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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/404 of 30 January 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 as regards the updates of relevant ICAO provisions, the completion of the radio communication failure procedure and removing the supplement to the Annex to that Regulation

Type Implementing Regulation

Publication 2024-04-11

State In force

Text As published

Department European Commission, MOVE

Source EUR-Lex

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Examples: C/48N050W/M082F290F350 C/48N050W/M082F290PLUS C/52N050W/M220F580F620 Item 16: DESTINATION AERODROME AND TOTAL ESTIMATED ELAPSED TIME, DESTINATION ALTERNATE AERODROME(S) Destination aerodrome and total elapsed time (8 characters)


	Examples:	C/48N050W/M082F290F350 C/48N050W/M082F290PLUS C/52N050W/M220F580F620 Item 16: DESTINATION AERODROME AND TOTAL ESTIMATED ELAPSED TIME, DESTINATION ALTERNATE AERODROME(S) Destination aerodrome and total elapsed time (8 characters)

INSERT the ICAO 4-letter location indicator of the destination aerodrome as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators,


	INSERT	the ICAO 4-letter location indicator of the destination aerodrome as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators,

OR, if no location indicator has been assigned, INSERT ZZZZ and SPECIFY in Item 18 the name and location of the aerodrome, preceded by DEST/.


	OR,	if no location indicator has been assigned, INSERT ZZZZ and SPECIFY in Item 18 the name and location of the aerodrome, preceded by DEST/.

THEN WITHOUT A SPACE

INSERT the total estimated elapsed time. Destination alternate aerodrome


	INSERT	the total estimated elapsed time. Destination alternate aerodrome

INSERT the ICAO 4-letter location indicator(s) of not more than two destination alternate aerodromes, as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, separated by a space,


	INSERT	the ICAO 4-letter location indicator(s) of not more than two destination alternate aerodromes, as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, separated by a space,

OR, if no location indicator has been assigned to the destination alternate aerodrome(s),


	OR,	if no location indicator has been assigned to the destination alternate aerodrome(s),

INSERT ZZZZ and SPECIFY in Item 18 the name and location of the destination alternate aerodrome(s), preceded by ALTN/. Item 18: OTHER INFORMATION


	INSERT	ZZZZ and SPECIFY in Item 18 the name and location of the destination alternate aerodrome(s), preceded by ALTN/. Item 18: OTHER INFORMATION

Hyphens or oblique strokes should only be used as prescribed below.

INSERT 0 (zero) if no other information,


	INSERT	0 (zero) if no other information,

OR, any other necessary information in the sequence shown hereunder, in the form of the appropriate indicator selected from those defined hereunder followed by an oblique stroke and the information to be recorded:


	OR,	any other necessary information in the sequence shown hereunder, in the form of the appropriate indicator selected from those defined hereunder followed by an oblique stroke and the information to be recorded:

STS/ Reason for special handling by ATS, e.g. a search and rescue mission, as follows: ALTRV: for a flight operated in accordance with an altitude reservation; ATFMX: for a flight approved for exemption from ATFM measures by the competent authority; FFR: firefighting; FLTCK: flight check for calibration of navaids; HAZMAT: for a flight carrying hazardous material; HEAD: a flight with Head of State status; HOSP: for a medical flight declared by medical authorities; HUM: for a flight operating on a humanitarian mission; MARSA: for a flight for which a military entity assumes responsibility for separation of military aircraft; MEDEVAC: for a life-critical medical emergency evacuation; NONRVSM: for a non-RVSM-capable flight intending to operate in RVSM airspace; SAR: for a flight engaged in a search and rescue mission; and STATE: for a flight engaged in military, customs, or police services. Other reasons for special handling by ATS shall be denoted under the designator “RMK/”.


	STS/	Reason for special handling by ATS, e.g. a search and rescue mission, as follows: ALTRV: for a flight operated in accordance with an altitude reservation; ATFMX: for a flight approved for exemption from ATFM measures by the competent authority; FFR: firefighting; FLTCK: flight check for calibration of navaids; HAZMAT: for a flight carrying hazardous material; HEAD: a flight with Head of State status; HOSP: for a medical flight declared by medical authorities; HUM: for a flight operating on a humanitarian mission; MARSA: for a flight for which a military entity assumes responsibility for separation of military aircraft; MEDEVAC: for a life-critical medical emergency evacuation; NONRVSM: for a non-RVSM-capable flight intending to operate in RVSM airspace; SAR: for a flight engaged in a search and rescue mission; and STATE: for a flight engaged in military, customs, or police services. Other reasons for special handling by ATS shall be denoted under the designator “RMK/”.

