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TAXIWAY INTERSECTION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- taxiway intersection
1, record 1, English, taxiway%20intersection
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- taxiway crossover 2, record 1, English, taxiway%20crossover
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A junction of two or more taxiways. 3, record 1, English, - taxiway%20intersection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxiway intersection : term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - taxiway%20intersection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- intersection de voies de circulation
1, record 1, French, intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jonction de deux ou plusieurs voies de circulation. 2, record 1, French, - intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intersection de voies de circulation : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- intersección de calles de rodaje
1, record 1, Spanish, intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empalme de dos o más calles de rodaje. 2, record 1, Spanish, - intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intersección de calles de rodaje: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- direction sign
1, record 2, English, direction%20sign
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A direction sign has a black inscription on a yellow background and is used to identify the intersecting taxiways toward which an aircraft is approaching. The sign is, whenever possible, positioned to the left-hand side of the taxiway and prior to the intersection. A direction sign will always contain arrows to indicate the approximate angle of intercept. Direction signs are normally used in combination with location signs to provide the pilot with position information. 1, record 2, English, - direction%20sign
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- panneau de direction
1, record 2, French, panneau%20de%20direction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Panneau de direction : Ce type de panneau porte, en noir sur fond jaune, une inscription qui annonce une intersection de voies de circulation dont s’approche un aéronef. Chaque fois que possible, le panneau est placé du côté gauche de la voie de circulation et avant l’intersection. Il contient toujours des flèches pour indiquer l’angle approximatif de l’intersection. Généralement, un panneau de positionlui est adjoint pour confirmer la position de l’aéronef. 1, record 2, French, - panneau%20de%20direction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- runway exit sign
1, record 3, English, runway%20exit%20sign
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A runway exit sign has a black inscription on a yellow background and is used to identify a taxiway exiting a runway. The sign is positioned prior to the intersection on the same side of the runway as the exit. The sign will always contain an arrow and will indicate the approximate angle that the taxiway intersects the runway. When a taxiway crosses a runway, a sign will be positioned on both sides of the runway. 1, record 3, English, - runway%20exit%20sign
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- panneau de sortie de piste
1, record 3, French, panneau%20de%20sortie%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Panneau de sortie de piste : Ce type de panneau porte, en noir sur fond jaune, une inscription qui indique une sortie de piste. Le panneau est placé avant l’intersection, du même côté de la piste que la sortie. Il contient toujours une flèche pour indiquer l’angle approximatif d’intersection. Si une voie de circulation coupe une piste, un panneau est placé des deux côtés de la piste. 1, record 3, French, - panneau%20de%20sortie%20de%20piste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-07-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- land and hold short operation clearance
1, record 4, English, land%20and%20hold%20short%20operation%20clearance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- LAHSO clearance 1, record 4, English, LAHSO%20clearance
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A land and hold short operation clearance should be accepted by the pilot only if he is confident that he can bring the aircraft to a full stop before the intersection or can exit the runway at the convenient taxiway before reaching the hold short point. A LAHSO clearance once accepted must be adhered to. Controllers require a full read back of a LAHSO clearance. 1, record 4, English, - land%20and%20hold%20short%20operation%20clearance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorisation d'atterrissage et d'attente à l'écart
1, record 4, French, autorisation%20d%27atterrissage%20et%20d%27attente%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9cart
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autorisation d'atterrissage et d'attente à l'écart [...] sera acceptée seulement par le pilote confiant d'être en mesure d'effectuer un arrêt complet avant l'intersection ou de libérer la piste à la voie de circulation convenable avant d'atteindre le point d'attente requis. Une fois acceptée, l'autorisation doit être respectée. Les contrôleurs exigent une relecture complète de l'autorisation. 1, record 4, French, - autorisation%20d%27atterrissage%20et%20d%27attente%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9cart
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- taxiway intersection light
1, record 5, English, taxiway%20intersection%20light
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxiway intersection light : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - taxiway%20intersection%20light
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feu d'intersection de voies de circulation
1, record 5, French, feu%20d%27intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu d'intersection de voies de circulation : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - feu%20d%27intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de intersección de calles de rodaje
1, record 5, Spanish, luz%20de%20intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
luz de intersección de calles de rodaje: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - luz%20de%20intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- taxiway intersection marking
1, record 6, English, taxiway%20intersection%20marking
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxiway intersection marking : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - taxiway%20intersection%20marking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marque d'intersection de voies de circulation
1, record 6, French, marque%20d%27intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marque d'intersection de voies de circulation : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - marque%20d%27intersection%20de%20voies%20de%20circulation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- señal de intersección de calles de rodaje
1, record 6, Spanish, se%C3%B1al%20de%20intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
señal de intersección de calles de rodaje: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - se%C3%B1al%20de%20intersecci%C3%B3n%20de%20calles%20de%20rodaje
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- taxiway/runway intersection sign
1, record 7, English, taxiway%2Frunway%20intersection%20sign
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When used in lieu of a stop or a holding position sign, the taxiway/runway intersection sign is located on the left-hand side of the taxiway opposite the point at which it is desired an aircraft stop. The inscription shall consist of the runway designation of both ends of the intersecting runway, properly oriented with respect to the viewing position of the sign. For example, if the 33 end of a runway is to the left and the 15 end to the right, the inscription would read 33-15. 1, record 7, English, - taxiway%2Frunway%20intersection%20sign
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- panneau indicateur d'intersection voie de circulation/piste
1, record 7, French, panneau%20indicateur%20d%27intersection%20voie%20de%20circulation%2Fpiste
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fillet
1, record 8, English, fillet
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To meet... requirements when an aircraft is negotiating a turn it may be necessary to provide additional pavement on taxiway curves and on taxiway junctions and intersections.... In the case of a junction or intersection of a taxiway with a runway, apron or another taxiway, however, the term "fillet" is considered to be the appropriate term. 1, record 8, English, - fillet
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- congé de raccordement
1, record 8, French, cong%C3%A9%20de%20raccordement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux jonctions et intersections des voies de circulation avec les pistes ou avec d'autres voies de circulation, on doit aménager des congés de raccordement, conçus de manière à ce que les marges entre les roues de l'atterrisseur le plus proche du bord de la chaussée et ce dernier soient au moins égales à 4,50 m en catégorie A ou B, 3 m en catégorie C, 2,25 m en catégorie D et 1,50 en catégorie E. 2, record 8, French, - cong%C3%A9%20de%20raccordement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- clearance bar
1, record 9, English, clearance%20bar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A clearance bar should be provided at a taxiway intersection where it is desired to define a specific aeroplane holding limit... 1, record 9, English, - clearance%20bar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- barre de dégagement
1, record 9, French, barre%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- barre de dégagement d'intersection 2, record 9, French, barre%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20d%27intersection
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé de disposer une barre de dégagement à une intersection de voies de circulation où l'on désire une limite précise d'attente (...) 1, record 9, French, - barre%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stop-and-go signal
1, record 10, English, stop%2Dand%2Dgo%20signal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A clearance bar should be provided at a taxiway intersection where it is desired to define a specific aeroplane holding limit and there is no need for stop-and-go signals as provided by a stop bar. 1, record 10, English, - stop%2Dand%2Dgo%20signal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- signal arrêtez-passez
1, record 10, French, signal%20arr%C3%AAtez%2Dpassez
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé de disposer une barre de dégagement à une intersection de voies de circulation où l'on désire fixer une limite précise d'attente et lorsque le signal "arrêtez-passez" fourni par une barre d'arrêt n'est pas nécessaire. 1, record 10, French, - signal%20arr%C3%AAtez%2Dpassez
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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