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CA.I.D.K6FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Inflight intercept procedures.

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Inflight intercept procedures.

Bottom line

Adhere to instructions relayed through the use of visual devices, visual signals, and radio communications from the intercepting aircraft.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Inflight intercept procedures.
NumberWhat it means
121.5 or 243.0 MHz — all aircraft in US national airspace are highly encouraged to maintain a listening watch on these VHF/UHF guard frequenciesGuard freqs
Mode 3/A Code 7700 — if transponder equipped, unless otherwise instructed by air traffic controlSquawk

FAA references

  1. AIM 5-6-13 (Interception Procedures) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. AIM 6-2-3 (Intercept and Escort) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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