Shuttle Procedure [DELETE]

A shuttle procedure is defined as a manoeuvre involving a descent or climb in a pattern resembling a holding pattern. Shuttles are generally prescribed on instrument procedure charts located in mountainous areas. In the approach phase, it is normally prescribed where a descent of more than 2,000 ft is required during the initial or intermediate approach segments. It can also be required when flying a missed approach or departure procedure from certain airports in the vicinity of mountain ranges. A shuttle procedure shall be executed in the pattern as published unless instructions contained in an ATC clearance direct otherwise. To ensure that the aircraft does not exceed the obstacle clearance protected airspace during a shuttle descent or climb, the aircraft must not exceed:

1. The airspeed limit published on instrument procedure charts or, if no airspeed limit is published, the following limits:
   • For climbs, the maximum airspeed is 310 KIAS.
   • For descents, the maximum holding airspeeds seen in the table below
2. The outbound/inbound still air time restrictions
3. The DME holding restrictions.

NOTE: All shuttle climb airspeeds are subject to CAR 602.32 which states no person shall:

• Operate an aircraft at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots if the aircraft is below 10,000 feet ASL
• Operate an aircraft at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots if the aircraft is below 3,000 feet AGL within 10 nautical miles of a controlled aerodrome unless authorized to do so in an air traffic control clearance.

REFERENCES
AIM RAC 10.9 Shuttle Procedure
CAR 602.32 Airspeed Limitations