Airbus Abbreviations

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language
Abbreviations (Approved and For Information)

Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
A
A
A
A.ICE
A.T.I.S
A/BRK
A/C
A/COLL
A/D
A/D
A/DC
A/F
A/G
A/L
A/N
A/N SIZE
A/R
A/S
A/S
A/SKID
A/STAB
A/T
A/THR
A/XFMR
AA
AA
AAA
AAAH
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Four Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt, Time)
Ampere
Alternate
Amber
Area
Air
Anti-ice, Anti-icing
Airbus Technical Information System
Autobrake
Aircraft
Anti-Collision
Analog/Digital
Analog to Digital Converter (conversion)
Analog-to-Digital Converter
Auto Flight
Air to Ground
Airline
Alphanumeric
Alpha Numeric Size
Audio Reproducer
Auto Stabilization
Airspeed
Anti-Skid
Auto Stabilizer
Adjustment/Test
Autothrust
Autotransformer
Arithmetical Average
Airworthiness Authorities
Airworthiness Approval Attestation
Airbus Approved Abbreviations Handbook
AAC
AADC
AAL
AAMG
AAP
General
None
None
None
Panels/Display Units
Airline Administrative Communications

Analog Air Data Computer
Above Aerodrome Level
Airbus Application Management Group
Additional Attendant Panel
AAR
ABBR
ABCD
ABCM
ABCU
ABD
ABDC
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
Air-to-Air Refueling
Abbreviation
Airbus Collective Data Dictionary
Alternate Brake Control Manifold
Alternate Braking Control Unit
Airbus Directive and Procedure
Avionics Broadcast Data Collector
Approved ABBR in bold

ABBR for information in italics
Remarks
Display units
For MRTT and A400M
Airbus SAS 2007. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
ABEC
General
General
None
None
None
ABM
ABM
ABN
ABNORM
ABRN
ABS
ABS VAL
ABSELV
None
General
None
General
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Airbus (Beijing) Engineering Centre
Company Limited
Abeam
APU Build-up Manual
Abnormal
Abnormal
Airborne
Autobrake System
Absolute Value
Alternate Brake Selector Valve
ABSORB
ABV
AC
General
General
General
Absorber
Above
Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning
AC
AC
ACARS
General
None
General
ACAS
None
Alternating Current
Advisory Circular
Aircraft Communication Addressing and
Reporting System
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
ACC
ACC
None
Area Control Centre
Power Plant and APU Active Clearance Control
CFMI
ACCEL
ACCESS
ACCLRM
ACCU
ACCUR
ACD
ACD
ACD
ACDB
ACE
ACE
ACFT
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
Acceleration/Accelerate
Accessory
Accelerometer
Accumulator
Accuracy
Airworthiness Certification Dossier
Airframe Certification Document
Additional Control Device
Aircraft Component Data Base
Altimeter Control Equipment
Airbus Concurrent Engineering
Aircraft
Display units
ACFU
ACG
ACGS
ACIA
None
None
General
None
Aircraft Check Follow Up

Aircraft Center of Gravity
Aircraft GSM Server
Asynchronous Communications Interface
Adaptor

New form of TCAS to be used

with reduced vertical separation
minima.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
ACJ
ACK
ACL
ACM
ACM
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
ACM
ACM
ACMB
None
General
None
ACMM
General
ACMM
ACMP
None
General
Abbreviated Component Maintenance

Manual
Aircraft Configuration Meta Model
Airframe Condition Monitoring Procedure
ACMR
General
Aircraft Configuration Management Rules
ACMS
ACMT
ACN
ACO
ACOB
ACOC
General
None
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Aircraft Condition Monitoring System

Aircraft Component Management Team
Aircraft Classification Number
Airworthiness Certification Office
Automatic Call Out Box
Air Cooled Oil Cooler
ACP
ACP
ACP
ACQ
ACQN
ACR
ACRT
ACS
ACS
ACSC
ACT
ACT
ACT
ACTD
ACTG
ACTIV
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
Altimeter Check Point

Area Call Panel
Audio Control Panel
Acquire
Acquisition
Avionics Communication Router
Additional Cross Reference Table
Access
Alternating Current Supply
Air Conditioning System Controller
Additional Center Tank
Active
Activity
Actuated
Actuating
Active
ACTN
ACTR
None
General
Action
Actuator

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Advisory Circular-Joint
Acknowledge
Aircraft Configuration List
Aircraft Conversion Manual
Abbreviated Component Maintenance
Manual
Aircraft Configuration Matrix
Air Cycle Machine
Aircraft Configuration Management Board
For nav/AP signals only
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
ACTVN
ACTVT
ACU
ACU
ACVR
AD
AD
AD
A-D
ADAM
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
ADAU
ADB
ADB
ADB
ADC
ADC
ADCL
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
ADCN
ADCOMS
General
None
ADCSIP
None
ADD
ADD
ADD
ADD BY
ADF
ADG
ADI
ADIRS
ADIRU
ADJ
ADJMT
ADL
ADL
ADM
ADMZ
ADO
ADOPT
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Activation
Activate
Antenna Coupler Unit
Air Cooling Unit
Alternating Current Voltage Ratio
Aerodrome
Airplane Datum
Airworthiness Directive
Airbus Deutschland
Airbus Spares Distribution and Materials
System
Auxiliary Data Acquisition Unit
Area Distribution Box
Airport DataBase
Aeronautical DataBase
Air Data Computer
Airbus Delivery Centre
Airworthiness Directives Compliance List
Avionics Data Communication Network
Advanced Configuration Management
System
Acceptance and Delivery Customer
Satisfaction Improvement Programme
Addition, Additional
Aircraft Description Data Base
Aircraft Design Declaration
Added By
Automatic Direction Finder
Air Driven Generator
Attitude Director Indicator
Air Data/Inertial Reference System
Air Data/Inertial Reference Unit
Adjust
Adjustment
Airborne Data Loader
Aircraft Data Loader
Air Data Module
Aircraft DeMilitarized Zone
Airbus Documentation Office
Airbus Design and Operational Philosophy
in Training
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
ADPM
ADPTN
ADPTR
ADR
ADR
ADRES
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Aircraft Deactivation Procedures Manual
Adaptation
Adapter
Advisory Route
Air Data Reference
Aircraft Documentation Retrieval System
ADRS
ADS
ADS
ADU
ADU
ADV
A-E
AEB
AECMA
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
AEDS
AEEC
None
None
Address
Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Air Data System
Align Display Unit
Area Distribution Unit
Advisory
Airbus Espana
Airline Engineering Bulletin
The European Association of Aerospace
Industries
Axle Equipment Drive Shaft
Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee
AERO
AES
AESS
None
General
General
Aviation Routine Weather Report

Aircraft Earth Station
Aircraft Environment Surveillance System
AESU
AEVC
General
General
Aircraft Environment Surveillance Unit

Avionics Equipment Ventilation Computer
AEX
AF
AF
AF
AF
A-F
AFB
AFC
AFCS
AFDX
AFECU
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
Access Authorized
DME Arc to Fixed Waypoint
All Freighter
Audio Frequency
Acceptance Flight
Airbus France
Antifriction Bearing
Automatic Frequency Control
Automatic Flight Control System
Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Control Unit
Display units
AFFECTD
Affected
For ECAM messages
AFFIRM
Affirmative

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
AFIS
AFL
General
General
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Airline In Flight Information System
Auto Flush
AFM
AFMC
AFMR
General
General
Aircraft Flight Manual

Auxiliary Fuel Management Computer
Airframer
AFN
AFR
AFS
AFTN
General
None
General
None
AFTR
AFU
AGB
AGB
ATS Facilities Notification

Airframe
Automatic Flight System
Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication
Network
General
After
None
Artificial Feel Unit
General
Accessory Gearbox
Power Plant and APU Angle Gearbox
AGC
AGC
AGE
AGG
AGL
AGMT
AGP
General
General
General
None
General
None
Automatic Gain Control

APU Generator Contactor
Aircraft Ground Equipment
Airbus General Guide
Above Ground Level
Augment
Alternate Gauging Processor
AGS
Air Generation System
AGU
AGW
AH
AHP
AHRS
AHRU
AI
AIB
AIBU
AIC
AIC
AICC
AICU
AID
AIDA
AIDA
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
Air Generation Unit

Actual Gross Weight
Ampere Hour
Anti-Hijacking Panel
Attitude and Heading Reference System
Attitude and Heading Reference Unit
Anti-Icing
Airbus Industrie
Advanced Illumination Ballast Unit
Access Illustration Cards
Airbus Integrated Company
Aviation Industry CBT Committee
Anti Ice Control Unit
Aircraft Installation Delay
Airbus Industrie Drawing Access
Attestation Integrated Delta Aggregation

Remarks
PW
For BITE messages only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
AIDS
AIG
AIL
AIM
AIM/CRM
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
AIM-FANS
None
AIMI
General

Ampere
Alternate
Aircraft Integrated Data System
Accident Investigation
Aileron
Aircraft Integrated Maintenance
Airbus Integrated Management/Cockpit
Resource Management
Airbus Interoperable Modular-Future Air
Navigation Sys
Avionics Information Management Interface
AIMS
AIMS
AIMS
None
None
None
Airbus Industrie Material Specification

Airbus Inventory Management System
Airbus Improvement Management System
AINA
AINS
AIP
AIP
AIPS
AIQI
AIR
AIRCOND
AIRMAN
AIS
AIS
AISI
AITM
AL
ALERFA
ALF
ALHP
ALIGN
ALIGND
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
Airbus North America

Aircraft Information Network System
Attendant Indication Panel
Aeronautical Information Publication
Airbus Process Specification
Airbus Industrie Quality Instruction
Aircraft Inspection Report
Air Conditioning
Aircraft Maintenance Analysis
Audio Integrated System
Aeronautical Information Service
American Iron and Steel Institute
Airbus Test Method
Airline
Alert Phase
Aft Looking Forward
Airframe Life-History Program
Alignment
Aligned
ALLWD
Allowed
ALNA
ALPHA
ALPHANUM
ALS
ALSCU
ALT
ALT ACQ
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
Airline Network Architecture

Angle-of-Attack
Alphanumerical
Approach Light System
Auxiliary Level Sensing Control Unit
Altitude
Altitude Acquire

Remarks
For ECAM messages
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
ALT TO
ALTM
ALTN
ALTU
ALU
AM
AM
AMB
AMC
AMDB
AMI
AMJ
AMM
AMM
AMP
AMP
AMPL
AMS
AMS
AMS
AMS
AMTOSS
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
AMU
AN
ANCE
AND
ANI
ANLG
ANN
ANN LT
ANNCE
ANNCMT
ANO
ANPT
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Alternate To
Altimeter
Alternate, Alternative
Annunciator Light Test Unit
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Amplitude Modulation
Airbus Means and Methods Document
Ambient
Acceptable Means of Compliance
Airport Mapping DataBase
Airline Modifiable Information
Advisory Material-Joint
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Ammeter
Ampere
Amperage
Amplifier
Aircraft Modification Status
Aerospace Material Specification
Aeronautical Material Specifications
Air-ground Message Server
Aircraft Maintenance Task Oriented Support
System
Audio Management Unit
Air Navigation
Announce
Aircraft Nose Down
Analog Input
Analogic
Annunciator
Annunciator Light
Announce
Announcement
Analog Output
Aeronautical National Taper Pipe Threads
ANSA
At Nearest Suitable Airport
ANSI
ANSU
ANT
ANU
General
General
General
None
American National Standards Institute

Aircraft Network Server Unit
Antenna
Aircraft Nose Up

Remarks
For ECAM messages
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
AO
AOA
AOAS
AOC
AOC
AOD
AOG
AOHX
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU
AOLS
AOM
AOMT
AOP
AOT
AP
AP
AP
AP/FD
APASHE
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Access Opening
Angle Of Attack
Angle of Attack Sensor
Airline Operational Control
Air Operator's Certificate
Audio on Demand
Aircraft On Ground
Air/Oil Heat Exchanger
APC
API
APLC
APM
Airbus On-Line Services

Aircraft Operating Manual
Airbus Onboard Maintenance Tool
Airbus Operational Plan
All Operator Telex
Airbus Procedure
Autopilot
Airborne Printer
Autopilot/Flight Director
Aircraft Publication Automated Shipping
Expedite
None
Area Positive Control
General
Application Programming Interface
General
Aircraft Power Line Conditioner
Power Plant and APU ARINC Processing Module
APM
APM
None
None
Airport Planning Manual

Aircraft Performance Monitoring Program
APP
General
Approach Control-Approach Control Office
APP
APPL
APPR
APPROX
APPU
APQ
APS
APS
APS
APS
APU
APU AFE
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
Appearance
Application
Approach
Approximately
Asymmetry Position Pick Off Unit
Airline Pre-Qualification
Aircraft Prepared for Service
Auxiliary Power Supply
Avionic Printing Specification
Absolute Pressure Sensor
Auxiliary Power Unit
APU Automatic Fire Extinguishing Control
Unit

Remarks
SA and LR only
GE
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
AQP
AR
AR
ARC
ARG
ARINC
ARM
ARM
ARMD
ARMG
ARMT
ARN
ARND
ARO
ARP
ARP
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
ARPT
ARR
ARS
ART
ARTCC
ARTCLD
ARTF
ARU
ARU
ARV
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
AS
AS
ASA
ASA
ASAP
ASCII
None
None
General
General
None
General
ASCO
ASD
ASDC
ASE
ASE
ASF
ASG
None
General
None
General
None
None
None


Ampere
Alternate
Advanced Qualification Program
As Required
Audio Reproducer
Air Refueling Computer
Arresting Gear or Hook
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
Airworthiness Review Meeting
Aircraft Recovery Manual
Armed
Arming
Armament
Aircraft Registration Number
Around
After Receipt Order
Aerospace Recommended Practice
Aerodrome Reference Point - Airport
Reference Point
Airport
Arrival, Arriving
Airworthiness Review Sheet
Active Repair Time
Air Route Traffic Control Centre
Articulated
Artificial
Audio Reproducer Unit
Aircraft Router Unit
Alternate Refill Valve
Airspeed
Airscoop
All Speed Aileron
Audio and Sign Adapter
As soon as possible
American Standard Code for Information
Interchange
Airbus Service Company Inc.
Accelerate Stop Distance
Airline Service Data Collection
Airborne Support Equipment
Airbus Supplied Equipment
Amperes per Square Foot
Airbus Security Group
Remarks
For MRTT only
A300, A300-600, A310 only

A350 and subsequent
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
ASI
ASIC
ASM
ASM
ASMA
ASN
ASP
ASPSU
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Airspeed Indicator
Application Specific Integrated Circuits
American Society for Metals
Aircraft Schematics Manual
Aircraft Systems Maintenance Aids
Aerospatiale Norme (Standard)
Audio Selector Panel
Autonomous Standby Power Supply Unit
ASR
ASSY
ASYM
AT
AT
None
General
General
None
Airport Surveillance Radar

Assembly
Asymmetric(al)
Autothrottle
Autothrust
ATA
ATA
ATAM
ATB
ATC
ATC
ATCA
ATCDB
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
Air Transport Association of America

Actual Time of Arrival
Airbus Takeoff Analysis Module
ATA 100 Breakdown
Air Traffic Control
Airbus Training Center
Air Traffic Control Board
Aircraft Technical Characteristics Data Base
ATCH
ATCI
ATCK
ATCRB
ATCSS
None
General
None
General
None
ATD
ATD
ATE
ATEC
ATI
ATIMS
None
General
General
None
General
General
ATIS
ATLAS
General
General
ATLAS
None
Attach(ment)
Air Traffic Control and Information
Attack
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon
Air Traffic Control Data Link Signalling
System
Aircraft Technical Definition
Actual Time of Departure
Automatic Test Equipment
Automatic Test Equipment Complex
Air Transport Indicator
Air Traffic and Information Management
System
Automatic Terminal Information Service
Abbreviated Test Language for Avionics
Systems
Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems
ATM
None
Aircraft Transportability Manual

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
ATM
ATM
ATMG
ATMS
ATN
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
ATO
ATR
ATRCCS
None
Authorization to Offer
General
Austin Trumbull Radio
Power Plant and APU Automatic Turbine Rotor Clearance Control PW
System
General
Air Traffic Service
None
Airbus Technical Specification
General
Autothrottle System
None
Autothrust System
General
Air Traffic Service Unit
General
Attitude
None
Attitude Reference
None
Attenuation
General
Attendant
None
Aerodrome Traffic Zone
None
Audio
None
Audio Switching System
None
Audio Switching Unit
None
Airbus UK
None
Authorize
General
Automatic
None
Autocalibration
General
Automatic Landing
General
All-Up Weight
General
Auxiliary
General
Available
General
Availability
None
Average
None
Aviation Electronics
General
Avionics
None
Audio/Video on Demand
None
Audio/Video Recording System
General
Avionics Ventilation System
None
Advanced Warning (on) Aircraft Commercial
Sales
None
Air Waybill
None
Audible Warning Generator
ATS
ATS
ATS
ATS
ATSU
ATT
ATT
ATTEN
ATTND
ATZ
AUD
AUDSWTGSYS
AUDSWTGUNIT
A-UK
AUTH
AUTO
AUTOCAL
AUTOLAND
AUW
AUX
AVAIL
AVAIL
AVG
AVIONICS
AVNCS
AVOD
AVRS
AVS
AWACS
AWB
AWG

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Air Traffic Management
Available Ton-Mile
Airbus Technical Management Group
Advanced Text Management System
Aeronautical Telecommunications Network
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Abbreviation
3D
4D
A
A
AWG
AWL
AWLS
AWM
AWS
AWY
AX
AX
AY
AZ
AZ
AZFW
B
B/B
B/C
B/D
BAABI
BAF
BAF
BAFO
BAG
BAL
bar
BARC
BARO
BAT
BBAND
BBRG
BC
BCD
BCDS
BCF
BCL
BCM
BCN
BCRC
BCRU
BCS
BCU
BCWP
BCWS
BDD
Domain
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
American Wire Gage
Aircraft Wiring List
All Weather Landing System
Aircraft Wiring Manual
American Welding Society
Airway
Access Authorized
Longitudinal Acceleration
Lateral Acceleration
Vertical Acceleration
Azimuth
Actual Zero Fuel Weight
Blue
Back-Beam
Business Class
Bottom of Descent
Basic Approved ATA Breakdown Index
Baffle
BITE Access Function
Best and Final Offer
Bandwidth Allocation Gap
Basic Assembly Language
10 kPa
Barometric Altitude Rate Computer
Barometric
Battery (Electrical)
Broadband
Ball Bearing
Baggage Container Train
Binary Coded Decimal
BITE Centralized Data System
Brake Cooling Fan
Battery Charge Limiter
Backup Control Module
Beacon
Bulk Crew Rest Compartment
Battery Charge and Rectifier Unit
Brake Control System
Brake Control Unit
Budgeted Cost of Work Performed
Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled
BITE Description Document
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
BDIE
General
General
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Base de Donnes Installation Electrique
BDLI
None
BEA
BEL CRK
BER
BETW
BEV
BEW
BFD
BFDAS
BFE
BFEMS
BFO
BFR
BG
BGC
BGM
BGS
BH
BHD
BIST
BITE
BIU
BK
BKFLW
BKUP
BL
BLC
BLES
BLG
BLK
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft-und

Raumfahrt Industrie
Bureau d'Enqute Accident
Bellcrank
Beyond Economical Repair
Between
Bevel
Basic Empty Weight
Bi-Folding Door
Basic Flight Data Acquisition System
Buyer Furnished Equipment
BFE Management System
Beat Frequency Oscillator
Buffer
Build Group (Assembly Group)
Build Group Component
Boarding Music
Build Group Stack-Up
Block Hours
Bulkhead
Built-in Self Test
Built-in Test Equipment
BITE Interface Unit
Black
Backflow
Backup
Bleed
Basic Lines Catalog
Brake Life Extension System
Body Landing Gear
Block
BLK
BLKT
BLOW
BLST
BLT
BLV
General
None
General
General
None
Black
Blanket
Blower
Ballast
Bolt
Bleed Valve
BLW
None
Below

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
BLWG
BM
BMC
BMI
BMS
BND
BNDG
BNDRY
BNR
BNR
BO
BO
BOH
BOT
BOT
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Blowing
Beam
Bleed Monitoring Computer
BITE Monitoring Interface
Bulletin Mto Spcial
Bonded
Bonding
Boundary
Binary
Binary Words
Body Odour
Blocking Oscillator
Brake-Off Weight
Bottom
Begin of Tape
BP
BPTU
BR
BRC
BRD
BRDG
BRG
BRK
BRKNG
BRKR
BRKS
BRKT
BRT
BSCS
BSCU
BSHG
BSU
BT
BTA
BTC
BTCM
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
Bottom Plug
Brake Pedal Transmitter Unit
Brown
Brace
Braid
Bridge
Bearing
Brake
Braking
Breaker
Brakes
Bracket
Bright, Brightness
Braking and Steering Control System
Braking and Steering Control Unit
Bushing
Beam Steering Unit
Bus Tie
Bogie Trim Actuator
Bus Tie Contactor
Brake Temperature Compensation Module
BTL
BTMS
BTMU
BTN
General
General
General
General
Bottle
Brake Temperature Monitoring System
Brake Temperature Monitoring Unit
Button

