CRJ 550/700/900/1000 - my current bug list; can we expect fixes?

[Herman 1591]

When a hold is specified (in the US anyway) in lieu of a procedure turn, it's there for a specific technical reason, such as fitting the protected course reversal airspace into a smaller area to accommodate local terrain. As I understand the comments above and after reviewing the approach plate, it's correct for a holding pattern to be shown at JOPIV and it should be flown at least through an entry. (The following page references are from the FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook (Link here)). While procedure turns can be flown in many ways (see page 4-49), when a holding pattern is specified in lieu of the PT, it should be flown as depicted, including a standard holding pattern entry (Bottom of page 4-49 and page 4-50). As stated there, "For a hold-in-lieu-of PT, the holding pattern direction must be flown as depicted and the specified leg length/timing must not be exceeded...The holding pattern maneuver is completed when the aircraft is established on the inbound course after executing the appropriate entry. If cleared for the approach prior to returning to the holding fix and the aircraft is at the prescribed altitude, additional circuits of the holding pattern are not necessary nor expected by ATC."

 

Holding pattern entries are discussed starting on page 10-11 of the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook (Link here).

[Herman 1591]

Mathijs responded to the OP's request with what can be said as shown below. Since other reports are being added to this thread, best to close it now. Please, if you think you found an issue and you've reviewed the appropriate section(s) of the forum without seeing your issue reported, then open a new thread.