Aircraft Systems

presa statica

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Quick answer: An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

This term page is part of the Protermify Aviation glossary and is published as static HTML for fast indexing and clear language coverage.

Languages

Quick answer

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Why it matters

presa statica matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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.

Editorial context

This page is rendered as static HTML from source-backed terminology data so search engines and AI systems can parse the content without client-side code.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is presa statica?

In this glossary, presa statica refers to: An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

How is presa statica used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Presa statica ostruita, indicazioni errate segnalate all'ATC."

Why does presa statica matter in aviation?

presa statica matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 presa statica?

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

What category does presa statica belong to?

In this glossary, presa statica is grouped under Aircraft Systems. 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 external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

Operational example

Static port blocked, unreliable altitude and airspeed indications reported to ATC.

Localized term

presa statica

Localized example

Presa statica ostruita, indicazioni errate segnalate all'ATC.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related terms

Use the related links below to continue through connected aviation terminology.

Back to glossary