JO 7110.65 5-9-2

Assign headings that will permit final approach course interception on a track that does not exceed the interception angles specified in TBL 5-9-1 . TBL 5-9-1 Approach Course Interception Angle Distance from interception point to approach gate

Maximum interception angle

Less than 2 miles or triple simultaneous approaches in use

20 degrees

2 miles or more

30 degrees

(45 degrees for helicopters)

If deviations from the final approach course are observed after initial course interception, apply the following: Outside the approach gate: apply procedures in accordance with subparagraph a , if necessary, vector the aircraft for another approach.

Inside the approach gate: inform the pilot of the aircraft's position and ask intentions. PHRASEOLOGY-

NOTE-

The intent is to provide for a track course intercept angle judged by the controller to be no greater than specified by this procedure.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Chapter 5 , Section 9, Radar Arrivals, and Section 10 , Radar Approaches- Terminal.

EN ROUTE. When using a radar scope range above 125 NM, the controller must solicit and receive a pilot report that the aircraft is established on the final approach course. If the pilot has not reported established by the final approach gate, inform the pilot of his/her observed position and ask intentions. NOTE-

It may be difficult to accurately determine small distances when using very large range settings.