1. (a)

   An approval is required for each of the following PBN specifications:

   1. (1)

      RNP AR APCH; and

   2. (2)

      RNP 0.3 for helicopter operation.

2. (b)

   An approval for RNP AR APCH operations shall allow operations on public instrument approach procedures which meet the applicable ICAO procedure design criteria.

3. (c)

   A procedure-specific approval for RNP AR APCH or RNP 0.3 shall be required for private instrument approach procedures or any public instrument approach procedure that does not meet the applicable ICAO procedure design criteria, or where required by the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) or the competent authority.

To obtain a PBN specific approval from the competent authority, the operator shall provide evidence that:

1. (a)

   the relevant airworthiness approval, suitable for the intended PBN operation, is stated in the AFM or other document that has been approved by the certifying authority as part of an airworthiness assessment or is based on such approval;

2. (b)

   a training programme for the flight crew members and relevant personnel involved in the flight preparation has been established;

3. (c)

   a safety assessment has been carried out;

4. (d)

   operating procedures have been established specifying:

   1. (1)

      the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the minimum equipment list (MEL);

   2. (2)

      flight crew composition, qualification and experience;

   3. (3)

      normal, abnormal and contingency procedures; and

   4. (4)

      electronic navigation data management.

5. (e)

   a list of reportable events has been specified; and

6. (f)

   a management RNP monitoring programme has been established for RNP AR APCH operations, if applicable.