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DELAY INDEFINITE (REASON IF KNOWN) EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE (TIME) |
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| Meaning: | Used by ATC to inform a pilot when an accurate estimate of the delay time and the reason for the delay cannot immediately be determined; e.g., a disabled aircraft on the runway, terminal or center area saturation, weather below landing minimums, etc. |
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| Previous Term: | DELAY ASSIGNMENT (DAS) |
| Next Term: | DELAY TIME |