Remarks
Panels (QAR)
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
BTR
BTS
BTS
BTU
BU
BUS
BWS
BYDU
BYP
C
C
C
C
c
C
C
C
C of A
C/B
C/L
C/M
C/M
C/O
C/S
C/SSR
CA
CA
CA
CA/CRL
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
CAA
CAA
CAATS
None
None
None
CAB
CAB PRESS
CAD
CADB
CADETS
General
None
None
None
None
CAG
CAGE
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Bus Tie Relay
Base Transceiver Station
Brake Temperature Sensor
British Thermal Unit
Battery Unit
Busbar
Body Wheel Steering
Back-Up Yaw Damper Unit
Bypass
Celsius, Centigrade
Cyan
Close
Clear
Equal Margin
Cold (Electric Point)
Comparator
Convertible
Certificate of Airworthiness
Circuit Breaker
Check List
Command/Monitor
Crew Member
Change Over
Call Sign
Cost/Schedule Status Report
Constituent Assembly
Cable Assembly
Cable
Certification Authority/Certificate Revocation
List
Civil Aviation Authority
Central Aviation Archive
Computer Assisted Aircraft Trouble
Shooting
Cabin
Cabin Pressurization
Computer Aided Design
Component for Attestation Data Base
Computer Assisted Documentation
Education Tutorial System
Circulation Arienne Gnrale
Commercial And Government Entity
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CAI
CAL
CALC
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAN
CAN
CANC
CANC
CANCD
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Combustion Area Inspection
Calibration, Calibrated
Cargo Acceptance and Load Control
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Cabin Assignment Module
Customer Acceptance Manual
Canopy
Controller Area Network
Cancel
Cancellation
Cancelled
CANTIL
CAO
CAOA
CAOM
CAP
CAPLTY
CAPT
CAR
CAR
CARE
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
CARE
None
Cantilever
Cargo Aircraft Only
Corrected Angle Of Attack
Cabin Attendant Operating Manual
Capacitor
Capability
Captain
Civil Aviation Requirements
Cargo
Continuing Airframe - Health Review and
Evaluation
Common Airbus Requirements Engineering
CARP
CAS
CAS
CAS
CAS
CAT
CAT
CATCH
CAUT
CAUT LT
CBAL
CBB
CBIT
CBM
CBMF
CBMS
CBMU
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
Carpet
Computed Air Speed
Collision Avoidance System
Calibrated Air Speed
Calculated Air Speed
Clear Air Turbulence
Category
Complex Anomaly Tracking and Search
Caution
Caution Light
Counterbalance
Connexion By Boeing
Continuous BITE
Circuit Breaker Monitoring
Circuit Breaker Monitoring Function
Circuit Breaker Monitoring System
Circuit Breaker Monitoring Unit

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CBO
CBORE
CBR
CBS
CBSV
CC
CCB
CCC
CCC
CCC
CCCP
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Cycles between Overhaul
Counterbore
California Bearing Ratio
Cost Breakdown Structure
Cycles Between Scheduled Visits
Current Comparator
Configuration Control Board
Crash Crew Chart
Component Change Card
Configuration Control Committee
Compressor Cavity Control Pressure
CCD
CCG
CCITT
General
General
None
CCMD
None
CCOM
CCQ
CCR
CCR
CCRC
CCRM
CCS
CCW
CD
CD
CD
CD
CDAM
CDB
CDBT
CDC
CDDS
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
Cursor Control Device

Cabin Configuration Guide
Consultative Committee International
Telegraphy & Teleph
Configuration Conformity Management and
Documentation
Cabin Crew Operating Manual
Cross Crew Qualification
Credit Card Reader
Customer Change Register
Cabin Crew Rest Compartment
Cabin Crew Rest Module
Cabin Communications System
Counter Clockwise
Count Drag
Cold Drawn
Control Display
Compact Disk
Centralized Data Acquisition Module
Configuration DataBase
Component Design and Build Team
Cargo Door Controller
Component Documentation Data System
CDE
CDIM
CDIS
None
None
None
CDL
CDLCU
General
General

Remarks
Consumption Data Exchange Card

Component Data Instruction Manual
Customization Definition Information
System
Configuration Deviation List
Cockpit Door Locking Control Unit
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CDLS
CDP
CD-ROM
CDS
CDS
CDS
CDSS
CDSU
CDT
CDU
CDU
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Cockpit Door Locking System
Compressor Discharge Pressure
Compact Disc - Read Only Memory
Cold Drawn Steel
Component Documentation Status
Control and Display System
Cockpit Door Surveillance System
Cockpit Door Surveillance Unit
Cabin Door Trainer
Control and Display Unit
Center Drive Unit
CD-WD
CE
CE
CECAM
CED
CEET
CEL
CELLI
CEO
CEPT
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
Component Data Working Document

Central Entity
Change Event
Centralized Cabin Monitoring
Cooling Effect Detector
Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer
Component Evolution List
Ceiling Emergency LED Light
Chief Executive Officer
Council of European Posts and Telegraphs
CER
CEV
CEV
CF
CF
CFDIU
CFDS
CFE
CFH
CFIT
CFM
CFM
CFMI
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Contrle Essais et Rception

Clutch Electro Valve
Centre d'Essais en Vol
Course to a Fixed Waypoint
Configuration File
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit
Centralized Fault Display System
Customer Furnished Equipment
Cubic Feet per Hour
Controlled Flight Into Terrain
Cubic Feet per Minute
Cable Fabrication Manual
CFM International
CFP
CFR
CFRP
CFS
CFS
None
None
General
None
General
Computerized Flight Plan

Code of Federal Regulations
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Cold Finished Steel
Cabin File Server

Remarks
GE
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CFVCU
CFVS
CG
CGC
CGCS
CGM
CH
CH
CH
CHAM
CHAN
CHAS
CHG
CHK
CHM
CHMBR
CHRG
CHRO
CI
CI
CI
Ci
CI
CI
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
CICS
CICS/VS
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Cargo Fire Verification Control Unit
Cargo Fire Verification System
Center of Gravity
Customer Ground Check
Center of Gravity Control System
Computer Graphics Metafile
Centre Hatrack
Character
Charge
Chamfer
Channel
Chassis
Change
Check
Chime
Chamber
Charge
Chronometer
Course to an Intercept
Conversion Instruction
Configuration Item
Curie
Cast iron
Cost Index
CIDS
CIM
CIN
CINS
CIT
Customer Information Control System

Customer Information Control
System/Virtual Storage
General
Cabin Intercommunication Data System
None
Continuous Image Microfilm
General
Change Identification Number
General
Cabin Information Network System
Power Plant and APU Compressor Inlet Temperature
CIU
CK
CKD
CKPT
CKT
CL
CL
CL
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General

Remarks
Camera Interface Unit

Check
Checked
Cockpit
Circuit
Climb
Clutch
Center Line
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CL
CL
CL/OP
General
General
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Clip
Check List
Closure/Opening
CLB
CLCTR
CLD
CLDB
CLG
CLG
CLK
CLM
CLN
CLNG
CLOG
CLOGD
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
Climb
Collector
Closed
Component Location Data Bank
Ceiling
Centerline Landing Gear
Clock
Component Location Manual
Clinometer
Ceiling
Clogging
Clogged
CLP
CLPR
CLR
CLR ALT
CLRD
CLRNC
CLS
CLS
CLSD
CLSG
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
Clamp
Clapper
Clear
Clearance Altitude
Cleared
Clearance
Cargo Loading System Manual
Cargo Loading System
Closed
Closing
CLTM
CLV
CM
CM
CM
CM
CM
CM
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
Component Location Training Manual

Clevis
Conversion Manual
Call Maintenance
Centimeters
Collective Modification
Configuration Management
Conversion Module
CMC
CMD
CMEU
General
General
General
CMF
General
Central Maintenance Computer

Command
Cabin Passenger Management Memory
Expansion Unit
Central Maintenance Function

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CMFLR
CMI
CMIT
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
CML
CMM
CMM
CMMM
General
General
General
None
CMMV
General
C-MOS
General
CMP
CMPLRY
CMPLTD
None
None
Complementary Metal Oxyde

Semiconductor
Customer Maintenance Program
Complementary
Completed
CMPNT
CMPS CPLR
CMPTG
CMPTR
CMRLR
CMS
CMS
CMS
CMS
CMT
CMV
CNA
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
Power Plant and APU
Component
Compass Coupler
Computing
Computer
Cam Roller
Code Matire Socit
Cabin Management System
Central Maintenance System
Component Maintenance Sheet
Cabin Management Terminal
Concentrator and Multiplexer for Video
Common Nozzle Assembly
CNCT
CNCTD
CNCTN
CNCTR
CNCTRC
CNCV
CND
CNSU
CNTNR
CNTOR
CNTR
CNTRTR
CO
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
Connect
Connected
Connection
Connector
Concentric
Concave
Conduit
Cabin Network Server Unit
Container
Contactor
Counter
Concentrator
Cut-Off

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Cam Follower
Computer Managed Instruction
Component Management and Integration
Team
Consumable Material List
Component Maintenance Manual
Calibration Memory Module
Component Maintenance Manual
Manufacturer
Component Maintenance Manual Vendor
RR
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CO
CO RTE
COAX
COC
CoC
COC
COCT
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Company
Company Route
Coaxial
Customer Originated Change
Centre of Competence
Cabin Operation Center
Cabin Operations Consultation Tool
CODD
CoE
COHO
COL
COLLI
COM
COM
COM
COM
CombL
COMDL
COML
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
Contractual On Dock Date

Center of Excellence
Coherent Oscillator
Column
COntour LED LIght
Communication
Common
Company Organization Manual
Command
Combustible Liquid
Coding Module
Commercial
COMP
COMP
COMPSN
COMPT
COMPT TEMP
COMPTR
COMTN
COND
COND
COND
CONDTN
CONDTR
CONFIG
CONFIRMD
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
Compensator
Compass
Compensation
Compartment
Compartment Temperature
Comparator
Commutation
Condition
Conditioned
Conditioning
Condition
Conditioner
Configuration
Confirmed
CONSUMPT
Consumption
CONT
CONT
CONT
General
None
General
Continue, Continuous
Contour
Controller

Remarks
C/B panels
Do not use for A380 and

subsequent. Refer to CTLR
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CONV
COO
COOL
General
General
None
None
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Converter
Chief Operating Officer
Cooling
COOL
General
Cooler
COOLG
General
Cooling
COOLR
General
Cooler
COORD
COORD
COPI
Cor.M
CORA
CORCTD
CORR
CORR
CORR
COS
COS
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Coordinate
Coordination
Copilot
Corrosive Material
Customer Order Administration
Corrected
Correct
Corrugate
Corrugation
Cosine
Cowl Opening System
COT
COTS
COUNT
COV
COWL
CP
CPC
CPCP
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
Cotter
Commercial Off-The-Shelf
Counter
Cover
Cowling
Clock Pulse
Cabin Pressure Controller
Corrosion Prevention and Control program
CPCS
CPCU
CPD
CPDLC
General
General
None
General
Cabin Pressure Control System

Cabin Pressure Control Unit
Continuing Product Development
Controller-Pilot DataLink Communications
CPF
CPIOM
CPL
CPLD
CPLG
CPLR
None
General
None
None
General
General
Central Programme Function

Core Processing Input/Output Module
Couple
Coupled
Coupling
Coupler

Remarks

subsequent. Refer to COOLG
subsequent. Refer to COOLR
For use on the A380 and
subsequent
subsequent aircraft programs
RR, GP
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CPMS
General
General
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Cabin and Passenger Management System
CPMU
CPNY
General
Cabin Passenger Management Unit

Company
CPRSR
CPT
CPT
CPU
CQ
CR
CR
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRE
CRES
CRG
CRI
CRK
CRL
CROSS
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
CROSSFEEDR
Compressor
Compartment
Capture
Central Processing Unit
Customer Query
Cruise
Cold Rolled
Camera Ready Copy
Cyclic Redundancy Check
Crew Rest Compartment
Continuous Repetitive Chime
Centralized Radio Control
Cyclic Redundancy Code
Corrosion-Resistant
Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Cargo
Certification Review Item
Crank
Collar
Center for Reliable Operational System
Security
Crossfeeder
CRQ
CRR
CRS
CRS
CRS
CRSN
CRT
CRU
CRU
CRZ
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
Customer Request
Component Reliability Report
Course
Cold Rolled Steel
Cost Repercussion Sheet
Corrosion
Cathode Ray Tube
Card Reader Unit
Cabin Router Unit
Cruise
CS
CS
CS
None
None
None
Centistokes
Cabin Cleaners Steps
Call Switch

Remarks
For MRTT only
Display units
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
CS
CSAS
CSD
CSDM
CSE
CSF/L
CSI
CSIP
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
CSK
CSKH
CSL
CSM
CSM/G
CSN
CSPM
CSS
CST
CSTG
CSTR
CSU
CSV
CT
CT
CTA
CTDP
CTF
CTF.P
CTF.Q
CTK
CTK
CTL
CTL
CTLR
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Center Spar
Cooled Service Air System
Constant Speed Drive
Concession Support Decision Manual
Course Set Error
Continuous Safe Flight/Landing
Cycles Since Installation
Customer Satisfaction Improvement
Programme
Countersink
Countersunk Head
Console
Computer Software Manual
Constant Speed Motor/Generator
Catalog Sequence Number
Customer Support Procedure Manual
Cockpit System Simulator
Cabin Service Trainer
Casting
Constraint
Command Sensor Unit
Cycles Since Last Shop Visit
Current Transformer
Center Tape
Control Area
Cabin Trainer Data Packages
Central Test Facilities
Central Test Facility Response
Central Test Facility Questions
Capacity Tonne Kilometre
Center Tank
Control
Central
Controller
CTR
CTR
CTR
CTRD
CTSK
CTU
CTWT
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
Center
Control Zone
Contour
Centered
Countersunk
Cabin Telecommunications Unit
Counterweight

Remarks

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
cu
CU
CUDU
CUR
CV
CVE
CVL
CVM
CVMS
CVR
CVRS
CVS
CVT
CVU
CW
CWG
CWLU
CWS
CWS
CWSIU
CWY
CY
CY
CYL
D/A
D/D
D/LNA
D/O
DA
DABS
DAC
DAC
DADC
DADS
DAF
DAGS
DAL
DAMP
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Cubic
Control Unit
Current Unbalance Detection Unit
Current
Curriculum Vitae
Compliance Verification Engineer
Configuration Variation List
Cabin Video Monitoring
Cabin Video Monitoring System
Cockpit Voice Recorder
Cockpit Voice Recorder System
Cargo Video Surveillance
Center Vent Tube
Crypto Voice Unit
Clockwise
Cockpit Working Group
Cabin Wireless LAN Unit
Control Wheel Steering
Cabin Work Station
Combined Wheel Speed Interface Unit
Clearway
Cycle
Calendar Year - Current Year
Cylinder
Digital to Analog
Engine Out Drift Down Point
Diplexer/Low Noise Amplifier
Description and Operation
Drift Angle
Discrete Address Beacon System
Drawing Aperture Card
Digital to Analog Converter
Digital Air Data Computer
Digital Air Data System
Damping Augmentation Function
Dry Air Generation System
Development Assurance Level
Damping
DAMPG
General
Damping
daN
None
Load (DecaNewton)

Remarks
A400M only
Do not use for the A380 and

subsequent. Use DAMPG
Use for the A380 and
subsequent.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
DAR
DAR
DAS/STC
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
DAU
DB
DB
dB
DB
dB(A)
DBBS
DBC
General
None
None
None
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Digital AIDS Recorder
Used on Single Aisle family
Digital ACMS Recorder
LR, A380 and subsequent
Designated Alteration Station/Supplemental
Type Certific
Data Acquisition Unit
Decibel
Data Base
Decibel
Database
A-Weighted Decibel
Data Base Bulletin Service
Data Bus Communication
DBD
DBLR
DC
DC
DC
DCD
DCD
DCD
DCDR
DCDU
DCI
DCL
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
Data Basis for Design

Doubler
Direct Current
Domain Coordinator
Direct Cost
Decode
Double Channel Duplex
Data Control and Display
Decoder
Datalink Control and Display Unit
Design Change Instruction
Digital Cabin Logbook
For software loaded in the ANSU
DCP
DCR
DCR
DCR
DCRC
DCS
DCS
DCS
DCU
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Display Control Panel

Dock on Crew Rest
Delivery Control Room
Design Change Request
Dock on Crew Rest Compartment
Designated Certification Specialist
Double Channel Simplex
Direct Current Supply
Direction Control Unit
RR
DCV
Power Plant and APU Directional Control Valve
DCVR
DDA
DDCU
DDI
None
None
None
None

PW, IAE
Direct Current Voltage Ratio

Digital Differential Accumulation
Dedicated Display and Control Unit
Design Drawing Instruction
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
DDI
DDM
DDM
DDP
DDRMI
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
DDS
DDTS
DDV
DEC
DECEL
DECOMPRESS
None
None
General
None
General
DECR
DEDP
DEF
DEFDARS
General
General
General
None
DEFL
DEFUEL
DEG
DEGRADD
None
General
General
Decrease
Data Entry and Display Panel
Definition
Digital Expandable Flt Data Acquisition &
Recording Sys
Deflect
Defueling
Degree
Degraded
DEL
DEL
DEL BY
DELTA P
DEM
DEMOD
DEP
DEP
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
Delay Message
Delete
Deleted by
Differential Pressure
Digital Electronic Module
Demodulator
Data Entry Panel
Departure
DEPLD
DEPRESS
DEPT
DES
DES
DES
None
General
None
General
None
Deployed
Depressurization
Department
Descent
Digital Equipment Simulator
Descend
DEST
DET
DETECTD
General
General
Destination
Detection, Detector
Detected

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Documentary Data Insert
Difference in Depth of Modulation
Digital Data Module
Declaration of Design and Performance
Digital Distance and Radio Magnetic
Indicator
Domain Display Switch
Digital Data Technology Standards
Direct Drive Valve
Declination
Decelerate
Decompression
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
DFDAU
DFDR
DFDRS
DFIDU
DFT
DG
DGAC
DGI
DGO
DGTL
DH
DI
DI
DIA
DIAPH
DIBU
DIFF
DIM
DIM
DIM

Ampere
Alternate
Determining
Decoder/Encoder Unit
Deviation
Deviation
Delivery Empty Weight
Access Demanded
Direction Finder
Delayed Flaps Approach
Digital Flight Data Acquisition and
Management Unit
General
Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit
General
Digital Flight Data Recorder
General
Digital Flight Data Recording System
General
Dual Function Interactive Display Unit
None
Drift
None
Directional Gyro
None
Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile
General
Digital Input
General
Digital Output
None
Digital
General
Decision Height
None
Deicing
None
Data Input
General
Diameter
None
Diaphragm
None
Door Illumination Ballast Unit
General
Differential
None
Dimming
None
Dimension
Power Plant and APU Direction Input Module
DIMM
Dimmable
DIP
DIPLXR
DIR
DIR
DIR TO
DISC
DISC
DISCH
DISCNTY
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
Dual In-line Package

Diplexer
Direct, Direction, Director
Direction, Direct, Director
Direct to
Disconnect, Disconnected
Disconnection
Discharge, Discharged
Discontinuity
3D
4D
A
A
DETNG
DEU
DEV
DEVN
DEW
DEX
DF
DFA
DFDAMU
Remarks
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General

GE
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
DISCTN
DIS-IN
DISRMD
DIST
DISTR
DITCH
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Disconnection
Discrete Input
Disarmed
Distance
Distribute, Distribution, Distributor
Ditching
DITS
DIU
DIVERTG
General
General
Digital Information Transfer System

Digital Interface Unit
Diverting
DL
DL
DLC
DLCM
DLCS
None
None
General
General
General
Domain Leader
Data Loader
Direct Lift Control
Data Loading Configuration Manager
Data Loading and Configuration System
DLK
DLOAD
General
Data Link
Data Loading
DLRB
DLS
DLS
DLY
DMA
DMC
DMC
DMC
DMD
DMD
DMDLTR
DME
DMM
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU
Data Loading Routing Box

Data Loading Selector
Data Load System
Delay
Direct Memory Access
Direct Maintenance Cost
Display Management Computer
Design Modification Committee
Demand
Demand Data Sheet
Demodulator
Distance Measuring Equipment
Data Memory Module.
DMP
DMPR
DMU
DMZ
DN
DnCC
DNI
DNLK
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
Display Management Processor

Damper
Data Management Unit
DeMilitarized Zone
Down
Develop new Cabin and Cargo
Drawing Numerical Index
Downlock

Remarks
Display units
C/B panels
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
DNLNK
General
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Downlink
DO
DO
DOA
DOC
DOC.DATA
DOLLI
DOM
DOM
DOORLI
DOW
DP
DP
DPCU
DPDT
DPI
DPM
DPRM
DQN
DR
DR
DR
DRIP
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
Data Output
Design Office
Design Organisation Approval
Direct Operating Cost
Documentary Data
Dome LED Light
Design Organisation Manual
Document Object Model
Door Light
Dry Operating Weight
Data Processing
Differential Protection
Digital Passenger Control Unit
Double Pole/Double Throw
Differential Pressure Indicator
Design Progress Meeting
Delivery Planning Review Meeting
Design Query Note
Dead Reckoning
Dispatch Reliability
Door
Design Response Intended for Playback
DRL
DRM
DRMI
DRVG
DRVN
DRVR
DS
DSAPP
DSB
DSCRM
DSCRT
DSCS
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
Documentation Requirement List

Duct Repair Manual
Distance Radio Magnetic Indicator
Driving
Driven
Driver
Downstream
Disappearance
Door Sensor Block
Discriminator
Discrete
Doors and Escape Slides Control System
DSDL
DSEB
DSENGD
DSG
General
General
None
None
Dedicated Serial Data Link

Digital Seat Electronic Box
Disengaged
Design Service Goal

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
DSI
DSIP
DSMCU
General
General
None
None
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Discrete Input
Door/Slide Indication Panel
Doors and Slides Management Control Unit
DSMS
DSO
DSPL
DSPLYD
General
General
General
Doors and Slides Management System

Discrete Output
Display
Displayed
DSSS
DSTRK
DSUG
DTD
DTG
DTMF
DTMS
DTMU
DU
DUM
DVD
DVD
DVI
DWG
DX
DYNMTC
E
E/T
EABDC
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

