Basic ATC

Pushback and start approved

ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.

Quick answer: ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.

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Quick answer

ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.

Why it matters

Pushback and start approved matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Pushback and start approved?

In this glossary, Pushback and start approved refers to: ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.

How is Pushback and start approved used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pushback and start approved, expect taxi clearance in five minutes."

Why does Pushback and start approved matter in aviation?

Pushback and start approved matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Pushback and start approved?

Pushback and start approved is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Pushback and start approved belong to?

In this glossary, Pushback and start approved is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.

Operational example

Pushback and start approved, expect taxi clearance in five minutes.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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