Cabin Safety

Tobogán-balsa

Inflatable evacuation slide that converts to a life-raft for ditching or over-water evacuation.

Quick answer: Inflatable evacuation slide that converts to a life-raft for ditching or over-water evacuation.

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Quick answer

Inflatable evacuation slide that converts to a life-raft for ditching or over-water evacuation.

Why it matters

Tobogán-balsa matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Tobogán-balsa?

In this glossary, Tobogán-balsa refers to: Inflatable evacuation slide that converts to a life-raft for ditching or over-water evacuation.

How is Tobogán-balsa used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, Charlie 210, amerizaje inminente, toboganes-balsa armados en todas las puertas, solicitamos rumbos a la costa más cercana."

Why does Tobogán-balsa matter in aviation?

Tobogán-balsa matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Tobogán-balsa?

Tobogán-balsa is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tobogán-balsa belong to?

In this glossary, Tobogán-balsa is grouped under Cabin Safety. 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

Inflatable evacuation slide that converts to a life-raft for ditching or over-water evacuation.

Operational example

Mayday, Charlie two-one-zero, ditching imminent, slide rafts armed on all doors, request vectors to nearest coastline for water landing.

Localized term

Tobogán-balsa

Localized example

Mayday, Charlie 210, amerizaje inminente, toboganes-balsa armados en todas las puertas, solicitamos rumbos a la costa más cercana.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

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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