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Sample test figure: Taxiway location sign (B)

FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement · asked on the Private Pilot Helicopter test

Sample test figureTaxiway location sign (B)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
How to read it: Yellow letter on black with a yellow border = taxiway location sign: you are on taxiway Bravo.

1 FAA question that refer to this figure

  1. Question 1 · Private Pilot Helicopter

    This sign is a visual clue that

    • A.confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."
    • B.warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."
    • C.indicates "B" holding area is ahead.
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    Correct: A. confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

    A black sign with a yellow inscription and yellow border is a taxiway location sign; AIM 2-3-9 says it identifies the taxiway on which the aircraft is located, here taxiway B. Direction signs (yellow with black letters and arrows) point to upcoming taxiways.

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