Explanation of Changes
Effective: January 8, 2015
a. 1-1-14. User Reports
Requested on NAVAID or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Performance or
This change provides an electronic option for
reporting GNSS problems using the agency's Global Positioning System (GPS)
Anomaly Reporting Form.
b. 1-1-18. Global
Positioning System (GPS)
This change updates the GPS chapter to reflect
current policies and procedures.
c. 1-1-19. Wide Area
Augmentation System (WAAS)
This change updates the the description of
WAAS system components and the example Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS).
d. 1-2-1. Area
1-2-2. Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
This change is updated to include Performance-
Based Navigation and introduce RNAV navigation specifications. The graphics have
also been updated as appropriate.
e. 4-1-9. Traffic
Advisory Practices of Airports Without Operating Control Towers
This change provides the procedural basis for
carrying out CTAF practices in Alaska while operating in designated areas in
addition to operations to/from airports without an airport traffic control
f. 4-5-7. Automatic
Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Services
This change updates the title of subparagraph
c to include “procedures” to clarify the intent of the paragraph. In addition,
this change explains that an aircraft's flight identification (FLT ID), also
known as the registration number or airline flight number, is transmitted by the
ADS-B Out avionics, and explains the pilot's responsibilities. This change also
reflects a change in procedures for Mode S transponders.
g. 4-6-6. Guidance on
Severe Turbulence and Mountain Wave Activity (MWA)
This change adds Graphical Turbulence Guidance
(GTG) as a source to help pilots ascertain the possibility of severe weather
turbulence or MWA.
h. 4-7-5. Provisions
for Accommodation of NonRNP10 Aircraft (Aircraft Not Authorized RNP 10 or RNP 4)
4-7-8. Flight Planning Requirements
5-1-1. Preflight Preparation
5-1-9. International Flight Plan (FAA Form 7233-4)- IFR Flights (For Domestic or
This change implements revised procedures for
operators of NonRNP10 aircraft for flight plan filing. En Route Automation
System (ERAS) modified procedures for flight planning requirements reference
information which should be in Items 10 and 18. Tables 5-1-4 and 5-1-5 have also
been updated as appropriate.
i. 5-4-15. Simultaneous
Parallel ILS/RNAV/GLS Approaches (Independent)
5-4-16. Simultaneous Close Parallel ILS/RNAV/GLS PRM Approaches (Independent)
and Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approaches (SOIA)
This change clarifies the concepts depicted
within the graphics and makes the language more consistent with the descriptions
within the text.
j. 5-1-1. Preflight
7-1-2. FAA Weather Services
7-1-3. Use of Aviation Weather Products
This change adds Lockheed Martin Flight
Services as a source of weather forecast services to pilots and updates their
k. 7-1-3. Use of
Aviation Weather Products
This change removes subparagraph l, as it
contains information deemed no longer necessary to pilots.
l. 7-2-3. Altimeter Errors
This change updates guidance on cold
temperature altimetry operations. It also adds a note to emphasize how
non-standard temperatures impact Baro-VNAV equipment.
m. 7-3-4. Vortex
This change fixes a discrepancy between
Advisory Circular AC 90-23G, Aircraft Wake Turbulence, and the Aeronautical
n. 9-1-2. Obtaining
This change reflects that chart sales are made
through FAA chart agents.
o. 9-1-4. General
Description of Each Chart Series
This change adds a description of the
Helicopter Route Chart series and the U.S. VFR Wall Planning Chart. The
name of the Sectional Raster Aeronautical Charts (SRAC) product was changed to
digitalVisual Charts (dVC) and the description was updated to reflect recent
product enhancements and expansion of the compliment of charts included.
Other minor editorial changes were made to clarify product descriptions and
p. Entire publication.
Editorial/format changes were made where
necessary. Revision bars were not used when changes are insignificant in nature.