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IR.III.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

ATC clearance inconsistent with aircraft performance or navigation capability.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

ATC clearance inconsistent with aircraft performance or navigation capability.

Bottom line

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with: ATC clearance inconsistent with aircraft performance or navigation capability.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-26) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-2) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-43) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  5. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. 14 CFR 91.123 (Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  7. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-8) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  8. IFH ch. 2 (p. 2-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  9. AIM 6-1-1 (Pilot Responsibility and Authority) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  10. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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