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GPS Approach – profile view

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Hi Everyone, Looking at the left side of the profile view, a Holding drawn at 1600 feet and so the FAF (at 1600') but the graph drawn from the hold to FAF (maltis) gives you impression that a descent required from the holding fix to the FAF. I assume it's not a mistake.  Does anyone know what behind this mystery?

 http://155.178.201.160/d-tpp/1412/00256R9L.PDF

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  1. John D Collins on Nov 26, 2014

    What is the approach, airport and runway?

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  2. Javier Laxman on Nov 26, 2014

    Ops, I’m SORRY!

    http://155.178.201.160/d-tpp/1412/00256R9L.PDF

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  3. John D Collins on Nov 27, 2014

    I would assume it is a mistake. It is of little consequence as it does not affect how you fly the approach as one is most likely to be already at the 1600 MSL leaving the IF. The other RNAV approaches at the airport depict a level segment between the IF and FAF. You can report it to AeroNav via email to 9-AMC-Aerochart@faa.gov .

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