Ground Ops

Goupille de dérivation

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Quick answer: A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

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Quick answer

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Why it matters

Goupille de dérivation 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 Goupille de dérivation?

In this glossary, Goupille de dérivation refers to: A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

How is Goupille de dérivation used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Goupille de dérivation insérée, direction du train avant désactivée pour le repoussage."

Why does Goupille de dérivation matter in aviation?

Goupille de dérivation 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 Goupille de dérivation?

Goupille de dérivation is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Goupille de dérivation belong to?

In this glossary, Goupille de dérivation 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

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Operational example

Bypass pin inserted, nose wheel steering is disabled for pushback.

Localized term

Goupille de dérivation

Localized example

Goupille de dérivation insérée, direction du train avant désactivée pour le repoussage.

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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