When DME hold is selected on the PFD, which of the following describes what happens?

• A. Green NM indicator remains and VOR identifier remains
• B. Amber H appears but VOR identifier is unaffected
• C. Amber H appears and the green NM indicator remains
• D. Amber H replaces the green NM indicator and the VOR identifier is removed

Answer: (D)

When DME hold is active, the system switches the display to reflect that you’re maintaining a set DME distance rather than following a VOR course. An amber H appears on the PFD/ND to show hold mode is engaged. The green NM indicator—the normal navigation map cue—is replaced by that amber H, signaling you’re not using the standard navigation guidance at the moment. The VOR identifier is removed because the hold is based on distance (DME) from the navaid, not on tracking the VOR’s signal or showing its ID. This keeps the display clear about what reference you’re using while the hold is active, and normal navigation information returns once the hold is released.