Basic ATC

Scendi e mantieni

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Quick answer: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

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Quick answer

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Why it matters

Scendi e mantieni 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 Scendi e mantieni?

In this glossary, Scendi e mantieni refers to: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

How is Scendi e mantieni used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Scendi e mantieni undicimila piedi, American 317."

Why does Scendi e mantieni matter in aviation?

Scendi e mantieni 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 Scendi e mantieni?

Scendi e mantieni is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Scendi e mantieni belong to?

In this glossary, Scendi e mantieni 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

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Operational example

Descend and maintain one one thousand feet, American 317.

Localized term

Scendi e mantieni

Localized example

Scendi e mantieni undicimila piedi, American 317.

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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