6-7-5. INTERVAL MINIMA

6-7-5. INTERVAL MINIMA

1. Except as provided in subparagraph b, use a 2-minute or a 5-mile radar interval as the minimum between successive approaches.
   • REFERENCE
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-5, Approach Separation Responsibility.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 6-7-1, Application.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 6-7-2, Approach Sequence.

   WAKE TURBULENCE APPLICATION

2. Use the following time or radar interval as the minimum interval:
   1. Behind super:
      1. (a) Heavy - 3 minutes or 6 miles.
      2. (b) Large - 3 minutes or 7 miles.
      3. (c) Small - 4 minutes or 8 miles.
   2. Small behind heavy - 3 minutes or 6 miles.
3. Increase the interval, as necessary, taking into account the:
   1. Relative speeds of the aircraft concerned.
   2. Existing weather conditions.
   3. Distance between the approach fix and the airport.
   4. Type of approach being made.