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The FAA advisory circular numbering system corresponds to what, making an AC easier to locate by subject?

Choices

  • ✓ The subject areas of the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 14)correct

    ACs use a numbered subject system corresponding to the CFR subject areas, so the number points to the related regulatory subject.

  • The alphabetical order of the author’s last name

    AC numbers are subject-based, not author-based.

  • The calendar year the circular was issued

    The leading number reflects subject area, not year of issue.

  • The FAA regional office that produced it

    AC numbering is by subject area, not by regional office.

Why

Advisory circulars are issued in a numbered subject system that corresponds to the subject areas of the CFR, so, for example, a 91-series AC (such as AC 91-74) relates to the 14 CFR Part 91 operating environment.

FAA source: AIM — Code of Federal Regulations and Advisory Circulars (front matter)AIM — referenced advisory circulars (AC 00-44, 00-45, 90-66, 91-74)browse the reference library →

This is taught in Using the AIM and FAA Advisory Circulars — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

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