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AA.VI.B.S2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and auto...

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Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls, as appropriate, for the departure, if applicable.

Bottom line

For DPs, the pilot must be able to engage RNAV equipment to follow flight guidance for lateral RNAV no later than 500 feet above airport elevation. Pilots must use a lateral deviation indicator (or equivalent navigation map display), flight director and/or autopilot in lateral navigation mode on RNAV 1 routes.

FAA references

  1. AC 90-100, paras. 10c, 10d — AC No: 90-100A
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. 14 CFR 91.227 (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment performance requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  4. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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