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AA.VI.J.S4

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Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern.

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  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 3. En Route Procedures › 5-3-8. Holding

    Some systems do not store all holding patterns, and may only store patterns associated with missed approaches and hold-in-lieu of procedure turn (HILPT). Some store all holding as standard patterns and require pilot action to conduct non-standard ... holding (left turns). (1) Pilots are cautioned that multiple holding patterns may be established at the same fix. These holding patterns may differ in respect to turn directions and leg lengths depending on their application as an en route holding…

  • Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Holding Procedures › Standard Entry Procedures

    aircraft may hold at the following altitudes and maximum holding airspeeds: Altitude Mean Sea Level (MSL) Airspeed (KIAS) Up to 6,000 feet 200 14,001 feet and above 265 The following are exceptions to the maximum holding airspeeds ... Holding patterns from 6,001 to 14,000 feet may be restricted to a maximum airspeed of 210 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). This nonstandard pattern is depicted by an icon. 2. Holding patterns may be restricted to a maximum airspeed…

  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-6. Approach Clearance

    Arrival Holding. Some approach charts have an arrival holding pattern depicted at an IAF or at a feeder fix located along an airway. The arrival hold is depicted using a “thin line” since it is not always a mandatory part ... instrument procedure. (a) Arrival holding is charted where holding is frequently required prior to starting the approach procedure so that detailed holding instructions are not required. The arrival holding pattern is not authorized unless assigned by ATC. Holding…