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AA.II.D.S12FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Demonstrate taxi or sailing during day and night operations. If either condition is not...

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Demonstrate taxi or sailing during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day and night taxi or sailing.

Bottom line

At all times before engine start, the anti-collision lights should be turned on. The use of strobe lights is normally deferred until taxiing onto the active runway.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-15–2-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AC 120-74, paras. 7c, 7g — AC No: 120-74B
  3. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
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