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PA.II.D.S1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.

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Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.

Bottom line

Pilots operating from a towered airport are required to maintain two-way radio communication with ATC and to acknowledge and comply with their instructions. ATC is required to obtain a readback from the pilot of all runway hold short instructions.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AC 91-73, para. 7b — AC No: 91-73B
  5. AIM 4-3-20 (Standard Taxi Routes) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  6. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
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