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FREQUENCE ATC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- common frequency area
1, record 1, English, common%20frequency%20area
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFA 2, record 1, English, CFA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area that has a designated frequency published for use by any aircraft. 1, record 1, English, - common%20frequency%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A CFA is intended to be used for air-to-air communications to provide pilots with an awareness of traffic in their vicinity. It is not a class of airspace and the CFA frequency is not monitored by ATC [air traffic control] nor is it for use at uncontrolled aerodromes. 1, record 1, English, - common%20frequency%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
common frequency area; CFA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - common%20frequency%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone d’utilisation de fréquence commune
1, record 1, French, zone%20d%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20commune
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CFA 2, record 1, French, CFA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone à l’intérieur de laquelle une fréquence désignée publiée peut être utilisée par tout aéronef. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20commune
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une CFA a pour but d’être utilisée pour les communications air-air et vise à donner aux pilotes une conscience situationnelle du trafic qui les entoure. Ce n’ est pas une classe d’espace aérien, et la fréquence de la CFA n’ est pas surveillée par l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] et ne peut être utilisée aux aérodromes non contrôlés. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20commune
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone d’utilisation de fréquence commune; CFA : désignations 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, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20commune
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- altitude block
1, record 2, English, altitude%20block
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The captain] quickly identified a frequency on an enroute map and was subsequently able to re-establish ATC [air traffic control] communications and request an altitude block to ease his difficulty with maintaining an accurate altitude on standby instruments. 2, record 2, English, - altitude%20block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloc d’altitudes
1, record 2, French, bloc%20d%26rsquo%3Baltitudes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le capitaine] a rapidement trouvé une fréquence sur une carte en route, ce qui lui a subséquemment permis de rétablir la communication avec l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne]. Il a demandé qu'on lui réserve un bloc d’altitudes, car il éprouvait de la difficulté à maintenir une altitude précise à l'aide des seuls instruments de secours. 2, record 2, French, - bloc%20d%26rsquo%3Baltitudes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radio check
1, record 3, English, radio%20check
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If required, radio checks should, wherever possible, be requested on frequencies other than ATC [air traffic control] frequencies ... Normally, the establishment of two-way contact with an agency is sufficient to confirm that the radios are functioning properly. 2, record 3, English, - radio%20check
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vérification radio
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9rification%20radio
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vérifications radio, lorsqu'elles s’imposent, devraient être demandées sur une fréquence autre que les fréquences d’ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne]. Normalement, il suffit d’établir un contact avec une unité pour confirmer l'état de fonctionnement de l'équipement radio. 2, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20radio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vérification radio : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20radio
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ATC frequency 1, record 4, English, ATC%20frequency
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fréquence ATC 1, record 4, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20ATC
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d’usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 4, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20ATC
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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