Cabin Safety

Détecteur de fumée

An electronic device installed in aircraft compartments, especially lavatories and cargo, to detect smoke and trigger an alarm for immediate crew action.

Quick answer: An electronic device installed in aircraft compartments, especially lavatories and cargo, to detect smoke and trigger an alarm for immediate crew action.

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Quick answer

An electronic device installed in aircraft compartments, especially lavatories and cargo, to detect smoke and trigger an alarm for immediate crew action.

Why it matters

Détecteur de fumée 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 Détecteur de fumée?

In this glossary, Détecteur de fumée refers to: An electronic device installed in aircraft compartments, especially lavatories and cargo, to detect smoke and trigger an alarm for immediate crew action.

How is Détecteur de fumée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le détecteur de fumée des toilettes s’est déclenché ; enquêtez et informez immédiatement le cockpit."

Why does Détecteur de fumée matter in aviation?

Détecteur de fumée 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 Détecteur de fumée?

Détecteur de fumée is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Détecteur de fumée belong to?

In this glossary, Détecteur de fumée 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

An electronic device installed in aircraft compartments, especially lavatories and cargo, to detect smoke and trigger an alarm for immediate crew action.

Operational example

The lavatory smoke detector has triggered; investigate and report status to the cockpit immediately.

Localized term

Détecteur de fumée

Localized example

Le détecteur de fumée des toilettes s’est déclenché ; enquêtez et informez immédiatement le cockpit.

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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