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AI.VI.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Communication.

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Communication.

Bottom line

Radio malfunctions should be repaired before further flight. If radio malfunction occurs after departing the parking area, watch the tower for light signals or monitor tower frequency.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AIM 6-4-2 (Transponder Operation During Two‐way Communications Failure) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AIM 4-2-13 (Communications with Tower when Aircraft Transmitter or Receiver or Both are Inoperative) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. RMH ch. 3, Facilities (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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