IR.VII.A.K1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge
Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight...
Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight, including techniques for reestablishing communications, when it is acceptable to deviate from an instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance, and when to begin an approach at the destination.
Bottom line
If the failure occurs in VFR conditions, or if VFR conditions are encountered after the failure, each pilot shall continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 7600 for two-way radio communication failure | Squawk code |
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.185 (IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-9) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IPH ch. 2 (p. 2-47) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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