)United States Technical Standard Orders (TSO)

Technical Standard Orders (TSO) Inclusive but not limited to:

TSO-C115 Flight management systems (FMS) using multi-sensor inputs

TSO-C145 Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

TSO-C146 Stand-Alone Airborne Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Wide Area Augmentation Sys-tem (WAAS)

TSO-C154 Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipment

TSO-C157 Aircraft Flight information Services-Broadcast (FIS-B) Data Link Systems and Equipment

TSO-C159 Next Generation Satellite Systems (NGSS) Equipment

TSO-C160 Very High Frequency (VHF) Data Link (VDL) Mode 2 Communication Equipment

TSO-C166 Extended Squitter Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) and traffic information

TSO-C195 Avionics Supporting Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA)

TSO-C196 Airborne Supplemental Navigation Sensors for Global Positioning System Equipment Using Aircraft-Based Augmentation

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United States FAA Orders

FAA Orders Inclusive but not limited to:

7110.82 Reporting Oceanic Errors

8900.1 Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)

FAA Orders and Notices (All)

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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Documents

NAT Documents Inclusive but not limited to:Doc 8733 Caribbean and South American Regions, Air Navigation PlanAIS in CAR/SAM Common Operational Procedures Manual for an Integrated Automated AIS System in the CAR/SAM RegionNAT DOC 001 NAT SPG (Systems Planning Group) Handbook NAT DOC 003 High Freq. Management Guidance Material for the N. Atlantic Region NAT DOC 004 Common Aeradio Com. Interface Control Doc. for the N. Atlantic Region NAT DOC 005 Future ATM Concept of Operations for the North Atlantic Region NAT DOC 006, Pt 1 Air Traffic Mgmt Operational Contingency Plan Pts I & II - N. Atlantic Reg.NAT DOC 006, Pt 2 Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan - NAT RegionNAT DOC 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual NAT DOC 008 Application of Separation Minima - North Atlantic Region - (NAT ASM) NAT DOC 010 Consolidated Reporting Responsibilities Handbook - NAT RegionICAO DOC 9613 Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual (Link to Purchase)ICAO DOC 9750 Global Air Navigation PlanICAO DOC 10037 Global Operational Data Link Document (Link to Purchase)

Online StoreNorth American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) OfficeCNS documents CAR RegionICAO Portal LoginICAO Automatic Updates for Paid Subscribers (Username and Password)

NAT Operations Bulletins Inclusive but not limited to:NAT OPS Bulletins List NAT OPS Bulletins

SafetyFlyers

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• Columbia AIP• Cuba AIP• Dominican Republic AIP• Ecuador AIP• United States (Puerto Rico) AIP• Uruguay AIP

NACC Current FIR StatusFIR World Viewer

ICAO 2015 FIR WorldAirfield Charts (AIP Links)

AIP LinksEmbry-Riddle List of AIP Links

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Charts and Guides• digital — Terminal Procedures Publication (d-

TPP)/Airport Diagrams

• digital —Airport/Facility Directory

• North Atlantic Charts

• VFR Raster Charts

• IFR En Route Aeronautical Charts and Planning

• Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway

• VFR Class B Enhancement Graphics

• Aeronautical Chart User Guide

• Airport Diagrams

• Getting Started with ADS-B SAPT

Flight Planning• NOTAMS• Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)• Notices to Airman Publication (NTAP)• Predictive RAIM• Temporary Flight restrictions• Aviation Weather Center• FAA Flight Planning Information• Flight Service 1800wxbrief• FAA ICAO Quick Guide • Critical DME List• FAA Form 7233-4• Flight Medical Examiner• SkyVector• State AIPs

FAA Offices• Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO)• Certificate Management Offices (CMO)• Aircraft Certification Offices (ACO)• Aircraft Evaluation Group• International Field Offices• Office of Safety Standards• Rotorcraft Directorate• Flight Technologies and Procedures Division: Flight

Operations Group 4 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) 4 Satellite Based Navigation (SatNav) 4 Data Communications (DataComm) 4 Oceanic and Remote Airspace 4 Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

Manuals, Guides, and Testing

• Handbooks and Manuals• Aircraft• Aviation• Examiner and Inspector• Airman Testing

Useful Links• Advisory Circulars• Orders and Notices• Technical Standard Orders• FAA Forms• Airmen Services• Flight Delay Information• Flight Tracking• Airworthiness Directives (ADS)

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• Long Range Communication

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CNS(Communication, Navigation, Surveillance)

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GOLD (Global Operational Data Link Document), Doc 10037, Published by ICAO

14 CFR91.511 Communication and Navigation Equipment for Overwater Operations121.351 Communication and Navigation Equipment for Extended Over-Water 135.165 Communication and Navigation for Overwater Operations

Advisory CircularsAC 20-150 Airworthiness Approval of Satellite Voice Equipment Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS) CommunicationAC 91-70 Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace OperationsAC 90-117 Data Link Communication Systems

FAA InFOs

InFO 15008 Iridium Satellite Voice (SATVOICE) with Safety Services

InFO 15015 Filing REG/ and CODE/ in Item 18 of the Flight Plan

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Data Link Operations

• 14 CFR Parts 23, 25 , 27, §29.1457, §91.609• Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on

03/02/2015• InFO 15008, Iridium Satellite Voice (SATVOICE) with

Safety Services• NAS Data Communication Guide Overview that intro-

duces flight crews to the concept of CPDLC in the NAS and outlines the roles of the Airline Operations Center (AOC), clearance delivery and En Route controllers, and flight crews.

