Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
According to this information it would not be correct for ATC to instruct you to intercept the LOC outside of the standard 18nm service volume.
This is what the Air Force taught us:
Originally Posted by AFMAN 11-217 Vol 3 Para 1.4.10.2
The localizer course may be flown outside of the 18 nm flight-check distance if the instrument procedure depicts a greater distance or radar service is provided. If the controller clears you to intercept a localizer course, regardless of the distance from the antenna, radar service is being provided and you are expected to intercept the localizer.
I'm trying to find the equivalent statement in the FAA regulations. I'm sure it's in there, because most of the stuff in 11-217 comes from CFRs, AIM, etc.