Cabin Safety

Posizione d’impatto

A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

Quick answer: A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

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Quick answer

A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

Why it matters

Posizione d’impatto matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Posizione d’impatto?

In this glossary, Posizione d’impatto refers to: A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

How is Posizione d’impatto used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Istruire tutti i passeggeri ad assumere la posizione d’impatto durante la preparazione all’atterraggio di emergenza."

Why does Posizione d’impatto matter in aviation?

Posizione d’impatto matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety 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 Posizione d’impatto?

Posizione d’impatto is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Posizione d’impatto belong to?

In this glossary, Posizione d’impatto is grouped under Cabin Safety. 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 prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

Operational example

Instruct all passengers to assume the crash position as the aircraft prepares for an emergency landing.

Localized term

Posizione d’impatto

Localized example

Istruire tutti i passeggeri ad assumere la posizione d’impatto durante la preparazione all’atterraggio di emergenza.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

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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