• CPDLC End2End Description Overview of FAA Seg-ment 1 Phase 1 (S1P1) and Segment 1 Phase 2 (S1P2) Implementation of CPDLC processing from an end-to-end perspective.

• Data Link News• FAA Site: Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas

of Operation)• FAA Site: Data Comm• FAA Site: Performance-based Communication and Sur-

veillance (PBCS) Monitoring• FANS 1/A Problem Reporting (Works Better on Google

Chrome)• NAS Operational Problem Reporting• ICAO DOC 9869, Performance-Based Communication

and Surveillance (PBCS) Manual• MMEL Policy Letter (PL) 106, Latest Revision• 2019_003 Data Link Performance Improvement Op-

tions

• AC 90-117, Data Link Communications• AC 20-140, Guidelines for Design Approval of Aircraft

Data Link Communication Systems Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS) This AC provides airworthiness require-ments for the type design approval of aircraft with a data link system installed.

• A056 Compliance Guide• AC 91-70 Oceanic and RemoteContinental Airspace Op-

erations• GOLD (Global Operational Data Link Document) Doc

10037, Published by ICAO (Link to Purchase)• NAT OPS Bulletins• Rockwell Collins• SITA• Data Link Mandated Airspace (NTAP Part 2, Section 2,

North Atlantic Data Link Mandate Update)• SKYbrary Regulation 29/2009• Standardized Master Minimum Equipment (MMEL)

Policy letter • AC 20-160, Onboard Recording of Controller Pilot Data

Link Communication in Crash SurvivableMemory• Annex 6 - Operation Of Aircraft-Intl Commercial Air Trans-

port 9th Edition - 6.3.3 Data Link Recorders• Annex 6 Part II General Aviation 3.6.3 and Appendix 3.1

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ICAO GIS MappingSee ICAO GIS

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Acronyms (FAA Acronym Site)

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Acronym DefinitionAA/FD Airport/Facility DirectoryAAA Airport Airspace Analysis AAD Assigned Altitude DeviationAAO Adverse Assumption ObstacleAAS Airport Advisory ServiceAAWU Alaskan Aviation Weather UnitABAS Aircraft Based Augmentation SystemAC Advisory Circular ACA Arctic Control Area ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemACC Area Control Center ACI Airport Council InternationalACL ATC ClearanceACM ATC Communication ManagementACO Aircraft Certification OfficeACP Actual Communication PerformanceACSP Aeronautical Communication Service ProviderACTP Actual Communication technical Performance ADC Air Data ComputerADCUS Advise CustomsADDS Aviation Digital Data ServiceADF Automatic Direction Finder ADIRU Air Data Inertial Reference Unit ADIZ Air Defense Identification ZoneADMS Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling SystemADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS-ADD ADS Aircraft Derived DataADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-BroadcastADS-B In ADS-B signal received onboard from another aircraft or ground stationADS-B Out ADS-B signal sent from aircraft to ground station or other aircraftADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract ADS-NRA ADS in Non-Radar Airspace

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Acronym DefinitionADS-RAD ADS in Radar Airspace Blending of ADS & SSRAEDT Aviation Emissions Design Tool AEEC Airlines Electronic Engineering CommitteeAEM III Advanced Emission ModelAERO2K Model NameAeroNav Aeronautical Navigation ProductsAFB Air Force BaseAFCS Automatic Flight Control SystemAFIS Automatic Flight Information Service AFM Airplane Flight Manual AFN ATS Facilities Notification (FANS logon)AFS Flight Standards Services AFSS Automated Flight Service StationAFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication NetworkAGHME Aircraft Geometric Height Measurement ElementAGL Above Ground Level AHRS Attitude Heading Reference SystemAIC Aeronautical Information CircularAIFSS Aviation International Flight Service Station AIM Aeronautical Information ManualAIP Aeronautical Information Publication AIR Aircraft Certification Services AIRE Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce EmissionsAIREP Aircraft Reports AIRMET Airmen's Meteorological InformationAIS Aeronautical Information ServiceAISR All centers, some military facilities, some international ATC unitsAKD Altitude Keeping DeviceALAQS Airport Local Air Quality StudiesALD Available Landing DistanceALS Approach Light SystemsALTRV Altitude ReservationAMOC Alternative Means of ComplianceAMSL Above Mean Sea Level

