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AIM — FAA OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE

4-3-26 Hand Signals

AIM Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control — Section 4-3, Airport Operations

Official text — AIM 4-3-26

AIM — FAA OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE

FIG 4-3-26Signalman Directs TowingFIG 4-3-26Signalman's PositionFIG 4-3-26All Clear (O.K.)FIG 4-3-26Start EngineFIG 4-3-26Pull ChocksFIG 4-3-26Proceed Straight AheadFIG 4-3-26Left TurnFIG 4-3-26Right TurnFIG 4-3-26Slow DownFIG 4-3-26Flagman Directs PilotFIG 4-3-26Insert ChocksFIG 4-3-26Cut EnginesFIG 4-3-26Night OperationFIG 4-3-26Stop

Reproduced from the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (Basic (with Change 3)). The AIM is FAA guidance, not regulation. Verify against the official source before relying on it operationally.

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