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Fueling Deicing

Pompe d’appoint

An electrically or hydraulically operated pump used to supply fuel under pressure from tanks to engines, especially during start or when main pumps are inoperative.

Quick answer: An electrically or hydraulically operated pump used to supply fuel under pressure from tanks to engines, especially during start or when main pumps are inoperative.

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Quick answer

An electrically or hydraulically operated pump used to supply fuel under pressure from tanks to engines, especially during start or when main pumps are inoperative.

Why it matters

Pompe d’appoint matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Pompe d’appoint?

In this glossary, Pompe d’appoint refers to: An electrically or hydraulically operated pump used to supply fuel under pressure from tanks to engines, especially during start or when main pumps are inoperative.

How is Pompe d’appoint used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Sol, confirmez que la pompe d’appoint gauche fonctionne avant le démarrage moteur suite à l’alerte précédente de basse pression carburant."

Why does Pompe d’appoint matter in aviation?

Pompe d’appoint matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Pompe d’appoint?

Pompe d’appoint is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Pompe d’appoint belong to?

In this glossary, Pompe d’appoint is grouped under Fueling Deicing. 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 electrically or hydraulically operated pump used to supply fuel under pressure from tanks to engines, especially during start or when main pumps are inoperative.

Operational example

Ground, confirm left boost pump is operational before engine start due to previous low fuel pressure warning.

Localized term

Pompe d’appoint

Localized example

Sol, confirmez que la pompe d’appoint gauche fonctionne avant le démarrage moteur suite à l’alerte précédente de basse pression carburant.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Fueling Deicing

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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