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TYPE RNP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- required navigation performance
1, record 1, English, required%20navigation%20performance
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RNP 2, record 1, English, RNP
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statement of the navigation performance accuracy necessary for operation within a defined airspace. 3, record 1, English, - required%20navigation%20performance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Navigation performance and requirements are defined for a particular RNP type and/or application. 4, record 1, English, - required%20navigation%20performance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
required navigation performance; RNP: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - required%20navigation%20performance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- qualité de navigation requise
1, record 1, French, qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RNP 2, record 1, French, RNP
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression de la précision de navigation qui est nécessaire pour évoluer à l’intérieur d’un espace aérien défini. 3, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La performance et les spécifications de navigation sont définies en fonction du type et/ou de l'application de RNP considérés. 4, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La qualité de navigation est caractérisée notamment par la précision latérale de navigation de l’aéronef attendue durant le temps de vol, généralement exprimée en milles marins. 5, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
qualité de navigation requise; RNP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI); terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
qualité de navigation requise : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 décembre 2013. 7, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20navigation%20requise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- performance de navegación requerida
1, record 1, Spanish, performance%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20requerida
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RNP 2, record 1, Spanish, RNP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- desempeño de navegación requerido 3, record 1, Spanish, desempe%C3%B1o%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20requerido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración de la performance de navegación necesaria para operar dentro de un espacio aéreo definido. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - performance%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20requerida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La performance y los requisitos de navegación se definen para un tipo o aplicación de RNP en particular. 2, record 1, Spanish, - performance%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20requerida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
performance de navegación requerida; RNP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - performance%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20requerida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- RNP type
1, record 2, English, RNP%20type
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A containment value expressed as a distance in nautical miles from the intended position within which flights would be for at least 95 per cent of the total flying time. 1, record 2, English, - RNP%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example. - RNP 4 represents a navigation accuracy of plus or minus 7.4 km (4 NM) on a 95 per cent containment basis. 1, record 2, English, - RNP%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RNP: required navigation performance. 1, record 2, English, - RNP%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
RNP type: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 2, English, - RNP%20type
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- type de RNP
1, record 2, French, type%20de%20RNP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de confinement exprimée sous forme de 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. 1, record 2, French, - type%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple. - La RNP 4 représente une précision de navigation de plus ou moins 7,4 km (4 NM), sur la base d’un confinement de 95 %. 1, record 2, French, - type%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RNP : qualité de navigation requise. 1, record 2, French, - type%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
type de RNP : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 2, record 2, French, - type%20de%20RNP
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tipo de RNP
1, record 2, Spanish, tipo%20de%20RNP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valor de retención expresado como la distancia de desviación en millas marinas con respecto a su posición prevista, que las aeronaves no excederán durante el 95% del tiempo de vuelo como mínimo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tipo%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ejemplo. - RNP 4 representa una precisión de navegación de más o memos 7,4 km (4 NM) basándose en una retención del 95%. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tipo%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RNP: performance de navegación requerida. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tipo%20de%20RNP
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tipo de RNP: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 1, record 2, Spanish, - tipo%20de%20RNP
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