Pilot/Controller Glossary

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TACAN−

(See TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION.)

TACAN-ONLY AIRCRAFT− An aircraft, normally

military, possessing TACAN with DME but no VOR

navigational system capability. Clearances must

specify TACAN or VORTAC fixes and approaches.

TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION− An ultra-high

frequency electronic rho-theta air navigation aid

which provides suitably equipped aircraft a

continuous indication of bearing and distance to the

TACAN station.

(See VORTAC.)

(Refer to AIM.)

TAILWIND− Any wind more than 90 degrees to the

longitudinal axis of the runway. The magnetic

direction of the runway shall be used as the basis for

determining the longitudinal axis.

TAKEOFF AREA−

(See LANDING AREA.)

TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE (TODA)– The

takeoff run available plus the length of any remaining

runway or clearway beyond the far end of the takeoff

run available.

(See ICAO term TAKEOFF DISTANCE

AVAILABLE.)

TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE [ICAO]− The

length of the takeoff run available plus the length of

the clearway, if provided.

TAKEOFF ROLL − The process whereby an aircraft

is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft

is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters,

this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after

departing a takeoff area.

TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE (TORA) – The

runway length declared available and suitable for the

ground run of an airplane taking off.

(See ICAO term TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE.)

TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE [ICAO]− The length

of runway declared available and suitable for the

ground run of an aeroplane take-off.

TARGET− The indication shown on an analog

display resulting from a primary radar return or a

radar beacon reply.

(See ASSOCIATED.)
(See DIGITAL TARGET.)
(See DIGITIZED RADAR TARGET.)
(See FUSED TARGET)
(See PRIMARY RADAR TARGET.)
(See RADAR.)
(See SECONDARY RADAR TARGET.)
(See TARGET SYMBOL.)
(See ICAO term TARGET.)
(See UNASSOCIATED.)

TARGET [ICAO]− In radar:

a.

Generally, any discrete object which reflects or

retransmits energy back to the radar equipment.

b.

Specifically, an object of radar search or

surveillance.
TARGET RESOLUTION− A process to ensure that

correlated radar targets do not touch. Target

resolution must be applied as follows:

a.

Between the edges of two primary targets or the

edges of the ASR-9/11 primary target symbol.

b.

Between the end of the beacon control slash and

the edge of a primary target.

c.

Between the ends of two beacon control slashes.

Note 1: Mandatory traffic advisories and safety

alerts must be issued when this procedure is used.

Note 2: This procedure must not be used when

utilizing mosaic radar systems or multi

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sensor

mode.

TARGET SYMBOL− A computer-generated indica-

tion shown on a radar display resulting from a

primary radar return or a radar beacon reply.
TARMAC DELAY− The holding of an aircraft on the

ground either before departure or after landing with

no opportunity for its passengers to deplane.
TARMAC DELAY AIRCRAFT− An aircraft whose

pilot−in−command has requested to taxi to the ramp,

gate, or alternate deplaning area to comply with the

Three−hour Tarmac Rule.
TARMAC DELAY REQUEST− A request by the

pilot−in−command to taxi to the ramp, gate, or

alternate deplaning location to comply with the

Three−hour Tarmac Rule.