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Desvio de bússola

Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

Quick answer: Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

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Quick answer

Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

Why it matters

Desvio de bússola matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL 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 Desvio de bússola?

In this glossary, Desvio de bússola refers to: Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

How is Desvio de bússola used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre, TANGO três zero, desvio de bússola fora dos limites após manutenção; solicitamos back-taxi para calibração."

Why does Desvio de bússola matter in aviation?

Desvio de bússola matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL 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 Desvio de bússola?

Desvio de bússola is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Desvio de bússola belong to?

In this glossary, Desvio de bússola is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. 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

Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

Operational example

Tower, TANGO three zero, compass deviation exceeds limits after maintenance; request back-taxi for compass swing calibration.

Localized term

Desvio de bússola

Localized example

Torre, TANGO três zero, desvio de bússola fora dos limites após manutenção; solicitamos back-taxi para calibração.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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