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Descent Instructions

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

When an aircraft reaches the descent point, issue one of the following as appropriate:

  1. Unless a descent restriction exists, advise the aircraft to descend to the MDA.
  2. When a descent restriction exists, specify the prescribed restriction altitude. When the aircraft has passed the altitude limiting point, advise to continue descent to MDA.