Appendix B STATUS OF DOCUMENTATION WP/IP PR/FL Agenda item Title Presented by Portal WP01 Draft Agenda Secretariat 14/06/2017 WP02 4 e) NAT eANP Volume 3 & NAT GANP ASBU Implementation Status Report 2016 Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP02 Att A 4 e) North Atlantic (NAT) Air Navigation Plan Volume III (29 May 2017) Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP02 Att B 4 e) North Atlantic (NAT) Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP)/Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU) Implementation Status Report (2016) Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP03 4 c) NAT DLM Implementation Plan Phase 2B Task List v.2017_1 Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP04 4 e) Task List Supporting the Implementation of RLatSM in the ICAO NAT Region (NAT RLatSM Task List v.2017_1) Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP05 4 d) NAT Performance Based Communication and Surveillance (NAT PBCS) Implementation Plan Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP06 4 b) NAT CPDLC Route Clearance Uplinks Implementation Plan v.2016 Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP07 1 a) NAT TIG/03 (Paris, France, 3-7 April 2017) Follow-up of Actions Secretariat 18/08/2017 WP08 2 e) Measuring CPDLC performance Iceland 25/08/2017 WP09 2 e) Proposal to discontinue ATS filing on NAT Track Code United States of America 29/08/2017 WP10 4 e) Management of manual notification by ACARS/ATN B1 bilingual A/C within ACARS/ATN frontier FIRs Airbus 29/08/2017 WP11 2 a) Data link monitoring agency (DLMA) problem report (PR) briefing DLMA 29/08/2017 WP12 Rev1 4 a) Update of NAT AMLME Project Team Ireland 06/09/2017 WP12 Att A Rev1 4 a) Project AMLME report v1.0 Ireland 06/09/2017 WP12 Att B Rev1 4.a) Aircraft Message Latency Monitor Evaluation Project - Use Cases Ireland 06/09/2017 IP Agenda item Title Presented by Portal IP01 Doc List Secretariat 13/09/2017 IP02 Rev1 1 a) Draft Work Schedule Secretariat 11/09/2017
A2 (new) ANSP – PBCS policies, objectives supporting safety oversight to operational implementation of performance-based separation minima (i.e. prior to publication of Doc 7030 per Task A4 and is no longer in a “trial” status) States, State regulations, policies and guidance material for ANSP in providing services dependent on PBCS. PENDING The following sequence of events will facilitate having the systems and capability to provide services that comply with RCP 240/RSP 180: a) Review ICAO Annexes, PANS and PBCS Manual (Doc 9869), GOLD Manual (Doc 10037 - completed; b) See Task A4 – Revise NAT SUPPS to include RCP 240 and RSP 180 specifications for specified separation standards – ongoing ; c) See Task A1 – Establish lead time for States to establish regulations and guidance using ICAO documents – before 29 March 2018; d) ICAO Annexes, PANS and Manuals applicable – completed.”
A3 (old 16) Operator and Aircraft System – PBCS policies, objectives supporting safety oversight Prior to operational implementation of performance-based separation minima (i.e. prior to publication of Doc 7030 per Task A4 and is no longer in a “trial” status) States, Users State regulations and guidance material – Provide guidance to States on application of PBCS to communication and surveillance supporting data link mandate and performance-based separation minima. Develop or revise State guidance and/or regulations, as necessary. a) Establish State airworthiness requirements. Establish operational policy/procedures requirements for operational approval; b) Prepare State inspectors to perform tasks for operational approval; c) Develop plan to issue operational approval to national operators by [date], to extent possible. Train pilots and, if applicable, dispatchers on RCP/RSP aspects of reduced separation; and d) Develop and distribute operations manuals, pilot bulletins or other appropriate docs containing RCP/RSP policy/procedures. See related Task C1f. PENDING The following sequence of events will facilitate States having the capability to authorize their operators and aircraft to RCP 240/RSP 180: a) Review ICAO Annexes, PANS and PBCS Manual (Doc 9869), GOLD Manual (Doc 10037) – unedited advance version are available completed; b) See Task A4 – Revise NAT to include RCP 240 and RSP 180 requirements for specified separation standards – ongoing; c) See Task A1 – Establish lead time for States to establish State regulations and guidance using ICAO documents – before 29 March 2018; d) ; e) Inform States of example RCP/RSP authorization documents published by other States – completd. Examples from Canada available.the United States -ongoing; f) Notify States by State letter of date by which operators/aircraft must be authorized, could be extended following outcome of Task B2 – completed, follow up to NAT SPG/52; and g) ICAO Annexes, PANS and Manuals applicable – completed.”
