JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-10-5

RADAR CONTACT LOST

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

If radar contact is lost during an approach and the aircraft has not started final approach, clear the aircraft to an appropriate NAVAID/fix for an instrument approach.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2 , Final Approach Course Interception.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-10-14 , Final Approach Abnormalities.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10 , Elevation Failure.

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