AA.I.E.R3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Responding to a flightpath warning system alert.
Responding to a flightpath warning system alert.
Bottom line
Warning and caution alerts must provide timely attention-getting cues through at least two different senses, using aural, visual, or tactile indications. The Airplane Flight Manual must contain appropriate procedures for the use of the terrain awareness and warning system and for proper flight crew reaction to its audio and visual warnings.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 25.1322 (Flightcrew alerting.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
- AC 120-51 Appendix 3 — AC No: 120-51E
- 14 CFR 121.354 (Terrain awareness and warning system.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
- AC 120-90 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-90
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