B2 (old 2) Target dates for PBCS and relevant ATM operations 29 March 2018 target date NAT IMG Identify Key Target on implementing performance based framework for communication and surveillance and prescribing RCP/RSP specifications to support RLongSM, and RLatSM.. A transition strategy for current implementation of 30 NM lateral and 30 NM and 50 NM longitudinal separation needs to be considered. COMPLETED B3 (old 3) RCP/RSP specifications NAT SPG/48 NAT SARSIG a) Confirm applicable performance specifications that will be used for operational implementation of data link services in support of RLongSM. Detail and validate CRM assumptions against actual performance measurements in accordance with Doc 4444 and Doc 9869. b) Confirm applicable performance specifications that will be used for operational implementation of data link services in support of RLatSM. Detail and validate CRM assumptions against actual performance measurements in accordance with Doc 4444 and Doc 9869. COMPLETED a) For NAT data link operations, RCP 240 will be used to measure CPDLC performance and RSP 180 will be used to measure ADSC performance. b) RCP 240 and RSP 180 will be prescribed for application of RLatSM (23 NM Lateral), RLongSM (5 minute longitudinal), 30 NM and 50 NM longitudinal separation minima (in accordance with ICAO Annex/PANS provisions developed by OPLINKP and SASP). Note.— As agreed in the plan, during trials of RLongSM and RLatSM, specifications are not prescribed, but will provide guidelines against which the actual performance is measured. (NAT SPG Conclusion 48/7, NAT SPG/48 SoD, Appendix I, and NAT SPG Conclusion 49/05 refers)
C1d (old 8) Operational concepts and procedures for PBCS operations – Restoration of service NAT IMG/42 and NAT SPG/49 NAT ATMG/ CNSG Develop the criteria for resuming data link service, RLatSM, or RLongSM operations after service communication and/or surveillance capabilities are restored to acceptable level of performance. Include in NAT Doc 006. Amendments are needed to ensure that long duration outages/degradations are also considered. Similar provisions should be included in the GOLD and NAT Doc 007. Review and comment on material for incorporation in GOLD, as appropriate, NAT Doc 006 and Doc 007. COMPLETED. No additional/specific material needed. NAT ATMG/42 report refers. C1e (old 14) Operational concepts and procedures for PBCS operations compliance determination NAT IMG/42 and NAT SPG/49 CNSG Develop a guidance material to clarify the interpretation of performance specifications in terms of compliance/non-compliance. Review and comment on material for incorporation in GOLD, as appropriate. See related Task E1. COMPLETED. NAT SPG Conclusion 49/05 refers. The intent of NAT SPG Conclusion 49/5 was incorporated into GOLD, 2nd Edition, and is contained in the OPLINKP draft Doc 9869 (PBCS Manual), targeted for publication in 1st Quarter 2015.
C1f (old 15) Operational concepts and procedures for PBCS operations - Guidelines on operator eligibility NAT IMG/42 and NAT SPG/49 OPS/AIR Provide guidance to State regulators related to aircraft equipage and operator eligibility requirements taking into account the GOLD and performance specifications. Refer to FAA AC 20-140A and AC 12070B. Other State material may apply. Review and amend GOLD, if required. See related Task A3. COMPLETED Guidelines on operator eligibility were updated in the GOLD, 2nd Edition, and is contained in the OPLINKP draft Doc 9869 (PBCS Manual), targeted for publication in 1st Quarter 2015. C2a (old 9) ATC automation changes to use flight plan RCP/RSP indicators – Flight plan requirements Doc 4444 target date – November 2016 NAT CNSG ICAO (Global) Draft guidance material for the flight plan to define the descriptors for performance specifications, as appropriate, using the new format planned for 2012 implementation. Include definition of P descriptors in Item 10a and expansion or redefinition of descriptors for ADSC. Review and comment on material for incorporation in GOLD, as appropriate. COMPLETED.
