Lost Communications Procedures

Question 1

What are the lost communication procedures outlined in the FARs?

Answer 1

Route (AVEF):
Assigned.
Vectored.
Expected.
Filed.

Altitude (MEA): Fly the highest of:
Minimum IFR altitude.
Expected altitude.
Assigned altitude.

Ref: FAR 91.185

Question 2

If the clearance limit is a fix with no published hold, how would you hold at that fix?

Answer 2

Follow standard holding procedures:

Determine inbound course to the fix.

Use right turns (standard) unless otherwise instructed.

Maintain proper leg length (1 minute below 14,000 ft MSL, 1.5 minutes above).

Ref: AIM 5-3-8