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CA.II.D.S1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

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

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

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When taxi instructions are received from the controller, pilots should always read back the runway assignment. You must read back the entire clearance and "hold short" instruction, to include runway identifier and your call sign. If there is uncertainty about any ATC instructions or clearances, ask ATC to say again.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AC 91-73, para. 7b — AC No: 91-73B
  5. AIM 4-3-20 (Standard Taxi Routes) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  6. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
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