Desired Track
Drawing Set User Guide
Document Type Definition
Distance to Go
Dual Tone Multiple Frequency
Damage Tolerance Monitoring System
Damage Tolerance Monitoring Unit
Display Unit
Dummy
Digital Versatile Disk
Digital Video Disk
Digital Visual Interface
Drawing
Access Demanded
Dynamometric
East
Electrical Trim
Enhanced Aircraft Broadcast Data Collector
EADI
EADS
None
None
EAROM
EAS
EASA
EAT
EBAS
EBCU
EBHA
EBS
EBU
Electronic Attitude Director Indicator

European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company
General
Electrically Alterable Read Only Memory
None
Equivalent Airspeed
None
European Aviation Safety Agency
None
Expected Approach Time
General
Engine Bleed Air System
General
Emergency Brake Control Unit
General
Electrical Backup Hydraulic Actuator
None
Engine Build Specification
Power Plant and APU Engine Build-up Unit

Remarks
CFMI, GE, PW
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
EC
ECAM
General
General
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Engine Control
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
ECB
Power Plant and APU Electronic Control Box
APU
ECDB
ECLS
ECM
None
Equipment Central Data Bank
General
Electrical Cargo Loading system
Power Plant and APU Engine Condition Monitoring
RR
ECM
ECM
ECMS
None
None
General
Engineering Coordination Memo

Equipment Change Management
Electrical Contactor Management System
ECMU
ECN
ECON
ECON
ECP
ECS
ECS
ECSB
ECU
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
Power Plant and APU
Electrical Contactor Management Unit

Engineering Change Note
Economy
Economic
Ecam Control Panel
Electronic Cooling System
Environmental Control System
Embedded Computer System Bus
Electronic Control Unit
ECUCV
Power Plant and APU Electronic Control Unit Cooling Valve
ED
EDB
EDD
EDES
EDMC
EDMS
None
None
None
None
None
None
CFMI, GE
CFMI, GE
EDP
EDP
EDS
EDTA
EE
EE
EEC
Edge Distance
ECAM Data Book
Engineering Delivery Documents
Equipment Definition Evolution Sheet
Engineering Drawing Microfilm Card
Engineering Documentation Management
Services
None
Engine Driven Pump
None
Electronic Data Processing
None
Electronic Distribution of Software
None
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate
None
Electrical and Electronic
None
Electrical Equipment
Power Plant and APU Engine Electronic Controller
RR
EEC
Power Plant and APU Electronic Engine Control
PW

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
EEPROM
General
General
None
None
General
EFCC
EFCS
EFCU
EFDARS
General
General
General
None
EFF
EFF/FFU
EFIS
EFIS CP
EFIS SGU
EFOB
General
General
General
None
None
EG
EGIU
EGMS
EGPWM
None
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Electrically Eraseable Programmable Read
Only Memory
Electronic Flight Control Computer
Electrical Flight Control System
Electrical Flight Control Unit
Expandable Flight Data Acquisition and
Recording Systems
Effective,Effectivity
Electronic Flight Folder/Flight Follow-Up
Electronic Flight Instrument System
EFIS Control Panel
EFIS Symbol Generator Unit
Estimated Fuel on Board
EGT
For Example
Electrical Generation Interface Unit
Electrical Galley Management System
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning
Module
None
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning
System
Power Plant and APU Exhaust Gas Temperature
EHA
EHAC
EHCU
General
General
General
Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator
Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator Contactor
Electromechanical Handforce Control Unit
EHS
Electrical Heater System
EHSI
EIC
EIPM
EIPMU
None
None
General
General
Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator

Engineering Integration Centre
Engine Interface Power Management
Engine Interface Power Management Unit
EIRD
None
Equipment Installation Requirement Dossier
EIS
EIS
EIU
EIVMU
General
None
General
General
EL
None
Electronic Instrument System

Entry Into Service
Engine Interface Unit
Engine Interface and Vibration Monitoring
Unit
Equipment List
EGPWS

Remarks
Display units
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
EL
General
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Electric
ELA
ELAC
ELAN
ELAPS
ELC
ELC
ELEC
ELEK
ELEKS
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
Electrical Load Analysis

Elevator Aileron Computer
Ethernet Local Area Network
Elapsed Time
Electronic Library Computer
Emergency Line Contactor
Electric, Electrical, Electricity
Electronic
Electronics
ELEV
General
Elevation

subsequent. Refer to ELEVN.
ELEV
General
Elevator
ELEVN
General
Elevation
ELEVR
General
Elevator

subsequent. Refer to ELEVR
subsequent aircraft
ELF
General
Engineering support and data Link Function
ELM
ELMF
ELMU
ELS
ELS
ELT
ELV
EM
EM
EMC
EMDB
EMER
EMI
EMISN
EMLS
EMP
EMS
EMU
EMU
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Electrical Load Management

Electrical Load Management Function
Electrical Load Management Unit
Electronic Library System
Emergency Lighting System
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Elevation
Engine Manual
ElectroMagnet
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical Main Data Bank
Emergency
Electromagnetic Interference
Emission
Emergency Lighting System
Empennage
Equipment Modification Sheet
Engine Maintenance Unit
Engine Monitoring Unit

Only for use if not possible to use

ELEC. Only use when associated
with "AC" or "DC".
RR Trent 900
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
EMWS
ENBL
ENCD
ENCDR
ENCL
END
ENG
ENG OUT
ENGD
ENGR
ENM
ENMF
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
ElectroMechanical Window Shade
Enable
Encode
Encoder
Enclosure
Endurance
Engine
Engine Out
Engaged
Engineer
Electrical Network Management
Electrical Network Management Function
ENMS
ENP
ENRGZ
ENT
ENTR
ENV
ENVMOD
EO
EO
EO ACCEL ALT
EO THR RED SPD
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
Electrical Network Management System

Estimated Normal Payload
Energize
Entry
Entrance
Envelope
Envelope Modulation
Engine Out
Engineering Order
Engine Out Acceleration Altitude
Engine Out Thrust Reduction Speed
EOC
EOP
EOSID
None
None
General
Engineering Order Change

End of Part
Engine Out Standard Instrument Departure
EOT
EP
EPAC
EPC
EPD
EPESC
General
General
None
General
General
General
EPGS
EPLD
General
General
End of Tape
Entry Panel
Entity per Aircraft Change
External Power Contactor
Extended Principle Diagram
Enhanced Passenger Entertainment
System Controller
Electrical Power Generation System
Electronically Programmable Logic Device
EPM
EPPT
EPR
None
None
None
Engineering Program Manager

Electronic Performance
Exhaust Pressure Ratio

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
EPR
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Engine Pressure Ratio
EPR
EPR.D
EPR.L
EPROM
None
General
General
General
Equipment Problem Report

EPR Descent
EPR Latch
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EPSU
EPU
EQIR
EQPT
ER
ER
ER
ER
ERECT
ERL
ERMM
EROM
ERP
ERR
ERS
ERS
ERS
ERU
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Emergency Power Supply Unit

Emergency Power Unit
Engineering Query Investigation report
Equipment
Error Report
Elevator Rib
Extended Range
Engine Run
Erection
Economic Repair Life
En Route Moving Map
Electronic Readout Machine
Enhanced Runaway Protection
Error
Erase
Erased
Embodiment Repercussion Sheet
Engine Relay Unit
PW
ESB
ESB
ESBF
None
General
Evaluation Service Bulletin

Electrical System BITE
Electrical System BITE Function
ESC
ESD
ESD
ESD
ESDB
ESDN
General
None
None
General
None
General
ESG
ESLB
ESLD
ESP
ESPM
None
General
None
General
General
Escape
Electro Sensitive Device
Electronic System Display
ElectroStatic Discharge
Element Standard Data Bank
Extended System/Structure Description
Note
Evaluated Service Goal
ECAM System Logic Book
ECAM System Logic Data
Electrical Standard Practices
Electrical Standard Practices Manual

PW, RR
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
ESS
EST
ESU
ESWL
ET
ETA
ETACS
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
ETD
ETDS
ETE
Etio.Ag.
ETL
ETO
ETOPS
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
Term
Ampere
Alternate
Essential
Estimated
Ethernet Switch Unit
Equivalent Single Wheel Load
Elapsed Time
Estimated Time of Arrival
External and Taxiing Aid Camera System
ETRAS
Estimated Time of Departure

Engineering Technical Data Service
Estimated Time En Route
Etiologic Agent
Engineering Team Leader
Estimated Time Over
Extended Range Twin Engined Aircraft
Operations
General
Equal Time Point
None
Engineering Template Repository
Power Plant and APU Electronic Thrust Reverser Actuation
Controller
General
Electrical Thrust Reverser Actuation System
ETS
ETT
EUPB
None
Equipment Technical Specification
General
Estimated Time for Takeoff
Power Plant and APU Electronic Unit Protection Box
EV
EVAC
EVAC
EVMU
EWD
EWS
EWS
EX
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
Electro Valve
Evacuation
Evacuate
Engine Vibration Monitoring Unit
Engine/Warning Display
Electronic Warning System
Electrical Window Shades
Example
EXC
EXCD
EXCESS
EXCG
EXCHG
EXCHGR
EXCN
EXH
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
Excitation, Excite
Excited
Excessive
Exciting
Exchange
Exchanger
Excitation
Exhaust
ETP
ETR
ETRAC

Remarks
RR
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
EXP
Expl.
EXSTG
General
General
None
None
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Expansion
Explosive
Existing
EXT
EXT
EXTC
EXTCD
EXTCG
EXTG
EXTIG
EXTIN
EXTING
EXTING
EXTIR
EXTN
EXTR
EXTR
EXTRACT
EZ
F
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
Extend, Extension
Exterior, External
Extract
Extracted
Extracting
Extending
Extinguishing
Extinction
Extinguishing
Extinguish
Extinguisher
Extension
Extractor
Extrusion
Extraction, Extractor
Electrical Zero
Fuel
F
F
F/C
F/CTL
General
None
General
Fahrenheit
Minimum Flap Retract Speed (EFIS)
First Class
Flight Controls
F/E
F/O
F/S
F/U
F/W
FA
None
General
None
None
None
General
FAA
FAC
FACS
FADEC
FAF
FAI
FAIL
FAIR
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
None
Flight Engineer
First Officer
Fast/Slow
Follow-Up
Failure Warning
Course from a Fixed Waypoint to an
Altitude Termination
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Augmentation Computer
Flight Augmentation Computer System
Full Authority Digital Engine Control
Final Approach Fix
First Article Inspection
Failed, Failure
Fairing

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FAL
FALH
FANS
FAOM
FAP
FAP
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Final Assembly Line
Final Assembly Line Holder
Future Air Navigation System
Flight Attendant Operating Manual
Forward Attendant Panel
Flight Attendant Panel
FAR
FAS
FAS
FAV
FAWP
FBB
FBS
FBW
FC
FC
FC
FC
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
FCC
FCCS
FCCU
FCD
FCD55
FCDC
FCGU
FCMC
FCMS
FCO
FCOM
FCP
FCPC
FCPI
FCR
FCRC
FCSC
FCST
FCTN
FCU
FCU
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
Federal Aviation Regulations

Flight Augmentation System
Fatigue Approval Sheet
Fan Air Valve
Final Approach Waypoint
Fasten Bed Belt
Fixed Base Simulator
Fly-by-wire
Freight Container Train
Flight Cycle
Fully Closed
Course from a Fixed Waypoint to a
Changeover Point
Flight Control Computer
Flight Control Computer System
Flight Control Computer Unit
Full Color Display
Full Color Display 5 inch x 5 inch
Flight Control Data Concentrator
Flight Control and Guidance Unit
Fuel Control and Monitoring Computer
Fuel Control Monitoring System
Fulfill Customer Order
Flight Crew Operating Manual
Full Change Process
Flight Control Primary Computer
Flight Control Position Indicator
Flight Crew Report
Flight Crew Rest Compartment
Flight Control Secondary Computer
Forecast
Function
Flush Control Unit
Flight Control Unit

Remarks
Pre A340-500/600 only

A340-500/600 and subsequent
A380
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FCU
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Fuel Control Unit
FCV
FD
FD
FD
General
General
General
General
FDAC
FDAU
FDB
FDBK
FDC
FDCE
FDD
FDD
FDE
FDEP
FDIAF
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
Flow Control Valve

Flight Director
Fuselage Datum
Course from a Fixed Waypoint to a DME
Distance
Full Digital AGU Controller
Flight Data Acquisition Unit
Floor Disconnect Box
Feedback
Fuel Data Concentrator
Flight Deck and Cabin Effects
Floppy Disk Drive
Functional Description Document
Flight Deck Effect
Flight Data Entry Panel
Flight Data Interface/Acquisition Function
FDIMU
General
Flight Data Interface and Management Unit
FDIU
FDR
FDRPL
General
General
None
Flight Data Interface Unit

Flight Data Recorder
Flight Data Recording Parameter Library
FDRS
FDS
FDSU
FDU
FE
FEC
FEDR
FEGV
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Flight Data Recording System

Fault Detection Specification
Flight Data Storage Unit
Fire Detection Unit
Flight Envelope
Flight Envelope Computer
Feeder
Fan Exit Guide Vane
FES
FET
FEW
FF
FF
FFAR
FFCC
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
Fire Extinguishing System

Field Effect Transistor
Fleet Empty Weight
Fuel Flow
Ferry Flight
First Flight Article Review
Forward Facing Crew Cockpit Configuration
FFCC
None
Forward Facing Crew Cockpit Concept

Remarks
APU
IAE
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
FFCCV

Ampere
Alternate
Forward Flange Compressor Casing
Vibration
Power Plant and APU Fan Frame Compressor Case Vertical
FFCM
FFL
FFP
FFS
FFS
FG
F-G/S
General
None
None
None
None
General
Free Fall Control Module

Flip Flop Latch
Fixed Firm Price
Full Flight Simulator
Full Feasibility Study
Flight Guidance
FLS Glide Slope
FGE
FGES
FGN
FGS
FH
FHA
FHSS
FIDS
FIFO
FIG
FIL
FIL
FIL H
FILG
FIM
FIN
FIR
FIS
FIX
FL
FL
FL
FL
FL
Fla.G
Fla.L
Fla.S
FLC
FLD
FLDK
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
Flight Guidance and Envelope

Flight Guidance and Envelope System
Foreign
Flight Guidance System
Flight Hours
Functional Hazard Analysis
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Fault Isolation and Detection System
First Input/First Output
Figure
Filament
Fillet
Fillister Head
Filling
Fault Isolation Manual
Functional Item Number
Full Indicator Reading
Flight Information Services
Fixed
Flood
Flow
Flight Level
Fluid
Floor
Flammable Compressed Gas
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Solid
Feel and Limitation Computer
Field
Flight Deck
3D
4D
A
A
FFCCV
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Remarks
CFMI (A340)
CFMI (A32O family)
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FLEX
FLG
FLH
FLIP
FLLT
FLMPRF
F-LOC
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Flexible
Flange
Flat Head
Flight Plan Computation Program
Flashing Light
Flameproof
FLS Localizer
FLP
FLP
FLS
FLS
FLSA
FLSCU
FLT
FLT CTL
FLTR
FLXTO
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
FMA
FMC
FMCS
General
General
General
FMCU
FMD
FMEA
FMES
FMGC
None
None
General
None
General
FMGEC
General
FMGES
General
FMGS
General
Flap
Flight Line Planning
FMS Landing System
Field Loadable Software
Fuel Level Sensing Amplifier
Fuel Level Sensing Control Unit
Flight
Flight Control
Filter
Flexible Take-Off
Flight Management
Flight Manual
Frequency Modulation
Fan Marker
Course from a Fixed Waypoint with a
Manual Termination
Flight Mode Annunciator
Flight Management Computer
Flight Management Computer System (FMC
and CDU)
Flight Management Computer Unit
Failure Message Description
Failure Mode Effect Analysis
Failure Mode and Effects Summary
Flight Management and Guidance
Computer
Flight Management Guidance and Envelope
Computer
Flight Management Guidance and Envelope
System
Flight Management and Guidance System
FMS
General
FMS
None

Remarks
Flight Management System (FMCS and

AFS sensors)
Fuel Manifold Staging
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FMU
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Fuel Metering Unit
FMV
FNA
FNCP
FNSG
FO
FO
FOB
FOC
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Fuel Metering Valve

Final Approach
Flight Navigation Control Panel
Flight Navigation Symbol Generator
Fully Open
Flight Order
Fuel On Board
Fuel/Oil Cooler
FOCT
FOD
FOD
FOD
FOM
FOM
FOQA
FOR DET
FOS
FOT
FOVE
FPA
FPEEPMS
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
FPH
Flight Operations Consultation Tool

Fuel Over Destination
Foreign Object Damage
Flight Operation Domain
Flight Operations Manual
Flight Operations Monitoring
Flight Operations Quality Assurance
For Detail
Fuel Operator Station
FAL Operational Test Meeting
Flight Operations Versatile Environment
Flight Path Angle
Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path
Marking System
Floor Panel Heating
FPL
F-PLN
None
Flight Plan
Flight Plan
FPM
FPMU
FPPU
FPRM
FPS
None
General
General
General
Feet per Minute

Fuel Properties Measurement Unit
Feedback Position Pick-off Unit
Fuel Pipe Repair Manual
Fire Protection System
FPT
FPV
FQ
FQDC
FQI
General
General
General
General
General
Flight Path Target

Flight Path Vector
Fuel Quantity
Fuel Quantity Data Concentrator
Fuel Quantity Indicating/Indication/Indicator
FQI
None
Fuel Quantity Indicating/-ion/-or

Remarks
PW, RR
For MRTT only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FQIC
FQMS
FR
FRD
FREQ
FREX
FRM
FRQ
FRS
FRT
FRU
FRV
FS
FS
FSA
FSB
FSCM
FSN
FST
FSTNR
ft
ft/mn
FTA
FTB
FTD
FTE
FTG
FTI
FTIS
FTK
FTK
FTMS
FTP
FTR
FTRNG
FTS
FTSP
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Fuel Quantity Indication Computer
Fuel Quantity and Management System
Frame
Functional Requirement Document
Frequency
Support Repercussion Sheet
Fault Reporting Manual
Frequency
Flammability Reduction System
Front
Frequency Reference Unit
Fuel Return Valve
Front Spar
Fuselage Station
FlySmart with Airbus
Fasten Seat Belts
Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers
Fleet Serial Number
Fire/Smoke/Toxicity
Fastener
Feet, Foot
Feet per Minute
Flight Test Analysis
For the time being
Flight Training Device
Flight Test Engineer
Fitting
Flight Test Installation
Fuel Tank Inerting System
Freight Tonne Kilometre
Fuel Tank
Flight Test Management System
File Transfer Protocol
Flight Test Request
Feathering
Frame Time Select
Floor Temperature Setting Panel
FTU
FU
FU
FUSLG
General
None
General
General
Force Transducer Unit

Feedback Unit
Fuel Used
Fuselage

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
FV
FW
FW
FWC
FWD
FWL
FWS
FWSD
FY
G
G
g
G
G
g
G/A
G/G
G/S
GA
GA
GAD
GAHMM
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
GAIR
gal
GALV
GALY
GAMMA-A
GAMMA-T
GAPCU
GATE
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Flux Valve
Failure Warning
Firewall
Flight Warning Computer
Forward
Firewall
Flight Warning System
Flight Warning and System Display
Fiscal Year
Galley
Grid
Earth Acceleration (Symbol)
Green
Gyro
Gram
Ground-to-Air
Ground Guidance
Glide Slope
Go-Around
General Application
General Assembly Drawing
Global Aircraft Health Monitoring and
Management
General Assembly Inspection Report
Gallon
Galvanize
Galley
Slope
Potential Slope
Ground and Auxiliary Power Control Unit
Glossary of Airbus Terms and Expressions
GATT
None
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
GCA
GCP
GCR
GCU
GDE
GDNC
GDO
None
None
General
General
General
General
Ground-Controlled Approach System

General Conditions of Purchase
Generator Control Relay
Generator Control Unit
Guide
Guidance
Ground Door Opening

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
GDS
GE
General
General
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
GSE Data Sheet
General Electric
GEM
GEN
GENL
GES
GFI
GFTM
GGPCU
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
Ground Equipment Manual

Generator
General
Ground Earth Station
Ground Fault Interruption
General Familiarization Training Manual
Generator and Ground Power Control Unit
GIC
GIDOCA
None
None
GIE
GIM
GIPSY
GLASU
GLC
GLM
GLR
GLS
GLT
GMC
GMR
GMT
GMTBF
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
General Instruction Card

Gestion Informatique de la Documentation
Avion
Groupement d'Intrt Economique
General Introduction Manual
General Integrated Publication System
Galley Light Attendant Service Unit
Generator Line Contactor
General List of Modifications
Generator Line Relay
GNSS Landing System
Ground Leak Test
General Modification Committee
Ground Movement Radar
Greenwich Mean Time
Guaranteed Mean Time Between Failure
GNC
GND
GNLU
GNSS
GP
GPCU
GPM
General
General
General
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Galley Network Controller

Ground
GNSS Navigation and Landing Unit
Global Navigation Satellite System
Glide Path
Ground Power Control Unit
General Processing Module
GPS
GPSSU
GPU
GPWC
GPWS
GR
General
General
General
General
General
None
Global Positioning System

Global Positioning System Sensor Unit
Ground Power Unit
Ground Proximity Warning Computer
Ground Proximity Warning System
Gear

Remarks
GE
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
GR
GRC
GRFC
GRP
GRP
GRP
GRP
GRU
GRV
GRVTY
GS
GSB
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Goods Received
Glass Reinforced Composite
Global RFC
Geographic Reference Point
Ground/Geographical Reference Point
Glass-Reinforced Plastic
Ground Reference Point
Ground Refrigeration Unit
Groove
Gravity
Ground Speed
Ground Service Bus
GSE
GSHLD
GSM
GSM
General
General
None
General
Ground Support Equipment

