Cabin

Window shade

Movable blind covering a passenger window to regulate light during flight phases.

Quick answer: Movable blind covering a passenger window to regulate light during flight phases.

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Quick answer

Movable blind covering a passenger window to regulate light during flight phases.

Why it matters

Window shade 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

Questions and answers

What is Window shade?

In this glossary, Window shade refers to: Movable blind covering a passenger window to regulate light during flight phases.

How is Window shade used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ground, the window shade at seat 20C is jammed halfway and cannot be fully opened for external inspection; maintenance required before pushback."

Why does Window shade matter in aviation?

Window shade 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 Window shade?

Window shade is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Window shade belong to?

In this glossary, Window shade 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

Movable blind covering a passenger window to regulate light during flight phases.

Operational example

Ground, window shade in seat two-zero-Charlie is jammed halfway and cannot be fully opened for external inspection; maintenance required before pushback.

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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