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Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.
Quick answer: Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.
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Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.
Déviation compas matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL 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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In this glossary, Déviation compas refers to: Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, TANGO trois zéro, déviation compas hors limites après maintenance; demandons back-taxi pour étalonnage."
Déviation compas matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL 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.
Déviation compas is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Déviation compas is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.
Tower, TANGO three zero, compass deviation exceeds limits after maintenance; request back-taxi for compass swing calibration.
Déviation compas
Tour, TANGO trois zéro, déviation compas hors limites après maintenance; demandons back-taxi pour étalonnage.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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