Can you hold over a TACAN?

Holding over a TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation) is generally not permitted because TACAN systems are specifically designed for navigation rather than as holding patterns. TACAN provides distance and bearing information to aircraft, but it does not have the necessary capabilities to support a hold as part of a standardized air traffic control procedure.

In aviation, holding patterns are predefined routes that aircraft use to manage traffic and ensure safe spacing. These patterns are generally assigned by air traffic control and are based on specific navigational aids like VORs or RNAV waypoints that can support holding operations. TACAN does not provide the same functionality as these systems.

While there may be special circumstances that allow for holding patterns (such as if directed by ATC), in general and under normal operating procedures, holding over a TACAN is not appropriate or authorized, making it important to recognize that the answer is indicated as that holding over a TACAN is not typical.