Basic ATC

Descienda y mantenga

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Quick answer: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

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Quick answer

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Why it matters

Descienda y mantenga matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descienda y mantenga?

In this glossary, Descienda y mantenga refers to: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

How is Descienda y mantenga used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Descienda y mantenga once mil pies, American 317."

Why does Descienda y mantenga matter in aviation?

Descienda y mantenga matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descienda y mantenga?

Descienda y mantenga is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descienda y mantenga belong to?

In this glossary, Descienda y mantenga is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Operational example

Descend and maintain one one thousand feet, American 317.

Localized term

Descienda y mantenga

Localized example

Descienda y mantenga once mil pies, American 317.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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