Advanced ATC

Fail-Passive Autoland Mode

Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

Quick answer: Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

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Quick answer

Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

Why it matters

Fail-Passive Autoland Mode matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Fail-Passive Autoland Mode?

In this glossary, Fail-Passive Autoland Mode refers to: Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

How is Fail-Passive Autoland Mode used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fail-passive autoland mode selected, manual takeover required if any single channel fault occurs below decision height."

Why does Fail-Passive Autoland Mode matter in aviation?

Fail-Passive Autoland Mode matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Fail-Passive Autoland Mode?

Fail-Passive Autoland Mode is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Fail-Passive Autoland Mode belong to?

In this glossary, Fail-Passive Autoland Mode is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

Operational example

Fail-passive autoland mode selected, manual takeover required if any single channel fault occurs below decision height.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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