Ground Ops

Cales retirées

A confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

Quick answer: A confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

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Quick answer

A confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

Why it matters

Cales retirées 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 Cales retirées?

In this glossary, Cales retirées refers to: A confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

How is Cales retirées used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cales retirées, tout l’équipement au sol a été retiré, autorisé au roulage."

Why does Cales retirées matter in aviation?

Cales retirées 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 Cales retirées?

Cales retirées is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Cales retirées belong to?

In this glossary, Cales retirées 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 confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

Operational example

Chock clear, all ground equipment removed, you are cleared to taxi.

Localized term

Cales retirées

Localized example

Cales retirées, tout l’équipement au sol a été retiré, autorisé au roulage.

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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