Ground Ops
A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.
Quick answer: A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.
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A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.
Powerback forbidden matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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, Powerback forbidden refers to: A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Powerback is forbidden at this stand; use pushback tug only."
Powerback forbidden matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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.
Powerback forbidden is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Powerback forbidden is grouped under Ground Ops. 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.
A restriction prohibiting aircraft from using engine thrust in reverse to move backward from the gate or stand.
Powerback is forbidden at this stand; use pushback tug only.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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