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Acronym DefinitionAMSS Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service AMU Area of Magnetic Unreliability AMVER Automated Merchant Vessel Report ANC Air Navigation CommissionANCON Aircraft Noise Control ModelANOTEC Spanish CompanyANP Actual Navigation PerformanceANP Air Navigation PlanANP Aircraft Noise and PerformanceANSP Air Navigation Service ProviderAOC Aeronautical Operational Control AOCC Airline Operations Control CenterAOV Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service AP Autopilot SystemAPM Aircraft Performance ModelAPMT Aviation Environmental Portfolio Management ToolAPNT Alternate Position Navigation and TimeAPP Airport Planning and Programming APQI Aircraft Position Quality IndicatorAPU Auxiliary Power UnitAPV Approach with Vertical GuidanceAQP Advance Qualification ProgramAR Authorization Required ARENA Areas Noted for AttentionARFF IC Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Incident CommanderARINC Aeronautical Radio IncorporatedARO Airport Reservations OfficeARP Airports ARSA Airport Radar Service AreaARSR Air Route Surveillance RadarARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center ARTS Automated Radar Terminal SystemASDE-X Airport Surface Detection Equipment - Model XASE Altimetry System Error

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Acronym DefinitionASEPS Advanced Surveillance - Enhanced Procedural SeparationASOS Automated Surface Observing SystemASR Aviation Safety ReportASR Airport Surveillance RadarASR Antenna Structure Registration ASRS Aviation Safety Reporting SystemATA Actual Time of Arrival ATC Air Traffic Control ATCC Air Traffic Control Center ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon SystemATCSCC Air Traffic Control System Command CenterATCT Airport Traffic Control TowerATD Along-Track DistanceATIS Automatic Terminal Information ServiceATM Air Traffic ManagementATM Air Traffic Management ATMG Air Traffic Management GroupATN Aeronautical Telecommunication NetworkATN Aeronautical Telecommunications NetworkATO Air Traffic OrganizationATOP Oceanic centers (Advance Technologies and Oceanic Procedures)ATS Air Traffic Service ATSA-AIRB Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness when AirborneATSA-ITP Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness In-Trail-ProceduresATSA-S&M Enhanced Sequencing & Merging operationsATSA-SURF Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness on the airport SurfaceATSA-VSA Enhanced Visual Separation on ApproachATSP Air Traffic Services ProviderATSU Air Traffic Service UnitATT Attitude Retention SystemAVS Office of Aviation SafetyAWC Aviation Weather CenterAWO All Weather OperationsAWORM All Weather Operations Program Manager

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Acronym DefinitionAWOS Automated Weather Observing SystemAWPR Automatic Waypoint ReportingAWSS Automated Weather Sensor SystemAWTT Aviation Weather Technology TransferAWW Severe Weather Forecast AlertBBAASS Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space StudiesBADA Base of Aircraft Databaro VNAV Barometric Vertical Navigation BBS Bulletin Board SystemBC Back CourseBECMG Becoming groupBITE Built-In Test Equipment BMVBS German Ministry of TransportBORPC Basic Operational Requirements and Planning CriteriaBOTA Brest Oceanic Transition AreaBRG Bearing B-RNAV Basic Area Navigation CC/A Coarse AcquisitionCAA Civil Aviation Authority CAASD Center for Advanced Aviation Systems DevelopmentCAATS Canadian Automated Air Traffic SystemCAD Centralized ADS-C systemCAEP ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental ProtectionCANSO Civil Air Navigation Services Organization CAR Caribbean RegionCAR-SAM Caribbean–South America (ICAO term) CARTS Common Automated Radar Terminal System CAT Clear Air TurbulenceCATEX Categorical Exclusion CB Cumulonimbus Clouds CC ConnectionCD Controller Display

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Acronym DefinitionCDA Current Data AuthorityCDI Course Deviation IndicatorCDL Configuration Deviation ListCDR Coded Departure RouteCDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic InformationCDU Control Display UnitCENPAC Central Pacific CEP Central East Pacific CEPAC Central East Pacific Route SystemCERAP Combined Center/RAPCONCFA Controlled Firing AreaCFIT Controlled Flight into TerrainCFL Cleared Flight LevelCFM Company Flight ManualCFP Computer Flight Plan CFR Code of Federal RegulationsCFRS Centralized FMC Waypoint SystemCHDO Certificate-Holding District Office CIS Commonwealth of Independent States CM Context managementCMA Central Monitoring Agency CMO Certificate Management OfficeCNS Communications, Navigation, and SurveillanceCNS/ATM Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management CO Carbon OxideCO2 Carbon DioxideCOA Certificate of Waiver or AuthorizationCOSPAS Space System for the Search of Vessels in DistressCPC Connect Request (Euro Control)CPDLC Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications CPDLC-DCL Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications Departure ClearanceCR Connect RequestCRC Cycle Redundancy CheckCRM Collision Risk Model

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Acronym DefinitionCSP Communication Service ProvidersCTA Control AreaCTAF Common Traffic Advisory FrequencyCTR Control ZoneCU Cumulus Clouds CVFP Charted Visual Flight ProcedureCVRS Computerized Voice Reservation SystemCWA Center Weather AdvisoryCWSU Center Weather Service UnitDDA Decision AltitudeDA Data AuthorityDARP Dynamic Airborne Reroute ProcedureD-ATIS Data link (or Digital) Automatic Terminal Information ServiceDCDU Datalink Control & Display UnitDCL Departure ClearanceDCNS Data Communication Network SystemDCP Data Collection PackageDCPC Direct Controller Pilot Communications DDTC Data link Delivery of Taxi ClearanceDER Departure End of RunwayDEWIZ Distant Early Warning Identification Zone DF Direction FinderDfT Department for TransportDH Decision HeightDL Data Link (CPDLC, ATN, ACARS, AFIS)DLIC Data Link Initiation CapabilityDLS Data Link ServicesDM Downlink MessageDME Distance Measuring Equipment DME/N Standard DMEDME/P Precision DMEDOD Department of DefenseDOF Digital Obstacle File

