Aircraft Systems
The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
Quick answer: The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
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The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
outside air temperature matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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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In this glossary, outside air temperature refers to: The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Outside Air Temperature at cruise is minus 50 Celsius, anti-ice systems remain on."
outside air temperature matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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.
outside air temperature is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, outside air temperature is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
Outside Air Temperature at cruise is minus 50 Celsius, anti-ice systems remain on.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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