3. Holding Procedures

Question 1

3. 1 General

1) What direction are standard holding patterns unless depicted otherwise on IAP chart or directed by ATC?

Answer 1

1) Right hand holding patterns

Question 2

3.3 Limitations

1) What are the speed limitations for holding for CAT C A/C for <= FL140, FL140 - FL200, > FL200?
2) When does outbound timing begin in the hold?
3) What must the outbound leg not be longer than below FL140?
4) What should all turns be in nil wind?

Answer 2

1) 230KT, 240KT, 265 KT
2) Abeam the fix or on attaining the outbound heading, whichever comes later
3) 1MIN or the time/distance limit specified on the chart
4) 25 deg or Rate 1 whichever is less

Question 3

3.4 Entry into the Holding Pattern

1) How should an A/C enter the holding pattern?
2) What degree leniency either side of the inbound heading for sector entry is applied?
3) What are the three sector entries?
4) Can A/C descend in the hold?
5) When approaching the IAF from an ARC, what sector entry for holding should be used?

Answer 3

1) In relation to the three sector entries
2) 5 deg
3) Sector 1 (Parallel), Sector 2 (Offset), Sector 3 (Direct Entry)
4) Yes, subject to ATC approval.
5) Sector 1/3