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UNABLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Unable
1, record 1, English, Unable
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression that indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request or clearance. 2, record 1, English, - Unable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unable: expression and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - Unable
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Incapable
1, record 1, French, Incapable
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Impossible 2, record 1, French, Impossible
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression qui signifie qu'on ne peut se conformer à une instruction, une requête ou une autorisation précise. 1, record 1, French, - Incapable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incapable : expression et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - Incapable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unable to 1, record 2, English, unable%20to
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- incapable de 1, record 2, French, incapable%20de
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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