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Vincolo di altitudine

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Quick answer: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

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Quick answer

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Why it matters

Vincolo di altitudine matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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

What is Vincolo di altitudine?

In this glossary, Vincolo di altitudine refers to: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

How is Vincolo di altitudine used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Rispettare il vincolo di altitudine al waypoint KADAR, attraversare a o sopra FL230."

Why does Vincolo di altitudine matter in aviation?

Vincolo di altitudine matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Vincolo di altitudine?

Vincolo di altitudine is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Vincolo di altitudine belong to?

In this glossary, Vincolo di altitudine is grouped under Navigation. 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

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Operational example

Comply with altitude constraint at waypoint KADAR, cross at or above flight level two-three-zero.

Localized term

Vincolo di altitudine

Localized example

Rispettare il vincolo di altitudine al waypoint KADAR, attraversare a o sopra FL230.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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