The purpose of this revision is to add Appendix 9, Ascend Model Serial No. 560-6501 and On, Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) Operations, for the Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required Approach (RNP AR APCH) capability. Textron Aviation Model 560XL Ascend with the Garmin G5000 was demonstrated during the Flight Standardization Board (FSB) to operational suitability.

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

• Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors.
• Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules.
• Part 133, Rotorcraft External-Load Operations.
• Part 137, Agricultural Aircraft Operations

AC 120-53, Guidance for Conducting and Use of Flight Standardization Board Evaluations.
AC 90-101, Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with AR.

The purpose of this revision is to add Avionics Software version 6.5 (Build 8.0A3), update the Flight Standards Board Report (FSBR) into the new template and update pilot training to expand on special emphasis areas and update Pilot Currency, amend, make corrections, and update the FSBR content, Master Differences Requirements (MDR), Differences Tables (DT), and appendices to represent current A220 conditions. Starting in this revision the “CSeries”, “CS100” and “CS300” will be identified as the A220, A220-100 or A220-300, as appropriate. Certain historical information will still maintain the previous names. This revision converts this document to the new FSBR format and complies with Section 508. Change bars are not included in this document because the entire report is revised and updated.

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

• Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors.
• Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules.
• Part 121, Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations.
• Part 125, Certification and Operations: Airplanes Having A Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or A Maximum Payload Capacity of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons On Board Such Aircraft.
• Part 135, Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons On Board Such Aircraft. 

AC 120-53, Guidance for Conducting and Use of Flight Standardization Board Evaluations.
AC 120-83, Flight Deck Observer Seat and Associated Equipment.