RNAV (GPS) N Runway 31 LPV Special
The RNAV (GPS) N Runway 31 PRIVATE SPECIAL APPROACH is now available for use at SUN. The RNAV N is considered a Private Special and requires advanced equipage and additional training to utilize.
The RNAV N requires A-RNP-GPS, minimum RNP 0.30, for initial, intermediate, and missed approach segments transitioning to a WAAS (LPV) final approach segment. the procedure also requires a minimum climb gradient of 596’/NM.
SUN RNAV N MINIMUMS
Straight-in Landing RWY 31
LPV
DA 5632′ (343′)
1 SM (CAT A, B, C, D)
The RNAV (GPS) N is a PRIVATE SPECIAL APPROACH sponsored by the Friedman Memorial Airport. For authorization to use, inquire at www.iflysun.com or by email to chris@iflysun.com.
How to apply for use:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Due to special aircrew training and operator oversight, FAA approval is required to use the RNAV (GPS) N Approach. The application process will vary, depending on which rules apply to the prospective operator. Authorization requires FAA Form 8260-7B specification be met prior to use:
- Documented SUN specific operating currency or ground training required
- All-engine climb performance from the decision altitude or circling MAP of 343’/nm
- Aircraft must be capable of X.XX degree glidepath in various landing configurations
- Aircraft must maintain XXX KIAS during the first turn of the missed approach
- Overview of the utilizing advisory vertical glidepath to a circling MDA
PART 121/135
- Initial outreach to the FMAA (RNAV N owner) and Flight Tech Engineering (maintainer) to request the use of the RNAV N approach.
- Complete a HOLD HARMLESS agreement with FMAA.
- Contact FAA POI/CMO who requests approval from AFS-400 All Weather Operations.
- Confirm 8260-7B requirements with FAA and OpSpec approval
- Send procedure to Nav DB provider and chart.
PART 91
- Initial outreach to the FMAA (RNAV N owner) and Flight Tech Engineering (maintainer) to request the use of the RNAV N approach.
- Complete a HOLD HARMLESS agreement with FMAA.
- Contact your local FAA FSDO for procedure assignment, request approach authorization,
- Document compliance with Form 8260-7B requirements and receive a letter of authorization.