PBN/ Indication of RNAV and/or RNP capabilities. Include as many of the descriptors below, as apply to the flight, up to a maximum of 8 entries, i.e. a total of not more than 16 characters. RNAV SPECIFICATIONS A1 RNAV 10 (RNP 10) C1 RNAV 2 all permitted sensors C2 RNAV 2 GNSS B1 RNAV 5 all permitted sensors C3 RNAV 2 DME/DME B2 RNAV 5 GNSS C4 RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU B3 RNAV 5 DME/DME B4 RNAV 5 VOR/DME D1 RNAV 1 all permitted sensors B5 RNAV 5 INS or IRS D2 RNAV 1 GNSS B6 RNAV 5 LORANC D3 RNAV 1 DME/DME D4 RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU RNP SPECIFICATIONS L1 RNP 4 S1 RNP APCH S2 RNP APCH with BARO-VNAV O1 Basic RNP 1 all permitted sensors O2 Basic RNP 1 GNSS T1 RNP AR APCH with RF (special authorisation required) O3 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME T2 RNP AR APCH without RF (special authorisation required) O4 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU Combinations of alphanumeric characters not indicated above are reserved.


	PBN/	Indication of RNAV and/or RNP capabilities. Include as many of the descriptors below, as apply to the flight, up to a maximum of 8 entries, i.e. a total of not more than 16 characters. RNAV SPECIFICATIONS A1 RNAV 10 (RNP 10) C1 RNAV 2 all permitted sensors C2 RNAV 2 GNSS B1 RNAV 5 all permitted sensors C3 RNAV 2 DME/DME B2 RNAV 5 GNSS C4 RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU B3 RNAV 5 DME/DME B4 RNAV 5 VOR/DME D1 RNAV 1 all permitted sensors B5 RNAV 5 INS or IRS D2 RNAV 1 GNSS B6 RNAV 5 LORANC D3 RNAV 1 DME/DME D4 RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU RNP SPECIFICATIONS L1 RNP 4 S1 RNP APCH S2 RNP APCH with BARO-VNAV O1 Basic RNP 1 all permitted sensors O2 Basic RNP 1 GNSS T1 RNP AR APCH with RF (special authorisation required) O3 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME T2 RNP AR APCH without RF (special authorisation required) O4 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU Combinations of alphanumeric characters not indicated above are reserved.

NAV/ Significant data related to navigation equipment, other than specified in PBN/, as required by the competent authority. Indicate GNSS augmentation under this indicator, with a space between two or more methods of augmentation, e.g. NAV/GBAS SBAS. Indicate EURPRNAV if the aircraft approved P-RNAV relies solely on VOR/DME for the determination of position.


	NAV/	Significant data related to navigation equipment, other than specified in PBN/, as required by the competent authority. Indicate GNSS augmentation under this indicator, with a space between two or more methods of augmentation, e.g. NAV/GBAS SBAS. Indicate EURPRNAV if the aircraft approved P-RNAV relies solely on VOR/DME for the determination of position.

COM/ Indicate communication equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 a).


	COM/	Indicate communication equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 a).

DAT/ Indicate data communication equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 a) or “CPDLCX” to indicate exemption granted from the requirement to be equipped with CPDLC-ATN-B1.


	DAT/	Indicate data communication equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 a) or “CPDLCX” to indicate exemption granted from the requirement to be equipped with CPDLC-ATN-B1.

SUR/ Indicate surveillance equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 b). Indicate as many RSP specification(s) as apply to the flight, using designator(s) with no space. Multiple RSP specifications are separated by a space. Example: RSP180 RSP400. Insert EUADSBX, EUEHSX, EUELSX, or a combination of them, to indicate exemptions granted for the requirement to be equipped with SSR Mode S transponders or ADS-B transmitters.


	SUR/	Indicate surveillance equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 b). Indicate as many RSP specification(s) as apply to the flight, using designator(s) with no space. Multiple RSP specifications are separated by a space. Example: RSP180 RSP400. Insert EUADSBX, EUEHSX, EUELSX, or a combination of them, to indicate exemptions granted for the requirement to be equipped with SSR Mode S transponders or ADS-B transmitters.

DEP/ Name and location of departure aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 13, or the ATS unit from which supplementary flight plan data can be obtained, if AFIL is inserted in Item 13. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location as follows: With 4 figures describing latitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes followed by “N” (North) or “S” (South), followed by 5 figures describing longitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes, followed by “E” (East) or “W” (West). Make up the correct number of figures, where necessary, by insertion of zeros, e.g. 4620N07805W (11 characters). OR, Bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as follows: The identification of the significant point followed by the bearing from the point in the form of 3 figures giving degrees magnetic, followed by the distance from the point in the form of 3 figures expressing NM. In areas of high latitude where it is determined by the competent authority that reference to degrees magnetic is impractical, degrees true may be used. Make up the correct number of figures, where necessary, by insertion of zeros, e.g. a point of 180° magnetic at a distance of 40 NM from VOR “DUB” should be expressed as DUB180040. OR, The first point of the route (name or LAT/LONG) or the marker radio beacon, if the aircraft has not taken off from an aerodrome.


