Ground Ops

Kiri aman

Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

Quick answer: Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

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Quick answer

Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

Why it matters

Kiri aman matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Kiri aman?

In this glossary, Kiri aman refers to: Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

How is Kiri aman used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Kapten, kiri aman; tidak ada lalu lintas saat kita berbelok kanan ke taxiway Alpha di samping hanggar."

Why does Kiri aman matter in aviation?

Kiri aman matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Kiri aman?

Kiri aman is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Kiri aman belong to?

In this glossary, Kiri aman is grouped under Ground Ops. 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

Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

Operational example

Captain, clear left; no traffic or equipment observed as we begin the right turn onto taxiway Alpha by the hangars.

Localized term

Kiri aman

Localized example

Kapten, kiri aman; tidak ada lalu lintas saat kita berbelok kanan ke taxiway Alpha di samping hanggar.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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