IR.III.A.R4FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management
ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs.
ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs.
Bottom line
Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, no person operating an aircraft may operate that aircraft according to any clearance or instruction that has been issued to the pilot of another aircraft for radar air traffic control purposes.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.123 (Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-63) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-43) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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