Ground Ops

Segnale di stop

A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Quick answer: A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

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Quick answer

A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Why it matters

Segnale di stop 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 Segnale di stop?

In this glossary, Segnale di stop refers to: A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

How is Segnale di stop used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fermarsi al segnale di stop sulla taxiway Alpha fino a nuova istruzione dal controllo a terra."

Why does Segnale di stop matter in aviation?

Segnale di stop 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 Segnale di stop?

Segnale di stop is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Segnale di stop belong to?

In this glossary, Segnale di stop 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 clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Operational example

Hold short of the stop sign at taxiway Alpha until instructed to proceed by ground control.

Localized term

Segnale di stop

Localized example

Fermarsi al segnale di stop sulla taxiway Alpha fino a nuova istruzione dal controllo a terra.

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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