How to determine RNP for segment

[ootskdog]

How does one determine the RNP for the particular segment of the flight you are on?

Is there a chart that shows the RNP for all types of approaches/airways etc?

 

[Singlecoil]

It's in the AIM.

Approaches, and sids have it listed, for enroute use the table in the AIM.

1-2-2. Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

a. General. RNP is RNAV with on-board </IMG>navigation monitoring and alerting, RNP is also a statement of navigation performance necessary for operation within a defined airspace. A critical component of RNP is the ability of the aircraft navigation system to monitor its achieved navigation performance, and to identify for the pilot whether the operational requirement is, or is not being met during an operation. This on-board performance monitoring and alerting capability therefore allows a lessened reliance on air traffic control intervention (via radar monitoring, automatic dependent surveillance (ADS), multilateration, communications), and/or route separation to achieve the overall safety of the operation. RNP capability of the aircraft is a major component in determining the separation criteria to ensure that the overall containment of the operation is met.
The RNP capability of an aircraft will vary depending upon the aircraft equipment and the navigation infrastructure. For example, an aircraft may be equipped and certified for RNP 1.0, but may not be capable of RNP 1.0 operations due to limited navaid coverage.
b. RNP Operations.
1. RNP Levels. An RNP "level" or "type" is applicable to a selected airspace, route, or procedure. ICAO has defined RNP values for the four typical navigation phases of flight: oceanic, en route, terminal, and approach. As defined in the Pilot/Controller Glossary, the RNP Level or Type is a value typically expressed as a distance in nautical miles from the intended centerline of a procedure, route, or path. RNP applications also account for potential errors at some multiple of RNP level (e.g., twice the RNP level).
(a) Standard RNP Levels. U.S. standard values supporting typical RNP airspace are as specified in TBL 1-2-1 below. Other RNP levels as identified by ICAO, other states and the FAA may also be used.
(b) Application of Standard RNP Levels. U.S. standard levels of RNP typically used for various routes and procedures supporting RNAV operations may be based on use of a specific navigational system or sensor such as GPS, or on multi-sensor RNAV systems having suitable performance.
(c) Depiction of Standard RNP Levels. The applicable RNP level will be depicted on affected charts and procedures. ​

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U.S. Standard RNP Levels

RNP Level
Typical Application
Primary Route Width (NM) -
Centerline to Boundary
0.1 to 1.0
RNP SAAAR Approach Segments
0.1 to 1.0
0.3 to 1.0
RNP Approach Segments
0.3 to 1.0
1
Terminal and En Route
1.0
2
En Route
2.0 ​

NOTE-
1. The "performance" of navigation in RNP refers not only to the level of accuracy of a particular sensor or aircraft navigation system, but also to the degree of precision with which the aircraft will be flown.

2. Specific required flight procedures may vary for different RNP levels. ​

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RNP Levels Supported for International Operations</IMG>

RNP Level
Typical Application
4 ​

Projected for oceanic/remote areas where 30 NM horizontal separation is applied ​

10 ​

Oceanic/remote areas where 50 NM lateral separation is applied ​

c. Other RNP Applications Outside the U.S. The FAA and ICAO member states have led initiatives in implementing the RNP concept to oceanic operations. For example, RNP-10 routes have been established in the northern Pacific (NOPAC) which has increased capacity and efficiency by reducing the distance between tracks to 50 NM. (See TBL 1-2-2.)
d. Aircraft and Airborne Equipment Eligibility for RNP Operations. Aircraft meeting RNP criteria will have an appropriate entry including special conditions and limitations in its Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), or supplement. Operators of aircraft not having specific AFM-RNP certification may be issued operational approval including special conditions and limitations for specific RNP levels.
NOTE-
Some airborne systems use Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU) as a measure of the current estimated navigational performance. EPU may also be referred to as Actual Navigation Performance (ANP) or Estimated Position Error (EPE). ​

 

[vtwo]

The box should have that in the data base.
In other words.
when you look up your actual RNP you will see 2 numbers. actual/ required depending on what phase/ and location of flight

EX. rnp 10/0.2

10 would be the required number. .02 is your actual performance.

 

[ootskdog]

Thanks for the info guys. I know that it is usually programmed into the FMC when you select the approach, but I wanted to verify what the box says.

So, for example, if I select the ILS RWY 16C at KSEA in the FMC it gives me an RNP that is pulled from the Nav Database. But if I want to confirm it, how do I do that? I can't see anywhere on the Jeppesen approach plate for ILS RWY 16C where it tells me the RNP that I need to stay within. In fact, I can't find it on any of my approach plates.

Basically, what I want to be able to do is, when flying overseas into unfamiliar airports, confirm what the Nav Database is telling me regarding RNP for a particular approach.

 

[ootskdog]

Okay, upon further examination of a few charts, it looks like RNP is only depicted on RNAV or GPS approaches.

For example the RNAV RWY 16L at KSEA shows 0.3 required.

Looking at the above chart from the AIM, I can assume that all approaches without an RNP value depicted on the chart are RNP 1.0.