Aviation English
Cabin Safety

What is Girt bar?

Girt bar Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Girt bar” Used in Practice?

Ground, Echo 184 at gate, door L1 slide disarmed, girt bar secured, requesting jet bridge attachment.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Girt bar?

Metal bar at the base of the slide pack that secures the slide to the aircraft floor when armed or disengages it when disarmed.

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