AA.VI.C.K4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival.
Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival.
Bottom line
Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each pilot who has two-way radio communications failure when operating under IFR shall comply with the rules of 14 CFR 91.185. If the failure occurs in VFR conditions, or if VFR conditions are encountered after the failure, continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable. If the failure occurs in IFR conditions, or if the VFR option cannot be complied with, continue the flight by the route assigned in the last ATC clearance received.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 7600 | Squawk code |
| RDOF flash | Radar alert |
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.185 (IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IPH ch. 2 (p. 2-47) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- 14 CFR 91.129 (Operations in Class D airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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