b. After completing the following steps, an RNAV operational approval or appropriate

operations specifications/management specifications (OpsSpecs/Mspecs), should then be issued

by the FAA before conducting RNAV operations. Part 91 operators (excluding subpart K)

meeting the RNAV performance requirements in this AC should follow the aircraft and training

guidance in this AC, but are not required to obtain a Letter of Authorization.

(1) Aircraft equipment eligibility must be determined and documented;

(2) Operating procedures for the navigation systems to be used and the operator

navigation database process must be documented;

(3) Flight crew training based upon the operating procedures must be documented;

(4) The above material must be accepted by the FAA; and operational approval should

then be obtained in accordance with operating rules.