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Record 1 2012-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
DEF

An expression used to indicate the rearward taxi of an aircraft under its own engine power.

OBS

power-back: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
DEF

Expression utilisée pour désigner la circulation au sol vers l'arrière d'un aéronef de ses propres moyens.

OBS

refoulement en inversion : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

refoulement au moteur : terme et définition normalisés 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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