Cabin

Sitzlehnen-Sperre

Mechanical latch preventing a passenger seat from reclining, used during take-off, landing or when inoperative.

Quick answer: Mechanical latch preventing a passenger seat from reclining, used during take-off, landing or when inoperative.

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Quick answer

Mechanical latch preventing a passenger seat from reclining, used during take-off, landing or when inoperative.

Why it matters

Sitzlehnen-Sperre matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 Sitzlehnen-Sperre?

In this glossary, Sitzlehnen-Sperre refers to: Mechanical latch preventing a passenger seat from reclining, used during take-off, landing or when inoperative.

How is Sitzlehnen-Sperre used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Kabinenchef meldet Sitzlehnen-Sperre in voller Aufrecht-Position an Sitz 18B; Wartungsprüfung vor Pushback erbeten."

Why does Sitzlehnen-Sperre matter in aviation?

Sitzlehnen-Sperre matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 Sitzlehnen-Sperre?

Sitzlehnen-Sperre is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sitzlehnen-Sperre belong to?

In this glossary, Sitzlehnen-Sperre is grouped under Cabin. 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

Mechanical latch preventing a passenger seat from reclining, used during take-off, landing or when inoperative.

Operational example

Cabin lead advises seat recline lock stuck in full-upright on seat one-eight-Bravo; request maintenance inspection before pushback clearance.

Localized term

Sitzlehnen-Sperre

Localized example

Kabinenchef meldet Sitzlehnen-Sperre in voller Aufrecht-Position an Sitz 18B; Wartungsprüfung vor Pushback erbeten.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin

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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