Phonetic Alphabet

Enam

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the numeral '6'. Used for unambiguous communication of headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runways in ATC phraseology.

Quick answer: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the numeral '6'. Used for unambiguous communication of headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runways in ATC phraseology.

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Quick answer

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the numeral '6'. Used for unambiguous communication of headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runways in ATC phraseology.

Why it matters

Enam matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Enam?

In this glossary, Enam refers to: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the numeral '6'. Used for unambiguous communication of headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runways in ATC phraseology.

How is Enam used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pertahankan heading dua empat enam, turun dan pertahankan enam ribu kaki."

Why does Enam matter in aviation?

Enam matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Enam?

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

What category does Enam belong to?

In this glossary, Enam is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. 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

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the numeral '6'. Used for unambiguous communication of headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runways in ATC phraseology.

Operational example

Maintain heading two four six, descend and maintain six thousand feet.

Localized term

Enam

Localized example

Pertahankan heading dua empat enam, turun dan pertahankan enam ribu kaki.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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