Glareshield
General Structure Manual
Global System for Mobile Communication
GSP
GTA
GTHRG
GTI
GTR
GUI
GW
GWDU
GWR
GY
GYRO
H
H
h
h
H NAV
H/W
HA
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
Ground Service Panel

General Terms Agreement
Gathering
Ground Test Instructions
Ground Test Requirements
Graphic Interface Unit
Gross Weight
Galley Waste Disposal Unit
General Working Rules
Grey
Gyroscope
Hot (Electrical Point)
Runway Thickness
Hour
Height
Horizontal Navigation
Hardware
Holding Pattern to an Altitude Termination
HADC
HARN
HAS
HB
hbar
None
General
None
None
None
Hybrid Air Data Computer

Harness
Heading and Attitude System
Brinnell Hardness Test Value
Stress (Hectobar)

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
HCS
General
General
None
None
HCU
Power Plant and APU Hydraulic Control Unit
HCU
HD
HD
HDDA
HDG
HDG/S
HDL
HDLG
HDM
HDST
HDWHL
HEATG
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Head Up Combiner Unit

Head
Hold
Hard Disk Drive Array
Heading
Heading Selected
Handle
Handling
HSDU Data Module
Headset
Handwheel
Heating
HEGS
HES
HESU
HEX
HF
HF
HFDR
HFEC
HGA
HHL
HI
HIBU
HID
HIDS
HIL
HK
HL
HLAC
HLCL
HLD
HLD
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
HLDC
HLDR
HLTY
None
General
General
Hydraulic Electrical Generating System

Head-End Switch
Head-End Server Unit
Hexadecimal
Holding Pattern to a Fixed Waypoint
High Frequency
High Frequency Data Radio
High Frequency Eddy Current
High Gain Antenna
Horizontal Hinge Line
High
Hybrid Illumination Ballast Unit
High Intensity Discharge
Host Intrusion Detection System
Hold Item List
Knoop Hardness Test Value
High Level
High Level AC Voltage
Helical
Hold
High Power Amplifier/Low Noise
Amplifier/Diplexer
High Level DC Voltage
Holder
Healthy

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Humidification Control System
CFMI

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
HM
General
General
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Holding Pattern with a Manual Termination
HMC
HMI
HMU
General
Hydromechanical Control
General
Human-Machine Interface
Power Plant and APU Hydromechanical Unit
CFMI, GE
HMU
Power Plant and APU Hydromechanical Metering Unit
RR Trent 900
HNG
HO
HoE
HOLD
HOR
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
RR, GP
HORIZ
HOT
None
Horizontal
Power Plant and APU High Oil Temperature
HP
Hpa
HPA
HPC
General
None
General
None
Hinge
HandOver
Head of Engineering
Holding
Hold Open Rod
APU
HPC
High Pressure
Hecto Pascal
High Power Amplifier
Rear Compressor Rotor and Stator
Assembly
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Compressor
CFMI, PW
HPR
HPT
General
High Power Relay
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine
CFMI, GE, PW
HPT
None
CFMI
HPTC
Rear Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor

Assembly
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine Active Clearance
Control
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine Clearance
HPTCC
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine Case Cooling
PW
HPTCC
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine Clearance Control
CFMI
HPTR
Power Plant and APU High Pressure Turbine Rotor
HPU
HPV
HPV
General
None
Head up Projection Unit

High Pressure Valve
HP Bleed Valve
HR
None
Hour
HPTACC

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
HR
HR(X)
HR/XXX)
General
General
None
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Hot Rolled
Rockwell Hardness Test Value
Rockwell Superficial Hardness Test Value
HRP
HRS
HRS
HS
HSDU
HSG
HSI
HSI
HSMU
HSS
HT
HT TR
HTD
HTG
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
Horizontal Reference Plane

Hours
Hot Rolled Steel
High Speed
High Speed Data Unit
Housing
Horizontal Situation Indicator
Hot Section Inspection
Hydraulic System Monitoring Unit
High Speed Steel
Heat
Heat Treat
Heated
Heating
HTML
HTP
HTR
HTTP
HUD
HUDC
HUMIDIF
None
None
General
None
General
General
Hyper Text Mark-up Language

Horizontal Tail Plane
Heater
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Head Up Display
Head Up Display Computer
Humidification
HV
HV
HVDF
None
General
None
HVPS
HWBPT
HYD
HZ
I
I
I/I
I/O
I/P
I/P
I/P
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
Vickers Hardness Test Value

High Voltage
High and Very High Frequency Direction Finding Station
High Voltage Power Supply
Hardware Breakpoint
Hydraulic
Hertz
Invoice Card
Inertial
Inspection/Interval
Input/Output
Intercept Profile
Intercept Point
Input

Remarks

subsequent. Refer to HEATG
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
IAE
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
International Aero Engines
IAF
IAS
IATA
IATP
IAW
IAWP
IBIT
IBLC
IBN
IBU
IC
IC
ICAO
ICARE
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
Initial Approach Fix

Indicated Airspeed
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Pool
In Accordance with
Initial Approach Waypoint
Initiated BITE
Inter-Bus Line Contactor
Identification Beacon
Integrated Ballast Unit
Integrated Circuit
Invoice Control Card
International Civil Aviation Organisation
Illustration, Constraint, Activity, Rule, Entity
ICC
ICCAIA
None
None
ICD
ICE
ICP
ICU
Integrated Change Control

Inter Co-ordinating Council of Aerospace
Industries Asso
General
Interface Control Document
None
In Circuit Emulation
General
Integrated Control Panel
Power Plant and APU Isolation Control Unit
ICY
ID
ID PL
IDBT
IDC
IDENT
IDG
IDP
IDU
IEC
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
Interchangeability
Inside Diameter
Identification Plate
Integrated Design and Build Team
Instrument Display Catalog
Identification, Identifier, Identify
Integrated Drive Generator
Integrated Data Processing
Interactive Display Unit
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE
None
IES
IETF
IF
IF
None
None
None
General
Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Engineers
Industrial Evaluation Sheet
Internet Engineering Task Force
Intermediate Frequency
Initial Fix

Remarks
RR
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
IFA
General
General
None
None
None
IFA
IFE
IFEC
IFES
IFP
None
General
General
None
None
Term
Ampere
Alternate
International Federation of Airworthiness
IFPA
IFR
IFSD
IFTB
IGB
IGGS
IGN
IGV
Integrated Final Assembly

In-Flight Entertainment
In-Flight Entertainment Center
In-Flight Entertainment System
In-Flight Performance Computation
Program
General
InFlight Performance Application
General
Instrument Flight Rules
None
In-Flight Shut Down
None
In flight Turn back
General
Inlet Gear Box
General
Inert Gas Generation System
General
Ignition
Power Plant and APU Inlet Guide Vane
IIPD
ILLUM
ILLUMD
ILS
None
General
None
General
Illustrated Initial Provisioning Document

Illumination
Illuminated
Instrument Landing System (LOC and G/S)
IM
Inner Marker
IMA
IMC
IMM
IMPACT
General
None
General
None
IMR
IMU
in
IN
IN HG
INA
INB
INBD
INCLG
INCR
INCR
IND
INDG
INFO
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
Integrated Modular Avionics

Indirect Maintenance Cost
Immediate
Improvement Manufacturer Program for
Airbus Customer Training
Interlock Monitoring Relay
Inertial Measurement Unit
Inch
Inch
Inches of Mercury
Initial Approach
Inbound
Inboard
Including
Increase
Increment
Indicator
Indicating
Information

Remarks
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Abbreviation
3D
4D
A
A
INHI
INHIB
INIT
IN-LBS
INOP
INP
INR
INRTL
INS
INSP
INST
INST
INSTL
INSTLLD
INSTM
INSUL
INT
INT
INT
INTCON
INTCP
INTEG
INTEN
INTERCOM
INTFC
INTG
INTGT
INTL
INTLK
INTMD
INTMT
INTPH
INTR
INTRG
INTRPT
INU
INV
INWP
IOC
IOE
IOM
IOR
Domain
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
None

Term
Ampere
Alternate
Inhibit
Inhibit, Inhibited, Inhibition
Initial(ization)
Inch-pounds
Inoperative
Input
Inner
Inertial
Inertial Navigation System
Inspection
Instrument
Instinctive
Installation
Installed
Instrumentation
Insulate, Insulation, Insulator
Interrupt
Intersection
Interior
Interconnection
Intercept
Integral
Intensity
Intercommunication
Interface
Integral
Integrate, Integrating
Internal
Interlock
Intermediate
Intermittent
Interphone
Interior
Interrogate, Interrogator
Interrupt
Inertial Navigation Unit
Inverter
Intermediate Waypoint
Indirect Operating Cost
Initial Operating Experience
Input/Output Module
Immediate Operational Requirement
Remarks
For lights
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
IP
IP
IP
IP
IPC
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Intermediate Pressure
Initial Provisioning
Invoice Packing Card
Internet Protocol
Intermediate Pressure Bleed Check Valve
IPC
IPCT
IPCU
IPD
IPD
IPDU
IPL
IPO
IPPU
IPRAM
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
IPS
IPT
IPV
IR
IRAN
IRDC
IRP
IRQ
IRR
Irr.M
IRS
IRS
IRU
ISA
ISA
ISAMI
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
ISB
ISDN
ISDU
ISG
ISIS
ISM
ISO
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
Illustrated Parts Catalog

Initial Provisioning Coordination Team
Ice Protection Control Unit
Initial Provisioning Data
Illustrated Provisioning Document
Ice Protection Data Unit
Illustrated Parts List
Initial Public stock Offering
Instrumentation Position Pick-off Unit
Integrated Prerecorded Announcement
Module
Incorrect Phase Sequence
Inadvertent Power Transfer
Indicator Para Visual
Inertial Reference
Inspection and Repair As Necessary
Interface Remote Data Concentrator
Integrated Refuel Panel
Interrupt Request
Internal Rate of Return
Irritating Material
Inertial Reference System
Inspection Report System
Inertial Reference Unit
Inertial Sensor Assembly
International Standard Atmosphere
Improvement of Structure Analysis through
Multi-disciplinary Integration
Inter-System Bus
Integrated Services Data Network
Inertial Sensor Display Unit (IRS)
Instrument Symbol Generator Unit
Integrated Standby Instrument System
Illumination Sensor Module
International Standardization Organisation

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
ISPU
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Isolation
In-Service Problem
Integrated Static Probe
In-Seat Power Supply System
In-Seat Power Supply Unit
In-Seat Power Supply Unit
ISRO
ISS
ISU
ISWL
IT
ITP
ITS
IV
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
In-Service Reportable Occurrence

Inertial Sensor System
Inertial Sensor Unit
Isolated Single Wheel Load
Interruption
Intention To Proceed
Internal Technical Specification
Isolation Valve
IVASEB
General
IVCP
IVS
JAA
JAM
JAMG
JAR
JB
JCT
JEMTOSS
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
JEP
JFGW
JIC
JID
JITX
JK
JOEB
JOG
JTSN
JUNCTN
K
K
K
KA
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
Integrated Video and Audio Seat Electronic

Box
Integrated Value Creation Project
Inertial Vertical Speed
Joint Aviation Authorities
Jammed, Jamming
Jamming
Joint Aviation Requirements
Junction Box
Junction
Do not use. Use JUNCTN
Jet Engine Maintenance Task Oriented
Support System
Jeppesen
Jettison Final Gross Weight
Job Instruction Card
Jeppesen Inflight Database
Jeppesen Integrated Tool Kit X
Jack
Joint Operation Evaluation Board
Joggle
Jettison
Junction
K
Subgrade Reaction Modulus
Degrees Kelvin
Knowledge Acquisition
3D
4D
A
A
ISOL
ISP
ISP
ISPSS
ISPSU

Do not use this abbreviation.

Refer to ISPSU.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
KB/s
KBD
KCCU
KE
KeV
KFS
kg
kg/m
KHZ
KIAS
KM
kPa
KPI
KRUG
KT
KU
KV
KVA
kW
L
L
L
L
L ECAM DU
L/D
L/G
L/HIRF
LA
LAF
LAG
LAILA
LAM
LAMM
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Kilo Bits per Second
Keyboard
Keyboard and Cursor Control Unit
Knowledge Engineering
Thousand Electron Volts
Kaspersky File System
Kilogram
Kilograms/Cubic Meter
Kilohertz
Knots Indicated Airspeed
Knowledge Management
Kilo Pascal
Key Performance Indicator
Krueger
Knot(s)
Keyboard Unit
Kilo Volt
Kilovolt Ampere
Kilowatt
Length
Litre or Liter
Radius of Relative Stiffness
Left
Left ECAM Display Unit
Lift/Drag
Landing Gear
Lightning/High Intensity Radiated Fields
Linear Accelerometer
Load Alleviation Function
Lagging
LAvatory Interface and Light Adapter
Laminate
Lights, Audio and Miscellaneous Module
LAN
LAND
LAP
LAT
LAT
LAU
LAV
lb
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
Local Area Network

Landing
List of Applicable Publications
Lateral
Latitude
Linear Accelerometer Unit
Lavatory
Pound

Remarks
For SA and LR only.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
LB
LBA
LBA
lbf/in
LB-FT
LB-IN
LBP
LC
LC
LCC
LCD
LCDT
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
LCH
LCHG
LCIT
General
Latch
None
Latching
Power Plant and APU Load Compressor Inlet Temperature
LCL
LCN
LCP
LCSD
LCTR
LD
LD
LD
LD CAB
LD GALY
LD LAV
LDA
LDC
LDC
LDCC
LDF
LDG
LDG GR
LDI
LDMCR
LDPA
LE
LE
LED
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General


Ampere
Alternate
Pounds
Luftfahrt Bundes Amt
Logical Bus Application
Pounds force per square inch
Pound - Force - Foot (Torque)
Pound - Inch
Left Bottom Plug
Labour Cost
Line Contactor
Life Cycle Cost
Liquid Crystal Display
Load Compressor Discharge Temperature
Remarks
APU
Line Check List (Maintenance)

Load Classification Number
Local Control Panel
Line Check Support Data
Locator
Left Display
Lower Deck
Load
Lower Deck Cabin
Lower Deck Galley
Lower Deck Lavatory
Localizer-type Directional Aid
Local Domain Coordinator
Local Door Controller
Lower Deck Cargo Compartment
Lower Deck Facilities
Landing
Landing Gear
Landing Direction Indicator
Lower Deck Mobile Crew Rest
LanDing Performance Application
Log Entry
Leading Edge
Light Emitting Diode
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
LEHGS
General
General
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Local Electro-Hydraulic Generation System
LEL
LEO
LEP
LER
LF
LFR
LGA
LGCIS
LGCIU
LGCM
LGERS
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
LGMS
LGND
LGWSS
LH
LIB
LIM
LIMG
LIPPLE
LIQD
LIS
LISA
LKD
LKG
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
Lower Explosive Limit

Little Earth Orbit
List of Effective Pages
Leading Edge Rib
Low Frequency
Low Frequency Radio Range
Low Gain Antenna
Landing Gear Control Indication System
Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit
Light Green Communication Manager
Landing Gear Extension and Retraction
System
Landing Gear Management System
Legend
Landing Gear Well Surveillance System
Left Hand
Loudspeaker and Indicator Box
Limit, Limitation, Limiting, Limiter
Limiting
Lowest Intelligible Phone Power Level
Liquid
Localizer Inertial Smoothing
Light Interface Standardization Adapter
Locked
Locking
LKR
LKSHFT
LL
LL
LL1
None
General
None
General
None
Locker
Lockshaft
Low Level
Latitude/longitude
Waypoint from Waypoint List Abbreviated
LLAC
LLDC
LLDC
LLI
LLL
LLS
LLS
LLS
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Low Level AC Voltage

Low Level Direct Current
Low Level DC Voltage
Long Lead Time Item
Low Level Light
Left Line Select Key
Low-Level Solid Radioactive Material
Liquid Level Sensor

Remarks
Not to be used in the cockpit.
Do not use for the A380 and

subsequent. Use LOCKG
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
LMC
LMC
LMES
LMM
LMP
LMP
LMS
LMT
LNA
LNG
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Least Material Condition
Last Minute Change
Loss of Main Electrical Supply
Compass Locator at Middle Marker
Left Middle Plug
Line Maintenance Part
Leakage Measurement System
Local Mean Time
Label Not Available
Long
LNR
LO
LO
LO PR
LOC
LOC
LOCKG
LODD
LOG
LOGO
LOM
LONG
LONG
LONGL
LONGN
LOP
LOPA
LORAN
LOS
LP
LP VALVE
LPC
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
Power Plant and APU
Linear
Low
Local Oscillator
Low Pressure
Localizer
List of Overhaulable Components
Locking
Last acceptable On Dock Date
Logic
Logogram
Compass Locator at Outer Marker
Longitudinal
Longitude
Longitudinal
Longeron
Low Oil Pressure
Layout Per Aircraft
Long Range Aid to Air Navigation
Lavatory Occupied Sign
Low Pressure
Low Pressure Valve
Low Pressure Compressor
LPC
None
LPC
LPE
LPFEV
LPO
LPT
Low Compressor Rotor and Stator

Assembly
None
Less Paper in the Cockpit
None
Laissez-Passer Exceptionnel
None
Long Power Failure Event
None
Landings per Overhaul
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine

Remarks
Display units
For A380 and subsequent
PW
CFMI, GE, PW
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
LPTC

Ampere
Alternate
Front Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor
Assembly
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Active Clearance
Control
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Clearance
LPTCC
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Case Cooling
PW
LPTCC
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Clearance Control
CFMI
LPTR
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Rotor
LR
LRE
None
General
LRI
LRM
LROPS
LRRA
LRU
LS
LS
LS
LS
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
Long Range
List of Radioactive and Hazardous
Elements
Line Replaceable Item
Line Replaceable Module
Long Range Operations
Low Range Radio Altimeter
Line Replaceable Unit
Line Select Key
Loudspeaker
Low Speed
Landing System
LSA
LSA
None
None
Low Speed Aileron

Low Specific Activity Radioactive Material
LSAP
LSB
LSC
LSC
LSI
None
General
None
General
General
LSP
LSP
LSR
LSR
LSU
LT
LT
LTD
LTD PLT
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
Loadable Software Aircraft Parts

Least Significant Bit
Least Significant Character
Load Signature Certificate
Large Scale
Integrated/Integration/Integrator
Low Speed
Loadable Software Part
Load Shedding Relay
Last Significant Bit
Lavatory Service Unit
Light
Teleloading
Limited
Lighted Plate
3D
4D
A
A
LPT
LPTACC
General
General
None
None
None

CFMI
Do not use in the cockpit.
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
LTG
LTK
LTM
LTO
LTP
LTR
LTS
LTS
LUAR
LV
LVDT
LVL
LVL/CH
LVR
LVR
LVT
LW
LWR
LWSA
L-x
M
M
m
M
M
M
M/L
m
MA
MA
MAA
MAAP
MABH
MAC
MAC
MACT
MADAR
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
MAF
MAG
MAG
MAG DEC
General
General
None
General

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Lighting
Load Tonne Kilometre
Livestock Transportation Manual
Landing and TakeOff
Left Top Plug
Lab Test Request
Lights
Load and Trim Sheet Software
Laboratory Unit Acceptance Review
Low Voltage
Linear Variable Differential Transducer
Level
Level Change
Louver
Lever
Linear Voltage Transducer
Landing Weight
Lower
Lavatory Water Supply Assy
Lavatory - X
Maneuvering Speed (EFIS)
Magenta
Meter
Mode
Mach Number
Mach
Mood Lighting
Cubic Meter
Milli-Ampere
Maintenance Annunciator
Maximum Authorized IFR Altitude
Members and Associated Partners
Minimum Approach Breakoff Height
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
Maintenance Action Classification
Module Application Configuration Table
Malfunction Detection Analysis and
Recording Subsystem
Maintenance Access Function
Magnetic
Magazine
Magnetic Declination
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MAG VAR
Mag.M
MAGN
MAIDS
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
MAIN MUX
MAINT
MALS
General
General
None
MALSR
None
MAN
MAP
MAP
MAP
MAP
MAPSP
General
None
None
None
None
None
Medium Intensity Approach Light System

with Runway Align
Manual
Missed Approach Segment
Ground Mapping
Master Annunciator Panel
Mise au point
Master Attendant Passenger Service Panel
MAS
MAS
MASI
MAT
MAT
MAWP
MAX
MAX CLB
MAX DES
MAX END
MB
mbar
MC
MC
MCA
MCBF
MCC
MCC
MCD
MCDU
MCE
MCi
MCL
MCPU
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
Milli-Ampere/Seconds
Modification Approval Sheet
Mach Airspeed Indicator
Multi-purpose Access Terminal
Maintenance Access Terminal
Missed Approach Waypoint
Maximum
Maximum Climb
Maximum Descent
Maximum Endurance
Millibars
Millibar
Master Change
Material Cost
Minimum Crossing Altitude
Mean Cycles between Failures
Modification Customer Chart
Multi Crew Cooperation
Movable Class Divider
Multipurpose Control & Display Unit
Motor Control Electronic
Millicurie
Maximum Climb
Motor Control and Protection Unit

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Magnetic Variation
Magnetized Material
Magnetron
Multipurpose Automatic Inspection and
Diagnostic System
Main Multiplexer
Maintenance
Medium Intensity Approach Light System
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MCR
MCR
MCS
General
General
None
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Maximum Cruise
Manufacturer Change Request
MultiChannel Aviation Satellite
Communication System
Mission Computer Subsystem
Maximum Continuous Thrust
Master Control Unit
Modular Concept Unit
Mean Cycle Between Unscheduled
Removals
Manual Configuration Variation List
Modulated Continuous Wave
Main Deck
Minimum Decision Altitude
Minimum Descent Altitude
Modular Data Acquisition Unit
Main Deck Cargo Compartment
MCS
MCT
MCU
MCU
MCUR
General
General
General
General
General
MCVL
MCW
MD
MDA
MDA
MDAU
MDCC
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
MDCD
MDDU
MDF
General
General
None
MDH
MDL
None
MDM
MDR
None
General
For MRTT only
Freighters & post-1993 combis
Main Deck Cargo Door

Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit
Medium Frequency Direction Finding
Station
Minimum Descent Height
Module
MDU
MDU
Material Data Meeting

Multiregional DBS (Digital Broadcast
System) Receiver
None
Multiplier Divider Unit
Power Plant and APU Manual Drive Unit
MEA
MEAS
MEASRG
MEC
None
General
None
Power Plant and APU
Minimum En Route IFR Altitude

Measurement
Measuring
Main Engine Control
MECH
MED
MEDB
MEL
MEM
MEO
MEP
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
Mechanic, Mechanical, Mechanism

Medium
Model/Engine DataBase
Minimum Equipment List
Memory
Middle Earth Orbit
Main Executive Program

Remarks
RR, GP
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MES
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Main Engine Start
MET
MEV
MEV
MEW
MF
MFA
MFD
MFG
MFP
MFP
MFP
MFR
MFR IDENT
MFS
MFT
MFTW
MFW
MGB
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Meteorological
Main Electro Valve
Million Electron-Volts
Manufacturer's Empty Weight
Medium Frequencies
Memorized Fault Annunciator
MultiFunction Display
Manufacturing
Mixed Fission Products
Maintenance Facility Planning
MultiFunction Probe
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Identification
MultiFunction Sensor
Multi Function Team
Maximum Design Fuel Transfer Weight
Maximum Design Flight Weight
Main Gear Box
MGMT
MGT
MHSU
MHZ
MI
MIB
MIC
MICBAC
MID
MID
MIDU
MILA
mile/h
MIN
min
MIN FUEL
MIN TIME
MIP
MIP
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
Management
Management
Magnetic Heading Sensor Unit
Megahertz
Magnetic Indicator
Management Information Base
Microphone
Micro-System Bus Access Channel
Middle
Modification Information Document
Multi-Input Interactive Display Unit
MIni Light Adapter
Miles per Hour
Minimum
Minute
Minimum Fuel
Minimum Time
Maintenance Information Printer
Master Interphone Panel
MIPO
None
Manually Issued Purchase Order

Remarks
PW
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MIPS
General
General
None
None
None
MISC
MKGS
MKR
ml
MLA
MLC
MLD
MLFAP
MLG
MLI
MLIH
MLS
MLW
MM
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
mm
MM
mm
mm
MMC
MMDB
MMEL
MMH/FH
MMI
MMO
MMO
MMR
Mn
MNFOLD
MNPS
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
MOCA
None
MOD
MOD
MOD/V
MODLTR
MOKA
None
General
None
General
None
MOM
None

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Maintenance Information and Planning
System
Miscellaneous
Markings
Marker (radio) Beacon
Milliliter
Maneuver Load Alleviation
Mood Lighting Controller
Molded
Mood Lighting Flight Attendant Panel
Main Landing Gear
Magnetic Level Indicator
Magnetic Level Indicator Housing
Microwave Landing System
Maximum Design Landing Weight
Middle Marker
Millimeter
Maintenance Manual
Square Millimeter
Cubic Millimeter
Maximum Material Condition
Mechanical Main Data Bank
Master Minimum Equipment List
Maintenance Man Hours per Flight Hour
Manual Magnetic Indicator
Mach Max Operating Speed
Maximum Operating Mach
Multi-Mode Receiver
Mach Number
Manifold
Minimum Navigation Performance
Specification
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude
Modulator
Modification
Modulating Valve
Modulator
Methodology and software tools Oriented to
KBE Applications
Maintenance Organization Manual
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MON
MONG
MORA
MORV
MOS
MOT
MOU
MP
MP
MP
MP
MPA
MPB
MPD
MPDS
MPL
MPR
MPS
MPS
MPU
MPU
MQPB
mr/hr
MRA
MRB
MRB
MRBD
mrem/hr
MRIU
MRS
MRS
MRTT
MRW
MS
MS
MSA
MSB
MSC
MSC
MSCN
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Monitor, Monitoring, Monitored
Monitoring
Minimum Off Route Altitude
Mixer Overpressure Relief Valve
Metal Oxyde Semiconductor
Motor, Motorized
Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance Practices
Modification Proposal
Maintenance Procedure
Main Processor
Maximum Power Assurance
Micro Processor Bipolar
Maintenance Planning Document
Maintenance Planning Data Support
Maximum Permitted Life
Multipurpose Register
Multiplex Power Supply
Maximum Performance Specifications
Modem Processor Unit
Magnetic Pickup
Minimum Quantity Price Break
Milliroentgens per Hour
Minimum Reception Altitude
Maintenance Review Board
Materials Review Board
Maintenance Review Board Document
Millirems per hour
Maintenance & Recording Interface Unit
Malfunction Reporting Systems
Maintenance, Reliability, Supportability
Multi Role Tanker Transport
Maximum Ramp Weight
Military Standard
Maintenance Schedule
Minimum Safe Altitude
Most Significant Bit
Maintenance Steering Committee
Airbus Materiel Support Centre
Manufacturer Specification Change Notice
MSD
None
Mass Storage Device

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
MSG
MSG
MSI
MSI
MSL
MSL
MSM
MSN
MSTR
MSU
MSU
MSU
MSU
MSW
MT
MTBD
MTBF
MTBI
MTBIFS
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Message
Maintenance Steering Group
Medium Scale Integrated
Maintenance Significant Item
Mean Sea Level
Maintenance Significant Item List
Monitoring System Module
Manufacturer Serial Number
Master
Media Server Unit
Mode Selector Unit (IRS)
Magnetic Sensor Unit
Motor Switching Unit
Microswitch
Mount
Mean Time Between Defects
Mean Time Between Failures
Mean Time Between Inspection
Mean Time Between In Flight Shut-down
MTBPR
None
Mean Time Between Premature Removals
MTBR
MTBT
MTBUR
General
None
General
MTE
MTG
MTGC
MTI
MTN
MTO
MTO
MTOGW
MTOP
MTOW
MTP
MTR
MTRM
MTS
MTTF
MTTR
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
Mean Time Between Removals

Mean Time Between Trouble
Mean Time Between Unscheduled
Removals
Manual Test Equipment
Mounting
Mounting Center
Multi Tank Indicator
Motion
Maximum Take-Off
Mto
Maximum Takeoff Gross Weight
Maintenance Task Operating Plan
Maximum Design Takeoff Weight
Maintenance and Test Panel (AFS)
Meter
Mid Term Planning Meeting
Maintenance Training Simulator
Mean Time to Failure
Mean Time to Repair

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
MTW
MTXW
MU
MUX
MV
MVT
MWARN
MWC
MWE
MWG
MWP
MWS
MXR
MZFCG
MZFW
n
N
N
N
N
N MOS
N MOS
N.O.R
N/A
N/P
N/W
N/WS
N1
N1
N1.D
N1.L
N2
NAA
NAC
NAC

Ampere
Alternate
Mean Time to Unscheduled Removal
Mean Time Between Unscheduled
Removals
General
Maximum Design Taxi Weight
None
Maximum Taxi Weight
General
Management Unit
General
Multiplex, Multiplexer
None
Multivibrator
General
Movement
None
Master Warning
None
Master Warning Computer
None
Manufacturer's Weight Empty
None
Maintenance Working Group
None
Master Warning Panel
None
Master Warning System
General
Mixer
None
Maximum Zero Fuel Center of Gravity
General
Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight
None
Load Factor
None
Newton
None
Normal
None
Neon
General
North
None
N-Channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor
General
Negative Metal Oxide Semiconductor
None
Normal Operating Range
General
Not Applicable
None
Next Page
General
Nose Wheel
General
Nose Wheel Steering
General
Low Pressure Rotor Speed
General
Engine Fan Speed
General
N1 Descent
General
N1 Latch
General
High Pressure Rotor Speed
None
National Aviation Authority
General
Nacelle
Power Plant and APU Nacelle Air Cooling
CFMI
NAC STA
NACA
None
None
Replaced by NASA.
3D
4D
A
A
MTTUR
MTUR
General
General
None
None
General
None

Nacelle Station
National Advisory Committee for
Aeronautics
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
NAI
NAS
NASA
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
NatCo
NATS
NAV
NAVAID
NBCM
NBF
NBPT
NBS
NBSELV
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Nacelle Anti-Icing
Navy and Army Standard
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
National Company
North American Telephone System
Navigation
Navigation Aid
Normal Brake Control Manifold
Network BITE Function
No Break Power Transfer
National Bureau of Standards
Normal Brake Selector Valve
NC
NCC
NCD
NCH
NCR
NCU
NCU
NCV
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Normally Closed
Nacelle Compartment Cooling
No Computed Data
Noise Compensated Headset
NSS Communication Router
Navigation Computer Unit
NSS Control Unit
Nacelle Cooling Valve
ND
ND
NDB
NDB
NDB
NDM
NDT
NEG
NFC
NFO
NFOV
NHA
NLA
NLCP
NLG
NM
Nm
NMI
NO
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
Navigation Display
Navigation Database
Navigation Data Base
Non-Directional Radio Beacon
Non-Directional Beacon
Noise Definition Manual
Non-Destructive Test
Negative
Not Fully Closed
Not Fully Open
Narrow Field of View
Next Higher Assembly
Non-Listed Assembly
Noise Level Calculation Program
Nose Landing Gear
Nautical Mile
Moment (Newtonmeter)
Non Maskable Interrupt
Normal Operation

Remarks
Replaces NACA
PW, IAE
For MRTT only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
NO
NO
No
NonflaG
NOPT
NORM
NORM ALIGN
NOTAM
NOVOLRAM
NOVOLRAM
NP
NPN
NPT
NPV
NRC
NRP
NRZ
NS
NSA
NSCM
NSDW
NSIU
NSS
NSU
NTM
NTO
NTSC
NTWK
NUA
NUM
NVM
NVM
NW
O
O
O/C
O/P
O2
OADMT
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Normal Operation in SSM
Normally Open
Number
Non-Flammable Compressor Gas
No Procedure Turn Required
Normal
Normal Alignment
Notice to Airmen
Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
Non-volatile Random Access Memory
Non Procurable
Negative-Positive-Negative
National Taper Pipe (Thread)
Net Present Value
Non-Recurring Cost
Navigation Reference Point
Non Return To Zero
No Smoking
Norme Sud Aviation
NATO Supply Code for Manufacturers
Non Specific Design Work
Nose Static Interface Unit
Network Server System
Network Server Unit
Nondestructive Testing Manual
No Technical Objection
National Television System Committee
Network
Normal Unlock Actuator
Numerical
Non-Volatile Memory
Non Volatile Memory
Nose Wheel
Open
Orange
Open Circuit
Output
Oxygen (Symbol)
Overall Aircraft Design Management Team
OAMS
General
Onboard Asynchronous Messaging Service

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
OANC
OANS
OASI
General
General
None
None
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Onboard Airport Navigation Computer
Onboard Airport Navigation System
Operation and Service Instruction Manual
OAT
OBCE
OBCEww
OBOGS
OBRM
OBS
OBS
OBSV
OBSVR
OC
OC
OC
OC
OC
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
Outside Air Temperature

On-Board Control Equipment
On-Board Control Equipment worldwide
On Board Oxygen Generation System
On Board Replaceable Module
Omni Bearing Selector
Organization Breakdown Structure
Observation
Observer
On Condition
Open Circuit
Overcurrent
Order Card
Oceanic Clearance
OCCPD
OCCPNT
OCL
OCM
OCM
OCS
OCS
OCSM
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
Occupied
Occupant
Obstacle Clearance Limit
Outflow valve Control Module
Out of Control Months
Obstacle Clearance Surface
Overall Customer Satisfaction
Outflow valve Control and Sensor Module
OD
ODU
OEB
OEM
OEW
OF
OFDM
OFF/R
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
Outside Diameter
Optical Display Unit
Operating Engineering Bulletin
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Operational Empty Weight
Overfrequency
Onboard Flight Data Monitoring
Off Reset
OFFR
OFMV
None
Off/Reset
Power Plant and APU Oil Flow Management Valve
OFST
General

Remarks
EA
Offset
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
OFV
General
General
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Outflow Valve
OG
OGV
OH
OHDS
OHDU
OHP
OHSC
OHU
OI
OIS
OIT
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
Operational Group
Outlet Guide Vane
Opposite Hand
OverHeat Detection System
Overheat Detection Unit
Overhead Panel
Overhead Stowage Compartment
Optical Head Unit
Operational Interruption
Onboard Information System
Oil Inlet Temperature
OIT
OIT
OJT
OK
OLIVER
None
General
None
General
None
OLMS
OLW
OM
OM
None
None
None
Operator Information Telex

Onboard Information Terminal
On Job Training
Correct
Output Level Intended for Very Excellent
Reproduction
Operational Loads Monitoring System
Operational Landing Weight
Overhaul Manual
Outer Marker
OMM
OMS
OMT
OMTBF
OMTS
OMV
ONS
OOT
OP
OP
OPAL
OPC
OPER
OPMS
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
Overhaul Manual Manufacturer

Onboard Maintenance System
Onboard Maintenance Terminal
Observed Mean Time between Failure
On-Board Mobile Telephony System
Overhaul Manual Vendor
Omega Navigation System
Oil Outlet Temperature
Operational
Opalescent
Order Processing Automated Line
Operational Program Configuration
Operative/Operation/Operating
Oleo Pressure Monitoring System

Remarks

subsequent. Use OUTFLW VLV.
Do not use this abbreviation with

this meaning for the A380 (risk of
confusion with Onboard
Information Terminal).
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
OPNG
General
General
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Opening
OPP
OPS
OPS
OPT
OPT
OPTL
OPTS
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
Opposite
Operations
Operational Program Software
Optional
Optimum
Optional
Oleo Pressure and Temperature Sensor
OPU
Power Plant and APU Overspeed Protection Unit
OPV
OR
ORF
Org Per
ORM
ORT
ORVD
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
ORZ
OS
OSC
OSCU
OSG
OSS
OTD
OTH
OTOW
OU
OUT
OUT
OUTB
OUTBD
OUTFLW
OUTR
OV
OVBD
OVF
OVFL
OVHD
OVHT
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General

Remarks
RR
Overpressure Valve
Operational Reliability
Orifice
Organic Peroxide
Onboard Replaceable Module
Owner Requirement Table
Overpressure Relief Valve with Dump
Function
Omni Range Zero
Operating System
Oscillator
Oxygen System Control Unit
Overspeed Safety Governor
Option Selectable Software
On Time Delivery
On Time Handover
Operational Take-Off Weight
Outlet Unit
Outlet
Output
Outbound
Outboard
Outflow
Outer
Over
Overboard
Over Frequency
Overflow
Overhead
Overheat
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
OVLD
OVPRESS
OVRD
OVSP
OVSTEER
OVV
OW
OWD
OWE
OXY
Oxy M
OZ
P
P
P
P(-+ OFF)
P.ALT
P.CLB
P.DES
P.EPR
P.MACH
P.N1
P.SPD
P/B
P/BSW
P/C
P/L
P/P ROM
PA
PA
Pa
PA AMP
PAD
PADS
PAL
PAR
PARAM
PARK
PAS
PATCC
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
PATM
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Overload
Overpressure
Override
Overspeed
Oversteer
Overvoltage
Outer Wing
Open World Diode
Operating Weight Empty
Oxygen
Oxidizing Material
Ounce
Purple
Roll Rate
Pressure
Polarity (minus, plus, off)
Profile Altitude
Profile Climb
Profile Descent
Profile EPR
Profile Mach
Profile N1
Profile Speed
Pushbutton
Pushbutton Switch
Printed Circuit
Payload
Preprocessor ROM
Passenger Address
Public Address
Pascal
Passenger Address Amplifier
Partner Agreement Document
Pneumatic Air Distribution System
Programmable Array Logic
Precision Approach Radar
Parameter
Parking
Pitch Attitude Sensor
Production Aircraft Test Completion
Certificate
Production Aircraft Test Manual
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
PATS
General
General
None
None
General
PAX
None
PAX
PB
Pb
PBE
PBIT
PBM
PBS
PBSELV
General
None
None
General
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Passenger Air-to-Ground Telephone
System
PAX Announcement Entertainment &
Service Multiplex Sys
Passenger
Policy Board
Pressure Ambient
Protective Breathing Equipment
Power-Up Built-in Test
Power Plant Build-up Manual
Product Breakdown Structure
Park Brake Selector Valve
PBSW
Pushbutton Switch
PC
PC
PC
PCA
PCA
PCB
PCD
PCDM
PCDS
PCE
PCF
PCM
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Pack Controller
Packing Card
Personal Computer
Positive Control Airspace
Portland Cement Association
Printed Circuit Board
Performance Compliance Document
Primary Contactor Driver Module
Primary Contactor Driver System
Personal Consumption Expenditures
Passenger Cum Freighter
Power Conditioning Module
PCM
PCOS
General
Pulse Code Modulation
Power Plant and APU Power Cowl Opening System
RR, GP
PCPU
Power Plant and APU Primary COS Power Unit
EA
PCT
PCT
None
PCU
PCU
PCU
General
Passenger Control Unit
General
Power Control Unit
Power Plant and APU Power Controller Unit
PD
PD
PDC
General
None
None

RR
Percent
Probe Compensator Temperature
RR
Principle Diagram
Pitch Diameter
Procurement Data Card
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
PDC
PDCS
PDDC
PDF
PDL
PDLCU
PDLS
PDM
PDM
PDM
PDMC
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Panel Display Catalog
Power Distribution Control System
Provisioning Descriptive Data Card
Portable Document Format
Portable Data Loader
Privacy Door Lock Control Unit
Privacy Door Lock System
Post Delivery Modification Material
Product Data Management
Privacy Door Module
Power Distribution Maintenance Computer
PDMI
General
Power Distribution Maintenance Interface
PDO
Power Plant and APU Power Door Opening
PW (A330)
PDRC
PDU
None
Procurement Data Reference Card
Power Plant and APU Power Drive Unit
RR, EA
PE
Power Plant and APU HP Stage Air Pressure
PED
General
Pedestal
PED
PEDMU
General
General
PEF
PEM
PEP
PEPDC
General
None
None
General
Portable Electronic Device

Primary Electrical Distribution Management
Unit
Pylon Extension Fairing
Performance Engineers Manual
Performance Engineers Program
Primary Electrical Power Distribution Center
PERC
PERF
PERM
PES
PES
PES
PESAR
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
PESC
PESMMUX
General
General
Percussion
Performance
Permanent
Passenger Entertainment (System)
Production Engineering Specification
Passenger Entertainment System
Passenger Entertainment System Audio
Reproducer
PES Controller
Passenger Entertainment System Main Mux
PF
General
Pilot Flying

Do not use with this meaning for

the A380 and subsequent.
For A380 and subsequent
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
PF
PFD
PFEV
PFF
PFIN
PFIS
PFQ
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Power Factor
Primary Flight Display
Power Failure Event
Pre-First Flight
Power Failure Interrupt
Passenger Flight Information System
Preselected Fuel Quantity
PFR
PFS
PFTU
None
None
Post Flight Report

Pre-Feasibility Study
Pedal Feel and Trim Unit
PG
PG BUS
PH
pH
PHA
PHC
phi
phi N
PHR
PI
PIA
PIA
PIH
PIM
PIN PROG
PIPC
PIR
PIREP
PISA
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
Page
Program Bus
Phase
Acidity or Alkalinity
Preliminary Hazard Analysis
Probe Heat Computer
Bank Angle
Nominal Bank Angle
Pounds per Hour
Procedure Turn to an Intercept
Programmable Interface Adapter
Peripheral Interface Adapter
Pressure Interstage Hydraulic (PW eng)
Programming and Indication Module
Pin Programming
Power Plant Illustrated Parts Catalog
Pressure Interstage Return
Pilot Report
Passenger Interface and Supply Adapter
PIU
PIX
PK
PL
PL
General
None
None
None
Passenger Information Unit

Picture
Pink
Plug
Plate
PLA
PLATF
PLCRD
PLS
General
None
General
None
Power Light Adapter

Platform
Placard
Pulse

Remarks
A350 and subsequent
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
PLT
PLYWD
PM
PM
PMA
PMA
PMAT
PMC
PMC
PMC
PMDB
PMG
PMITS
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
PMM
PMO
PMP
PMP
PMP
PMR
PMS
PMU
PMUX
PMUX
PN
PNEU
PNF
PNL
PNP
PNR
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Pilot
Plywood
Phase Modulation
Pounds per Minute
Parts Manufacturing Approval
Permanent Magnet Alternator
Portable Multipurpose Access Terminal
Power Management Control, Controller
Process Material Control
Power Management Control,controller
Production Management Data Base
Permanent Magnet Generator
Project Management Information
Technology System
Personalization Memory Module
Project Management Office
Performance Monitoring Program
Pump
Primary Maintenance Process
Performance Maintenance Recorder
Process and Material Specification
Power Management Unit
Propulsion Multiplexer
Power Plant Multiplexer
Part Number
Pneumatic
Pilot Non Flying
Panel
Positive-Negative-Positive
Part Number
PO
PO
POB
POM
POR
POS
POST
POT
POXIP
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
Purchase Order
Pickoff
Pressure-Off Brake
Production Organisation Manual
Point of Regulation
Position
Power on Self Test
Potentiometer
Passenger Oxygen Indication Panel
PPB
None
Provisioning Parts Breakdown

