AI.II.CFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
Runway Incursion Avoidance
To determine the applicant understands runway incursion avoidance, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Bottom line
A runway incursion is any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in a loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, landing, or intending to land. The three major areas contributing to runway incursions are communications, airport knowledge, and flight deck procedures for maintaining orientation. Proper planning can prevent runway incursions and the possibility of a ground collision.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- AI.II.C.K1: Runway incursion definition.
- AI.II.C.K2: Taxi instructions/clearances.
- AI.II.C.K3: The importance of recording taxi instructions and reviewing taxi routes on the airport diagram.
- AI.II.C.K4: Airport markings, signs, and lights including the importance of hold lines associated with runways.
- AI.II.C.K5: Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing, including taxi route planning, briefing the location of Hot Spots, communicating and coor
- AI.II.C.K6: Communication and operational procedures at uncontrolled airports.
Risk management
- AI.II.C.R1: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AI.II.C.R2: Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
- AI.II.C.R3: Entering or crossing runways.
- AI.II.C.R4: Night taxi operations.
- AI.II.C.R5: Low visibility taxi operations.
- AI.II.C.R6: Runway incursion after landing.
- AI.II.C.R7: Operating on taxiways between parallel runways.
Skills
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