What is Porte de service?
In this glossary, Porte de service refers to: A designated aircraft door used primarily for catering, cleaning, or maintenance services, not intended for passenger use except in emergencies.
How is Porte de service used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "N’ouvrez aucune porte de service tant que les toboggans ne sont pas désarmés et que le commandant n’a pas donné son accord."
Why does Porte de service matter in aviation?
Porte de service 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 Porte de service?
Porte de service is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Porte de service belong to?
In this glossary, Porte de service 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.