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Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) – Departure Clearance (DCL)

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

  1. CPDLC DCL must be utilized in accordance with this order and the local facility directive for transmitting automated clearances developed in accordance with FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration.
  2. All clearances must be reviewed for accuracy and route integrity. Action must be taken to ensure all information is complete and understandable to the recipient, and the route of flight is continuous.
  3. CPDLC permits amended or revised flight plans to be transmitted. Revised or amended flight plans that cannot be delivered using CPDLC must be verbally issued to the flight crew.
  4. CPDLC clearance information must be operational in nature. All selectable fields will be predefined by the TAS and available from a drop‐down menu.
  5. For a minimum of 60 days following the commissioning of a CPDLC capability, the facility ATIS must broadcast that CPDLC is available.