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PAN PAN [2 records]

Record 1 2012-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotelephony
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The international radiotelephony urgency signal.

OBS

Preferably spoken three times, it indicates a condition that concerns the safety of an aircraft or another vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight, but that does not require immediate assistance.

OBS

PAN PAN: expression and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiotéléphonie
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Signal international d'urgence en radiotéléphonie.

OBS

De préférence répétée trois fois, l'expression signale un état concernant la sécurité d'un aéronef ou de tout autre véhicule, ou celle d'une personne se trouvant à bord ou en vue, mais qui ne nécessite pas de l'aide immédiate.

OBS

PAN PAN : expression et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Water Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports par bateaux spéciaux

Spanish

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