Ground Ops

Spina di bypass

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Quick answer: A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

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Quick answer

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Why it matters

Spina di bypass 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 Spina di bypass?

In this glossary, Spina di bypass refers to: A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

How is Spina di bypass used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Spina di bypass inserita, sterzo del carrello anteriore disattivato per pushback."

Why does Spina di bypass matter in aviation?

Spina di bypass 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 Spina di bypass?

Spina di bypass is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Spina di bypass belong to?

In this glossary, Spina di bypass 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

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

Operational example

Bypass pin inserted, nose wheel steering is disabled for pushback.

Localized term

Spina di bypass

Localized example

Spina di bypass inserita, sterzo del carrello anteriore disattivato per pushback.

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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