Moonwalk
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003751
A specific maneuver performed by an aircraft during ground operations, where it moves backward using its own engine thrust. This procedure is typically conducted by large aircraft at the gate or on the ramp to reposition without the aid of a tug. It requires careful coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003751 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Mondspaziergang; Spanish: caminata lunar; French: marche lunaire |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003751",
"term": "Moonwalk",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A specific maneuver performed by an aircraft during ground operations, where it moves backward using its own engine thrust. This procedure is typically conducted by large aircraft at the gate or on the ramp to reposition without the aid of a tug. It requires careful coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Mondspaziergang",
"es": "caminata lunar",
"fr": "marche lunaire"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/moonwalk/"
}
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