Advanced ATC

Required Communications Performance 240

A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

Quick answer: A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

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Quick answer

A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

Why it matters

Required Communications Performance 240 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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What is Required Communications Performance 240?

In this glossary, Required Communications Performance 240 refers to: A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

How is Required Communications Performance 240 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Our flight meets Required Communications Performance 240 for North Atlantic operations."

Why does Required Communications Performance 240 matter in aviation?

Required Communications Performance 240 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 Required Communications Performance 240?

Required Communications Performance 240 is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Required Communications Performance 240 belong to?

In this glossary, Required Communications Performance 240 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

A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

Operational example

Our flight meets Required Communications Performance 240 for North Atlantic operations.

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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