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AI.V.E.S1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.

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Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.

Bottom line

When taxi instructions are received from the controller, pilots should always read back the runway assignment. It is mandatory to read back all runway hold short instructions verbatim. You must read back the entire clearance and hold short instruction, to include runway identifier and your call sign.

FAA references

  1. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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