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AA.VI.J.R3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned de...

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Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination.

Bottom line

Controllers assign holds for a variety of reasons, including deteriorating weather or high traffic volume. If aircraft reach a clearance limit before receiving a further clearance from ATC, a holding pattern is required at the last assigned altitude. The ATC system may require route changes or holding, which may require more fuel than expected.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-21) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-24) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-1–6-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. IFH ch. 2 (p. 2-13) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  7. AC 91-74 Appendix 3 — AC No: 91-74A
  8. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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