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FAA - FO 8260.3F

United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)

active, Most Current
Organization: FAA
Publication Date: 7 September 2023
Status: active
Page Count: 554
scope:

Purpose of This Order.

This order prescribes standardized methods for designing and evaluating IFPs prescribed under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 95 and part 97. It also contains design guidance related to other IFPs and Air Traffic Control (ATC) charts not specified under parts 95 or 97. It is to be used by all personnel responsible for the preparation, approval, and promulgation of IFPs. The criteria contained within this order are predicated on normal aircraft operations and performance. This order contains guidance that is pertinent to 14 CFR part 97.

Document History

FO 8260.3F
September 7, 2023
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose of This Order. This order prescribes standardized methods for designing and evaluating IFPs prescribed under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 95 and part 97. It also...
FO 8260.3E
September 17, 2020
United States Standard For Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose. This change incorporates general design criteria for helicopter instrument approaches and departures, transferring that criteria from Order 8260.42B (Change 2), U.S. Standard for Helicopter...
FO 8260.3E
September 17, 2020
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose of This Order. This order prescribes standardized methods for designing andevaluating IFPs prescribed under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 95 andPart 97. It also...
FO 8260.3D
February 16, 2018
United States Standard For Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose of This Order. This order prescribes standardized methods for designing and evaluating instrument flight procedures (IFPs) prescribed under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)...
FO 8260.3C
March 14, 2016
United States Standard For Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose of This Order. This order prescribes standardized methods for designing and evaluating instrument flight procedures (IFPs). It is to be used by all personnel responsible for the preparation,...
FAA 8260.3
July 7, 1976
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) (Change 21 dated June 5, 2009 Incorporated)
PURPOSE. This order contains criteria that shall be used to formulate, review, approve, and publish procedures for instrument approach and departure of aircraft to and from civil and military...
FO 8260.3B
July 7, 1976
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
PURPOSE. This order contains criteria that shall be used to formulate, review, approve, and publish procedures for instrument approach and departure of aircraft to and from civil and military...
FO 8260.3B
July 7, 1976
United States Standard For Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)
Purpose. This change incorporates existing standards from various policy documents and revises/deletes obsolete area navigation (RNAV) standards.
FO 8260.3B
July 7, 1976
UNITED STATES STANDARD FOR TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES (TERPS) (CANCELLING FAA 8260.36, FAA 8260.39, FAA 8260.41 AND FAA 8260.47) (Change 17 dated February 13, 1998 Incorporated)
A description is not available for this item.
FAA 8260.3
July 7, 1976
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) (Change 20 dated December 17, 2007 Incorporated)
PURPOSE. This order contains criteria that shall be used to formulate, review, approve, and publish procedures for instrument approach and departure of aircraft to and from civil and military...
FO 8260.3B
July 7, 1976
UNITED STATES STANDARD FOR TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES (TERPS) (CANCELLING FAA 8260.36, FAA 8260.39, FAA 8260.41 AND FAA 8260.47) (Change 18 dated November 12, 1999 Incorporated)
A description is not available for this item.
FAA 8260.3
July 7, 1976
UNITED STATES STANDARD FOR TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES (TERPS) (CANCELLING FAA 8260.36, FAA 8260.39, FAA 8260.41 AND FAA 8260.47) (Change 19 dated May 15, 2002 Incorporated)
PURPOSE. This order contains criteria that shall be used to formulate, review, approve, and publish procedures for instrument approach and departure of aircraft to and from civil and military...
FO 8260.3B
July 7, 1976
United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) (Change 25 dated March 9, 2012 Incorporated)
Purpose. Order 8260.3B, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), contains the criteria used to formulate, review, approve, and publish procedures for instrument flight...
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References

This document references:
FAA ORDER 7110.65 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Published by DOT on February 16, 2006
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
FO JO 7210.3DD - Facility Operation and Administration
Published by FAA on April 20, 2023
PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER This order provides instructions, standards, and guidance for operating and managing air traffic facilities. a. Part 1 contains information generally applicable to two or more...
This document references:
FO JO 7400.2P - Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters
Published by FAA on April 20, 2023
PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER a. This order prescribes policy, criteria, guidelines, and procedures applicable to the System Operations Services; Mission Support Services; Aeronautical Information Services;...
This document references:
14 CFR PART 121 - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONS
Published by FAA on January 1, 2023
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
14 CFR 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
Published by FAA on January 1, 2023
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
14 CFR PART 129 - OPERATIONS: FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS AND FOREIGN OPERATORS OF U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT ENGAGED IN COMMON CARRIAGE
Published by FAA on January 1, 2023
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
14 CFR PART 135 - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT
Published by FAA on January 1, 2023
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
14 CFR PART 171 - NON-FEDERAL NAVIGATION FACILITIES
Published by FAA on January 1, 2023
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
FAA ORDER 7110.65 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Published by DOT on February 16, 2006
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
FO JO 7210.3DD - Facility Operation and Administration
Published by FAA on April 20, 2023
PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER This order provides instructions, standards, and guidance for operating and managing air traffic facilities. a. Part 1 contains information generally applicable to two or more...
This document references:
FO JO 7400.2P - Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters
Published by FAA on April 20, 2023
PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER a. This order prescribes policy, criteria, guidelines, and procedures applicable to the System Operations Services; Mission Support Services; Aeronautical Information Services;...
This document is referenced by:
FO 6820.14 - Siting Criteria for Distance Measuring Equipment
Published by FAA on October 19, 2023
Purpose of This Order This order provides guidance to personnel engaged in the siting of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This order also provides guidance to...
This document is referenced by:
FO 8260.32G - U.S. Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures Service
Published by FAA on November 15, 2023
Purpose of This Order. This order provides guidance to all personnel in the administration of the Flight Procedures and Airspace Program. It defines responsibilities regarding terminal instrument...
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