Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

AIM

4/3/14

5−1−17

Preflight

11. Block 11.

Enter only those remarks pertin-

ent to ATC or to the clarification of other flight plan

information, such as the appropriate radiotelephony

(call sign) associated with the FAA-assigned

three-letter company designator filed in Block 2, if

the radiotelephony is new or has changed within the

last 60 days. In cases where there is no three-letter

designator but only an assigned radiotelephony or an

assigned three-letter designator is used in a medical

emergency, the radiotelephony must be included in

the remarks field. Items of a personal nature are not

accepted.

NOTE

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1. The pilot is responsible for knowing when it is
appropriate to file the radiotelephony in remarks under the
60-day rule or when using FAA special radiotelephony
assignments.

2. “DVRSN” should be placed in Block 11 only if the
pilot/company is requesting priority handling to their
original destination from ATC as a result of a diversion as
defined in the Pilot/Controller Glossary.

3. Do not assume that remarks will be automatically
transmitted to every controller. Specific ATC or en route
requests should be made directly to the appropriate
controller.

12. Block 12.

Specify the fuel on board,

computed from the departure point.

13. Block 13.

Specify an alternate airport if

desired or required, but do not include routing to the

alternate airport.

14. Block 14.

Enter the complete name,

address, and telephone number of pilot-in-command,

or in the case of a formation flight, the formation

commander. Enter sufficient information to identify

home base, airport, or operator.

NOTE

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This information would be essential in the event of search
and rescue operation.

15. Block 15.

Enter the total number of persons

on board including crew.

16. Block 16.

Enter the predominant colors.

NOTE

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Close IFR flight plans with tower, approach control, or
ARTCC, or if unable, with FSS. When landing at an airport
with a functioning control tower, IFR flight plans are
automatically canceled.

The information transmitted to the ARTCC for

IFR flight plans will consist of only flight plan

blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

A description of the International Flight Plan

Form is contained in the International Flight

Information Manual (IFIM).

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9. International Flight Plan (FAA Form

7233

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IFR Flights (For Domestic or

International Flights)

a. General

Use of FAA Form 7233−4 is recommended for

domestic IFR flights and is mandatory for all IFR

flights that will depart U.S. domestic airspace.

NOTE

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1. An abbreviated description of FAA Form 7233

−4

(International Flight Plan) may be found in this section. A
detailed description of FAA Form 7233

−4 may be found on

the FAA website at:
h t t p : / / w w w . f a a . g o v / a b o u t / o f f i c e _ o r g /
headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/enroute/flight_pl
an_filing/

2. Filers utilizing FAA Form 7233

−1 (Flight Plan) may not

be eligible for assignment of RNAV SIDs and STARs. Filers
desiring assignment of these procedures should file using
FAA Form 7233

−4, as described in this section.

3. When filing an IFR flight plan using FAA Form 7233

−4,

it is recommended that filers include all operable
navigation, communication, and surveillance equipment
capabilities by adding appropriate equipment qualifiers as
shown in Tables 5

−1−3 and 5−1−4. These equipment

qualifiers should be filed in Item 10 of FAA Form 7233

−4.

4. ATC issues clearances based on equipment qualifiers
filed in Items 10 and aircraft capabilities filed in Item 18
(NAV/) of FAA Form 7233

−4. Operators should file all

equipment qualifiers for which the aircraft is certified and
capable. They should also file aircraft capabilities in
Item 18 as described below.

b. Explanation of Items Filed in FAA Form

7233

−4

Procedures and other information provided in this

section are designed to assist operators using FAA

Form 7233−4 to file IFR flight plans for flights that

will be conducted entirely within U.S. domestic

airspace. Requirements and procedures for operating

outside U.S. domestic airspace may vary signific-

antly from country to country. It is, therefore,

recommended that operators planning flights out-

side U.S. domestic airspace become familiar with