Cabin

車椅子(WCHR)

Wheelchair service code for a passenger requiring assistance to and from the aircraft but able to ascend and descend steps independently.

Quick answer: Wheelchair service code for a passenger requiring assistance to and from the aircraft but able to ascend and descend steps independently.

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Quick answer

Wheelchair service code for a passenger requiring assistance to and from the aircraft but able to ascend and descend steps independently.

Why it matters

車椅子(WCHR) matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 車椅子(WCHR)?

In this glossary, 車椅子(WCHR) refers to: Wheelchair service code for a passenger requiring assistance to and from the aircraft but able to ascend and descend steps independently.

How is 車椅子(WCHR) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "車椅子(WCHR)を要請した乗客がゲートまで案内され、搭乗前にすべての要件が満たされていることを確認してください。"

Why does 車椅子(WCHR) matter in aviation?

車椅子(WCHR) matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 車椅子(WCHR)?

車椅子(WCHR) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 車椅子(WCHR) belong to?

In this glossary, 車椅子(WCHR) is grouped under Cabin. 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

Wheelchair service code for a passenger requiring assistance to and from the aircraft but able to ascend and descend steps independently.

Operational example

Confirm the passenger requesting Wheelchair WCHR is assisted to the gate and that all requirements are met prior to boarding.

Localized term

車椅子(WCHR)

Localized example

車椅子(WCHR)を要請した乗客がゲートまで案内され、搭乗前にすべての要件が満たされていることを確認してください。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin

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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