Remarks
Airbus preferred abbreviation
Airbus acceptable alternative use PN where possible.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
PPBU
PPC
PPDC
PPDES
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
PPE
PPI
PPIPC
PPM
PPM
PPM
PPOS
None
None
None
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Power Plant Build Up
Phosphor Protection Circuit
Provisioning Procurement Data Card
Product Performance Data Exchange
Specifications
Proofreading Process Evidence
Plan Position Indicator
Power Plant IPC
Performance Programs Manual
Pulse Position Modulation
Parts per Million
Present Position
PPU
PQAS
PR
General
None
Position Pickoff Unit

Program Quality Assurance System
Pressure
PR
PR
PR
None
None
None
PRAM
PRB
PRCSG
PRCSR
PREAMP
PRECOOL
PRED
PRE-EMPT
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
Power Ready Relay

Progress Meeting
Regulated Pressure (downstream of bleed
valve)
Prerecorded Announcement and Music
Probe
Processing
Processor
Preamplifier
Precooler
Prediction
Pre-emptive
PREREC
PRES POS
PRESEL
PRESS
PREV
PRF
PRGM
PRI
PRIM
PRIM
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
Prerecorded
Present Position
Preselection, Preselector
Pressure, Pressurization, Pressurize
Previous
Interrogation Rate
Program
Priority
Primary
PRIMary System
PRIMES
None
Product Related Information Management

Enterprise System

Remarks
Only for flight controls with this

meaning
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
PRL
PROC
PROC T
PROF
PROG
PROG
PROJ
PROM
PROS
PROT
PROX
PRPHL
PRR
PRSRZ
PRSRZG
PRV
PS
PSCU
PSDU
PSI
PSIA
PSIC
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Parallel
Procedure
Procedure Turn
Profile
Progress
Program, Programming
Projector
Programmable Read Only Memory
Present Position
Protection
Proximity
Peripheral
Power Ready Relay
Pressurize
Pressurizing
Pressure Regulating Valve
Process Solution
Proximity Switch Control Unit
Power Supply Decoupling Unit
Pound per Square Inch
Pounds per Square Inch Absolute
Proximity Sensor Interface Card
PSIG
PSIU
PSNR
PSPM
PSQM
None
General
None
None
None
Pounds per Square Inch Gage

Passenger Service Information Unit
Positioner
Product Support Procedures Manual
Propulsion System Quality Management
PSS
PSSA
PSTN
PSU
PSU
PSUD
PSV
PT
PT
PT CODE
PTC
PTDC
PTLU
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
Passenger Services System

Preliminary System Safety Assessment
Public Switch Telephone Network
Passenger Service Unit
Power Supply Unit
Passenger Service Unit Decoder
Planned Shop Visit
Point
Switching Pressure of HP Valve
Part Code
Positive Temperature Coefficient
Provisioning Technical Data Card
Pedal Travel Limiting Unit

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
PTM
PTP
PTR
PTR
PTS
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTU
PTU
PU
PU
PU
PU
PURS
PVC
PVD
PVI
PVIS
PW
PW
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Performance Training Manual
Programming and Test Panel
Push to Reset
Printer
Purchaser Technical Specification
Push to Test
Push-to-Talk
Push-to-Test
Power Transfer Unit
Power Transformer Unit
Pick Up
Panel Unit
Parts Usage
Processing Unit
Purser
Polyvinyl Chloride
Para Visual Director
Paravisual Indicating
Passenger Visual Information System
Pratt and Whitney
Pratt & Whitney
PWCU
PWIP
PWM
PWR
PWS
PWS
General
General
General
General
General
Potable Water Control Unit

Potable Water Indication Panel
Pulse Width Modulator
Power
Predictive WindShear
Potable Water System
PWSP
PYL
Q
QA
QAD
QAM
QAR
QAT
QC
QC
QD
QDB
QDR
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
Potable Water Service Panel

Pylon
Pitch Rate
Quality Assurance
Quick-Attach-Detach
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
Quick Access Recorder
Quadruple ARINC Transmitter
Quick Change
Quality Control
Quick Donning
Quality Directors Board
Magnetic Heading to a Station

Remarks
For SA and LR only.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
QEC
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Quick Engine Change
QEI
QF
QFE
None
None
None
Quality Event Information

Quality Task Force
Baro Pressure Setting for Airfield Altitude
QFE
QFE
QFU
QIG
QIR
QLB
QMS
QMU
QNE
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
Field Elevation Atmospheric Pressure

Pressure Setting for Airfield Altitude
Runway Heading
Quality Improvement Group
Quality Improvement Request
Quality Log Book
Quality Management System
QAM Modulator Unit
Sea Level Standard Atmosphere Pressure
QNH
None
Baro Pressure Setting for en Route Altitude
QNH
QNH
QNH
QPL
QRH
QSR
QSR
qt
QT
QTE
QTY
QTZ
QUJ
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R&D
R/A/G
R/AD
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
Sea Level Atmospheric Pressure

Pressure Setting for En Route Altitude
Sea Level Pressure
Qualified Products List
Quick Reference Handbook
Quarterly Service Reports
Quality Survey Report
Imperial quart or United States quart
Quart (US)
True Heading to a Station
Quantity
Quartz
True Radial from a Station
Red
Radius
Release
Rankine
Reset
Resistor
Yaw Rate
Right
Research and Development
Red/Amber/Green
Retro/Adaptation Drawing

Remarks
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
R/C
R/D
R/H
R/hr
R/I
R/I
R/L
r/min
R/T
R/T
RA
RA
RA
RAAS
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
RAC
RAC
None
Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Control
Power Plant and APU Rotor Active Clearance
RACC
Power Plant and APU Rotor Active Clearance Control
RACON
RACSB
None
Radar Beacon
Power Plant and APU Rotor Active Clearance Start Bleed
RAD
RAD
RAD
RADCON
RadM
RADVR
General
None
None
None
None
General
Radio
Random Access Device
Roll Anticipation Distance
Radar Data Converter
Radioactive Material
Random Access Digital Video Reproducer
RAG
RAI
RAIL
None
General
None
Repair Assessment Guidelines

Ram Air Inlet
Runway Alignment Indicator Light System
RAIMS
General
RALTU
None
RAM
RAPCON
RAS
RASC
General
None
None
None
Radio and Audio Integrating Management

System
Reprogrammable Annunciator Light Test
Unit
Random Access Memory
Radar Approach Control
Repair Design Approval Sheet
Reservoir Air Supply Cooler


Ampere
Alternate
Rate of Climb
Rate of Descent
Radar Height
Roentgens per Hour
Radio/Inertial
Removal/Installation
Reading Light
Revolutions per Minute
Receiver Transmitter Unit
Radio Transmit
Resolution Advisory
Redundancy Assurance
Radio Altimeter, Radio Altitude
Runway Awareness and Advisory System
Remarks
Not for use in the cockpit.
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
RASCI
General
General
None
None
None
RAT
RAT
RATC
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Responsible, Accountable, Support,
Consulted, Informed
Ram Air Turbine
Ram Air Temperature
Remote Air Traffic Control
RAX
RBN
RBP
RC
RC
RC
RCC
RCC
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Random Access Transfer Memory

Radio Beacon
Right Bottom Plug
Reference Chord
Repetitive Chime
Recurring Cost
Remote Control Center
Remote Charge Converter
RCCB
RCCBM
RCCU
RCDG
RCDR
RCL
RCLM
RCLS
RCP
RCPT
RCPTN
RCSM
RCT
RCVR
RCVY
RD
RD
RDC
RDDMI
RDNG
RDY
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
Remote Control Circuit Breaker

RCCB Module
Remote Calibration Control Unit
Recording
Recorder
Recall
Runway Center Line Marking
Runway Center Line Light System
Reverse Current Protection
Receptacle
Reception
Resident Customer Support Manager
Rear Center Tank
Receiver
Recovery
Retro Drawing
Right Display
Remote Data Concentrator
Radio Dual Distance Magnetic Indicator
Reading
Ready
READG
RECIRC
RECOG
RECONF
RECT
General
General
None
General
General
Reading
Recirculate, Recirculation
Recognition
Reconfiguration
Rectifier

Remarks
CFMI, GE, PW, RR
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Abbreviation
3D
4D
A
A
RED
REDCR
REDUND
REF
REF ALIGN
REFLNG
REFR
REFUEL
REG
REG
REGUL
REIL
REL
REL
rem/hr
REP
REP
REPL BY
RES
RET
RET
RETR
RETRD
RETRG
RETRN
REV
REV
RF
RFA
RFC
RFC
RFI
RFI
RFP
RFR
RFS
RFS
RFS
RFTI
RFU
RFW
RFX
Domain
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None

Term
Ampere
Alternate
Reduction
Reducer
Redundancy
Reference
Reference Alignment
Refueling
Refrigerator
Refueling
Regulator
Register
Regulation
Runway End Identification Lights
Reluctance
Release
Rems per Hour
Reporting Point
Repository
Replaced by
Resistance
Retract
Return
Retract
Retracted
Retracting
Retraction
Reverse
Revise, Revision
Radio Frequency
Request for Amendment
Request for Change
Request For Comments
Request for Information
Radio Frequency Interference
Request for Proposal
Request for Revision
Request for Service
Regardless of Feature Size
Reason for Selection
Request For Technical Information
Radio Frequency Unit
Request for Work
Generic term for an RFI, RFTI or RFP
Remarks
For comments from IETF
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
RGLRD
RGLTG
RGLTN
RGTR
RH
RHEO
RHL
RJB
RK
RLA
RLG
R-LMF
RLS
RLS
RLSED
RLTD
RLY
RM
RMCU
RMI
RMO
RMO
RMO
RMP
RMP
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Regulated
Regulating
Regulation
Register
Right Hand
Rheostat
Rudder Hinge Line
Radio Junction Box
Rack
Reverser Lever Angle
Ring Laser Gyro
Right Side Local Maintenance Function
Remote Light Sensor
Right Line Select Key
Released
Related
Relay
Radio Magnetic
Remote Magnetic Compensation Unit
Radio Magnetic Indicator
Retrofit Modification Order
Request for Modification Order
Retrofit Modification Offer
Right Middle Plug
Radio Management Panel
RMP
RMS
RMT
RMU
RNAV
RNG
RNI
RoI
ROLR
ROLS
ROM
R-OMS
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
Radio and Audio Management Panel

Root Mean Square
Remote
Radio Management Unit
Area Navigation
Range
Radio Navigation Indicator
Return on Investment
Roller
Remote Oil Level Sensor
Read Only Memory
Right Side Onboard Maintenance System
ROTG
RPCU
General
General
Rotating
Residual Pressure Control Unit

Remarks
For the A380, see RMP - Radio

and Audio Management Panel.
For A380
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
RR
RR

Ampere
Alternate
Reproducer
Reporting Processing Function
Report Program General
Repellent
Revolution per Minute
Rotating Pressure Sensing Assembly
Reporting
Repeating
Repeater
Receiver Processor Unit
Recommended Quantity
Required
Low or Medium Range Frequency Radio
Range Station
None
Rudder Rib
Power Plant and APU Rolls Royce
RS
RS
RSA
RSP
RSPL
RSR
RSS
RSS
RST
RSU
RSV
RSVR
RTA
RTC
RTCA
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
RTE
RTF
RTF
RTG
RTK
RTL
RTLU
RTM
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
3D
4D
A
A
RPDR
RPF
RPG
RPLNT
RPM
RPSA
RPTG
RPTG
RPTR
RPU
RQ
RQRD
RR
Remarks
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None

Repeating Stroke
Rear Spar
Request for Service Allowance
Responder Beacon
Recommended Spare Parts List
Route Surveillance Radar
Root Sum Square
Receiver Surveillance System
Reset
Raster Shading Unit
Reserve
Reservoir
Receiver Transmitter ARINC
Real Time Clock
Radio Technical Commission for
Aeronautics
Route
Radio Telephony
Rich Text Format
Rating
Revenue Tonne Kilomtre
Rudder Travel Limiting
Rudder Travel Limiting Unit
Real Time Monitoring
For MRTT only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
RTN
RTNR
RTO
RTOLW
RTOW
RTP
RTR
RTRSW
RTRY
RTS
RTT
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Return
Retainer
Rejected TakeOff
Runway Takeoff and Landing Weight
Runway Takeoff Weight
Right Top Plug
Router
Rotary Switch
Rotary
Return to Seat
Return To Tank
PW
RTU
RTU
RUD
RVCP
RVDT
RVR
RVS
RVSM
RVSN
RVT
RVT
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Rate of Turn Unit

Radar Transceiver Unit
Rudder
Remote Video Control Panel
Rotary Variable Differential Transducer
Runway Visual Range
Reverse
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
Reversion
Rivet
Rotary Variable Transformer
PW
RWDS
RWK
RWY
RZ
S
S
s
S/C
S/D
S/H
S/MECH
S/R
S/W
SA
SA
SACU
SAD
SAD
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
Rearwards
Rework
Runway
Return to Zero
South
Minimum Slat Retract Speed (EFIS)
Second
Step Climb
Step Descent
Sample and Hold
Shortening Mechanism
Safety/Reliability
Software
Stress Analysis
Single Aisle
Stand Alone Compensator Unit
Spares Advance Data
Stress Analysis Data

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
SADF
SAE
SAF
SAFD
SAL
SALS
SALSA
SAM
SAR
SAS
SAT
SATCOM
SAV
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Spares Advance Data Form
Society of Automotive Engineers
Safety
Safetied
System Address Label
Short Approach Light System
Spot Array Light Supply Adapter
Stress Analysis Manual
Smart Access Recorder
Static Strength Approval Sheet
Static Air Temperature
Satellite Communication
Starter Air Valve
SB
SBB
SBD
SBDB
SBEW
SBI
SBL
SBS
SC
SC
SC
SCAV
SCCS
SCE
SCE
SCFM
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
None
SCG
SCH
SCI
SCL
SCL
SCN
SCO
SCO
SCR
SCR
SCS
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
Service Bulletin
Swift Broadband
Single Blade Door
Service Bulletin Data Base
Standard Basic Empty Weight
Service Bulletin Index
Symbol
Service Bulletin Effectivity Schedule
Source Code
Scale
Single Chime
Scavenge
Sub-Contract Control Sheet
Source
Showing Compliance Engineer
Standard Cubic Feet Minute of Gaseous
Airflow
System Configuration Guide
Schematic
Secure Communication Interface
Software Configuration Library
Software Control Library
Specification Change Notice
Section Control
Section Controller
Screw
Specification Change Request
Single Channel Simplex

Remarks
Used on Single Aisle family
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
SCS
SCU
SCU
SCUP
SD
SD
SDAC
SDAC
SDAU
SDB
SDCU
SDD
SDF
SDG
SDI
SDI
SDN
SDOF
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Supplemental Cooling System
Supplemental Control Unit
System Control Unit
Scupper
System Drain
System Display
System Data Analog Converter
System Data Acquisition Concentrator
Special Data Acquisition Unit
Signals Data Base
Smoke Detection Control Unit
System Description Document
Smoke Detection Function
Spares Data Guide
Source Data Identifier
Source/Destination Identifier
System Description Note
Single Degree of Freedom
SDP
SDTM
SDU
SDU
SDW
SE
SE
SEAL
SEB
SEB
SEC
SEC
SEC
SECT
SEG
SEL
SELCAL
SELV
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
Steering Disconnect Panel

Structure Description Training Manual
Seat Display Unit
Satellite Data Unit
Specific Design Work
Simplified English
Section
Sealing
Seat Electronic Box
Service Evaluation Bulletin
Spoiler Elevator Computer
Secondary
SECondary Computer
Section
Segment
Select, Selected, Selector, Selection
Selective Calling System
Selector Valve
SENS
SEP
SEPDC
None
None
General
Sensitivity
Separator
Secondary Electrical Power Distribution
Center

Remarks
GE
SA aircraft only
A380
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
SEQ
SER
General
General
None
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Sequence, Sequential
Serial Number
SER
SER/PRL
SERNO
SES
SES
SET
SF
SFC
SFCC
SFCC
SFCC
SFE
SFPI
SFPM
SG
SGCU
SGML
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
Serial
Serial to Parallel
Serial Number
Support Equipment Summary
Supplier Equipment Specification
Setting
Spot Face
Specific Fuel Consumption
Slat Flap Control Computer
Sideways Facing Crew Cockpit
Sideways Facing Crew Configuration
Seller Furnished Equipment
Slats/Flaps Position Indicator
Surface Feet per Minute
Stroke Generator
Smart Galley Control Unit
Standard Generalized Markup Language
SGP
SGU
SH
SH ABS
SHADE
SHCM
SHDBL
SHED
SHKR
SHLD
SHN
SHPNG
SHR PN
SHRD
SHT
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
Stroke Generator Processor

Symbol Generator Unit
Sheet
Shock Absorber
Schedules Airbus Data Exchange
System Heating Control Module
Sheddable
Sheddable, Shedding
Shaker
Shield, Shielding
Scratch Hardness Number
Shipping
Shear Pin
Shroud
Short
SI
SI
SIAP
None
General
None
Systeme International
Slip Indicator
Structural Inspection Adjustment Program
SIC
General
System Isolation Contactor

Remarks
Airbus acceptable alternative use SN where possible.
A400M
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
SID
SID
SIDP
SIE
SIF
SIF
SIG
SIL
SIL
SIL
SIM
SIN
SIR
SIRD
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
None
General
None

Ampere
Alternate
Standard Instrument Departure
System Interface Definition
System Installation Design Principles
Surface Industrielle Etendue
Selective Identification Feature
Spares Information File
Signal
Service Information Letter
Speech Interference Level
Software Information Library
Simulation
Sine
Service Identification Request
System Installation Requirement Dossier
SIRU
SIS
SIS
SIU
SIV
SJC
SKT
SL
SL
SLA
SLD
SLI
SLL
SLMC
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
SLP
SLS
SLS
SLT
SLV
SM
SMA
SMART
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
Secure Interface Router Unit

Spares Investment Study
Standalone Identification System
Server Interface Unit
Standard Item Variations
Standard Job Card
Socket
Service Letter
Sea Level
Small Light Adapter
A350 and subsequent
Slide, Sliding
System Level Integration
Shelf Life Limitation
Service Life Limits and Maintenance
Checks
Space Limited Payload
Side Lobe Suppression
Shop Loadable Software
Slat
Sleeve
Standards Manual
Single Motor Actuator
Standard Modular Avionics Repair and Test
SMC
SME
SMEL
General
None
None
System Manager Controller

Subject Matter Expert
Seat-Mounted Emergency Light

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
SPC
SPD
SPD/M
SPDB
SPE
SPE
SPEC
SPF
SPFK
SPKR
SPL
SPLC
SPLR
SPLY
SPM

Ampere
Alternate
Smoke
SB Modification Crossreference List
Stabilized Master Oscillator
Serial Number
Single
Sensitivity for Normal Interface
Simple Network Management Protocol
Sensing
Sensor
Shutoff
Solenoid
Standard Operating Procedure
Statement of Requirements
Sell or Scrap
System Operation Training Manual
Shut-off Valve
Shut-Off Valve
Statement of Work
Sampling
Space
Scratchpad
Single Point Audio System Earth
System for Acquisition and Processing of
ARINC and Logic
None
Spare Parts Classification
General
Speed
None
Speed-Mach
General
Secondary Power Distribution Box
None
Seller Purchased Equipment
None
Supplier Purchased Equipment
General
Specification
None
Specific Pathogen Free
None
Specific
General
Speaker
General
Sound Pressure Level
None
Splice
General
Spoiler
General
Supply
Power Plant and APU Signal Processing Module
SPMC
SPMG
None
None
3D
4D
A
A
SMK
SML
SMO
SN
SNGL
SNIF
SNMP
SNSG
SNSR
SO
SOL
SOP
SOR
SOS
SOTM
SOV
SOV
SOW
SP
SP
SPAD
SPASE
SPATIAL
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None

Remarks
Airbus preferred abbreviation
GE
Service Process Material Control

Shorted Permanent Magnet Generator
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
SPOP
SPP
SPPF
SPR
SPRDR
SPRT
SPS
SPS/B
SPSA
SPST
SQ
SQ-FT
SQW
SR
SRD
SRD
SRE
SRF
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
SRKL
SRKM
SRM
SRP
SRPS
SRPSU
SRS
SRU
SS
SSA
SSA
SSA
SSALS
SSALSR
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
SSB
SSC
SSC
SSCVR
SSEC
SSFDR
SSG
SSI
General
None
None
General
General
General
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Service Process Operation Procedure
Software Pin Programming
Software Pin Programming Function
Service and Performance Report
Spreader
Support
Service Process Solution
Superseded by
Supplier Product Support Agreement
Single Pole Single Throw
Squelch
Square-Feet
Square Wave
Senior
Shorted Rotating Diode
System Requirement Document
Surveillance Radar Element of GCA
Servicing and aircraft condition parameters
Reporting Function
Structural Repair Kit List
Structural Repair Kit Manual
Structural Repair Manual
Safety / Reliability Plan
Safe Redundant Power Supply
Slide Release Power Supply Unit
Speed Reference System
Shop Replaceable Unit
Sky/Shading
System Safety Assessment
Side Slip Angle
System Safety Analysis
Simplified Short Approach Light System
Simplified Short Approach Light System
Runway Alignment
Single Side Band
Single Stroke Chime
Supplier Support Conditions
Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder
Static Source Error Correction
Solid State Flight Data Recorder
Single Stroke Gong
Structural Significant Item
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Abbreviation
Domain
3D
4D
A
A
SSID
General
General
None
None
None
SSM
SSM
SSMM
SSP
SSP
SSPC
SSR
SSTDU
SSTU
STA
STA
STAB
STAR
STARTG
STAT
STBY
STC
STD
STDY
STELLA
STG
STGR
STIF
STL
STL WARN
STOM
STRG
STRK
STRL
STRM
STRM
STRUCT
STS
STS
STS
STWG
STWG
STYPPLE
SUBMUX
SUCNL ACTN
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Supplemental Structural Inspection
Document
Sign Status Matrix
Solid State Memory
Solid State Mass Memory
System Specification
Significant In-Service Problems
Solid State Power Controller
Secondary Surveillance Radar
Side Stick Transducer and Damper Unit
Side Stick Transducer Unit
Straight-in-Approach
Station
Stabilizer
Standard Terminal Arrival Route
Starting
Static
Standby
Supplemental Type Certificate
Standard Data Sheet
Steady
STair Electrical Light Lead Adapter
Stage
Stringer
Stiffener
Steel
Stall Warning
System Operation Training Manual
Steering
Stroke
Structural
Short Term Review Meeting
Secure open and Trip Resident Memory
Structure
Spares Technical Specification
Alignment Status
Status
Short-Term Working Group
Stowage
Sensitive Typical Phone Power Level
Submultiplexer
Successional Action
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
SUCT
SUM
SUPPL
SUPPR
SUPSD BY
SURF
SURV
SV
SVA
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Suction
Summing
Supplementary
Suppressor
Superseded by
Surface
Surveillance
Servovalve
Stator Vane Actuator
SVCE
SVMTR
SVO
SW
SWRD
SWRD-A
General
None
General
General
None
None
SWRD-B
None
SWRD-C
None
SWTG
SWY
SyA
SyCDR
SyCID
SyCMP
General
None
None
None
None
None
Service
Servomotor
Servo
Switch
System Wiring Requirements Dossier
maturity A
maturity B
maturity C
Switching
Stopway
Systems Architect
System Critical Design Review
System Configuration Index Document
System Configuration Management Plan
SyCP
SyCR
SyD
SyDAL
SyDAS
None
None
None
None
None
SYM
SYN REF
SYNC
SYNTHR
SYNTHR
SYS
t
T
T
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
General
General

