Cabin Safety

Girt bar

Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

Quick answer: Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

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Quick answer

Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

Why it matters

Girt bar matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Girt bar?

In this glossary, Girt bar refers to: Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

How is Girt bar used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ground, Echo 184 at gate, door L1 slide disarmed, girt bar secured, requesting jet bridge attachment."

Why does Girt bar matter in aviation?

Girt bar matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Girt bar?

Girt bar is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Girt bar belong to?

In this glossary, Girt bar is grouped under Cabin Safety. 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

Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

Operational example

Ground, Echo one-eight-four at gate, door L1 slide disarmed, girt bar secured, requesting jet bridge attachment.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

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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