C2b (old 12b) ATC automation changes to use flight plan RCP/RSP indicators Prior to operational implementation of performance-based horizontal separation minima (i.e. prior to publication of Doc 7030 per Task A4 and is no longer in a “trial” status) NAT ANSPs Implement changes to recognize new flight plan descriptors defined under Task C2a to configure system, as necessary (e.g. set timers) for operations predicated on communication and surveillance performance and apply operations only to eligible aircraft. This task should be complete prior to operational implementation of RLatSM or RLongSM. A transition strategy for current implementation of 30 NM lateral and 30 NM and 50 NM longitudinal separation is needed. PENDING. before 29 March 2018. C3 (old 12a) ATC automation changes for PBCS monitoring Before the of operational trials of RLongSM or RLatSM. NAT ANSPs Implement post-implementation monitoring capability in ATC automation. See related Task E1. COMPLETE Data collection function is completed. The status is reported by each NAT ANSP at NAT CNSG meetings. Gander – completed Shanwick – completed Reykjavik – completed Maria – completed New York – completed Bodø – completed Shannon – completed
C4 (old 13) Confirm initial ANSP compliance with RCP/RSP specifications to operational implementation ANSPs/ DLMA/ CNSG/ Confirm actual CPDLC and ADS C performance of ANSP. Collect and analyze data in accordance with PBCS Manual (Doc 10037), Appendix D. Provide a clear indication of whether or not RCP 240 and RSP 180 can be met in each NAT Oceanic Control Area currently being assessed. Where RCP 240/RSP 180 cannot be met, determine and execute corrective action. See related Task E1. COMPLETED. Performance reports provided at CNSG, IMG and SPG meetings to confirm aggregate performance of control areas. See task D2 for task to confirm operator. Measuring against RSP180 and RCP240 is implemented. (NAT SPG Conclusion 48/7 and 49/05 refers). NAT SARSIG work completed for the task (NAT SARSIG/19 SoD, para 4.7 refers). This task is has been completed for ANSP “airspace aggregatre” and the ongoing status of performance from continued monitoring will be maintained under Task E1 Group D tasks – Aircraft operator, Aircraft type/system (airworthiness) eligibility
D1 (old 16) Aircraft operator readiness Prior to operational implementation of performance-based horizontal separation minima- (i.e. prior to publication of Doc 7030 per Task A4 and is no longer in a “trial” status) States, Develop or revise State guidance and/or regulations, as necessary. a) Establish State airworthiness requirements. Establish operational policy/procedures requirements for operational approval; b) Prepare State inspectors to perform tasks for operational approval; c) Develop plan to issue operational approval to national operators by [date], to extent possible. Train pilots and, if applicable, dispatchers on RCP/RSP aspects of reduced separation; and d) Develop and distribute operations manuals, pilot bulletins or other appropriate docs containing RCP/RSP policy/procedures. See related Task C1f. PENDING The following sequence of events will facilitate States having the capability to authorize their operators and aircraft to RCP 240/RSP 180: a) Review ICAO Annexes, PANS and PBCS Manual (Doc 9869), GOLD Manual (Doc 10037) – completed; b) See Task A4 – Revise NAT to include RCP 240 and RSP 180 requirements for specified separation standards – ongoing; c) See Task A1 – Establish lead time for States to establish State regulations and guidance using ICAO documents – completed; d) NAT OPS/AIR update the Data Link Job Aid Template to include RCP 240/RSP 180 per NAT IMG/44 SoD, paragraph 4.83 – completed e) Inform States of example RCP/RSP authorization documents published by other States – completed; f) Notify States by State letter of date by which operators/aircraft must be authorized, could be extended following outcome of Task B2 – completed; and g) ICAO Annexes, PANS and Manuals applicable – completed.”
