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AC 120-26M - Assignment of Aircraft Call Signs and Associated Telephonies (Cancelled)

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Number
120-26M
Title
Assignment of Aircraft Call Signs and Associated Telephonies
Date cancelled
2020-10-08
Cancellation notes
120-26N
Date issued
2018-09-10
Office of Primary Responsibility
AJR-2
Description

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) requirements and procedures for the assignment and authorization for use of aircraft call signs in the National Airspace System (NAS), specifically, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter designators (3LD), U.S. special designators, and local designators, and their associated telephonies. Guidance is provided to aircraft operators for requesting call signs and explains the assignment and the authorization process for their use domestically within the NAS and internationally.

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