Ground Ops

Unité d'alimentation au sol

A mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

Quick answer: A mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

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Quick answer

A mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

Why it matters

Unité d'alimentation au sol 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

What is Unité d'alimentation au sol?

In this glossary, Unité d'alimentation au sol refers to: A mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

How is Unité d'alimentation au sol used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Demande de connexion de l'unité d'alimentation au sol avant la procédure de démarrage du moteur."

Why does Unité d'alimentation au sol matter in aviation?

Unité d'alimentation au sol 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 Unité d'alimentation au sol?

Unité d'alimentation au sol is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Unité d'alimentation au sol belong to?

In this glossary, Unité d'alimentation au sol 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 mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

Operational example

Request ground power unit connection before engine start procedure.

Localized term

Unité d'alimentation au sol

Localized example

Demande de connexion de l'unité d'alimentation au sol avant la procédure de démarrage du moteur.

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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