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Acronym DefinitionDOI Department of Interior D-ORIS Data link Operational “En-Route” Information ServiceDP Instrument Departure ProcedureDPU Data Processor UnitDR Dead Reckoning DRT Diversion Recovery ToolDRVSM Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation MinimumDSC Downstream ClearanceD-SIG Data link Surface Information & GuidanceD-TAXI Data link Taxi InstructionDTC DUATS Direct file over the internetDTED Digital Terrain Elevation DataDUATS Direct User Access Terminal SystemDVA Diverse Vector AreaDVFR Defense Visual Flight RulesDVRSN DiversionEEA Environmental Assessment EASA European Aviation Safety AgencyECAC European Civil Aviation ConferenceECI Environmental Condition IndicatorEDCT Expect Departure Clearance TimeEDMS Emissions and Dispersion Modelling SystemEDR Excessive Descent RateEDTO Extended Diversion Time OperationsEFAS En Route Flight Advisory ServiceEFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EFV Enhanced Flight VisibilityEFVS Enhanced Flight Vision SystemEGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning SystemEICAS Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System EIS Environmental Impact Statement ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EMAS Engineered Materials Arresting System

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Acronym DefinitionEPE Estimate of Position ErrorEPI Environmental Key Performance IndicatorEPU Estimate Position of UncertaintyERAM Enroute Automated ModernizationESV Expanded Service VolumeETA Estimated Time of ArrivalETD Estimated Time of DepartureETE Estimated Time En RouteETOPS Extended OperationsETP Equal Time Point EUR EuropeEUR/NAT Europe and North Atlantic EUROCAE European Organization for Civil Aviation EquipmentEUROCONTROL European Organization for the Safety Air NavigationEVS Enhance Vision SystemEWINS Enhanced Weather Information SystemEWR Newark International AirportFFA Area ForecastFAA Federal Aviation Administration FAB Functional Airspace BlocksFAF Final Approach Fix FANS Future Air Navigation System FAROS Final Approach Runway Occupancy SignalFAS Final Approach SegmentFASID Facilities and Services Implementation DocumentFAST Future Aviation Scenario ToolFAWP Final Approach WaypointFB Fly-byFBO Fixed Base Operator FCC Federal Communications Commission FD Flight Director FDC Flight Data Center

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Acronym DefinitionFDE Fault Detection and Exclusion FDP2000 Anchorage Domestic centerFDPS Flight Data Processing SystemFESG ICAO Forecasting and Economic Support GroupFIC Flight Information CenterFIP Flight Inspection and Procedures FIR Flight Information RegionFIS Flight Information ServiceFIS-B Flight Information Services BroadcastFISDL Flight Information Services Data LinkFL Flight Level FLAS Flight Level Allocation SchemeFLIP Flight Information PublicationFLIPCY Flight Plan ConsistencyFLIPINT Flight Path IntentFLTA Forward Looking Terrain AvoidanceFMC Flight Management Computer FMC WPR Flight Management Computer Waypoint Position ReportingFMCS Flight Management Computer SystemFMS Flight Management System FMSP Flight Management System ProcedureFN_AK FANS 1/A (+) Logon ResponseFN_CAD FANS 1/A (+) Contact RequestFN_COMP FANS 1/A (+) Contact CompleteFN_CON FANS 1/A (+) Logon RequestFN_RESP FANS 1/A (+) Contact ResponseFO Fly-overFOCA Federal Office of Civil AviationFOM Figure of MeritFOM Forecasting and Operations ModuleFOM Flight Operations Manual FOV Field of ViewFPA Flight Path AngleFPFO Flight Procedures Field Office

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Acronym DefinitionFPNM Feet Per Nautical MileFPO Flight Procedures Office FPV Flight Path VectorFrequent Occurring more often than 1 in 1000 events or 1000 flight hours.FRMS Fatigue Risk Management SystemFROP Final Roll-out pointFRT Fixed Radius TransitionFSDO Flight Standards District Office FSIMS Flight Standards Information Management System FSS Flight Service Station FSTD Flight System Training DeviceFTE Flight Technical Error FTR Flexible Track Route FTS Flexible Track System FUA Flexible Use of AirspaceGGBAS Ground Based Augmentation SystemGCO Ground Communication OutletGEO Geostationary SatelliteGFAAF Global Framework for Aviation Alternative FuelsGHG Green House Gas (emissions)GIS Geographical Information System GLCC Global LORAN-C Charts GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System (Russian)GLS "Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing

System "GMS Global Positioning System Monitoring SystemGMT Greenwich Mean Time GMU GPS (Height) Monitoring UnitGNE Gross Navigation ErrorGNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GNSSP Global Navigation Satellite System PanelGo-around A transition from an approach to a stabilized climb.