Remarks
PW, IAE
System Certification Plan

System Certification Review
System Designer
System Development Assurance Level
System Development Accomplishment
Summary
Symmetry
Synchro Reference
Synchro, Synchronise
Synthetizer
Synthesizer
System
Rivet Spacing
True
Turn
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
T
T
t
t
T
T/C
T/C
T/D
T/F
T/R
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU
T2C
Power Plant and APU HP Compressor Inlet Temperature
T2CAS
General

Ampere
Alternate
Trim
Time
Equivalent Runway Thickness
Tonne
Thickness
Top of Climb
Type Certificate
Top of Descent
Track of a Fixed Waypoint
Thrust Reverser
T54
Traffic and Terrain Collision Avoidance

System
Power Plant and APU Low Pressure Turbine Inlet Temperature
TA
TA
TAB
TAB
TAC
TAC
TACAN
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
TACH
TACS
TACT
TADB
TADD
TAP
TAR
TAS
TAT
TAWS
General
General
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
General
Traffic Advisory
Twin Aisle
Tabulation and Interpolation Program
Test and Bite Panel
Taxiing Aid Camera
Technical Acceptance Completion
Ultra-high Frequency Tactical Air Navigation
Aid
Tachometer
Taxiing Aid Camera System
Tactical
Terrain/Airport DataBase
Trim Air Drive Device
Transient Acoustic Propagation
Terminal Area Surveillance Radar
True Airspeed
Total Air Temperature
Terrain Awareness and Warning System
TB
TBC
TBO
TBSV
TBU
TBV
General
General
General
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Terminal Block
To Be Confirmed
Time Between Overhauls
Time Between Scheduled Visits
Time Base Unit
Transient Bleed Valve

Remarks
CFMI
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
TC
TC
TC
TC
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
TCA
Power Plant and APU Throttle Control Assy
TCAS
General

Ampere
Alternate
Thermocouple
Takeoff Charts
Theoretical Contour
HP Turbine Case Pressure
TCC
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance

System
Power Plant and APU Turbine Clearance Control
TCC
TCC
General
Thrust Control Computer
Power Plant and APU Turbine Case Cooling
TCCS
TCFN
TCIU
None
None
General
TCM
TCM
None
Technical Coordination Meeting
Power Plant and APU Thrust Control Malfunction
TCP
TCP
TCQ
TCS
TCU
None
None
None
General
Takeoff Charts Computation Program

Transmission Control Protocol
Time, Cost and Quality
Temperature Control System
Throttle Control Unit
TD
TD
TD
TDC
TDCR
TDD
TDO
TDP
TDS
TDSC
TDU
TDU
TDY
TDZL
TE
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Time Delay
Technical Dossier
Technical Disposition
Time Delay Closing
Type Design Change Request
Technical Design Directive
Time Delay Opening
Touchdown Point
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data Steering Committee
Time Display Unit
Technical Description Unit
Temporary Duty
Touchdown Zone Lights
HP Stage Air Temperature

Remarks
RR Trent 900
PW, RR
Thrust Control Computer System

Two's Complement Fractional Notation
Telephone Communication Interface Unit
PW
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
Remarks
3D
4D
A
A
TE
TEC
General
General
None
None
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Trailing Edge
Turbine Exhaust Case
TED
TEDB
TEFO
TEI
TEL
TELECOM
TEM
TEMP
TEMP
TEO
General
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
Power Plant and APU
Tool and Equipment Drawing

Tool and Equipment Data Bank
Total Engine Flame Out
Tool and Equipment Index
Telephone
Telecommunications
Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual
Temperature
Test and Evaluation Master Plan
Engine Oil Temperature
GE
TER
TEST SIG
TF
TFR
TFR
TFTS
TFU
TGB
TGL
TGT
THD
THERAP
THMS
THR
THRM
THRMST
THROT
THROT PUSH
THS
TI
TI
TI
TIA
TIC
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Technical Event Report

Test Signal
Task Force
Trouble and Failure Report
Transfer
Terrestrial Flight Telephone System
Technical Follow-up
Transfer Gearbox
Touch-and-Go Landing
Target
Thread
Therapeutic
Thermistor
Thrust
Thermal
Thermostat
Throttle
Throttle Pusher
Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer
Technical Instruction
Technical Information
Track to an Interrupt
Type Inspection Authorization
Turbine Impingement Cooling
RR
TICC
None
TID
None
Technical Information and Communication

Committee
Technical Information Document

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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
TID
TIFF
TIR
TIR
TIT
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Technical Impact Difference
Tagged Information File Format
Technical Incident Report
Type Inspection Report
Turbine Inlet Temperature
TK
TK
TKE
TKE
TL
TL
TLA
None
General
General
None
None
None
Power Plant and APU
Ground Track Angle

Tank
Track Angle Error
Track Error
Tooling List
Transmittal Letter
Throttle Lever Angle
TLAR
TLB
TLC
None
None
None
TLCS
Top Level Aircraft Requirement

Technical Log Book
Takeoff and Landing Chart Computation
Program
Trolley Lift & Conveyance System
TLMC
TLS
None
Time Limits and Maintenance Checks
Power Plant and APU Transcowl Locking System
TLS
Trolley Lift System
TLSRD
None
Top Level System Requirement Document
TLU
Travel Limitation Unit
TLV
Power Plant and APU Tertiary Lock Valve
TM
TM
TM
TMA
TMA
TMC
TMG
TMLB
TMR
TN
TO
TO/APPR
None
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
None

Remarks
PW
Terminal Module
Torque Motor
Transportability Manual
Terminal Control Area
Twin Motor Actuator
Target Must Cost
Timing
Technical and Maintenance LogBook
Timer
Technical Note
Takeoff
Takeoff/Approach
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
TOC
TOD
TOGA
TOGW
TOIL
TOL
TOPA
TOR
TOT
TOT
TOW
TOW
TP
TP
T-P
TPA
TPCI
TPG
TPGG
TPIB
TPIC
TPIS
TPMM
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
TPOP
TPPP
None
None
TPR
Power Plant and APU Turbofan Power Ratio
TPRD
None
TPS
TPSP
TPU
TPWD
General
None
General
None
TR
TR
General
None
TR
TR
General
Technical Publications Reference

Document
Temporary Protection System
Third Party Software Provider
Terminal Processor Unit
Technical Publications Work Sharing
Document
Temporary Revision
Regulated Temperature (Downstream of
precooler)
Transformer Rectifier
Thrust Reverser
TR
None
Turn Radius

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Table of Contents
Takeoff Distance
Takeoff/Go Around
Takeoff Gross Weight
Toilet
Tolerance
TakeOff Performance Application
Takeoff Run
Total
Transfer of Title
Takeoff Weight
Towing
Top Plug
Test Point
Turn Point
Technical Publications Agreement
Technical Publications Combined Index
Technical Publications Guide
Technical Publications General Guide
Technical Publications Illustration Bank
Tire Pressure Indicating Computer
Tire Pressure Indicating System
Technical Publications Management
Meeting
Technical Publications Output Planning
Technical Publications Production Planning
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
TR
TR
T-R
TRA
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
Power Plant and APU

Ampere
Alternate
Truss
Transistor
Transmitter-Receiver
Throttle Resolver Angle
TRA
TRACON
TRANS
TRANSF
TRC
TRDV
None
None
General
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Test Report Analysis

Terminal Radar Control
Transition
Transfer
Thrust Rating Computer
Thrust Reverser Directional Valve
TRF
Power Plant and APU Turbine Rear Frame
TRGT
TRIG
TRK
TRK
TRLY
TROPO
TRP
TRPU
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
Power Plant and APU
TRPV
Power Plant and APU Thrust Reverser Pressurizing Valve
TRQE
TRQR
TRS
TRT
TRTO
TRU
TRU
TRV
TS
TSD
TSDB
TSF
TSFC
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
Power Plant and APU
Torque
Torquer
Technical Repercussion Sheet
Turn Round Time
Type Rating Training Organisation
True
Transformer Rectifier Unit
Travel
Trim Sheet
Trouble Shooting Data
Trouble Shooting Data Base
Trouble Shooting Function
Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption
TSH
TSI
TSLSV
TSM
None
None
None
General
Trouble Shooting Handbook

Time Since Installation
Time Since Last Shop Visit
Trouble Shooting Manual

Remarks
Target
Trigger
Track
Track (angle)
Trolley
Tropopause
Thrust Rate Panel - Thrust Rating Panel
Thrust Reverser Power Unit
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
TSO
TSO
TSO
TSP
TSPA
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General

Ampere
Alternate
Time Since Overhaul
Technical Service Order (FAA)
Technical Standard Order
Tank Signalling Processor
Tank Signal Processor A
TSPB
Tank Signal Processor B
TST
TT
TT
TT
TTG
TTL
TTR
TTS
TU
TURB
TURB
TV
TVBC
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
Power Plant and APU
Test
Trim Tank
Switching Temperature of HP Valve
Total Time
Time to Go
Transistor Transistor Logic
Technical Trouble Report
Trim Tank System
Tapping Unit
Turbulence, Turbulent
Turbine
Television
Turbine Vane and Blade Cooling
TVC
TVOR
TVOR
None
None
None
TW
TWLU
TWR
TWY
TX
TYP
TYPPLE
U/FLOOR
U/S
UAC
UADF
UART
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
None
UCS
UD
None
General
Turbine Vane Cooling

Short Range VOR
Very High Frequency Terminal Omnirange
Station
Twisted
Terminal Wireless LAN Unit
Tower
Taxiway
Transmission (TCAS to Transponder)
Typical
Typical Phone Power Level
Pitch Attitude
Underfloor
Unserviceable
Upper Area Control Centre
User Application Definition File
Universal Asynchronous Receiver
Transmitter
User Certifiable Software
Upper Deck

Remarks
PW
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
UD
UDC
UDCC
UDCD
UDL
UDP
UEB
UF
UHF
UICDL
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Document Unit ("Unit Documentaire")
Upper Deck Cargo
Upper Deck Cargo Compartment
Upper Deck Cargo Door
Unit Detail Listing
User Datagram Protocol
Underseat Electronic Box
Underfrequency
Ultra High Frequency
User Interface Configuration Download List
ULB
ULD
ULLI
ULM
UMS
UNBAL
UNCPLG
UNCRCTD
UND
UNIV
UNLK
UNLKD
UNSD
UPLK
UPPR
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
Underwater Locator Beacon

Unit Load Device
Understep LED Light
Ultra Low Maintenance
User Modifiable Software
Unbalance, Unbalanced
Uncoupling
Uncorrected
Under
Universal
Unlock
Unlocked, Unlocking
Unused
Uplock
Upper
UPR
General
Upper
UR
US
US
US
USB
USB
UTA
UTC
UUT
UV
UV
UVEROM
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
General
None
General
General
None
Utilization Rate
United States
Under Speed
Upstream
Universal Serial Bus
Upper Side Band
Upper Control Area
Universal Time Coordinated
Unit Under Test
Under Voltage
Ultra-Violet
Ultra Violet Erasable Read Only Memory

Remarks
Pre-1993 combis only

subsequent. Refer to UPPR
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
UWBS
UWY
V
V
V
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None

Ampere
Alternate
Universal Wireless Backbone System
Upper Airway
Violet
Volt, Voltage
Valve
V&V
V/L
V/L
V/S
V1
V1
V2
V2min
V3
V4
VA
VA
VAC
VACBI
VACU
VALDN
VAP
VAR
VAR
VAR LEV HTY
VASIS
VB
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
Verification & Validation

VOR/LOC
VOR/Localizer
Vertical Speed
Critical Engine Failure Speed
Decision Speed
Takeoff Safety Speed
Minimum Takeoff Safety Speed
Flap Retraction Speed
Slat Retraction Speed
Design Maneuvering Speed
Heading with an Altitude Termination
Voltage Alternating Current
Video and Computer-Based Instruction
Vacuum
Validation
Visual Approach Procedure
Variable, Variation
Visual-Aural Radio Range
Variable Lever Healthy
Visual Approach Slope Indicator System
Design Speed for Maximum Gust Intensity
VBV
Power Plant and APU Variable Bleed Valve
VC
VC
Vc
VCC
VCM
VCO
VCP
VCS
VCTREND
VCU
VD
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
None

Remarks
Do not use if you can use VLV
CFMI, GE
Design Cruising Speed

Ventilation Controller
Calibrated Airspeed
Video Control Center
Video Camera Module
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Video Control Panel
Ventilation Control System
Airspeed Tendency
Video Control Unit
Heading to a DME Distance
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
VD
VDAR
VDC
VDEV
VDF
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
VDFMDF
VDOS
VDR
VDU
VEADB
None
None
General
General
None
VEL
VENT
VERT
VERT REV
VF
VFCMFC
General
General
General
None
None
None
VFE
VFEN
VFG
VFR
VFTO
VG
VH
None
None
General
General
None
None
None
VHCU
VHDU
VHF
VHV
VI
VIB
VIM
VIMU
VL
VL CAPT
VLE
General
General
General
General
None
General
None
General
General
None
None
Maximum Flap Extended Speed

Predictive VFE at next flap/slat position
Variable Frequency Generator
Visual Flight Rules
Final Takeoff Speed
Vertical Gyro
Maximum Speed in Level Flight with
Maximum Continuous Po
Versatile Heating Control Unit
Versatile Heating Data Unit
Very High Frequency
Very High Voltage
Heading to an Intercept
Vibration
Vendor Information Manual
Video Multiplexer Unit
Virtual Link
VOR/LOC Capture
Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed
VLF
VLLDC
VLO
General
None
None
Very Low Frequency

Very Low Level DC Voltage
Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Design Diving Speed
Virtual DAR
Voltage Direct Current
Vertical Deviation
Very High Frequency Direction Finding
Station
Demonstrated Flight Diving Speed
Vendor Documentation On-line Service
VHF Data Radio
Video Display Unit
Video on demand Enhanced Area
Distribution Box
Velocity
Ventilation
Vertical
Vertical Revise
Design Flap Speed
Maximum Speed for Stability Characteristics
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
VLOF
VLS
VLV
Vm
General
General
None
None
None
General
General
None
Vm
VM
VM
VM
VMAN
Vmax
VMAX
VMC
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
VMC
VMCA
VMCG
Vmin
VMO
VMOMMO
VMS
VMU
VMU
VNE
VNO
VOD
VODDSU
VODMU
VODSU
VOL
VOR
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
General
General
None
VOR
VOR
VOR
General
None
None
VOR.D
VHF Omnidirectional Range

Very High Frequency Omnirange Station
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional and
Radio Range
VOR-DME
VORTAC
General
Visual Omni-Range Tactical Air Navigation
VOT
VPSA
VQAR
None
None
General
Voter
Vendor Product Support Agreement
Virtual QAR

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Lift-off Speed
Lower Selectable Speed
Valve
Minimum Recommended Maneuvering
Speed
Recommended Maneuvering Speed
Maneuvering Speed
Voltmeter
Heading with a Manual Termination
Maneuvering Speed
Maximum Operating Speed
Maximun Allowable Airspeed
Minimum Control Speed with One Engine
Inoperative
Visual Meteorological Conditions
Minimum Control Airspeed
Minimum Control Speed Ground
Minimum Operating Speed
Maximum Operating Speed
Maximum Operating Limit Speed
Minimum Selectable Speed
Video Modulator Unit
Minimum Unstick Speed
Never-Exceed Speed
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
Video On Demand
VOD Data Server Unit
VOD Modulator Unit
VOD Server Unit
Volume
Very High Frequency Omnibearing Range
Display units
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
VSS
VSV

Ampere
Alternate
Rotation Speed
Voltage Regulator
Landing Reference Speed
Heading to a Radial
Volt Root Mean Square
Video Reproducer Unit
Min Steady Flt Spd at which Airplane is
Controllable
None
Stalling Speed at which Airplane is
Controllable
None
Stall Speed
None
Stalling Speed obtained in a specified
Configuration
None
Min Steady Flt Spd obtained in a Specified
Configuration
None
Vendor Service Bulletin
None
Vendor Service Bulletin Number
None
Vendor Service Bulletin Title
General
Vacuum System Controller
General
Variable Speed Constant Frequency
None
Video System Control Unit
None
Vertical Situation Display
General
Video Seat Electronic Box
None
Autothrottle Selected - Approach Speed
General
Vertical Speed Indicator
None
Stalling Speed or Minimum Steady Flight
Speed in the Lan
General
Stick Shaker Speed
Power Plant and APU Variable Stator Vane
VSVA
Power Plant and APU Variable Stator Vane Actuator
VSW
VSWR
VT
VTOSS
General
General
None
None
VTP
VTR
VTS
VV
None
General
General
Stall Warning Speed

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Vertical Tail
Takeoff Safety Speed for Category A
Rotorcraft
Vertical Tail Plane
Video Tape Reproducer
Vacuum Toilet System
Velocity Vector
VWM
None
Vendor Warranty Manual
3D
4D
A
A
VR
VR
VREF
VR-HDG
VRMS
VRU
VS
VS
VS
VS1
VS1
VSB
VSBN
VSBT
VSC
VSCF
VSCU
VSD
VSEB
VSEL
VSI
VSO
Remarks
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
None

CFMI, GE, RR
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
VX
VY
W
W
W
W
W
W/V
W3C
WA
WABSIC
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
WACS
General
WAI
WARN
WASG
WATOG
General
General
None
None
WB
WBA
WBBC
None
General
General
Wing Anti-Ice
Warning
World Airlines and Suppliers Guide
World Airlines Technical Operations
Glossary
Wide Body
Weight and Balance Application
Weight and Balance Backup Computation
WBC
WBM
WBS
WBS
WC
WCR
General
General
General
None
None
None
Weight & Balance Computer

Weight and Balance Manual
Weight and Balance System
Work Breakdown Structure
Wording Change
Weight and Balance Compliance Report
WD
WD
WD
WDB
WDI
WDM
WDO
WEL
WFOV
WG
WG
WG
General
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
General
General
None
None
Warning Display
Wing Datum
Wiring Diagram
Wall Disconnect Box
Wind Direction Indicator
Wiring Diagram Manual
Window
Wall Emergency Light
Wide Field of View
Wing
Wave Guide
Working Group

Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Speed of Best Angle of Climb
Speed for Best Rate of Climb
White
Wire
Weight
Watt
West
Wind Direction and Speed
World Wide Web Consortium
Wind Angle
Wheel And Brake System Integrated
Component
Wireless Airport Communication System
For MRTT only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
WGD
WGDC
General
General
None
None
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Windshield Guidance Display
Windshield Guidance Display Computer
WGDS
WHC
WHL
WIPCU
WIPDU
WIRC
WLDP
WLG
WLM
WLP
WM
WM
WMAXOP
WO
WOR
WOW
WP
WPT
WR
WR
WRG
WRK
WS
WSCP
WSCS
WSDP
WSHLD
WSR
WSSG
WT
WTB
WTR
WUC
WX
WXR
X
X
X BLEED
X FEED
General
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
General
None
None
General
General
None
None
General
None
General
None
General
General
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
General
Windshield Guidance Display System

Window Heat Computer
Wheel
Water Ice Protection Control Unit
Water Ice Protection Data Unit
Warning - Inhibition - Recall - Clear
Warning Light Display Panel
Wing Landing Gear
Wireless LAN Manager
Weight Limited Payload
Wattmeter
Wiring Manual
Maximum Operational Speed
Wash-out
Wear Out Rate
Weight On Wheels
Work Package
Waypoint
Weather Radar
Weighing Report
Wiring
Work, Working
Wind Speed
Warning and System Control Panel
Wheel Steering Control System
Warning and System Display
Windshield
Weekly Service Report
Warning System Symbol Generator
Weight
Wing tip brake
Water
Work Unit Cost
Weather Mode (ND)
Weather Radar
Cross
Trans
Crossbleed
Crossfeed

Remarks
For use on A380 only
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Abbreviation
Domain
Term
3D
4D
A
A
X LINE
X VALVE
XARM
XBAR
XCHECK
XCVR
XDCR
XFMR
XFR
XING
General
General
None
None
General
General
None
General
General
General
General
General
General

Ampere
Alternate
Crossline
Cross Valve
Cross Arm
Crossbar
Crosscheck
Transceiver
Transducer
Transformer
Transfer
Crossing
XLOAD
XLTR
XML
XMSN
XMTR
XPDR
XPNDR
XREF
XSEC
XT
XTAL
X-TALK
XTK
XTK
XTK
XWIND
Y
Y/C
YC
YCF
YCL
YCR
YE
YES
YTPPP
General
General
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
General
None
None
None
General
General
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Z
Z
ZC
ZFCG
ZFW
General
General
General
General
General
Crossload
Translator
Extensible Mark-up Language
Transmission
Transmitter
Transponder
Transponder
Crossreference
Extra Section
Reception (Transponder to TCAS)
Crystal
Cross-talk
Cross Track Deviation
Cross Track Error
Cross Track Distance
Crosswind
Yellow
Economy Class
Tourist Class
Economy Class-Front
Economy Class Front
Economy Class-Rear
Year
Yankee Escape System
Yearly Technical Publications Processing
Planning
Zone
Greenwich Mean Time
Zone Controller
Zero Fuel Center of Gravity
Zero Fuel Weight

Remarks
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Abbreviation
3D
4D
A
A
Zp
Zpi
$
%
P
C
C
F
K
R
Domain
General
General
None
None
General
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

Term
Remarks

Ampere
Alternate
Pressure Altitude
Indicated Pressure Altitude
Dollar, Hexadecimal Address
Percent (Symbol)
Differential Pressure
Degrees Centigrade
Degrees Celsius
Degrees Fahrenheit
Degrees Kelvin
Degrees Rankine
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Approved Terms
Term
Domain
Definition
Source
1SHEL Model
Safety and Reliability
A method of analysis for human factors established by Elwin Edwards in 1972.

