Air carrier flight crew reported the Jeppsen chart and their navigation database do not agree with that of ATC regarding the direction of turns when holding at the GIJ VORTAC on J146.
Synopsis
Air carrier flight crew reported the Jeppsen chart and their navigation database do not agree with that of ATC regarding the direction of turns when holding at the GIJ VORTAC on J146.
Narrative
At FL350 on J146 heading east to GIJ (Gipper Vortac) Chicago Center instructed us to hold at GIJ as published. We called up the hold in the FMS and compared it to the high IFR chart on FD Pro. They both showed right hand turns. As we started our right hand entry turn; I reported entering hold. Center asked if we were turning left. I said no; we are turning right. He said I need left hand turns; so we reversed our turn and entered a left hand pattern. Two other aircraft entered hold behind us; but ATC specifically instructed left hand turns. Through discussion we learned that all pilots showed published hold as right turns; and ATC showed published hold as left turns. The discrepancy between what ATC is seeing and what pilots are seeing as published hold is the problem that needs to be resolved. All players were curious; professional; and respectful. Hopefully; the team can coordinate with Chicago Center to address a small discrepancy before it becomes a serious safety issue. That would be a win.
Second reporter narrative
Cruise flight. ATC asked us to hold over the GIJ fix as published. We requested 20 mile legs. After entering the proper info into the FMC; we briefed the hold 'hold at GIJ; standard right turns; 20min legs; EFC time of XA00. As we passed over the fix and started to turn right; ATC asked us to turn left. We complied; and entered the hold with left hand turns. Two other aircraft behind us on the airway; who also were about to receive the same hold responded that their FMC's showed right hand turns.As a crew we confirmed and briefed the hold before we executed it in the FMC. For complete confirmation; we could have confirmed above and beyond with ATC that 'as published' was right hand turns. Thus; leading to the inquiry of us; the other aircraft behind us; and what ATC showed on their end. In 20+ years of flying Part 121; I have never seen a discrepancy between pilot/ATC published holding patterns.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.