Ground Ops

Feux anticollision

High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

Quick answer: High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

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Quick answer

High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

Why it matters

Feux anticollision 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 Feux anticollision?

In this glossary, Feux anticollision refers to: High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

How is Feux anticollision used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Assurez-vous que les feux anticollision sont allumés avant la mise en route des moteurs et lors des déplacements sur l’aire."

Why does Feux anticollision matter in aviation?

Feux anticollision 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 Feux anticollision?

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

What category does Feux anticollision belong to?

In this glossary, Feux anticollision 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

High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

Operational example

Ensure anti-collision lights are switched on before engine start and while moving on the apron.

Localized term

Feux anticollision

Localized example

Assurez-vous que les feux anticollision sont allumés avant la mise en route des moteurs et lors des déplacements sur l’aire.

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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