Ground Ops

Tiempo de escala

The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

Quick answer: The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

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Quick answer

The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

Why it matters

Tiempo de escala matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Tiempo de escala?

In this glossary, Tiempo de escala refers to: The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

How is Tiempo de escala used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Necesitamos acelerar el tiempo de escala para cumplir con nuestra franja horaria."

Why does Tiempo de escala matter in aviation?

Tiempo de escala matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Tiempo de escala?

Tiempo de escala is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tiempo de escala belong to?

In this glossary, Tiempo de escala is grouped under Ground Ops. 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

The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

Operational example

We need to expedite turnaround to meet our slot time.

Localized term

Tiempo de escala

Localized example

Necesitamos acelerar el tiempo de escala para cumplir con nuestra franja horaria.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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