Emergencies

Foudroiement

A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Quick answer: A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

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Quick answer

A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Why it matters

Foudroiement matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Foudroiement?

In this glossary, Foudroiement refers to: A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

How is Foudroiement used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, nous suspectons un impact de foudre durant la montée à travers des cumulus, vérification des systèmes en cours."

Why does Foudroiement matter in aviation?

Foudroiement matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Foudroiement?

Foudroiement is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Foudroiement belong to?

In this glossary, Foudroiement is grouped under Emergencies. 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 direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Operational example

Tower, we suspect a lightning strike occurred during climb through cumulus clouds, conducting systems check.

Localized term

Foudroiement

Localized example

Tour, nous suspectons un impact de foudre durant la montée à travers des cumulus, vérification des systèmes en cours.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

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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