When to descend

On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:14:12 -0700, Bee wrote:

I guess the AIM and the IPH need to state "A TAA straight-in, left base,
or right base area is the regulatory equivalent of a published approach

It's in the PC/G:

TERMINAL ARRIVAL AREA (TAA)- The TAA is controlled airspace established in
conjunction with the Standard or Modified T and I RNAV approach
configurations. In the standard TAA, there are three areas: straight-in,
left base, and right base. The arc boundaries of the three areas of the TAA
**are published portions of the approach** and allow aircraft to transition
from the en route structure direct to the nearest IAF. TAAs will also
eliminate or reduce feeder routes, departure extensions, and procedure
turns or course reversal.

(emphasis mine)
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)