Emergencies

落雷

A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Quick answer: A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

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Quick answer

A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Why it matters

落雷 matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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

What is 落雷?

In this glossary, 落雷 refers to: A direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

How is 落雷 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "タワー、積雲を上昇中に雷が直撃した可能性があります。システム確認中です。"

Why does 落雷 matter in aviation?

落雷 matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 落雷?

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

What category does 落雷 belong to?

In this glossary, 落雷 is grouped under Emergencies. 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 direct or indirect electrical discharge from the atmosphere to an aircraft, potentially causing damage to avionics, surfaces, or structural systems.

Operational example

Tower, we suspect a lightning strike occurred during climb through cumulus clouds, conducting systems check.

Localized term

落雷

Localized example

タワー、積雲を上昇中に雷が直撃した可能性があります。システム確認中です。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

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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