RNAV (GPS) LP minima are permitted only when operating with what certification status?

RNAV (GPS) LP minima are permitted only when operating with what certification status?

• A. Uncertified
• B. Certified
• C. Military
• D. Experimental

Answer: (B)

RNAV (GPS) LP minima depend on the aircraft and operator being officially certified to conduct RNAV LP approaches. This level of certification ensures the navigation equipment, databases, and crew procedures meet the required TERPS integrity and accuracy for Localizer Performance using GPS. Without that certification, LP minima aren’t authorized, so only aircraft and operators that are certified may use those lower minimums. Military or Experimental or Uncertified statuses don’t provide the civil-operator certification needed for RNAV LP minima.

RNAV (GPS) LP minima depend on the aircraft and operator being officially certified to conduct RNAV LP approaches. This level of certification ensures the navigation equipment, databases, and crew procedures meet the required TERPS integrity and accuracy for Localizer Performance using GPS. Without that certification, LP minima aren’t authorized, so only aircraft and operators that are certified may use those lower minimums. Military or Experimental or Uncertified statuses don’t provide the civil-operator certification needed for RNAV LP minima.