AI.V.D.K7aFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and ident...

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Procedures for: a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots

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Review the current airport NOTAM and the automated terminal information service (ATIS) for runway and taxiway closures, construction activity, and other airport-specific risks. Brief the expected taxi route to include any hold short lines and runways to cross, hot spots, as well as any other potential conflicts.

FAA references

  1. AC 91-73, paras. 7b, 7d — AC No: 91-73B
  2. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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