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Means of Communication

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

  1. When CPDLC is available and CPDLC connected aircraft are operating outside of VHF coverage, CPDLC must be used as the primary means of communication.
  2. Voice communications may be utilized for CPDLC aircraft when it will provide an operational advantage and/or when workload or equipment capabilities demand.
  3. When CPDLC is being utilized, a voice backup must exist (e.g., HF, SATCOM, Third Party).
  4. When a pilot communicates via CPDLC, the response should be via CPDLC.
  5. To the extent possible, the CPDLC message set should be used in lieu of free text messages.