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PRIMARY MEANS COMMUNICATION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotelephony
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The means of communication to be adopted normally by aircraft and ground stations as a first choice where alternative means of communication exist. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.]

OBS

primary means of communication: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiotéléphonie
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Moyen de communication que doivent normalement adopter l'aéronef et la station au sol et qu'ils doivent choisir en premier lieu lorsqu'il existe des moyens auxiliaires de communication. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.]

OBS

moyen principal de communication : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotelefonía
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
DEF

Medio de comunicación que ha de adoptarse normalmente por las aeronaves y por las estaciones terrestres, como primera elección cuando existan otros medios de comunicación. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.]

OBS

medio primario de comunicación: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional.

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