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PA.II.D.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

A taxi route or departure runway change.

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A taxi route or departure runway change.

Bottom line

While taxiing for any takeoff, the pilot should verify that the aircraft position, taxi route, and runway for the departure all appear as expected.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-2–6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 14 (pp. 14-32–14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AC 91-73, para. 7b — AC No: 91-73B
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