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传送带装载车

A motorized vehicle equipped with a conveyor belt for loading and unloading baggage or cargo into aircraft holds.

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停机位

Designated areas on the apron where aircraft are parked for boarding, servicing, or loading/unloading operations.

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停机坪主管

A supervisory ground crew member responsible for coordinating ramp operations and leading a team during aircraft turnaround activities.

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停机坪安全

Operational procedures and regulations ensuring the safe movement and coordination of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel in the airport ramp area, including apron and stand zones.

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停机坪工作人员

A ground operations staff member responsible for guiding aircraft to and from gates, loading and unloading baggage, and ensuring ramp safety protocols.

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停止标志

A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

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全部清空

Final ramp-crew signal that all personnel, equipment and pin checks are complete; aircraft environs safe for taxi or engine start.

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准点率

A metric reflecting the punctuality of flights, indicating whether aircraft departures or arrivals occurred at the scheduled times according to the airline’s published timetable.

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制动操作员

A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

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厕所服务

Ground service involving the emptying, cleaning, and replenishing of aircraft lavatory systems.

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发动机运行区域

A designated ground location where aircraft engines may be operated at power levels above idle for maintenance or operational checks.

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发动机驱动起动

Ground instruction for pilots to apply brief higher thrust to overcome static friction and initiate taxi from standstill.

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右侧清空

Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

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周转时间

The time taken to unload an arriving aircraft and prepare it for departure, including disembarkation, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.

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喷气尾流

The high-speed exhaust from a jet engine, which can cause damage or injury if encountered by personnel or equipment.

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地面停留时间

The total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

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地面时间指示器

A device or system that records or displays the elapsed time an aircraft spends on the ground between arrival and departure, primarily used for operational planning and monitoring ground handling efficiency.

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地面服务

All services required by an aircraft between landing and take-off, excluding air traffic control services. This includes baggage handling, refueling, catering, and aircraft marshaling.

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地面电源已连接

Confirmation that the Ground Power Unit is attached and supplying external electrical power to the aircraft while on the ground.

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地面电源设备

A mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to an aircraft on the ground when the engines or APU are not running.

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安全区域

A designated zone within an airport or airside area where access is restricted to authorized personnel for security purposes.

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安全锥

A brightly colored, cone-shaped marker placed around aircraft or equipment to designate safety zones and prevent collisions during ground operations.

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左侧清空

Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.

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延迟推出

Notification that pushback clearance or procedure is postponed due to operational, technical, or ATC constraints.

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异物检查

A visual and procedural inspection of airport movement areas, particularly runways, taxiways, and aprons, to identify and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could endanger aircraft safety.

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引导员

A person responsible for providing visual signals to guide aircraft during parking, pushback, or maneuvering on the apron or ramp areas.

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引导车

A ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

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护送

The authorized accompaniment of an aircraft, vehicle, or personnel by an assigned entity, usually for safety or security purposes.

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推出牵引车

A motorized ground vehicle used to push aircraft backwards from the gate or parking position, typically before engine start.

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散装货舱

Small aft or forward lower-deck compartment used for loose bags, live animals, or outsized items not loaded in containers or pallets.

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斜交线

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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旁通销

A safety locking pin inserted into the nose gear steering system to disable nose wheel steering during towing or pushback operations.

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无牵引杆牵引车

A powered ground vehicle that lifts the aircraft's nose gear and tows it without the need for a separate towbar.

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最短转场时间

The shortest permissible time required for an aircraft turnaround, defined by airline procedures and airport resources to ensure rapid departure and compliance with operational schedules.

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机翼护航员

Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

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止动楔

Wedges placed in front of and behind aircraft wheels to prevent movement when parked.

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止动楔已移除

A confirmation from ground crew that all wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is clear to move.

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气动起动机已连接

Confirmation that the Air Start Unit is attached and supplying pneumatic power for engine start procedures on the ground.

