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Aviation abbreviation

# positive target control

PTC

ABBR · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of positive target control

PTC stands for positive target control in FAA terminology.

### More about positive target control

This abbreviation is used in radio communications and air traffic control. The English reference lists positive target control with the abbreviation PTC.

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

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