Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Powered-Lift Category › V. Instrument Procedures › Task I. Holding Procedures

AP.V.I.K2

Knowledge

Determining holding endurance based upon factors, including an expect further clearance (EFC) time, fuel on board, fuel flow while holding, fuel required to destination and alternate, etc., as appropriate.

Practice questions Ask the tutor

Study note

Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

From the FAA library

Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 2-51
Chapter 2: En Route Operations › ATC Holding Instructions
event that two-way radio communication is lost, the EFC allows the pilot to depart the holding fix at a definite time. Pilots should plan the last lap of the holding pattern to leave the fix as close as possible ... exact time. [Figure 2-71] When approaching the clearance limit and you have not received holding instructions from ATC, pilots are expected to follow certain procedures. First, call ATC and request further clearance before reaching the fix. If further clearance…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-12
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Holding Procedures › Standard Entry Procedures
Afterwards, turn to a heading to parallel the holding course outbound. Fly outbound for 1 minute, turn in the direction of the holding pattern through more than 180°, and return to the holding fix or intercept the holding course inbound ... Teardrop Procedure. When approaching the holding fix from anywhere in sector (b), the teardrop entry procedure would be to fly to the fix, turn outbound to a heading for a 30° teardrop entry within the pattern (on the holding side…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-2-6
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-7. Departure Restrictions, Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and Release Times
clearance void time expires, it does not cancel the departure clearance or IFR flight plan. It withdraws the pilot’s authority to depart IFR until a new departure release/release time has been issued by ATC and is acknowledged ... pilot. 3. Pilots who depart at or after their clearance void time are not afforded IFR separation and may be in violation of 14 CFR section 91.173 which requires that pilots receive an appropriate ATC clearance before operating…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-29
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…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-3-24
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 3. En Route Procedures › 5-3-8. Holding
Holding a. Whenever an aircraft is cleared to a fix other than the destination airport and delay is expected, it is the responsibility of ATC to issue complete holding instructions (unless the pattern is charted), an EFC time and best ... estimate of any additional en route/terminal delay. NOTE-Only those holding patterns depicted on U.S. government or commercially produced (meeting FAA requirements) low/high altitude en route, and area or STAR charts should be used. b. If the holding pattern…