Flight Phase

Tempo de bloco

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Quick answer: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

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Quick answer

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Why it matters

Tempo de bloco matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Tempo de bloco?

In this glossary, Tempo de bloco refers to: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

How is Tempo de bloco used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O tempo de bloco do voo de hoje de Istambul para Munique foi de duas horas e vinte minutos."

Why does Tempo de bloco matter in aviation?

Tempo de bloco matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Tempo de bloco?

Tempo de bloco is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tempo de bloco belong to?

In this glossary, Tempo de bloco is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Operational example

The block time for today’s flight from Istanbul to Munich was recorded as two hours and twenty minutes.

Localized term

Tempo de bloco

Localized example

O tempo de bloco do voo de hoje de Istambul para Munique foi de duas horas e vinte minutos.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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