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انحراف التكوين

A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

Quick answer: A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

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Quick answer

A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

Why it matters

انحراف التكوين matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is انحراف التكوين?

In this glossary, انحراف التكوين refers to: A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

How is انحراف التكوين used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "يتم إرسال الطائرة بانحراف تكوين معتمد من CDL، مثل غطاء مفقود."

Why does انحراف التكوين matter in aviation?

انحراف التكوين matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses انحراف التكوين?

انحراف التكوين is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does انحراف التكوين belong to?

In this glossary, انحراف التكوين is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

Operational example

Aircraft is dispatched with a configuration deviation approved by the CDL, such as a missing fairing.

Localized term

انحراف التكوين

Localized example

يتم إرسال الطائرة بانحراف تكوين معتمد من CDL، مثل غطاء مفقود.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

MEL and CDL MEL and CDL

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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