Ground Ops

ALL CLEAR

Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

Quick answer: Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

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Quick answer

Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

Why it matters

ALL CLEAR matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 ALL CLEAR?

In this glossary, ALL CLEAR refers to: Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

How is ALL CLEAR used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ground to cockpit, ALL CLEAR; chocks out, pins stowed, equipment clear, start when ready."

Why does ALL CLEAR matter in aviation?

ALL CLEAR matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 ALL CLEAR?

ALL CLEAR is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does ALL CLEAR belong to?

In this glossary, ALL CLEAR is grouped under Ground Ops. 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

Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

Operational example

Ground to cockpit, ALL CLEAR; chocks removed, pins stowed, equipment clear, safe to start engines at your discretion.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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