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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005 245<br />

Figure 10.2. Charted Holding Pattern.<br />

10.2.3. Clearance Limit. ATC should issue holding instructions at least 5 minutes before<br />

reaching a clearance limit fix. When an aircraft is 3 minutes or less from a clearance<br />

limit and a clearance beyond the fix has not been received, the pilot is expected to start a<br />

speed reduction so that the aircraft will cross the fix at or below the maximum holding<br />

airspeed. If holding instructions have not been received upon arrival at the fix, hold in<br />

accordance with procedures in FLIP. For two-way radio failure holding procedures,<br />

refer to the FIH.<br />

10.2.4. Maximum Holding Speeds. Maximum holding airspeeds are defined by TERPS<br />

and have nothing to do with the holding speed specified in the aircraft flight manual.<br />

Holding speeds in the aircraft flight manual are typically minimum speeds that<br />

correspond to a maximum endurance speed. Do not exceed the maximum holding<br />

airspeeds listed below. ATC may be able to approve holding speeds in excess of these<br />

maximums, if aircraft performance considerations require. For ICAO holding airspeeds,<br />

refer to Chapter 18.

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