Cabin Safety

Wurfleine

Light rope fitted with weighted end carried in life-rafts to establish first connection with rescue vessel.

Quick answer: Light rope fitted with weighted end carried in life-rafts to establish first connection with rescue vessel.

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Quick answer

Light rope fitted with weighted end carried in life-rafts to establish first connection with rescue vessel.

Why it matters

Wurfleine 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 Wurfleine?

In this glossary, Wurfleine refers to: Light rope fitted with weighted end carried in life-rafts to establish first connection with rescue vessel.

How is Wurfleine used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Rettungsboot nähert sich, Wurfleine am Floßbug bereitstellen und warten, um das Schleppseil zu sichern sobald Leine an Bord."

Why does Wurfleine matter in aviation?

Wurfleine 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 Wurfleine?

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

What category does Wurfleine belong to?

In this glossary, Wurfleine 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

Light rope fitted with weighted end carried in life-rafts to establish first connection with rescue vessel.

Operational example

Rescue boat approaching, prepare heaving line on raft bow and stand by to secure painter once line received aboard.

Localized term

Wurfleine

Localized example

Rettungsboot nähert sich, Wurfleine am Floßbug bereitstellen und warten, um das Schleppseil zu sichern sobald Leine an Bord.

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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