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Acronym DefinitionGOLD Global Operational Data Link DocumentGP General PurposeGPS Global Positioning System GPU Ground Power UnitGPWS Ground Proximity Warning System GRAS Ground-based regional augmentation systemGRECO Graphical Trajectory Co-ordinationGRI Group Repetition IntervalGSD Geographical Situation DisplayGSE Ground Support EquipmentGUS Ground Uplink Station HHAR High Altitude RedesignHAT Height Above TouchdownHDG Heading HDTA High Density Traffic AirportsHEDA Helicopter En Route Descent Area HEMS Helicopter Emergency Medical ServicesHF High FrequencyHFDL High Frequency Data LinkHIL Horizontal Integrity Limit is equal to the Horizontal Alert LimitHIRL High Intensity Runway LightsHIWAS Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory ServiceHLA High Level AirspaceHMI Human Machine InterfaceHMU Height Monitoring UnithPa Hectopascals HR Human Range HRR Helicopter Rapid Refueling ProceduresHSI Horizontal Situation IndicatorHUD Head-Up DisplayHz HertzII&I Implementation and Impact

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Acronym DefinitionIAF Initial Approach FixIAP Instrument Approach Procedure IAS Indicated Air SpeedIATA International Air Transport AssociationIAWP Initial Approach WaypointICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICD Interface Control DocumentIF Intermediate FixIFP Instrument Flight Procedures IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFSET ICAO Fuel Savings Estimation ToolIGA International General Aviation ILS Instrument Landing System ILS/PRM Instrument Landing System/Precision Runway MonitorIM Inner MarkerIMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions IN International Notice to Airmen INM Integrated Noise Model INS Inertial Navigation System IOC Initial Operational CapabilityIPDS Instrument Procedure Design System IR IFR Military Training RouteIRS Inertial Reference SystemIRU Inertial Reference Unit ISA International Standard Atmosphere ITCZ Intertropical Convergence Zone ITP In-Trail ProceduresITWS Integrated Terminal Weather SystemJJAA Joint Aviation Authority JFK John F. Kennedy International AirportKKHz Kilohertzkm Kilometer

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Acronym DefinitionKPA Key Performance AreasKPI Key Performance IndicatorLLAA Local Airport Advisory (within 10 miles of an airport with FSS)LAA Lowest Authorized Altitude LAAS Local Area Augmentation SystemLAHSO Land and Hold Short OperationsLAQ Local Air QualityLAT LatitudeLAWRS Limited Aviation Weather Reporting StationLDA Landing Distance AvailableLDA Localizer Type Directional AidLDA/PRM Localizer Type Directional Aid/Precision Runway MonitorLDE Lateral Deviation Event (LDE)LDOC Long Distance Operational Control LGA LaGuardia AirportLIRL Low Intensity Runway LightsLLWAS Low Level Wind Shear Alert SystemLLWAS NE Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Network ExpansionLLWAS-RS Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Relocation/SustainmentLNAV Lateral Navigation LOA Letter of Authorization LOC LocalizerLODA Letter of Design ApprovalLOE Line Oriented EvaluationLOFT Line Oriented Flight TrainingLONG LongitudeLOP Line-of-positionLP Localizer PerformanceLPV Localizer Performance with Vertical GuidanceLRCS Long-Range Communication System LRDE Level Range Deviation EventLRNP Long-Range Navigation Program LRNS Long-Range Navigation System

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Acronym DefinitionLTP Landing Threshold PointLUAW Line Up and WaitLZ Landing ZoneMMACS Military Aviation Communication System MAGENTA Model for Assessing Global Exposure to the Noise of Transport AircraftMAHWP Missed Approach Holding WaypointMAP Missed Approach PointMARSA Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of AircraftMAS Message AssuranceMASPS Minimum Aircraft System Performance SpecificationMAWP Missed Approach WaypointMBM Market Based MeasuresMCA Ministry of Civil Aviation MCDU Multi-function Cockpit Display UnitMDA Minimum Descent Altitude MEA Minimum En Route Altitude MEARTS Micro En Route Automated Radar Tracking SystemMEL Minimum Equipment List MET Meteorology Information MET MeteorologicalMETAR Aviation Routine Weather ReportMHz MegahertzMIA Minimum IFR AltitudeMIRL Medium Intensity Runway LightsMLS Microwave Landing SystemMM Middle MarkerMMEL Master Minimum Equipment ListMMS Mineral Management Service MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance SpecificationMOA Memorandum of Agreement MOA Military Operations AreaMOCA Minimum Obstruction Clearance AltitudeMOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standards

