AI.II.J.K3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Advisory Circulars, INFOs, and SAFOs.

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Advisory Circulars, INFOs, and SAFOs.

Bottom line

SAFOs contain important safety information that is often time-critical. InFOs are similar to SAFOs, but contain valuable information for operators that should help them meet administrative requirements or certain regulatory requirements with relatively low urgency or impact in safety.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Advisory Circulars, INFOs, and SAFOs.
NumberWhat it means
three parts to an AC numberAC number parts

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-11) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 7-7-5 (Safety Alerts For Operators (SAFO) and Information For Operators (InFO)) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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