ifr proceduresFAA-published sample question (IRH, Aug 2021)
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 245.) While flying at an assigned altitude of 5,000 feet MSL, you are cleared to CEPUL for the RNAV (GPS)-B at CQX. At what point may you leave 5,000 feet MSL?
FAA Figure 245RNAV (GPS)-B, Chatham (CQX)FAA-CT-8080-3F · Instrument Rating supplement
A
Upon crossing UMANE inbound for the approach.
B
Upon crossing UMANE for the procedure turn.
C
Upon crossing CEPUL.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
On the CQX RNAV (GPS)-B chart, CEPUL is an IAF with a NoPT feeder of 330 degrees for 5 NM at 2,000 feet to UMANE. Once cleared for the approach and crossing CEPUL you are on a published segment and may descend to 2,000 feet; no procedure turn is flown from CEPUL, and waiting until UMANE would leave you high for the final segment.
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