IR.III.A.S2FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropria...

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Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropriate), and transponder codes in compliance with the ATC clearance.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropriate), and transponder codes in compliance with the ATC clearance.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-43) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. 14 CFR 91.123 (Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. IFH ch. 2 (p. 2-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-3) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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