IR.III.B.K1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge
Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speed...
Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and non-published holding patterns.
Bottom line
Holding is a predetermined maneuver that keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from ATC.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1 minute in a standard holding pattern with no winds | Outbound leg |
| Start within 3 minutes of the holding fix | Speed reduction |
| 30° maximum, or 25° with a flight director system | Bank limits |
| Eight cardinal compass points when not charted | Holding direction |
FAA references
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-10) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-10–10-11) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IPH ch. 2 (pp. 2-51–2-52) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-21) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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