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CA.II.E.R4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards.

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Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards.

Bottom line

Seaplane pilots must be vigilant for hazards such as electric power lines, power, sail and rowboats, rafts, mooring lines, water skiers, swimmers, etc. If on a collision course, the seaplane should slow, stop, or maneuver to the right, away from the bow of the oncoming vessel.

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. AIM 2-3-4 (Taxiway Markings) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AIM 4-3-19 (Taxi During Low Visibility) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AIM 4-3-24 (Use of Aircraft Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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