Basic ATC

Passa a

Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

Quick answer: Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

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Quick answer

Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

Why it matters

Passa a 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 Passa a?

In this glossary, Passa a refers to: Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

How is Passa a used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Avvicinamento: N123AB, passa alla torre su 118.7 per l'autorizzazione all'atterraggio."

Why does Passa a matter in aviation?

Passa a 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 Passa a?

Passa a is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Passa a belong to?

In this glossary, Passa a 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

Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

Operational example

Approach: N123AB, switch to tower on 118.7 for landing clearance.

Localized term

Passa a

Localized example

Avvicinamento: N123AB, passa alla torre su 118.7 per l'autorizzazione all'atterraggio.

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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