PA.XI.A.K2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge
Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as p...
Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as pilot controlled lighting.
Bottom line
Radio control of lighting is available at selected airports to provide airborne control of lights by keying the aircraft's microphone.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 7 clicks within 5 seconds | PCL highest |
| 5 clicks within 5 seconds | PCL medium |
| 3 clicks within 5 seconds | PCL lowest |
| 2,000 feet from far end | Caution zone |
FAA references
- AIM 2-1-8 (Pilot Control of Airport Lighting) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIM 2-1-10 (Taxiway Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 2-1-6 (Runway Status Light (RWSL) System) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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