Termify logo Protermify Aviation Aviation English glossary built for pilots, ATC teams, cabin crew and aviation students.

MEL and CDL MEL and CDL

Schwimmweste fehlt

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Quick answer: Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

This term page is part of the Protermify Aviation glossary and is published as static HTML for fast indexing and clear language coverage.

Languages

ArabicDeutschEnglishEspanolFrancaisHindiBahasa IndonesiaItalianoJapanesePortuguesRusskiyThaiTurkceVietnameseZhongwen

Quick answer

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Why it matters

Schwimmweste fehlt 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.

Editorial context

This page is rendered as static HTML from source-backed terminology data so search engines and AI systems can parse the content without client-side code.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Schwimmweste fehlt?

In this glossary, Schwimmweste fehlt refers to: Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

How is Schwimmweste fehlt used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, FLY zwei drei fünf, Besatzung meldet fehlende Schwimmweste; erbitten sofortige Rückkehr zur Position zum Austausch."

Why does Schwimmweste fehlt matter in aviation?

Schwimmweste fehlt 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 Schwimmweste fehlt?

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

What category does Schwimmweste fehlt belong to?

In this glossary, Schwimmweste fehlt 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

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Operational example

Tower, FLY two three five, crew reports one life vest missing; request immediate return to stand for replacement.

Localized term

Schwimmweste fehlt

Localized example

Tower, FLY zwei drei fünf, Besatzung meldet fehlende Schwimmweste; erbitten sofortige Rückkehr zur Position zum Austausch.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

MEL and CDL MEL and CDL

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related terms

Use the related links below to continue through connected aviation terminology.

Back to glossary