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SQUAWK [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

To activate a specific mode, code or function on an aircraft transponder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Activer un mode, un code ou une fonction spécifique du transpondeur de l'aéronef.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The code word used to instruct the pilot to select certain settings, including mode and code (as directed) on airborne transponder equipment.

OBS

squawk: term officially approved by the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Code utilisé pour avertir le pilote d'effectuer certains ajustements, y compris le mode et le code (tel qu'indiqué), sur le répondeur de bord.

OBS

squawk : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale et par les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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