Aircraft Systems

vanne de décharge

A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

Quick answer: A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

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Quick answer

A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

Why it matters

vanne de décharge matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 vanne de décharge?

In this glossary, vanne de décharge refers to: A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

How is vanne de décharge used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cabine, la vanne de décharge est bloquée ouverte, impossible de maintenir la pressurisation, demande assistance technique."

Why does vanne de décharge matter in aviation?

vanne de décharge matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 vanne de décharge?

vanne de décharge is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does vanne de décharge belong to?

In this glossary, vanne de décharge is grouped under Aircraft Systems. 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 valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

Operational example

Cabin, the outflow valve is stuck open, unable to maintain pressurization, request technical support.

Localized term

vanne de décharge

Localized example

Cabine, la vanne de décharge est bloquée ouverte, impossible de maintenir la pressurisation, demande assistance technique.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

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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