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An ATC clearance

  1. Ais the same as an ATC instruction.
  2. Bis advice provided by ATC and does not require acceptance or acknowledgement by the PIC.
  3. Crequires compliance when accepted by the PIC.Correct answer
  4. Dmust be complied with when received by the PIC.

Why this is the answer

Unlike an instruction, a clearance is an authorization the PIC may accept or decline; under CAR 602.31(1) it becomes binding only once accepted. Accept it and you must comply — it is not automatically mandatory the way the 'same as an instruction' trap suggests.

Reference

CARs 602.31 – Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions and Clearances TC AIM-RAC – ATC Clearances, Instructions and Information

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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