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AA.II.C.S9FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations.

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Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations.

Bottom line

Extra caution should be used when directed by ATC to taxi onto or across a runway, especially at night and during reduced visibility conditions.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-74, paras. 7b, 7g — AC No: 120-74B
  2. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AIM 2-3-4 (Taxiway Markings) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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