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PA.II.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situationa...

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Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness.

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Prior to taxiing, a current copy of the airport diagram should be available for use by the pilot. Have a current airport diagram readily available for reference and check the assigned taxi route against the diagram with the heading indicator or compass, paying special attention to hot spots/complex intersections.

FAA references

  1. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AC 91-73, paras. 7b, 7d — AC No: 91-73B
  4. AIM 4-3-19 (Taxi During Low Visibility) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  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. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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