AI.VI.A.S3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills
Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the...
Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator.
Bottom line
Pilots operating from a towered airport are required to maintain two-way radio communication with ATC and to acknowledge and comply with their instructions. Pilots must advise ATC if they cannot comply with the instructions issued and request amended instructions. When communicating with ATC or during crew briefings, each pilot should agree on the plan of action, ask for clarification, and question any inconsistency.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- 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)
- 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)
- AIM 2-1-6 (Runway Status Light (RWSL) System) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 4-1-20 (Transponder and ADS-B Out Operation) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 4-3-13 (Traffic Control Light Signals) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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