Ground Ops

Frachttür

Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

Quick answer: Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

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Quick answer

Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

Why it matters

Frachttür 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 Frachttür?

In this glossary, Frachttür refers to: Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

How is Frachttür used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, unsere Frachttür ist noch offen; wir benötigen noch zwei Minuten am Stand vor dem Pushback."

Why does Frachttür matter in aviation?

Frachttür 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 Frachttür?

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

What category does Frachttür belong to?

In this glossary, Frachttür 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

Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

Operational example

Tower, our cargo door is still open; we require two additional minutes on stand before pushback.

Localized term

Frachttür

Localized example

Tower, unsere Frachttür ist noch offen; wir benötigen noch zwei Minuten am Stand vor dem Pushback.

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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