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Commande action différée

Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

Quick answer: Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

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Quick answer

Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

Why it matters

Commande action différée 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Commande action différée?

In this glossary, Commande action différée refers to: Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

How is Commande action différée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Contrôle maintenance : commande action différée active; vol sous limites MEL."

Why does Commande action différée matter in aviation?

Commande action différée 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.

Who uses Commande action différée?

Commande action différée is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Commande action différée belong to?

In this glossary, Commande action différée is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. 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

Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

Operational example

Maintenance control advises deferred action control active for generator fault; flight proceeding under MEL restrictions.

Localized term

Commande action différée

Localized example

Contrôle maintenance : commande action différée active; vol sous limites MEL.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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