Route discontinuities

Inspect the gap

Choose a procedure with a charted vector or other expected break and display the relevant FPL page. ^[20]

Locate the discontinuity and compare the legs before and after it with the chart.

When to keep the gap

The FSS page describes how to edit a discontinuity, but the presence of an edit function does not mean every break should be removed.

Check the aircraft’s current lateral mode and where it will go before the gap.

Clearance and mode

Use the chart and clearance to determine the intended path; maintain a known mode if a vector is expected.