J. Holding Procedures

Task J. Holding Procedures

References 14 CFR part TPP s 61 and 91; AC 91-74; FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-16; POH/AFM; AIM;

Objective

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with holding procedures. Note: See Appendix 7: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task. Knowledge The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

AA.VI.J.K1 Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and nonpublished holding patterns.

AA.VI.J.K2 Determining holding endurance based upon factors to include an expect further clearance (EFC) time, fuel on board, fuel flow while holding, fuel required to destination and alternate, etc., as appropriate.

AA.VI.J.K3 When to declare minimum fuel or a fuel-related emergency.

AA.VI.J.K4 Use of automation for holding to include autopilot and flight equipped. management systems, if

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

AA.VI.J.R1 Recalculating fuel reserves if assigned an unanticipated EFC time.

AA.VI.J.R2 Scenarios and circums emergency. tances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an

AA.VI.J.R3 Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination.

AA.VI.J.R4 Improper holding entry and improper wind correction while holding.

AA.VI.J.R5 Holding while in icing conditions.

AA.VI.J.R6 Improper automation management. Skills The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

AA.VI.J.S1 Correctly identifies instrument navigation aids associated with the assigned hold.

AA.VI.J.S2 Uses an entry procedure appropriate for a standard, nonstandard, published, or non published holding pattern. -

AA.VI.J.S3 Changes to the appropriate holding airspeed for the airplane and holding altitude to cross the holding fix at or below maximum holding airspeed.

AA.VI.J.S4 Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern.

AA.VI.J.S5 Comply with ATC reporting requirements.

AA.VI.J.S6 Use proper wind correction procedures to main the fix as close as possible to a specified time. tain the desired pattern and to arrive over

AA.VI.J.S7 Maintain the airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet selected course, radial, or bearing. , headings ±10°, and accurately track a

AA.VI.J.S8 If available, uses automation to include autopilot, flight director controls, and navigation displays associated with the assigned hold.

AA.VI.J.S9 Update fuel reserve calculations based on EFC times.