AA.VI.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Following published procedures and required climb gradients or ATC Instructions.
Following published procedures and required climb gradients or ATC Instructions.
Bottom line
When a departure is to be vectored immediately following takeoff, the pilot is advised before takeoff of the initial heading to be flown. ATC may vector an aircraft off a previously assigned DP; however, the 200 FPNM or the FPNM specified in the DP is required. When a pilot is uncertain of an ATC clearance, that pilot shall immediately request clarification from ATC.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 14 CFR 91.123 (Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- AC 90-100, paras. 4l, 10b — AC No: 90-100A
- AC 90-100, para. 10d — AC No: 90-100A
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- 14 CFR 91.129 (Operations in Class D airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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