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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005
Figure 11.4. Minimum Vector Altitude (MVA) Chart.
11.6.1. WARNING: "Traffic Advisories" is an additional service that the controller will
provide to you if the workload permits. Be aware that traffic information while on a PAR
final is almost nil due to narrow azimuth scan of the PAR equipment. "Radar
monitoring" during a nonprecision instrument approach will not provide altitude warning
information if the aircraft descends below a safe altitude. The controller may vector the
aircraft to any segment of an IAP prior to the FAF and clear an aircraft for an approach
from that point. The controller will issue an approach clearance only after you are
established on a segment of the IAP; or you will be assigned an altitude to maintain until
you are established on a segment of the IAP. The following general guidance applies to
the radar controller when positioning an aircraft for a final approach:
11.6.2. Radar Vector Weather Requirements. When the reported ceiling is at least 500
feet above the minimum vectoring altitude and the visibility is at least 3 miles, aircraft
will be vectored to intercept the final approach course as follows:
11.6.2.1. At least 1 mile from the FAF at a maximum intercept angle of 20°.
11.6.2.2. At least 3 miles from the FAF at a maximum intercept angle of 30°.
11.6.3. Final Approach Intercept Requirements. At all other times, unless specifically
requested by the pilot, aircraft will be vectored to intercept the final approach course at
least 3 miles from the FAF at a maximum intercept angle of 30°.
11.6.4. Vectoring Requirements. In either case, aircraft will be vectored:
11.6.4.1. At an altitude not above the glide slope for a precision approach.
11.6.4.2. At an altitude that will allow descent in accordance with the published
procedure for a nonprecision approach.
11.6.4.3. NOTE: These procedures do not apply to vectors to a visual approach.
11.7. Pilot Responsibilities.
11.7.1. During Vectors. While being radar vectored, repeat all headings, altitudes