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Acronym DefinitionMORA Minimum Off-Route Altitude MPI Management Performance IndicatorMRA Minimum Reception AltitudeMRB Magnetic Reference BearingMRN Message Reference NumberMSA Minimum Sector AltitudeMSA Minimum Safe AltitudeMSAW Minimum Safe Altitude WarningMSL Mean Sea LevelMSpec Management SpecificationMTBF Mean Time Between FailuresMTI Moving Target IndicatorMTOS Mountain ObscurationMTR Military Training RouteMTT Minimum Time TrackMTTR Mean Time To RepairMVA Minimum Vectoring AltitudeMWA Mountain Wave ActivityMWO Meteorological Watch OfficeNNAA National Airworthiness AuthorityNAARMO North American Approval Registry and Monitoring OrganizationNACO National Aeronautical Charting OfficeNAM North American RegionNAPT National Airspace and Procedures Team NAR North American RouteNAS National Airspace System NASA National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASR National Airspace System Resource NAT North Atlantic RegionNAT OTS North Atlantic Organized Track System NAT SPG North Atlantic Systems Planning Group NATS National Air Traffic Services LimitedNAV Navigation

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Acronym DefinitionNav Specs Navigation Specifications NAVAID Navigational Aid NAVCEN Coast Guard Navigation CenterNCA Northern Control Area NCR Negative Climb RateNCWF National Convective Weather ForecastND Navigation Display NDA Next Data AuthorityNDB Nondirectional Radio BeaconNDB Navigation Data BaseNEPA National Environmental Policy Act NERS North Atlantic European Route SchemeNEXRAD Next Generation Weather RadarNextGen Next Generation NFDC National Flight Data CenterNFPG National Flight Procedures Group NFPO National Flight Procedures OfficeNGA National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyNIRS Noise Integrated Routing SystemNM Nautical Miles NMAC Near Midair CollisionNOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOF NOTAM offices NOPAC North Pacific NOPAC North Pacific Route SystemNoPT No Procedure Turn RequiredNOTA Northern Oceanic Transition AreaNOTAM Notice to Airmen NOx Nitrogen OxidesNOx-CSM Nitrogen Oxides Cost Spreadsheet ModelNPA Nonprecision ApproachNPOLE North Pole NRA Non-Radar AirspaceNRS Navigation Reference System

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Acronym DefinitionNRS National Reference System NSA National Security AreaNSE Navigation Sensor ErrorNSE Navigation System ErrorNSW No Significant WeatherNTAP Notices to Airmen PublicationNTSB National Transportation Safety BoardNTZ No Transgression ZoneNWS National Weather Service OOAC Oceanic Area Control CenterOADR Oceanic Altitude Deviation Reports OASIS Flight Services in AlaskaOAT Outside Air TemperatureOBS Omni-bearing SelectorOCA Oceanic Control Area OCA Obstacle Clearance AltitudeOCA Oceanic Control AreaOCD Oceanic Clearance Delivery OCEAN21 Oceanic Flight surveillance and flight data processingOCH Obstacle Clearance HeightOCL Oceanic ClearanceOCS Obstacle Clearance SurfaceODP Obstacle Departure ProcedureOE Obstruction Evaluation OEM Original Equipment Manufacturers OESB Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin OFDPS Hawaii/Guam control facilityOIS Operational Information SystemOIS Obstacle Identification SurfaceOM Outer MarkerOPI Operational Performance IndicatorOPR Office of Primary ResponsibilityOpSpecs Operation Specification

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Acronym DefinitionORT Operational Requirements TableOSAP Offshore Standard Approach Procedure OTS Organized Track SystemPP/CG Pilot/Controller GlossaryPA Precision ApproachPAC Pacific RegionPACOTS Pacific Oceanic Track System PAI Principal Avionics InspectorPAM Path Arrival Management PANS Procedures for Air Navigation ServicesPANS-ABC ICAO abbreviations and codes PANS-ATM Procedures for Air Navigation Services-Air Traffic Management PAPI Precision Approach Path IndicatorPAR Precision Approach RadarPAR Preferred Arrival Route PARC Performance-Based Operations Aviation Rulemaking CommitteePARC Performance-Based Operations Aviation Rulemaking PBN Performance Based NavigationPC Proficiency CheckPDA Premature Descent AlertPDC Pre-departure ClearancePDE Path Definition ErrorPEC Position Error CorrectionPEE Position Estimate ErrorPEGAS Russian Federation Air Quality ModelPFD Personal Flotation DevicePID Pilot Initiated DownlinkPinS Point-in-SpacePIREP Pilot Weather ReportPMI Principal Maintenance Inspector PNF Pilot-Not-Flying POB Persons on BoardPOC Point of Contact

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Acronym DefinitionPOFZ Precision Obstacle Free ZonePOH Pilot's Operating HandbookPOI Principal Operations Inspector PORT Pilot Operational Response TimePOS Position PPO Prior Permission Only PPS Precise Positioning ServicePQI Position Quality IndicatorPRB Procedure Review BoardPRM Precision Runway MonitorPRM Preferred Route MessageP-RNAV Precision RNAV PSE Path Steering ErrorPSR Primary Surveillance RadarPT Procedure TurnPT Proficiency TrainingPTRS Program Tracking and Reporting SubsystemPVT Position, Velocity & TimeQQ Routes High-altitude RNAV routesQA Quality Assurance QICP Qualified Internet Communications ProviderRR/T Radio TelephonyRA Resolution AdvisoryRAA Remote Advisory AirportRAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RAIS Remote Airport Information ServiceRAPT Regional Airspace and Procedures TeamRBDT Ribbon Display TerminalsRCAG Remote Center Air/GroundRCC Rescue Coordination CenterRCLS Runway Centerline Lighting SystemRCO Remote Communications Outlet

