Cabin

Portable electronic device

Any small battery-powered electronic item used by passengers, which may interfere with aircraft systems if not managed properly.

Quick answer: Any small battery-powered electronic item used by passengers, which may interfere with aircraft systems if not managed properly.

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Quick answer

Any small battery-powered electronic item used by passengers, which may interfere with aircraft systems if not managed properly.

Why it matters

Portable electronic device matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 Portable electronic device?

In this glossary, Portable electronic device refers to: Any small battery-powered electronic item used by passengers, which may interfere with aircraft systems if not managed properly.

How is Portable electronic device used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passengers are reminded to turn off all portable electronic devices during take-off and landing."

Why does Portable electronic device matter in aviation?

Portable electronic device matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin 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 Portable electronic device?

Portable electronic device is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Portable electronic device belong to?

In this glossary, Portable electronic device is grouped under Cabin. 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

Any small battery-powered electronic item used by passengers, which may interfere with aircraft systems if not managed properly.

Operational example

Passengers are reminded to turn off all portable electronic devices during take-off and landing.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin

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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