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一类导航

Navigation in airspace where the position of the aircraft can be continuously determined by reference to ground-based radio navigation aids.

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临界燃油状态

A situation where an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a level where it can only proceed to the intended destination and no further delay can be accepted.

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二类导航

Navigation in airspace where position cannot be reliably fixed using ground-based radio navigation aids, requiring the use of long-range navigation systems.

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人工位置报告

A position report provided by a flight crew via voice or datalink, specifying current aircraft location, when automatic position reporting is not available or not required.

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依赖监视协议

A prearranged automatic reporting agreement (ADS-C) between ATC and aircraft for position, intent, and status data in remote or oceanic airspace.

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入口过渡点

The designated waypoint where an aircraft changes from domestic to oceanic or remote-airspace procedures and communications.

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再调度点

A designated waypoint or position along the route after which flight dispatch is revalidated or amended based on updated operational or weather conditions.

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再调度许可

A flight release authorizing a change of destination or continuation beyond a point after departure, subject to operational conditions or weather.

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再调度许可

Official authorization given at a predetermined point, permitting continuation to the planned destination or re-clearance to an alternate based on current operational factors.

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冰晶结冰

A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

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决策燃油点

A predetermined point along the route where a decision is made to proceed to the destination or divert based on remaining fuel and current conditions.

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刹车能量极限

The maximum energy that aircraft brakes can safely absorb during landing or rejected takeoff, determined by aircraft weight, speed, and system design, to prevent brake failure or fire.

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加油决策

The operational determination to carry extra fuel for economic or logistical reasons, usually based on fuel pricing and availability at destination.

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北大西洋航线

A designated system of daily updated routes for transatlantic flights between Europe and North America, coordinated and published by oceanic ATC agencies.

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北太平洋航线

A designated organized track system for flight operations across the North Pacific between North America and Asia, updated daily by ATC.

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卧铺休息时段

A scheduled period during a flight in which a crew member is off duty and resting in a designated bunk or crew rest facility.

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双发延程运行

Operation of twin-engine aircraft on routes where a diversion airport may be more than 60 minutes away at one-engine inoperative cruise speed, subject to special performance and dispatch requirements (ETOPS).

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发动机失效漂移

The lateral displacement from track or altitude lost when an aircraft operates with one or more engines inoperative, especially during ETOPS segments.

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后中部油箱

A fuel tank located in the rear centre section of the aircraft fuselage, used for fuel storage and distribution during long-haul operations.

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增员机组

The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

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备降场

An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

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备降机场

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

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备降燃油

The amount of fuel required to divert from planned destination to an alternate aerodrome, factoring weather, distance, and required reserves.

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备降门槛燃油量

The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

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对流层顶高度

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

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岛屿备降机场

An aerodrome located on an island and designated as an alternate for oceanic or remote area operations.

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应急程序

A predetermined sequence of actions to be followed when an abnormal or emergency situation occurs during flight, as defined in company or ICAO procedures.

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延程运行

Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

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延程限制

A regulatory or operational constraint that restricts the maximum allowable distance or duration for extended range operations, typically ETOPS or EDTO.

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急流核心

The center of maximum wind velocity within a jet stream, critical for optimizing flight path, fuel efficiency, and turbulence avoidance.

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所需导航十

A navigation specification requiring aircraft to maintain a track-keeping accuracy of ±10 nautical miles for at least 95% of the flight time within designated airspace, commonly referred to as RNP 10.

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提前机组休息

A scheduled rest period before or during a flight, provided to designated crew members to meet fatigue management or regulatory requirements for ultra-long operations.

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改航放行

An amended ATC clearance that modifies the previously cleared route, typically issued to avoid weather, airspace restrictions, or traffic.

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救援协调中心

A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

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数据链连接

A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).

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昼夜节律偏移

The difference between local time and a crew member's biological night, often considered in fatigue management and long-haul flight scheduling.

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晴空颠簸

Turbulence that occurs in clear air, typically at high altitudes, away from thunderstorms and not associated with visible clouds, often found near jet streams or frontal zones.

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最佳高度

The flight level or altitude that offers the best balance between fuel consumption, aircraft performance, and weather conditions.

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极地备降场

A pre-designated airport suitable for emergency landing or diversion by polar-route aircraft, equipped and authorized for extended operations in polar regions.

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极地航线

A designated transcontinental flight path passing over the polar regions, generally used for efficient intercontinental operations between North America, Europe, and Asia.

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气象偏移

Deviation from planned track or route due to wind or meteorological factors, often requiring heading or routing adjustments.

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油温裕度

The difference between actual engine oil temperature and the maximum safe operating limit, ensuring safe operation and indicating potential issues if margin decreases.

