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Gilet de sauvetage manquant

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Quick answer: Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

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Quick answer

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Why it matters

Gilet de sauvetage manquant 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 Gilet de sauvetage manquant?

In this glossary, Gilet de sauvetage manquant refers to: Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

How is Gilet de sauvetage manquant used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, FLY deux trois cinq, l’équipage signale un gilet de sauvetage manquant; demandons retour immédiat au poste pour remplacement."

Why does Gilet de sauvetage manquant matter in aviation?

Gilet de sauvetage manquant 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 Gilet de sauvetage manquant?

Gilet de sauvetage manquant is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Gilet de sauvetage manquant belong to?

In this glossary, Gilet de sauvetage manquant 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

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

Operational example

Tower, FLY two three five, crew reports one life vest missing; request immediate return to stand for replacement.

Localized term

Gilet de sauvetage manquant

Localized example

Tour, FLY deux trois cinq, l’équipage signale un gilet de sauvetage manquant; demandons retour immédiat au poste pour remplacement.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

MEL and CDL MEL and CDL

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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