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Static wick missing

Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

Quick answer: Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

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Quick answer

Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

Why it matters

Static wick missing 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 Static wick missing?

In this glossary, Static wick missing refers to: Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

How is Static wick missing used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ground, JET 31, right-wing static wick missing; need inspection before pushback."

Why does Static wick missing matter in aviation?

Static wick missing 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 Static wick missing?

Static wick missing is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Static wick missing belong to?

In this glossary, Static wick missing 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

Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

Operational example

Ground, JET three one, right-wing static wick missing; require engineering inspection prior pushback.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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