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油罐航班

A flight carrying more fuel than required, often to avoid higher fuel costs at destination or for operational contingencies.

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洋区放行

ATC authorization required for entry into and flight within oceanic airspace, specifying route, level, and Mach number.

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洋面进入点

The specific waypoint where an aircraft transitions from domestic to oceanic airspace, usually involving a procedural clearance.

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液压压力损失

A reduction or complete loss of hydraulic system pressure, potentially affecting flight control surfaces, landing gear, and braking systems; requires immediate crew action.

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漂降程序

A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

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火山灰航路

A temporary route planned to avoid areas of volcanic ash, based on current volcanic activity and advisories.

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热带航路

An airway or designated flight route that traverses tropical climate regions, often with unique meteorological and navigational considerations.

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燃油不平衡控制

Actions taken to monitor and correct uneven fuel distribution between tanks to maintain safe balance and aircraft handling.

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燃油温度限制

The minimum or maximum allowable temperature for fuel in aircraft tanks or lines to prevent fuel waxing or freezing, especially during high-altitude operations.

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燃油转移

The movement of fuel between tanks to ensure aircraft balance and supply during various flight phases.

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生物钟

The natural internal time-keeping system that regulates physiological activities, directly affecting crew alertness and fatigue during time zone changes and long-haul operations.

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疲劳风险管理

A systematic process, approved by authorities, to manage crew fatigue using scheduling, monitoring, and mitigation strategies for safe operations.

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空中重新计划

Modification of the flight plan while airborne, in response to operational, weather, or airspace constraints.

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等时图

A chart used in flight planning to determine the point at which the flight time to two alternate aerodromes is equal, commonly applied for ETOPS and long-range operations.

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等时点

The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.

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等油点

A point along the route where the fuel required to return to the departure airport equals the fuel required to continue to the destination, used in diversion and contingency planning.

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管制员-飞行员链路

A data communication system (CPDLC) used for direct exchange of messages between air traffic controllers and pilots, especially in oceanic and remote airspace.

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紧急下降航径

A predetermined safe vertical and lateral route for rapid descent to a lower altitude in the event of depressurization or other emergencies.

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自动位置报告

A position report transmitted automatically by onboard avionics via datalink (CPDLC or ADS-C) at predetermined waypoints or intervals, requiring no crew action.

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自动分段爬升

A flight mode or FMS function that automatically commands step climbs as aircraft weight decreases to optimize fuel efficiency and performance.

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航班重新放行

The in-flight process whereby operational control re-evaluates conditions and issues a new release for the remainder of the flight.

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航线跟踪信息

An ATC message providing route, track, or clearance information, typically via data link, for flights in procedural airspace.

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航路点位置报告

A mandatory ATC report specifying aircraft position, time, flight level, and estimates for the next waypoint, typically required over oceanic or remote routes.

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蒙得维的亚备降机场

Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

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赤道航路

A specific flight route crossing or lying close to the equator, designed for optimal navigation in equatorial regions.

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超远洋段

Flight operation segment that takes place beyond a specified distance from land, requiring special equipment and regulatory compliance (ETOPS/EDTO rules).

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超长航程

A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

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运行最低标准

The lowest meteorological and operational conditions under which an aircraft may be operated, as published by regulatory authorities for each phase of flight.

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远程巡航

A cruise speed selected for maximum range per unit of fuel on long-haul flights, balancing fuel efficiency and time.

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逃生航线规划

The advance definition of contingency flight paths from the main track to a safe diversion airport in case of in-flight emergencies over remote areas.

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逃逸燃油计划

Calculation of the minimum fuel required to depart from an area with operational hazards to a safe location.

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避开天气

Flight planning or tactical maneuvering to avoid hazardous weather areas using deviation, rerouting, or altitude changes.

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配平油箱

A specialized fuel tank located in the horizontal stabilizer or tail, used to optimize aircraft balance and fuel management.

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重心管理

The active process of monitoring and controlling the aircraft’s center of gravity throughout all flight phases to ensure safe and efficient operation within prescribed limits.

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阶梯爬升剖面

A flight profile in which an aircraft increases cruise flight level in stages as weight decreases and conditions permit, to optimize fuel efficiency.

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颠簸处置程序

A set of prescribed actions for flight crew to follow when encountering turbulence, including changes in altitude, speed, and securing the cabin.

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高纬度导航

Navigation procedures and technologies required for flights operating in polar or near-polar regions, often above 78° latitude.

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高频呼叫

The use of HF radio to establish long-distance communications with ATC, commonly required in remote or oceanic airspace.

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