Icao Doc 8168 Volume 3 |top| May 2026

Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) - Aircraft Operations

Describes the general requirements for all phases of flight, such as departures, en-route, and arrival procedures. icao doc 8168 volume 3

Intended for procedure design specialists, focusing on the construction of flight paths and obstacle clearance requirements. Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) - Aircraft

Before its creation, the material was largely contained within Part III of Volume I. ICAO separated it to distinguish between the criteria for designing procedures (found in Volume II) and the operational guidance required by crews to fly them safely. Key Content and Chapters such as departures

Specifically focuses on operational guidance for flight crews and operations personnel. Purpose and History of Volume III

To understand Volume III, it is essential to see where it fits within the larger PANS-OPS framework: