AA.II.D.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Comply with ATC clearances, as appropriate, and seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings,...
Comply with ATC clearances, as appropriate, and seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings, signals and signs.
Bottom line
No person may, at any airport with an operating control tower, operate an aircraft on a runway or taxiway, or take off or land an aircraft, unless an appropriate clearance is received from ATC. Know and use all of the visual aids available at the airport, such as the signs, markings, and lighting, as well as ground and/or tower ATC, to follow the taxi route.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.129 (Operations in Class D airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.123 (Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AC 120-74, paras. 7b, 7f, 7g — AC No: 120-74B
- AC 91-73, para. 7d — AC No: 91-73B
- AIM 2-3-4 (Taxiway Markings) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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