	DEP/	Name and location of departure aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 13, or the ATS unit from which supplementary flight plan data can be obtained, if AFIL is inserted in Item 13. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location as follows: With 4 figures describing latitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes followed by “N” (North) or “S” (South), followed by 5 figures describing longitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes, followed by “E” (East) or “W” (West). Make up the correct number of figures, where necessary, by insertion of zeros, e.g. 4620N07805W (11 characters). OR, Bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as follows: The identification of the significant point followed by the bearing from the point in the form of 3 figures giving degrees magnetic, followed by the distance from the point in the form of 3 figures expressing NM. In areas of high latitude where it is determined by the competent authority that reference to degrees magnetic is impractical, degrees true may be used. Make up the correct number of figures, where necessary, by insertion of zeros, e.g. a point of 180° magnetic at a distance of 40 NM from VOR “DUB” should be expressed as DUB180040. OR, The first point of the route (name or LAT/LONG) or the marker radio beacon, if the aircraft has not taken off from an aerodrome.

DEST/ Name and location of destination aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described under DEP/above.


	DEST/	Name and location of destination aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described under DEP/above.

DOF/ The date of flight departure in a 6-figure format (YYMMDD, where YY equals the year, MM equals the month, and DD equals the day).


	DOF/	The date of flight departure in a 6-figure format (YYMMDD, where YY equals the year, MM equals the month, and DD equals the day).

REG/ The nationality or common mark and registration mark of the aircraft, if different from the aircraft identification in Item 7.


	REG/	The nationality or common mark and registration mark of the aircraft, if different from the aircraft identification in Item 7.

EET/ Significant points or FIR boundary designators and accumulated estimated elapsed times from take-off to such points or FIR boundaries, when so prescribed on the basis of regional air navigation agreements, or by the competent authority. Examples: EET/CAP0745 XYZ0830 EET/EINN0204


	EET/	Significant points or FIR boundary designators and accumulated estimated elapsed times from take-off to such points or FIR boundaries, when so prescribed on the basis of regional air navigation agreements, or by the competent authority. Examples: EET/CAP0745 XYZ0830 EET/EINN0204

SEL/ SELCAL Code, for aircraft so equipped.


	SEL/	SELCAL Code, for aircraft so equipped.

TYP/ Type(s) of aircraft, preceded if necessary without a space by number(s) of aircraft and separated by one space, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 9. Example: TYP/2F15 5F5 3B2


	TYP/	Type(s) of aircraft, preceded if necessary without a space by number(s) of aircraft and separated by one space, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 9. Example: TYP/2F15 5F5 3B2

CODE/ Aircraft address (expressed in the form of an alphanumerical code of 6 hexadecimal characters) when required by the competent authority. Example: “F00001” is the lowest aircraft address contained in the specific block administered by ICAO.


	CODE/	Aircraft address (expressed in the form of an alphanumerical code of 6 hexadecimal characters) when required by the competent authority. Example: “F00001” is the lowest aircraft address contained in the specific block administered by ICAO.

DLE/ En-route delay or holding, insert the significant point(s) on the route where a delay is planned to occur, followed by the length of delay using 4-figure time in hours and minutes (hhmm). Example: DLE/MDG0030


	DLE/	En-route delay or holding, insert the significant point(s) on the route where a delay is planned to occur, followed by the length of delay using 4-figure time in hours and minutes (hhmm). Example: DLE/MDG0030

OPR/ ICAO designator or name of the aircraft operator, if different from the aircraft identification in Item 7.


	OPR/	ICAO designator or name of the aircraft operator, if different from the aircraft identification in Item 7.

ORGN/ The originator’s 8-letter AFTN address or other appropriate contact details, in cases where the originator of the flight plan may not be readily identified, as required by the competent authority.


	ORGN/	The originator’s 8-letter AFTN address or other appropriate contact details, in cases where the originator of the flight plan may not be readily identified, as required by the competent authority.

PER/ Aircraft performance data, indicated by a single letter as specified in the Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS, Doc 8168), Volume I – Flight Procedures, if so prescribed by the competent authority.


	PER/	Aircraft performance data, indicated by a single letter as specified in the Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS, Doc 8168), Volume I – Flight Procedures, if so prescribed by the competent authority.

ALTN/ Name of destination alternate aerodrome(s), if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.


	ALTN/	Name of destination alternate aerodrome(s), if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.

RALT/ ICAO 4-letter indicator(s) for en-route alternate(s), as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name(s) of en-route alternate aerodrome(s), if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.


	RALT/	ICAO 4-letter indicator(s) for en-route alternate(s), as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name(s) of en-route alternate aerodrome(s), if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.