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气动起动装置

A device used to start an aircraft's engines by supplying high-pressure air.

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滑梯武装

Confirms that the emergency evacuation slides are engaged and will deploy automatically if the door is opened.

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滑梯解除武装

Indicates that the emergency evacuation slides are disengaged from the doors and will not deploy if the door is opened.

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滑行引导线

A painted marking on an airport surface that provides directional guidance for aircraft taxiing along specific routes.

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燃油加注栓

An underground fueling system point on the apron where aircraft can be refueled directly through a hydrant instead of fuel trucks.

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燃油面板

An external aircraft access panel containing controls and connections for fuel loading operations, typically located under the wing or fuselage.

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牵引杆

A metal bar used to connect an aircraft's nose gear to a pushback tractor for towing or pushback operations.

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登机口变更

A revision in the assigned boarding or arrival gate for an aircraft, typically communicated via airport operations or ATC if it affects surface movement.

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登机桥

An enclosed, movable connector that extends from the airport terminal gate to an aircraft door for passenger boarding and disembarkation.

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禁止发动机倒推

A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.

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空侧区域

The part of an airport accessible to aircraft, including runways, taxiways, and ramps, but restricted to authorized personnel.

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翼尖间隙

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

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耳机操作员

A ground crew member responsible for direct communication with the flight deck during pushback and engine start via interphone system.

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脱开拖杆

Ground-crew command to release the towbar from the aircraft nose-gear after pushback is complete and brakes set.

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舱门关闭

Indicates that all required aircraft doors are physically closed, typically before engine start or pushback.

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舱门开启

Confirms that one or more aircraft doors are physically open, typically during boarding, deplaning, or servicing.

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行李传送带已通电

Controller or ramp-agent confirmation that the motorised baggage conveyor belt is energised and ready for loading or off-loading operations.

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行李拖车

A small wheeled platform or trailer used on the ramp to transport ULDs, baggage containers, or cargo pallets between aircraft and terminals.

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行李车

A vehicle used to transport checked baggage between the aircraft and the terminal during ground handling operations.

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货舱门

Large exterior hinged or plug-type door on the aircraft fuselage used for loading and unloading freight or baggage containers.

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货运托盘

A flat transport structure used as a base for Unit Load Devices (ULDs) or loose cargo, designed to be moved by forklifts or loaders and secured in aircraft cargo compartments.

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载重单

Official weight-and-balance document detailing masses, fuel, distribution and calculated centre of gravity for a specific flight.

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载重控制

Airline or ground-handling department responsible for planning, monitoring and approving aircraft loads, weight and balance.

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进气危险

The danger posed by the suction force of a running jet engine's intake, which can pull in objects or personnel nearby.

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远程停机位

An aircraft parking stand located away from the terminal building, typically requiring bus transport for passengers.

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配餐车

A ground service vehicle used to deliver food and beverages to an aircraft, typically accessing the rear or forward service doors.

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重心位移

Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

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防撞灯

High-intensity red or white lights installed on an aircraft and activated before engine start and during all movement to alert others to the presence of the aircraft.

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防撞灯已开

Indicates that the aircraft's anti-collision beacon lights have been switched on, typically prior to engine start, signaling that engines may be running or about to start.

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集装单元

Unit Load Device — a pallet or container used to load freight, mail, and baggage into aircraft cargo holds, standardized to facilitate handling and loading.

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集装箱装载机

A type of ground service equipment used to lift and load cargo containers or Unit Load Devices (ULDs) into the aircraft's cargo hold.

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预调空气

Air that has been heated or cooled and dehumidified before being supplied to an aircraft on the ground.

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饮用水服务

Ground operation involving the refilling of an aircraft’s drinking water tanks with safe, clean, and potable water.

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高升装载机

A high-lift ground support equipment used to load and unload Unit Load Devices (ULDs) or pallets into aircraft cargo holds, typically at the main deck level.

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