RNAV vs RNP
Instrument Flight
01 · Direct Answer
RNAV and RNP both specify navigation performance; RNP additionally requires onboard performance monitoring and alerting.
02 · Operational Explanation
Performance-based navigation defines required accuracy, integrity, continuity and functionality rather than prescribing one sensor. For RNP operations, the aircraft must monitor achieved performance and alert the crew when the requirement is not met.
03 · Why It Matters
The monitoring function changes how loss of navigation performance is detected and managed during a procedure.
04 · Key Considerations
05 · Visual Insight
Simplified concept view · Not for operational calculation
RNAV
Navigation performance
RNP
+ monitoring and alerting
Performance-based Navigation Manual
Doc 9613 — Navigation Specifications · Demo reference
PBN Operations
AMC1 SPA.PBN.100 · Demo reference
Future operator answers will add locked, private references from company manuals, SOPs, fleet documents, training manuals, compliance records and safety reports.
07 · Confidence Level
Strongly supported by the available sources. The defining distinction is explicit in ICAO PBN material.
08 · Limitations / Safety Note
This static demonstration supports learning and pre-flight study only. Confirm operational decisions against current regulations, approved aircraft data, charts, NOTAMs and applicable operator procedures.