Long Haul

Trimmkraftstofftank

A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

Quick answer: A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

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Quick answer

A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

Why it matters

Trimmkraftstofftank matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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

What is Trimmkraftstofftank?

In this glossary, Trimmkraftstofftank refers to: A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

How is Trimmkraftstofftank used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Transfer vom Trimmkraftstofftank zu den Haupttanks eingeleitet, um den Schwerpunkt innerhalb der Grenzen zu halten."

Why does Trimmkraftstofftank matter in aviation?

Trimmkraftstofftank matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Trimmkraftstofftank?

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

What category does Trimmkraftstofftank belong to?

In this glossary, Trimmkraftstofftank is grouped under Long Haul. 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

A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

Operational example

Transfer from trim fuel tank to main tanks initiated to maintain center of gravity within limits.

Localized term

Trimmkraftstofftank

Localized example

Transfer vom Trimmkraftstofftank zu den Haupttanks eingeleitet, um den Schwerpunkt innerhalb der Grenzen zu halten.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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