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Acronym DefinitionRCP Required Communication PerformanceRCP A Required Communication Performance AvailabilityRCP C Required Communication Performance ContinuityRCP ET Required Communication Performance Expiration TimeRCP I Required Communication Performance IntegrityRD Rotor DiameterREF Reference REIL Runway End Identifier LightsREL Runway Entrance LightsRF Radius-to-Fix RFM Rotorcraft Flight ManualRGS Radio Ground StationRIL Runway Intersection LightsRLIM Runway Light Intensity MonitorRNAV Area Navigation RNAV RNP RNP Authorization RequiredRNL Reference Noise LevelsRNP Required Navigation Performance ROC Required Obstacle ClearanceRPAT RNP Parallel Approach Runway TransitionsRSP Required Surveillance PerformanceRSTP Required Surveillance Technical PerformanceRTA Required Time of Arrival RTC Required Terrain ClearanceRVFP Area Navigation Visual Flight ProcedureRVR Runway Visual RangeRVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RWS Runway SegmentRWSL Runway Status LightRWY Runway SS&M Sequencing and MergingSAGE System for Assessing Aviation's Global EmissionsSAM System Area Monitor

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Acronym DefinitionSAM South America RegionSAO Special Areas of Operations SAR Search and Rescue SARP Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO) SARPS Standards and Recommended Practices SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided TrackingSAS Stability Augmentation SystemSAT Static Air Temperature SATCOM Satellite Communication SATCOM Voice or SATVOICE Satellite Voice Communication SBAS Satellite-based Augmentation SystemSC Stratocumulus Clouds SCA Southern Control Area SDF Simplified Directional FacilitySDL Satcom Data LinkSELCAL Selective Calling SESAR Single European Sky ATM ResearchSET Select Event TrainingSFL Sequenced Flashing LightsSFR Special Flight RulesSIA Standard Instrument Approach SIAP Standard Instrument Approach ProcedureSID Standard Instrument Departure SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SLA Standard Landing AidSLOP Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure S-LRCS Single Long Range Communication System S-LRNS Single Long-Range Navigation System SM Statute MileSMGCS Surface Movement Guidance Control SystemSMO System Management Office SMS Safety Management System SNR Signal-to-noise RatioSOIA Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approaches

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Acronym DefinitionSONDEO Study on Noise Exposure Around European AirportsSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOTA Shannon Oceanic Transition AreaSPC Storm Prediction CenterSPF Special Procedure FormSPI Special Pulse IdentificationSPOT Special Purpose Operational TrainingSPS Standard Positioning ServiceSRM Safety Risk Management SRMD Safety Risk Management Document SRMDM Safety Risk Management Decision Memorandum SSB Single Sideband SSEC Static Source Error CorrectionSSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STAPES System for Airport Noise Exposure StudiesSTAR Standard Terminal ArrivalSTARS Standard Terminal Automation Replacement SystemSTC Supplemental Type CertificateSTMP Special Traffic Management ProgramSUPPS Supplementary Procedures SVA Enhanced Successive Visual ApproachesSVS Synthetic Vision System SWIM System Wide Information ManagementSWSL Supplemental Weather Service LocationsTTA Traffic AdvisoryTAA Terminal Arrival AreaTAC Terminal Area ChartTACAN Tactical Air NavigationTAF Terminal Area Forecast TARGETS Terminal Area Route Generation Evaluation and Traffic SimulationTAS True Airspeed TAWS Terrain Awareness Warning SystemTC Type Certificate

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Acronym DefinitionTCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance SystemTCH Threshold Crossing HeightTD Time DifferenceTDLS Tower Data Link System TDM Track Definition Message TDWR Terminal Doppler Weather RadarTDZ Touch Down ZoneTDZ Touchdown ZoneTDZE Touchdown Zone ElevationTDZL Touchdown Zone LightsTEC Tower En Route ControlTERPS Terminal Instrument ProceduresTF-5 Task Force-5 TGL Temporary Guidance LeafletTHL Takeoff Hold LightsTIBS Telephone Information Briefing ServiceTIS Traffic Information ServiceTIS-B Terminal Information Service - BroadcastTKE Track Keeping ErrorTLS Target Level of SafetyTLS Transponder Landing SystemTMA Terminal Maneuvering AreaTMI Track Message IdentificationTOD Top of Descent TPP Terminal Procedures PublicationsTQM Total Quality Management TRACON Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility TRN Monitored Operational PerformanceTRSA Terminal Radar Service AreaTSA Transportation Security Administration TSE Total System ErrorTSO Technical Standard OrderTSOA Technical Standard Order Authorization

