Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Flight Engineer; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 93; Flight Crew Total 23400; Flight Crew Type 162
Communication Breakdown; Confusion; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Incursion Runway
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert
Airport; Chart Or Publication
I was cleared to taxi to Runway 28L via 'Z and Z1'. Using the Jeppesen taxi chart I verified the taxi route and taxied to the runway. Enroute; I noticed what appeared to be an 'IFR' hold short line. Since IFR operations were not in effect I taxied past the line. I was immediately instructed by ground control to stop; and complied.Just prior to takeoff clearance I was given a phone number and directed to call back to the tower after I landed. Upon landing I contacted the tower and was directed to provide my name; address; phone number and certificate number. When I asked if a violation was coming I was told that I 'would probably get a warning letter because this happens all the time'. I suggested that if 'this happens all the time' it is not just a pilot issue but also an airport issue; pilots don't intentionally violate rules. There should be a sign near the hold short line to make it obvious; so pilots don't miss it. The Jeppesen taxi chart does not show a hold short line for taxiway Z1; but does show one for taxiway A1; on the other side of the runway. The hold short line for a1 is a hotspot with an explanation. The same needs to be done for the hold short on taxiway Z1.
EMB500 Captain reported passing the IFR hold short line when IFR operations were not occurring. Once passed the line the Ground Controller told him he would receive a pilot deviation for crossing the line.