AA.II.B.K4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Coordinating and communicating with ground personnel for powerplant start, if applicable.

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Coordinating and communicating with ground personnel for powerplant start, if applicable.

Bottom line

The following procedures are used by ATCTs in the control of aircraft, ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel not equipped with radio.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-3–6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIM 4-3-13 (Traffic Control Light Signals) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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