In radar holding at SQS, the hold must be on which posts?

• A. SQS256R or SQS180R.
• B. SQS256L or SQS180L.
• C. SQS512R only.
• D. SQS128R.

Answer: (A)

In radar holding at SQS, you select the radar posts that provide proper, continuous coverage and the right geometry for tracking the hold. The standard hold is placed on the right-side posts so the radar plan lines up with the holding sector and keeps the aircraft within reliable radar coverage as you sequence the legs. Using the right posts—SQS256R or SQS180R—gives consistent tracking and simplifies controller coordination.

The left-side posts would place the hold in a different geometry and can degrade coverage or complicate track correlation. Other posts like SQS512R or SQS128R aren’t used for this hold because they don’t align with the required hold geometry or coverage for the SQS holding area.