Minimum ROC/ROD recommended by ICAO?

[flyerline]

Hi,

I would like to know if there is any ICAO recommendation/requirement of minimum rate of climb and rate of descent for IFR traffic?

I couldn't find anything in ICAO DOC 4444 nor in EU OPS. :-(
I found some related threads here, but the only reference therein is to the UK AIP. But I would like to know if there is an EU-wide or even worldwide recommendation/requirement.

Thanks & Regards
flyerline

[hvogt]

Hello flyerline

You certainly won't find anything in PANS-ATM. Take a look in PANS-OPS instead.

[flyerline]

Hi hvogt,

thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately I couldn't find anything in ICAO Doc 8168. I looked at Vol I and Vol II.
Do you have any further ideas?

Regards
flyerline

[StillDark&Hungry]

flyerline

Although I don't know where to direct you to find a written answer - I think you'll find that minimum rates of climb and descent are 500 fpm. If you are unable to comply with these you are to inform ATC immediately.

[ISaidRightTurns]

This is for the US, but the plane doesn't change where it flies. These are the expected rates with an 'expedite' clearance. Normal would be between 50-75%. The information in no way meshes with my real world experience.

As per FAAO 7110.65

http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraff...ndicesTOC.html

[kme]

Could be in the Supplentary procedures for Europe not sure about the number but doc 7630 seem to ring a bell somewhere.

I will check the number later and post again

Let us know if you find anything.

Edit: It should be doc 7030