Aircraft Systems

Statikport

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Quick answer: An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

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Quick answer

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Why it matters

Statikport matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 Statikport?

In this glossary, Statikport refers to: An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

How is Statikport used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Statikport blockiert, unzuverlässige Anzeigen an ATC gemeldet."

Why does Statikport matter in aviation?

Statikport matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 Statikport?

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

What category does Statikport belong to?

In this glossary, Statikport is grouped under Aircraft Systems. 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

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Operational example

Static port blocked, unreliable altitude and airspeed indications reported to ATC.

Localized term

Statikport

Localized example

Statikport blockiert, unzuverlässige Anzeigen an ATC gemeldet.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

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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