Basic ATC

Tahan

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Quick answer: To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

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Quick answer

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Why it matters

Tahan 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 Tahan?

In this glossary, Tahan refers to: To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

How is Tahan used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC menginstruksikan: 'Tahan di titik ALPHA, pertahankan 5000 kaki.'"

Why does Tahan matter in aviation?

Tahan 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 Tahan?

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

What category does Tahan belong to?

In this glossary, Tahan 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

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Operational example

ATC instructs: 'Hold at waypoint ALPHA, maintain 5000 feet.'

Localized term

Tahan

Localized example

ATC menginstruksikan: 'Tahan di titik ALPHA, pertahankan 5000 kaki.'

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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