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Special Provisions for Aircraft NotEquipped forOperations in MNPS Airspace to Climb orb bDescend Through MNPS Airspace
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| 3.7 Special Provisions for Aircraft NotEquipped forOperations in MNPS Airspace to Climb orb bDescend Through MNPS Airspace 3.7.1 Some aircraft, particularly the higher performance IGA aircraft, operate at flight levels above the upper limit of MNPS Airspace (above FL 420). Depending on point of departure, such aircraft often require a comparatively brief penetration of MNPS Airspace. In order that non-MNPS equipped aircraft are not unduly restricted in height, provision is made for climb and descent through MNPS Airspace under specific conditions. 3.7.2 Aircraft not equipped for operation in MNPS Airspace may therefore be cleared by the responsible ATC unit to climb or descend through MNPS Airspace provided that a) climb or descent can be completed within the usable coverage of selected VOR/DMEs or within the radar coverage of the ATC unit issuing such clearance b) the aircraft is able to maintain direct controller-pilot communications (DCPC) on VHF and 3-4 North Atlantic Guidance Material 7 th Edition c) MNPS aircraft operating in that part of MNPS Airspace affected by such climb or descent are not penalised by being excluded from operating at their most economical cruising levels. 3.7.3 In order to improve ATS provided to non-MNPS approved aircraft landing at or departing from an airport which underlies MNPS Airspace, where no established VOR/DME or radar exists and no DCPC are available, and to prevent the development of a critical fuel situation, such an aircraft can be cleared to climb or descend through MNPS Airspace provided that a) the aircraft is equipped with a suitable LRNS to enable it to maintain a random track established by ATC; b) descent (or climb) through MNPS Airspace will not be initiated until the aircraft is established on the track cleared by ATC; c) the established track will be maintained by the aircraft until it has exited MNPS Airspace and is clear of other known traffic d) descent (or climb) will be expedited insofar as is safely practicable and e) all other traffic at each respective flight level is protected either laterally by 120 NM, or by the applicable minimum longitudinal separation standard. Note: DCPC is not required for the application of this procedure and MNPS/RVSM approved flights operating in MNPS Airspace during such climbs or descents shall not be penalized by the application of this procedure. Download 0.84 Mb. Share with your friends:
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