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PA.VIII.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards.

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Collision hazards.

Bottom line

A condition, event, or circumstance that could induce an occurrence of a collision or surface accident or incident. Proper clearing procedures, combined with proper visual scanning techniques, are the most effective strategy for collision avoidance.

FAA references

  1. IPH Glossary (p. G-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-11–1-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. IFH Glossary (p. G-19) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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