TALT/ ICAO 4-letter indicator(s) for take-off alternate, as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name of take-off alternate aerodrome, if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.


	TALT/	ICAO 4-letter indicator(s) for take-off alternate, as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name of take-off alternate aerodrome, if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/above.

RIF/ The route details to the revised destination aerodrome, followed by the ICAO 4-letter location indicator of the aerodrome. The revised route is subject to reclearance in flight. Examples: RIF/DTA HEC KLAX RIF/ESP G94 CLA YPPH


	RIF/	The route details to the revised destination aerodrome, followed by the ICAO 4-letter location indicator of the aerodrome. The revised route is subject to reclearance in flight. Examples: RIF/DTA HEC KLAX RIF/ESP G94 CLA YPPH

RVR/ minimum runway visual range requirement for the flight expressed in 3 figures.


	RVR/	minimum runway visual range requirement for the flight expressed in 3 figures.

RFP/ indication of the number of the replacement flight plans submitted in format “Q” followed by 1 figure indicating the iteration of replacement. Examples: RFP/Q2.


	RFP/	indication of the number of the replacement flight plans submitted in format “Q” followed by 1 figure indicating the iteration of replacement. Examples: RFP/Q2.

RMK/ Any other plain-language remarks when required by the competent authority or deemed necessary. Item 19: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Endurance


	RMK/	Any other plain-language remarks when required by the competent authority or deemed necessary. Item 19: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Endurance

After E/ INSERT a 4-figure group giving the fuel endurance in hours and minutes. Persons on board


	After E/	INSERT a 4-figure group giving the fuel endurance in hours and minutes. Persons on board

After P/ INSERT the total number of persons (passengers and crew) on board, when required by the competent authority. INSERT TBN (to be notified) if the total number of persons is not known at the time of filing. Emergency and survival equipment R/ (RADIO) CROSS OUT U if UHF on frequency 243,0 MHz is not available. CROSS OUT V if VHF on frequency 121,5 MHz is not available. CROSS OUT E if emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is not available. S/(SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT) CROSS OUT all indicators if survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT P if polar survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT D if desert survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT M if maritime survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT J if jungle survival equipment is not carried. J/(JACKETS) CROSS OUT all indicators if life jackets are not carried. CROSS OUT L if life jackets are not equipped with lights. CROSS OUT F if life jackets are not equipped with fluorescein. CROSS OUT U or V or both as in R/above to indicate radio capability of jackets, if any. D/(DINGHIES) (NUMBER) CROSS OUT indicators D and C if no dinghies are carried; or INSERT number of dinghies carried; and (CAPACITY) – INSERT total capacity, in persons, of all dinghies carried; and (COVER) – CROSS OUT indicator C if dinghies are not covered; and (COLOUR) – INSERT colour of dinghies if carried. A/(AIRCRAFT COLOUR AND MARKINGS) INSERT colour of aircraft and significant markings. N/(REMARKS) CROSS OUT indicator N if no remarks, or INDICATE any other survival equipment carried and any other remarks regarding survival equipment. C/(PILOT) INSERT name of pilot-in-command.


	After P/	INSERT the total number of persons (passengers and crew) on board, when required by the competent authority. INSERT TBN (to be notified) if the total number of persons is not known at the time of filing. Emergency and survival equipment R/ (RADIO) CROSS OUT U if UHF on frequency 243,0 MHz is not available. CROSS OUT V if VHF on frequency 121,5 MHz is not available. CROSS OUT E if emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is not available. S/(SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT) CROSS OUT all indicators if survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT P if polar survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT D if desert survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT M if maritime survival equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT J if jungle survival equipment is not carried. J/(JACKETS) CROSS OUT all indicators if life jackets are not carried. CROSS OUT L if life jackets are not equipped with lights. CROSS OUT F if life jackets are not equipped with fluorescein. CROSS OUT U or V or both as in R/above to indicate radio capability of jackets, if any. D/(DINGHIES) (NUMBER) CROSS OUT indicators D and C if no dinghies are carried; or INSERT number of dinghies carried; and (CAPACITY) – INSERT total capacity, in persons, of all dinghies carried; and (COVER) – CROSS OUT indicator C if dinghies are not covered; and (COLOUR) – INSERT colour of dinghies if carried. A/(AIRCRAFT COLOUR AND MARKINGS) INSERT colour of aircraft and significant markings. N/(REMARKS) CROSS OUT indicator N if no remarks, or INDICATE any other survival equipment carried and any other remarks regarding survival equipment. C/(PILOT) INSERT name of pilot-in-command.

2.3. Filed by

INSERT the name of the unit, the agency or the person filing the flight plan.


	INSERT	the name of the unit, the agency or the person filing the flight plan.

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