5-11-4. DESCENT INSTRUCTIONS

5-11-4. DESCENT INSTRUCTIONS

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

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10, Elevation Failure.

1. Unless a descent restriction exists, advise the aircraft to descend to the MDA.
   • PHRASEOLOGY
   • (Number) MILES FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/ HELIPORT. DESCEND TO YOUR MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.
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.
   • PHRASEOLOGY
   • (Number) MILES FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/ HELIPORT. DESCEND AND MAINTAIN (restriction altitude).
   • DESCEND TO YOUR MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.