JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 4-8-8

COMMUNICATIONS RELEASE

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

If an IFR aircraft intends to land at an airport not served by a tower or FSS, approve a change to the advisory service frequency when you no longer require direct communications.

PHRASEOLOGY-

CHANGE TO ADVISORY FREQUENCY APPROVED.

NOTE-

An expeditious frequency change permits the aircraft to receive timely local airport traffic information in accordance with AC 90-66, Non‐Towered Airport Flight Operations.

INTERPRETATION-

7110.65, 4-8-8, Communication Release and Applicability to Special VFR Aircraft (9-24-2014)

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