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REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE TYPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A containment value expressed as a distance in nautical miles from the intended position within which flights would be for at least 95 percent of the total flying time.

OBS

For example, RNP [required navigation performance] 4 represents a navigation accuracy of plus or minus 4 NM [nautical miles] on a 95 percent containment basis.

OBS

required navigation performance type: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Valeur de confinement exprimant une distance en milles marins par rapport à la position voulue, à l'intérieur de laquelle sont censés se trouver les aéronefs pendant au moins 95 % du temps de vol total.

OBS

Par exemple, la qualité de navigation requise 4 (RNP 4) représente une précision de navigation de plus ou moins 4 NM [milles marins], sur la base d'un confinement de 95 %.

OBS

type de qualité de navigation requise : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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