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What is my aircraft equipment code?
On the FAA domestic flight plan form (FAA Form 7233-1) the equipment code is a single character placed in block 3 (Aircraft Type / Special Equipment) as a suffix to the aircraft type code. A single letter is used to represent a radio navigational capability and transponder combination.
What are ICAO PBN codes?
PBN codes either imply or specify a navigation sensor that is used to meet the specification. With ICAO, a maximum of 8 PBN codes may be specified in any single flight plan. In many cases, aircraft and crews are approved for more than one means of meeting the RNAV/RNP navigation specification.
What are the aircraft codes?
ICAO codes are published in ICAO Document 8643 Aircraft Type Designators and are used by air traffic control and airline operations such as flight planning….Codes.
| ICAO Code | IATA Type Code | Model |
|---|---|---|
| B733 | 733 | Boeing 737-300 |
| B734 | 734 | Boeing 737-400 |
| B735 | 735 | Boeing 737-500 |
| B736 | 736 | Boeing 737-600 |
What is a PBN code?
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) comprises of Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using performance standards. Specifying PBN codes adds capabilities beyond what it was possible to specify using an FAA/Domestic flight plan.
What do you need to know about ICAO equipment codes?
ICAO equipment codes are a little more complicated because the “Equipment” box lets you list a whole lot more stuff (and the more you enter the more ATC knows in the event of an emergency): Basically you list all the equipment you have in working order under the equipment box on the ICAO flight plan form.
When to include aircraft type on a flight plan?
When providing aircraft type on a flight plan, pilots/operators are required to include information about the on-board, certified equipment using an identifier code as a suffix to the equipment type. Please visit wikipedia.com to see a more comprehensive list.
What are the equipment codes for an airplane?
For a basic airplane with VHF radios, VOR/ILS nav, and a mode C transponder, the equipment block would be simply “ S/C ”. The AIM lists a whole slew of possibilities, but assuming your comm system is normal VHF, here is what is relevant to you.
What do the numbers mean on the ICAO form?
I’ll try to guide you through it. The equipment block (block 10) of the ICAO form is a list of letters/numbers that describe your comm/nav equipment, a slash, and more letters/numbers that describe your transponder and ADS equipment.