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AA.III.A.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Verify assigned/correct runway (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES).

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Verify assigned/correct runway (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES).

Bottom line

The pilot should ensure that runway numbers on paved runways agree with magnetic compass and heading indicators before beginning takeoff roll.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-15) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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