7030_cons_en - Regional Supplementary Procedures.pdf

MID/ASIA 9-2Regional Supplementary ProceduresNote.— In airspace where the strategic lateral offset procedures (SLOP) has been authorized,aircraft experiencing communication failure may also elect to initiate SLOP in accordance withState AIP, including an offset of 1.8 or 3.7 km (1 NM or 2 NM) right of track.6) Upon exiting oceanic airspace, conform to the relevant State procedures and regulations.9.3.1.2 In the event of lost communication, ATC shall maintain separation between the aircraft having thecommunication failure and other aircraft, based on the assumption that the aircraft having the communication failure willoperate in accordance with the procedures in 9.3.1.1.9.4 DEGRADATION OR FAILURE OF THE RNAV SYSTEM9.4.1 Action by the pilot-in-command9.4.1.1 For operations in the ICAO MID Region, when, as a result of a failure of the RNAV system or itsdegradation to below RNP 5, an aircraft is unable either to enter an ATS route designated as RNP 5 or to continueoperations in accordance with the current air traffic control clearance, a revised clearance shall, whenever possible, berequested by the pilot.9.4.1.2 Subsequent ATC action in respect of that aircraft will be dependent upon the nature of the reported failureand the overall traffic situation. Continued operation in accordance with the current ATC clearance may be possible inmany situations. When this cannot be achieved, a revised clearance may be required to revert to VOR/DME.9.4.2 Action by the ATS unit9.4.2.1 For operations in the ICAO MID Region, when, as a result of a failure or degradation of the RNAV system,detected either before or after departure, the aircraft cannot meet the requirements of 4.1.1.5.3.3, the ATC proceduresas specified in 6.11.2.1 and 6.11.2.2 are applicable.9.5 LOSS OF VERTICAL NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE REQUIRED FOR RVSMNote.— Applicable within Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Emirates, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat(continental part), Sana’a (continental part) and Tehran FIRs. For Amman, Beirut, Cairo and Damascus, see theEuropean SUPPs.9.5.1 GeneralNil.9.5.2 Degradation of aircraft equipment – pilot reported(A6, Part I – Chapter 7 and Appendix 4; A6, Part II – Chapter 7 and Appendix 2)9.5.2.1 When informed by the pilot of an RVSM-approved aircraft operating in the MID RVSM airspace that theaircraft’s equipment no longer meets the RVSM MASPS as specified in 4.2.2, ATC shall consider the aircraft as non-RVSM-approved.30/11/07