Air carrier Captain reported discrepancies between Company policy and published approach procedures regarding back-up procedures to a charted visual approach.
Synopsis
Air carrier Captain reported discrepancies between Company policy and published approach procedures regarding back-up procedures to a charted visual approach.
Narrative
There is a NOTAM; FDC X/XXXX; of which has caused confusion among flight crewmembers I have flown with. It states to select the RNAV X when cleared for the ZZZ1 Visual XX. However; our XX-X approach plate for the ZZZ1 visual state ; 'Company Procedure: When cleared for the ZZZ Visual XX; crews should select RNAV-V in the FMS for lateral and vertical guidance. APP mode may be used to provide LNAV and GP guidance. RNAV-X XX is also available if unable to fly RF (Radius to Fix) legs.' The alert XX-X-X page states; Based on crew feedback the following steps should be used when flying the RNAV GPS-X XX..." It never even mentions the RNAV-V approach. We elected to fly the RNAV X due to the NOTAM and the fact that 5G NOTAMs are in effect at ZZZ on Runway XX. However; after discussing this with various pilots and a FAA observer who was in my jumpseat today; I was asked to report this due to its conflicting information.Update the XX-X ZZZ1 visual approach plate to state to fly the RNAV-X so that all information is standard. The RNAV-V should be removed from the FMS and approach plate terminology until the approach becomes valid again. The NOTAM is in effect until Date."
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.