Ground Ops

Linha diagonal de travessia

A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Quick answer: A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

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Quick answer

A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Why it matters

Linha diagonal de travessia matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Linha diagonal de travessia?

In this glossary, Linha diagonal de travessia refers to: A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

How is Linha diagonal de travessia used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Taxi até a posição 17 pela linha diagonal de travessia, pare na placa de pare e aguarde instruções."

Why does Linha diagonal de travessia matter in aviation?

Linha diagonal de travessia matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Linha diagonal de travessia?

Linha diagonal de travessia is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Linha diagonal de travessia belong to?

In this glossary, Linha diagonal de travessia is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Operational example

Taxi to stand 17 via cross diagonal, hold short of the stop sign and await further instructions.

Localized term

Linha diagonal de travessia

Localized example

Taxi até a posição 17 pela linha diagonal de travessia, pare na placa de pare e aguarde instruções.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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