IR.I.C.K1hFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge
h. Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP)
Route planning, including consideration of: h. Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP)
Bottom line
Available in booklets by region (published by AeroNav Products), the TPP includes approach procedures, STARs, Departure Procedures (DPs), and airport diagrams.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| at least 35 feet AGL at the end of the runway | DP obstacle clearance |
| about 318 ft/NM, or about three degrees | STAR descent gradient |
| 1 NM of distance for each 10 knots | STAR deceleration |
| every 28 days | Database update cycle |
FAA references
- IFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-11–1-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-1–10-2) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-12) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-6) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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