NAVIGATION SPECIFICATION [ICAO] - Pilot/Controller Glossary

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Term:	NAVIGATION SPECIFICATION [ICAO]
Meaning:	A set of aircraft and flight crew requirements needed to support performance-based navigation operations within a defined airspace. There are two kinds of navigation specifications: RNP specification. A navigation specification based on area navigation that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNP; e.g., RNP 4, RNP APCH. RNAV specification. A navigation specification based on area navigation that does not include the requirement for performance monitoring and alert- ing, designated by the prefix RNAV; e.g., RNAV 5, RNAV 1. Note: The Performance-based Navigation Manual (Doc 9613), Volume II contains detailed guidance on navigation specifications.
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