Cabin Safety

Hache de secours

A robust, sharp-edged hand tool stowed in the cockpit, intended for emergency access, fire-fighting, or egress during evacuation or rescue.

Quick answer: A robust, sharp-edged hand tool stowed in the cockpit, intended for emergency access, fire-fighting, or egress during evacuation or rescue.

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Quick answer

A robust, sharp-edged hand tool stowed in the cockpit, intended for emergency access, fire-fighting, or egress during evacuation or rescue.

Why it matters

Hache de secours matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Hache de secours?

In this glossary, Hache de secours refers to: A robust, sharp-edged hand tool stowed in the cockpit, intended for emergency access, fire-fighting, or egress during evacuation or rescue.

How is Hache de secours used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’équipage cockpit a confirmé l’emplacement et l’état de la hache de secours lors du contrôle du matériel d’urgence; stockage sécurisé et accessible."

Why does Hache de secours matter in aviation?

Hache de secours matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Hache de secours?

Hache de secours is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Hache de secours belong to?

In this glossary, Hache de secours is grouped under Cabin Safety. 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 robust, sharp-edged hand tool stowed in the cockpit, intended for emergency access, fire-fighting, or egress during evacuation or rescue.

Operational example

Cockpit crew confirmed location and condition of crash axe during emergency equipment check; stowage secure and accessible.

Localized term

Hache de secours

Localized example

L’équipage cockpit a confirmé l’emplacement et l’état de la hache de secours lors du contrôle du matériel d’urgence; stockage sécurisé et accessible.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

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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