Ground Ops

Separación de Punta de Ala

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Quick answer: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

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Quick answer

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Why it matters

Separación de Punta de Ala 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

Questions and answers

What is Separación de Punta de Ala?

In this glossary, Separación de Punta de Ala refers to: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

How is Separación de Punta de Ala used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Asegure la separación de punta de ala al rodar entre aeronaves estacionadas cercanamente en la rampa."

Why does Separación de Punta de Ala matter in aviation?

Separación de Punta de Ala 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 Separación de Punta de Ala?

Separación de Punta de Ala is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Separación de Punta de Ala belong to?

In this glossary, Separación de Punta de Ala 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 ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Operational example

Ensure wingtip clearance when taxiing between closely parked aircraft on the ramp.

Localized term

Separación de Punta de Ala

Localized example

Asegure la separación de punta de ala al rodar entre aeronaves estacionadas cercanamente en la rampa.

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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