D2 (old 13) Confirm initial operator and/or aircraft type/system compliance with RCP/RSP specifications Prior to operational implementation NAT IMG/51 ANSPs/ Sates/IATA&IBAC Assess the readiness of operators to file PBCS indicators. PBCS monitoring data is available through NAT ANSPs. Sharing of PBCS monitoring data mechanisms –ONGOING Group E tasks – All stakeholders – post-implementation monitoring E1 (old 17) PBCS monitoring - Post- implementation ANSP/s/ NAT DLMA/ NAT TIG, PBCS IS PT Post-implementation monitoring, analysis and corrective action per Doc 9869, Appendix D and any other necessary monitoring tasks. When performance falls below specified levels, operational judgment may be a consideration in determining appropriate actions. See related Tasks C2a, C2b, D2 and C1e. ONGOING.- Annual PBCS reports provided to NAT SPG Sharing of PBCS monitoring data mechanisms ONGOING ______________
2.3 Policy for aircraft with inoperative data link system. Establish basic policy for aircraft operating with an inoperative data link system. ATMG IMG NAT SPG June 2013 (NAT SPG 49) Complete (see ref.) NAT SPG Conclusion 49/11 2.4 NAT Regional SUPPS Amendment. Determine necessity to update NAT Regional with new implementation dates and airspace boundaries for Phases 2A, 2B and 2C. IMG NAT SPG June 2013 (NAT SPG 49) Not required (see ref.). SPG/49 SoD para 3.1.34 2.5 Assess Flights Using and Not Using Data Link. Assess number and percentage of flights projected to be using and not using data link for the 7 December 2017 start of Phase 2B. Incorporate data into report to IMG/50 and SPG/53. See Task 7.1. POG IMG/50 SPG/53 . 2.6 Update assessment of Flights and Not Using Data Link. At POG/4 Sept 2017), update assessment of number and percentage of flights projected to be using and not using data link for the 7 December 2017 start of Phase 2B. Incorporate data into report to IMG/51. See Task 7.2. POG POG/4 IMG/51 OPEN. POG/4 (25-29 Sept 2017). IMG/51 (13-16 Nov 2017) P2B-3 Notification of Phase 2 Plans 3.1 Update DLM Phase 2B AICs or AIPs. Update depiction of ATS Surveillance & VHF voice communications airspace (depicts airspace where DLM does not apply), Tango Route policies and any other updates necessary. ANSP POG/3 OPEN. ANSP progress confirmed at POG/3: US – complete Bodo – Gander – after NATIMG decision on ceiling of DLM Phase 2C (Task 8.1 refers) Reykjavik – Santa Maria – After NATIMG decision on POG03 WPs 14 & 19 recommendation UK – after NATIMG decision on ceiling of DLM Phase 2C (Task 8.1 refers)
3.2 NAT OPS Bulletin. Update NAT OPS Bulletin for ICAO distribution detailing for NAT DLM Phase 2B and 2C and updating ATS Surveillance Airspace depiction. Secret- ariat IMG 31 Jan 2017 OPS Bulletin 2017_001 published 25 Jan 2017. 3.3 NAT Doc 007. Review plan and schedule published in NAT Doc 007. POG DMO IMG POG/3 OPEN. ATS Surveillance Airspace depiction in Doc 007 Attachment 9 is not the same as that in OPS Bulletin 2017_001. NAT Doc 007 1.10.4-1.10.5 & Attch 9 P2B-4 ATC Tasks (Airspace, ATC System, Policy/Procedures) 4.1 EUR/NAT DLM Airspace Interface. EUR and NAT ANSPs concerned coordinate to establish agreements to facilitate vertical transition of traffic to/from NAT DLM and EUR Data Link IR areas. ANSP IMG POG/3 OPEN. Confirm complete for Phase 2B DLM airspace expansion. UK-agreement has been reached and documented in LoAs between Shanwick and EU DLS IR area. Does not apply for all other NAT ANSPs. 4.2 Update FDPS and HMI to alert controllers when aircraft are not equipped for operation in expanded Phase 2B DLM airspace. ANSP Dec 2017 Shanwick – Nov 2017 Gander – Dec 2017 Reykjavik – Dec 2017 Santa Maria – Dec 2017 Bodo - TBD NY OCA-East – N/A 4.3 Implement Level Range Deviation Event contracts with vertical deviation threshold of 90m (300 ft) or less US June 2017 US – 2017 P2B-5 Safety Aspects of DLM Implementation IMG/39 SoD para 4.42
TASK ID TASK DESCRIPTOR COMPLETE BY LEAD TASK DETAILS STATUS 3a Near / Future Target date for Tactical routing functionality 2017 NAT POG/ NAT ANSPs Continue progress on route clearance uplink functionality ONGOING *Work in progress. Planned to be functional by the end of 2017. Current functionality for Gander and Shanwick only allows use of original oceanic exit point. Implementation at the end of 2017 will allow for changed oceanic exit point **Decision to not implement
5 AIDC Upgrades for Coordination of Full Routes All NAT ANSPs Advanced Interfacility Data Communications (AIDC); Facilitate coordination with other ANSPs. Upgrades will help facilitate CPDLC route clearance uplinks in the NAT. ONGOING Status ofground systems capabilities to exchange full route information using AIDC status for each NAT ANSP’s are the Existing AIDC Connections