IAF Decent Rules

Question 1

Procedure turn- holding method when can you descend from the PT fix altitude? PT completion altitude?

Answer 1

Outbound abeam if unable to determine, wings level outbound

Descend from PT completion turn altitude when established inbound

Question 2

Holding pattern in lieu of procedure turn HILO PT, is depicted how? When can you descend?

Answer 2

Thick black line in plan view.
If cleared Descend to holding altitude after crossing the fix
Descend to FAF altitude when established inbound

Question 3

Procedure turn with a 45/180, when can you descend

Answer 3

Outbound abeam on a parallel or intercept heading