Basic ATC

Signalez en passant

An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.

Quick answer: An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.

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Quick answer

An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.

Why it matters

Signalez en passant matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Signalez en passant?

In this glossary, Signalez en passant refers to: An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.

How is Signalez en passant used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Descendez au niveau de vol deux quatre zéro, signalez en passant trois un zéro."

Why does Signalez en passant matter in aviation?

Signalez en passant matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Signalez en passant?

Signalez en passant is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Signalez en passant belong to?

In this glossary, Signalez en passant is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.

Operational example

Descend to flight level two four zero, report passing flight level three one zero.

Localized term

Signalez en passant

Localized example

Descendez au niveau de vol deux quatre zéro, signalez en passant trois un zéro.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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