Practice question
Under the ICAO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) manual (Doc 9613), what is the fundamental defining difference between an RNAV specification and an RNP specification?
- RNP specifications require on-board performance monitoring and alerting (OBPMA), whereas RNAV specifications do not
- RNAV is used exclusively for satellite navigation, while RNP uses only ground-based VOR/DME
- RNP is used solely by military fighters, while RNAV is for commercial airliners
- RNAV requires two flight navigators on board, while RNP is fully automated
Answer: A — RNP specifications require on-board performance monitoring and alerting (OBPMA), whereas RNAV specifications do not
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