Timing for a Procedure Turn begins when?

Timing for a Procedure Turn begins when?

• A. At IAF flying outbound for 2.5 DME or 1 minute as backup. Another 1 minute after the 45 degree turn
• B. At IAF only
• C. When the 90 degree turn begins
• D. On reaching the FAF

Answer: (A)

Timing for a procedure turn starts when you reach the initial approach fix and begin the outbound leg. From there you fly outbound to 2.5 DME (or, if DME isn’t available, for 1 minute). After that, you perform the 45-degree course reversal and then time for another 1 minute after that turn before continuing inbound. This sequence keeps you within the published protection and ensures the course reversal is completed properly. The timing isn’t started at the FAF or based on the 90-degree turn alone, and it isn’t started simply at the IAF without the outbound segment.

Timing for a procedure turn starts when you reach the initial approach fix and begin the outbound leg. From there you fly outbound to 2.5 DME (or, if DME isn’t available, for 1 minute). After that, you perform the 45-degree course reversal and then time for another 1 minute after that turn before continuing inbound. This sequence keeps you within the published protection and ensures the course reversal is completed properly. The timing isn’t started at the FAF or based on the 90-degree turn alone, and it isn’t started simply at the IAF without the outbound segment.