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

  1. The use of CPDLC is approved to augment the voice communication requirements of FAA Order JO 7110.65 for all altitudes, routes, speeds, holding clearances, altimeters, advisories, and frequency changes.
  2. The sector team is responsible for sending and responding to CPDLC messages.
  3. Controllers should minimize the use of CPDLC during critical phases of flight.
  4. CPDLC should not be used to issue immediate or expeditious clearances unless voice communication is not operationally feasible.
  5. Ensure there are no trajectory altering clearances (TAC) open prior to transfer of communication unless otherwise coordinated.
  6. Use of the automated Voice Communication Indicator (VCI) during CPDLC operations complies with the requirements of FAA Order JO 7110.65 paragraph 2-1-17, Radio Communications.
  7. Unless otherwise coordinated, the last controller working the aircraft before it exits the continental United States (U.S.) must ensure the CPDLC connection is terminated upon transfer of communication to any non‐U.S. facility or Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) sector.
  8. Coordination must be accomplished with the sector with eligibility prior to terminating a CPDLC connection from any other position or adapted air traffic workstation.
  9. In the event of receipt of an emergency pilot initiated downlink (PID), follow the provisions of FAA Order JO 7110.65, Chapter 10, Emergencies.
  10. When responding to a PID for a weather deviation request via CPDLC, and the aircraft has a clearance to climb/descend via or has a crossing restriction, the controller must unable the request and revert to voice communications.