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3. 

If more than one missed approach procedure is available, none require a course reversal. 

4. 

If only one missed approach procedure is available, the following conditions are met: 

(a) 

Course reversal is not required; and, 

(b) 

Reported ceiling and visibility are equal to or greater than the highest prescribed circling minimums 

for the IAP. 

5. 

When cleared for the approach, pilots must not execute a procedure turn. (14 CFR Section 91.175.) 

b. 

Although the controller will not specifically state that “timed approaches are in use,” the assigning of a time 

to depart the final approach fix inbound (nonprecision approach) or the outer marker or fix used in lieu of the 

outer marker inbound (precision approach) is indicative that timed approach procedures are being utilized, or 

in lieu of holding, the controller may use radar vectors to the Final Approach Course to establish a mileage 

interval between aircraft that will ensure the appropriate time sequence between the final approach fix/outer 

marker or fix used in lieu of the outer marker and the airport. 

c. 

Each pilot in an approach sequence will be given advance notice as to the time they should leave the holding 

point on approach to the airport. When a time to leave the holding point has been received, the pilot should adjust 

the flight path to leave the fix as closely as possible to the designated time. (See FIG 5

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Arrival Procedures

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