Teardrop Approach - P-340

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

CHAPTER SIX

624.

TEARDROP APPROACH

Reference: AIM, Chapter 5; NIFM, Chapter 20.

Amplification A Teardrop approach makes use of an outbound to inbound radial intercept

maneuver to reverse course and establish the aircraft inbound on the intermediate and final approach

course. Do not exceed the "Remain Within" distance.

Procedure The following procedures assume clearance for the ROBINS AFB VOR

RWY 15 approach (Figure 649) has been received and you are proceeding to the IAF.

At the IAF, indicated by station passage, execute the 6 Ts:

TIME Not required; time of commencing the approach is not reported to the

controlling agency.

ii.

TURN Turn in the shortest direction to parallel the outbound course (295).

iii.

TIME Start timing for three minutes outbound when wings level or abeam the

station, whichever occurs last.

NOTE

In strong winds or at indicated speeds greater than 120 knots, you

may have to adjust outbound timing to comply with any "remain

within distance" associated with the approach. Normally, a three

minute timing outbound will be sufficient.

iv.

TRANSITION Transition to slow cruise. If a descent is necessary at the

IAF, then leave the power at 300 ftlbs, lower the nose, and descend at 120

knots.

NOTE

Comply with any additional altitude restrictions imposed by ATC.

TWIST

(a)

Set the outbound course (295) in the IND350.

(b)

Use "OvertheStation Intercept" Procedures to establish the aircraft on

course outbound.

(c)

Attempt to be established on course within one minute.

TALK give the appropriate voice report if required.

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