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Aviation abbreviation

# descend to and maintain

DTAM

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of descend to and maintain

DTAM stands for descend to and maintain in FAA terminology.

### More about descend to and maintain

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists descend to and maintain with the abbreviation DTAM.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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