JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-9-3

VECTORS ACROSS FINAL APPROACH COURSE

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

Inform the aircraft whenever a vector will take it across the final approach course and state the reason for such action.

NOTE-

In the event you are unable to so inform the aircraft, the pilot is not expected to turn inbound on the final approach course unless approach clearance has been issued.

PHRASEOLOGY-

EXPECT VECTORS ACROSS FINAL FOR (purpose).

EXAMPLE-

“EXPECT VECTORS ACROSS FINAL FOR SPACING.”

REFERENCE-

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

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