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AP.V.C.R5

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ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft's lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival.

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Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Arrivals › Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Planning
Figure 3-2. VNAV path construction. The calculations should be made before…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-2
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-1. Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) Procedures
aircraft to track laterally on the Eagul Five Arrival and to descend at pilot’s discretion so as to comply with all altitude and speed restrictions until reaching Geeno and then maintain 10,000. Upon reaching 10,000, aircraft ... maintain 7,000. 5. Direct routing to intercept a STAR and vertical navigation clearance. “Proceed direct Leoni, descend via the Leoni One arrival.” “Proceed direct Denis, cross Denis at or above flight level two zero zero, then descend…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-22
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts
Pilots are cautioned that they are responsible for obstacle avoidance in the…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-4-10
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 4. ATC Clearances and Aircraft Separation › 4-4-12. Speed Adjustments
navigate to comply with all speed and/or altitude restrictions published on the SID. 2. In example 2, when ATC issues a “Descend via arrival,” ATC has canceled any previously issued speed and/or altitude restrictions. The pilot should vertically navigate…