| Title | Operational Complexity in Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Arrival and Approach Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 69090 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Chandra, Divya C; Sparko, Andrea L.; Kendra, Andrew; Kochan, Janeen A |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. NextGen Human Factors Division (ANG-C1) |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20200214 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | We studied how pilots handle operational variations during arrival and approach instrument flight procedures (IFPs), focusing on factors that may be related to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN). PBN is a key enabler of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). We developed a factor rubric based on an iterative review of events in the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) public database and prior research. We coded 164 ASRS reports selected for relevance to PBN. We identified where each event occurred relative to the route of flight, tallied the coded factors and event outcomes, and gathered data on crew actions that indicated resilience to operational variations such as unexpected behavior of aircraft automated systems. We conclude that PBN appears to magnify the effects of operational complexity for these events. Pilots would benefit from training that provides opportunities to experiment with new situations they could encounter in PBN scenarios, to develop adaptive expertise and resilience. This report includes the full results, rubric, and sample reviews. |
| Rosap ID | dot:43835 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43835 |
| TRT Terms | Air pilots; Arrivals and departures; Flight crews; Flight control systems; Instrument landing systems; Alertness; Training |
| General Subjects | PBN: RNAV: RNP: STAR: OPD: ASRS: NextGen: resilience |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1733352 |
| Contract Number | FA6YCE TF347; FA6YCE SF437; FA6YCE RF437; FA6YCE TH965; FA6YCE TG657; FA6YCE TH964 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FAA-20-02 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/69000/69000/69090/IP_Report_on_Operational_Complexity_021420_final.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |