Long Haul

Dérive moteur inopérant

The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

Quick answer: The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

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Quick answer

The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

Why it matters

Dérive moteur inopérant matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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

What is Dérive moteur inopérant?

In this glossary, Dérive moteur inopérant refers to: The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

How is Dérive moteur inopérant used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Si une dérive moteur inopérant est nécessaire, suivez la route de contingence et informez immédiatement l’ATC."

Why does Dérive moteur inopérant matter in aviation?

Dérive moteur inopérant matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Dérive moteur inopérant?

Dérive moteur inopérant is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Dérive moteur inopérant belong to?

In this glossary, Dérive moteur inopérant is grouped under Long Haul. 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

The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

Operational example

If engine inoperative drift is required, follow contingency routing and advise ATC immediately.

Localized term

Dérive moteur inopérant

Localized example

Si une dérive moteur inopérant est nécessaire, suivez la route de contingence et informez immédiatement l’ATC.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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