Cabin Safety

Coupe-ceinture

Knife-type tool with guarded blade carried in cockpit or cabin to sever jammed seat-belts during emergency evacuation or rescue.

Quick answer: Knife-type tool with guarded blade carried in cockpit or cabin to sever jammed seat-belts during emergency evacuation or rescue.

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Quick answer

Knife-type tool with guarded blade carried in cockpit or cabin to sever jammed seat-belts during emergency evacuation or rescue.

Why it matters

Coupe-ceinture matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Coupe-ceinture?

In this glossary, Coupe-ceinture refers to: Knife-type tool with guarded blade carried in cockpit or cabin to sever jammed seat-belts during emergency evacuation or rescue.

How is Coupe-ceinture used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cockpit à cabine : coupe-ceinture requis rangée 22 gauche, ceinture bloquée et passager ne peut évacuer ; envoyez équipage formé immédiatement."

Why does Coupe-ceinture matter in aviation?

Coupe-ceinture matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Coupe-ceinture?

Coupe-ceinture is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Coupe-ceinture belong to?

In this glossary, Coupe-ceinture is grouped under Cabin Safety. 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

Knife-type tool with guarded blade carried in cockpit or cabin to sever jammed seat-belts during emergency evacuation or rescue.

Operational example

Flight deck to cabin: seat-belt cutter required at row 22 left, belt jammed and passenger unable to evacuate; dispatch trained crew immediately.

Localized term

Coupe-ceinture

Localized example

Cockpit à cabine : coupe-ceinture requis rangée 22 gauche, ceinture bloquée et passager ne peut évacuer ; envoyez équipage formé immédiatement.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

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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