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Acronym DefinitionTVE Total Vertical ErrorTWDL Two-Way Data LinkTWEB Transcribed Weather BroadcastTWIB Terminal Weather Information BroadcastTWIP Terminal Weather Information for PilotsUUA Unmanned AircraftUAS Unmanned Aircraft SystemUAV Unmanned Aerial VehicleUDDF Universal Data Delivery Format UFO Unidentified Flying ObjectUHF Ultrahigh FrequencyUM Uplink MessageUNEP United Nations Environment ProgramUNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeUPR User Preferred RouteUSB Upper Sideband USIFPP United States Instrument Flight Procedures Panel USNOF United States NOTAM Office UTA Upper Control Area UTC Universal Time Coordinated UWS Urgent Weather SIGMETVVAR Volcanic Activity ReportingVASI Visual Approach Slope IndicatorVCOA Visual Climb Over the AirportVDA Vertical Descent AngleVDL VHF Data LinkVDP Visual Descent Point VFR Visual Flight Rules VGSI Visual Glide Slope IndicatorVHF Very High Frequency VIP Video Integrator ProcessorVLF Very Low Frequency

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Acronym DefinitionVMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VMINI Instrument flight minimum speedVNAV Vertical NavigationVNE Never exceed speedVNEI Instrument flight never exceed speedVOLMET Meteorological Information For Aircraft In Flight VOR Very High Frequency Omni-directional RangeVOR/DME VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment VORTAC VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air NavigationVOT VOR Test FacilityVR VFR Military Training RouteVRE Vertical Rate of Change EventVREF Reference landing approach speedVSM Vertical Separation MinimumVSO Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration at maximum weightVTF Vector to FinalVV Vertical VisibilityVVI Vertical Velocity IndicatorVX Speed for best angle of climbVY Speed for best rate of climbVYI Instrument climb speed, utilized instead of VY for compliance with the climb requirements for instrument flightWWA AIRMETWAAS Wide Area Augmentation SystemWAC World Aeronautical ChartWAH When Able Higher WATRS West Atlantic Route System WATRS Plus West Atlantic Route System including Miami Atlantic High Offshore Airspace and San Juan Oceanic FIRWCE Waypoint Change EventWFO Weather Forecast OfficeWG Working GroupWGS-84 World Geodetic System of 1984WGS-84 Ellipsoid A mathematical model of the earth’s shape based on WGS-84 survey informationWMO World Meteorological Organization

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Acronym DefinitionWMS Wide-Area Master StationWMSC Weather Message Switching CenterWMSCR Weather Message Switching Center ReplacementWP WaypointWPR Waypoint Position ReportWRS Wide-Area Ground Reference StationWS SIGMETWSO Weather Service OfficeWSP Weather System ProcessorWST Convective Significant Meteorological InformationWW Severe Weather Watch BulletinXXTK Cross-Track Error

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Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI)(Formerly Special Areas of Operation (SAO) specialists)

Inspector Phone EmailEric Parker (816) 329-3277 eric.s.parker@faa.gov

Dennis Mills (407) 812-3012 Dennis.Mills@faa.gov Chris Morris (816) 329-3279 Chris.p.morris@faa.gov

David Maloy (860) 386-1767 David.Maloy@faa.gov

Howard B Atkins (317) 698-9148 Howard.B.Atkins@faa.gov

Armando Lopez (954) 641-6184 Armando.Lopez@faa.gov

Terry Cecil (817) 222-4095 Terry.Cecil@faa.gov

Mike Mosher (480) 781-2568 Michael.J.Mosher@faa.gov

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Inspector Branch Phone Email

Tim Beglau 135 Air Carrier Operations 202-267-8398 Timothy.Beglau@faa.gov

Kevin Kelley Flight Operations Group(Primary Contact for NAT PDF Document) 202-267-8854 Kevin.C.Kelley@faa.gov

Madison Walton Flight Operations Group(Primary Contact for NAT PDF Document) 202-267-8850 Madison.Walton@faa.gov

Trent Bigler International Operations Branch 202-267-8844 Trent.Bigler@faa.gov

Aviation Safety Inspectors(Washington, D.C.)

Flight Technologies and Procedures Division470 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102

Washington, DC 20024Email: 9-AWA-AVS-AFS-400-Flight-Technologies-Procedures-Division@faa.gov

Phone: (202) 267-8790 | Fax: (202) 267-8791

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Contractor Branch Phone EmailGregory Spann Flight Operations Group 202-267-8847 Gregory.CTR.Spann@faa.gov

Contract Support (Online Resource Guides)(Please send your comments and any corrections or desired additions)

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Contact Organization Phone EmailMatthew Deak Miami Center 305-716-1547 matthew.deak@faa.govRoberto Arca ICAO SAM +511 611-8686 rarca@icao.int Oscar Vargas Antonio DGAC Mexico +52-55-57-23-9300 ovargasa@sct.gob.mx Jorge Carrión SENEAM +52 55-57-86-55-14 jcarrion@sct.gob.mxJorge Fernandez ICAO NACC +52 555-250-3211 icaonacc@icao.int Jose Gil Jimenez DGAC Mexico +52-55-57-23-9300 jigiljim@sct.gob.mxBruce Magallon SENEAM +52 55-57-86-55-13 dta seneam@sct.gob.mx Jose Arcadia San Juan Center 787-253-8664 jose.acradia@faa.govOnofrio Smarrelli ICAO SAM .+511 611-8686 osmarrelli@icao.intRudolph Lawrence FAA, Offshore and Oceanic 1 202-267-0116 rudolph.lawrence@faa.gov

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