SHEL is the acronym for:
Software: any non-physical aspect of a system
Hardware: a machine which a person is trying to control
Environment: the physical environment in which the person is trying to operate
Liveware: the person.
In the model the liveware is arranged at the centre. The interfaces between
liveware and software, hardware and other liveware define the role of human
factors.
AP2616
Ab Initio Flight Training
Training
Abbreviation
Common Terms/Basic Terms
Accept
Organization/Management
Implementation
Certification
Refers to pilot training programs that extensively train candidates with zero
flight time and prepare them for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating certificate
and possibly, a type rating on an air carrier such as a turboprop used by
regional/commuter airlines.
A shortened form of a written word or phrase used for brevity in place of the
whole word or phrase. It is commonly made by the omission of letters from one
or more parts of the whole word or phrase.
To receive with consent (something given or offered).
Acceptable Means of
Compliance
Approved Terms
A means, but not the only means, by which a specification contained in an

airworthiness code or a requirement in an implementing rule can be met.
WD
EASA
1/79
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Approved Terms
Term
Domain
Definition
Accident
Aircraft Operation/Unscheduled Extract from AP2509 (June 02), Airbus Accident Investigation Policy and
Occurrences
Procedure Guide.
ICAO Annex 13 (Amendment 9) Definition:
"An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes place
between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight, until
such time as all such persons have disembarked, in which:
a) A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of
a. Being in the aircraft
b. Direct contact with any part of the aircraft, including parts which have
become detached from the aircraft
c. Direct exposure to jet blast
Except when the injuries are from natural causes, self-inflicted or inflicted by
other persons, or when the injuries are to stowaways hiding outside the areas
normally available to the passengers and crew,
or:
b) The aircraft receives substantial damage or structural failure, which
adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of
the aircraft, and would normally require major repair or replacement of the
affected component (before next flight).
Except for engine failure or damage when the damage is limited to the engine,
Source
AP2509
its cowling or accessories; or for damage limited to propellers, wing tips,

antenna, tires, brakes, fairing, small dents or puncture holes in the aircraft skin.
or:
c) The aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.
Note: The above definition of an accident does not cover all possible events.
Airbus Expanded Accident Definition:
Airbus has adopted the ICAO definition, but has expanded it beyond aircraft
boarding and disembarkation to encompass ground accidents resulting in death
or serious injury from aircraft-related causes. In other words, the Airbus
definition covers aircraft-related injury or death of passengers, flight and cabin
crews, and ground, dispatch, airport, maintenance and cleaning personnel that
occur outside of "block times", as well as during any phase of flight operations."
Approved Terms
2/79
19 Mar 07

Approved Terms
Term
Domain
Definition
Accountable
Implementation
Achieve
Implementation
Organization/Airbus/Optimise
Skills
Aircraft Operation/Flight
Operations
A in RASCI.
An Accountable person has the ultimate ownership of a deliverable. The
accountable person takes the final decision on the deliverable and carries the
risk in case of non-conformances.
To bring to a successful conclusion.
Activity
Actual Time of Arrival
Source
A10 COM section 6.1
WD
A collection of tasks grouped together for a particular purpose.

Under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) the ATA is the actual time an aircraft is
above a designated arrival point from where the pilot would begin an instrument
approach. Under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), or if the airport does not have
instrument landing facilities, the ATA is the actual time the aircraft arrives over
the airport.
The ATD is the actual time an aircraft is above a designated departure point, or
if there is no air traffic control, the actual time the aircraft leaves the airport.
Actual Time of Departure
Operations
Adaptability
Design-Engineering
The extent to which an item is able to become suitable for a new use or
situation. (Not approved for use in relation to "interchangeability").
Adaptation Solution
Aircraft Definition Evolution
based on ACMR
Additional Training
Training
Intermediate Technical Solution to be embodied on some aircraft before the

Series Technical Solution can be applied.
Any training or training aids provided or to be provided to an Airbus Customer
which is not covered by the terms of the Purchase Agreement. Additional
Training or training aids are subject to a specific agreement or commercial
relationship between the Customer and Airbus Customer Training.
Adhere
Implementation
Common Terms
To hold, follow or maintain loyalty steadily and consistently (as to a person,

group, principle or way).
Wide tape, printed by the Silk Screen or Electrostatic Methods, applied on the
aircraft surface. An adhesive layer coats the inner surface. It can be in large
format for logos, or in the form of colored strips as decided by the Customer.
WD
Adhesive Film
Advance Copy
Approved Terms
AI/PE-T
Customer Services/Contractual Documents/Data issued against Technical Publications to provide advance

Technical Publications
information until inclusion in the normal or Temporary revisions. Valid only
where related to aircraft before delivery.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Advanced Qualification
Program
Training
Alternate method of qualifying, training, certifying and otherwise ensuring the

competency of flight crew members, cabin attendants, aircraft dispatchers,
instructors, evaluators and other operations personnel subject to the training
and evaluation requirements of the FAA.
Advisory Circular
Certification
FAA
Aeronautical Information
Publication
Operations
The FAA primary means of issuing to the public all non-regulatory material of a
policy, guidance, and informational nature.
A publication issued by or with the authority of a nation and containing
aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.
Agree
To indicate willingness: consent.
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Airbus Approved Supplier
Implementation
Operations
Procurement
Airbus Color Control Part

Number
Common Terms/Aircraft
Constituent Items
Airbus Corporate
Memorandum
Documentation Templates
This is used to convey information inside of Airbus that does not require
approval and authorization signatures. Therefore, it is not usually suitable for
this to be used for the transmission of technical information. However, a
Memorandum can be used to convey attached/embedded documents of a
technical nature, as long as these are stand-alone documents that are
complete with the correct level of authorized signatures.
Airbus Definition Part

Number
Airbus Deutschland GmbH
Constituent Items
Organization/Airbus
Allocated by Design Offices. Limited to 12 Characters total (Drawing No +

Assembly/Part No).
Airbus Deutschland Gesellschaft mit beschrnkter Haftung.
One of the four National Companies.
Inhouse it can be shortened to Airbus Deutschland or abbreviated to A-D.
Air Traffic Control
Approved Terms
Source
Advisory Circular (FAA) AC 12054.
A service operated by an appropriate authority to provide safe, orderly and

expeditious flow of air traffic.
Has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the appropriate
European or International Aerospace Quality System standard following an
assessment by Airbus approved assessor and has demonstrated product
compliance with Airbus Technical and Quality requirements.
Allocated to items which, customized in their final color scheme/finishing, are in
compliance with the Customer Definition. (Character added to the Production
PN). Limited to 15 Characters maximum.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Airbus Directive and

Procedure
Airbus Espaa SL
Procedural Documentation
Organization/Airbus
Airbus France S.A.S.
Organization/Airbus
Airbus Industrie
Organization/Airbus
Airbus Integrated
Management/Cockpit
Resource Management
Airbus Inventory
Management System
Airbus Livery
Training
Common Terms
Airbus Organization
Organization/Airbus
Airbus Production Part

Number
Constituent Items
Airbus Qualified Product
Procurement
Airbus document that defines design requirements applicable to several

programs.
Airbus Espaa Sociedad Limitada.
Inhouse it can be shortened to Airbus Espaa or abbreviated to A-E.
Airbus France Socit par Actions Simplifie.
Inhouse it can be shortened to Airbus France or abbreviated to A-F.
No longer to be used.
European aircraft manufacturer partnership constituted as a GIE in order to
lead and co-ordinate the work relating to the Airbus programs as well as to
market and to sell Airbus aircraft.
The effective use of all resources available to the crew, including hardware,
software and all persons involved in aircraft operations to achieve safe and
efficient flight.
System used by Airbus for the input of Part Number data which is later
extracted automatically for use in the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).
The external color scheme in accordance with the appropriate Airbus standard
specification.
Term used to identify the combination of Airbus Industrie and the world wide
subsidiaries of Airbus Industrie, together with the Members and Associated
Partners of Airbus Industrie.
Allocated by the Production Organization to assess conformity with the
applicable Design Definition PN (2 Characters added to the Definition PN).
Limited to 14 Characters maximum.
A product, which, by demonstration, is proved to comply with the requirements
defined in the Airbus Technical Specification and product quality requirements.
Such product may only be purchased from an Airbus Approved Supplier.
Airbus S.A.S.
Organization/Airbus
Approved Terms
Customer Services/Spares
Source
Advisory Circular (FAA) ACC

120-51 (Cockpit Resource
Management Training).
AI/PE-T
It is the registered name of the company in which EADS NV and BAe Systems
respectively hold 80% and 20% of the shares. It is a Socit par Actions
Simplifie.
Inhouse this designation can be shortened to Airbus.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Allocated to items which are manufactured for Spares provision but in

compliance with the approved Design Definition (2 Characters added to the
Definition PN). Limited to 14 Characters maximum.
Airbus Takeoff Analysis
Aircraft Operation/Performance Based on single-point computation concept (1 temperature/1 wind/1 QNH), the
Module
Engineering
ATAM is used as a sub-routine of the Airline's main program. Input/output
features are standardized in accordance with IATA/ATA Standard
Computerized Airplane Performance (SCAP) interface specification. The ATAM
works from the Low Speed (LSP) data base.
Airbus Technical Information Customer Services/Information No longer to be used.
System
Systems
This is a computerized information system used to create, store and deliver to
customers the technical documentation necessary for the operation,
maintenance and repair of aircraft.
The system contains information on all aircrafts currently in production.
Airbus UK Ltd
Organization/Airbus
Airbus UK Limited.
Inhouse it can be shortened to Airbus UK or abbreviated to A-UK.
Aircraft Administrator
Organization/Airbus - Aircraft
Entity which manages the business affairs relating to an aircraft of which it may
Buyer Relationships
or may not be the owner but for which it is considered at the time to have
ultimate financial responsibility.
Aircraft Allocation Program Planning
Document which records the aircraft identification parameters, its allocation to
customers and consequent definition with indication of scheduled dates for
production.
Issued in two forms:
- Production Instruction (large distribution),
- General overview (confidential).
Source
Airbus Spares Part Number Common Terms/Aircraft

Constituent Items
Aircraft Definition
Aircraft Delivery
Aircraft Identification
Approved Terms
Aircraft Definition and

Specification
Planning
Data made of validated reference data/information which identifies an aircraft,

its functions, characteristics and performance.
A310/A300-600/A320
ACMR
Basis for establishment of Aircraft Standard Specification, System

Specifications, Technical Design Directives.
Date at which the aircraft is handed over to the customer.
Term relating to that information which allows a specific aircraft to be uniquely
identified. (see ACMR, pargraph 4.1)
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Term
Domain
Aircraft Individual
Identification
Customer Services/Aircraft
Identification
Aircraft Inspection Report

Aircraft Performance
Monitoring Program
Definition
Method of positive identification of a specific aircraft by means of the Aircraft

Project Code Letter being quoted together with the associated Manufacturers
Serial Number.
Inspection
A document which records the status of an aircraft and attests its conformance
to its definition and the register for certain concessions.
Aircraft Operation/Performance The APM permits the analysis of aircraft cruise performance from data
Engineering
recorders during stabilized flight periods. The APM works from the High Speed
(HSP) data base.
Customer Services/Contractual The acquisition of data for the coordination and follow-up of product support
manuals for each airline customer.
Aircraft Publications
Automated Management
System
Aircraft Sectioning
Industrialization
Aircraft Technical Logbook
Flight Test/Activity
Source
A310/A300-600/A320
GIDOCA
Division of the aircraft into predetermined sections for manufacturing purposes,

taking into account the Design requirements, the Industrial Feasibility and
Transportation capability.
Official document on which, after a test, the flight crew reports:
- all anomalies encountered during the test,
- all maintenance actions to be performed.
It is the main communication tool between the flight and the maintenance
crews.
Prior to dispatch the flight crew accepts the technical state of the aircraft by
signing the logbook, which is then carried on board during all flights. A copy
remains on ground.
Aircraft Technical
Specification
Aircraft Version Reallocation
Airline
Approved Terms

Specification
Aircraft Definition
Evolution/Definition Evolution
Implementation
Buyer Relationships
Superseded by Customized Specification for new Aircraft Projects.
Relates to the operation which consists in converting an aircraft from one
Version to another during the production phase.
ACMR
An organization licensed to manage the commercial operation of civil aircraft.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Airline Pre-Qualification
Training
Airplane Flight Manual

Airport Facilities
Aircraft Operation/General
A specialized training package which prepares pilots for transition into

advanced technology aircraft. It allows pilots to begin transition training with a
fundamental knowledge of the differences in flying advanced technology
aircraft.
See Flight Manual.
Fixed installations with aircraft interface or connections to Ground Support
Equipment (GSE). eg: passenger boarding bridges or fuel hydrant facility.
Airworthiness Authorities
Organization/Airworthiness
Authorities
Source
Official organizations which have the ability to deliver:

- Type Certificate,
- Certificate of Airworthiness.
These organizations may be:
- either those of the aircraft manufacturer's country with recognition by the other
countries according to bilateral agreements,
- or based on ICAO rules,
- or the association of several countries for joint certification (JAA),
- or the European Aviation for Safety Agency for Airbus (EASA).
Airworthy
Approved Terms
Certification
An aircraft is considered to be airworthy when it is in conformity with its type

design and is in a condition for safe operation.
FAA
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Term
Domain
Definition
All Operator Telex
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
An AOT is used to launch very urgent action which is required to be taken by

the Operators concerned due to an event/finding which has implication on the
airworthiness of the affected Airbus aircraft or due to an event which has
serious operational impact. The action is to be performed within a few days or
a few weeks from receipt of the AOT. For such cases, the AOT is the fastest
possible means of communication.
Source
Communication for technical and
operational issues - SIL00-052
The content of an AOT may later be rendered mandatory by the Airworthiness

Authorities through a Consigne de Navigabilit (CN) or an Airworthiness
Directive (AD), but even if this is not the case, the AOT is considered by Airbus
to be a mandatory action.
The AOT is sent to the Engineering/Maintenance department of the Operators
concerned (ie: all operators having the same type of aircraft, or having the
same type of engine in the case of an AOT linked to power plant.
Where an AOT may have a repercussion on flight operations, the Flight
Operations department of the Operator is addressed by means of a Flight
Operations Telex (FOT).
Alteration
Certification
Alternate Item
Common
Terms/Interchangeability
Any modification, or change to an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller which

makes it different from the originally type certificated product.
In context of Technical Publications domain, an item which fully meets required
functional and structural specifications, but differs either in overall external
dimensions, connections, installations and/or mounting provisions and requires
additional parts, rework or modification to install in a specific application.
FAA
WATOG
Alternate procedures fully meet the required maintenance specifications, but

may require additional documentation, training, manning, special tooling and/or
test equipment.
Alternative Configuration
Aircraft Configuration
Amendment
Approved Terms
Basic pre-defined or pre-designed configuration which is included in the Aircraft

Standard Specification and which offers a possible choice for different sources
of supply.
Change which does not generate any repercussiosn on the Function or
characteristics or in the use of the product concerned.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Applicability
Aircraft Definition
Evolution/Modification
Allocation
Applicability designates the common features of the aircraft, which are in the
scope of the change.
Examples:
- The Production standards that have to be covered (All, ST1, STA, etc.),
- Version aircraft having a particular technical features (e.g. Messier brakes),
- The aircraft on which a specific modification is applied,
- The aircraft delivered before a specific date.
Apply
Appraise
To bring into action.
Organization/Evaluation Means To give a definitive expert judgment of the merit, rank or importance of...
Approve
Implementation
Organization/Suppliers
Approved Repair Station
Archive

(EDP)
As a Set (Interchangeability) Common
Assembly
Assess
Associated Partner
Approved Terms
To check and ensure the technical integrity of a document.
Source
WD
ABD0200.3
Qualified Organization with appropriate human and technical resources

approved by Airworthiness Authorities, Aircraft Manufacturer or Suppliers for
repair or maintenance of aircraft and constituent items.
A collection of stored data which is no longer in regular use but which remains
accessible for consultation.
When used in conjunction with interchangeability :
- a set is composed of several identical parts (with same Part Number, PN)
which have to operate in common to obtain the expected function (for a set
comprised of more than one PN, ATA code 5 applies)
- "interchangeability as a set" (ATA code 4) states that if one part (PN A) of a
set is not replaced by a PN A but by a different part (PN B), all the other PN A's
of the set have to be replaced simultaneously with the PN B .(in a set, mixability
is not allowed)
A number of parts, subassemblies or any combination thereof joined together to

perform a specific function and which can be disassembled without destruction
of designed use.
Organization/Evaluation Means To analyse critically and judge definitely the nature, significance, status or merit
of.
Organization/Airbus
Company involved in the Airbus Program having financially contributed to the
aircraft development eg: BELAIRBUS-Belgium, FOKKER-Netherlands but
which is not part of Airbus Group.
Constituent Items
WATOG
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Assure
Implementation
Author Mode
Training
Authorize
Implementation
Training
To check or measure that an activity has occurred and has been performed in
compliance with the applicable rules and provide a statement of the compliance
status.
A function of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) system enabling the creation
and modification of CBT applications.
To confirm the distribution and agree the document application, e.g. on a
project or a program.
A Computer-Based Training (CBT) student delivery system. The training
delivery system is also referred to as the PLATFORM. The platform also
includes the computer or PC, monitor, operating system and peripheral
devices.
A configuration of a product or status of product data, formally established at a
specific point in time, which serves as a reference for further activities.
Aviation Industry CBT

Committee Station
Baseline
Aircraft Project Management
Basic Build Status
Industrialization/Aircraft Build
Definition
Basic Standard
Block Hours
Aircraft Operation/Operations
Engineering
Booked Amount
Finance
Briefing
Training
Approved Terms
Source
AP2075 module 1
ABD0200.3
AP1002
Highest status of an aircraft or aircraft section which is launched in production

where no allocation can be foreseen.
A Basic Build Status is capable of accepting, within a reasonable leadtime and
Cost, Pre-Defined or Pre-Designed Technical solutions.
Design documents which provide basic definition terms and symbols to ensure
uniformity and clarity on Design Office drawings or associated documents.
The number of hours incurred by an airplane from the moment it first moves for
a flight until it comes to rest at its intended blocks at the next point of landing, or
returns to its departure point prior to takeoff.
Note: Push-out from the gate is considered as part of block hours.
Sum of capitalized assets entered into service in the accounting reporting data
system year-to-date. Booked amount refers to yearly registration.
Comments :
- The registration date is the entry into service date.
- The registration date starts depreciation.
Design Standard
WATOG
Capital Expenditure process,

Airbus integrated company V2,
23 August 2002
Precise or essential information given before a training session.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Broker
Budget
Organization/Commercial
Budgeted Cost of Work

Performed
Individual or company that buys Used Aircraft parts and sells them on to
airlines, operators, or maintenance organizations.
A - The amount of money available, required or assigned to a particular
purpose in or as if in a budget.
B - To plan expenditure for...
The sum of budgeted costs for activities completed during a given time period
referring to defined milestones. It is also referred to as Earned Value.
Budgeted Cost of Work

Scheduled
Build Status
Bulletin Mto Spcial

Business Area
Buyer
Definition
Operations
Organization/Airbus
Buyer Relationships
Buyer Furnished Equipment Common Terms/Aircraft

Constituent Items
Cabin Attendant Operating Aircraft Operation/Operations
Manual
Engineering
Cabin Configuration Guide
Cabin Crew Operating

Manual
Engineering
Cabin Emergency
Evacuation Trainer
Training
Approved Terms
The BCWS is the sum of budgeted costs for activities scheduled to be

performed during a given time period or at a defined milestone.
Real Technical situation of an aircraft at any time.
Results from the various steps in aircraft life with reference to a determined
configuration definition during its production and after delivery life.
Source
WD
AP1002
AP1002
Special weather messages provided to operators by a weather station.

Used to identify a Function or a Program or a Site or a NatCo.
Person (or entity) who commits to pay a certain price against delivery of goods
or services under a Purchase Agreement.
Note: This term is used when referring to the customers of Airbus. (eg: Buyer
Furnished Equipment, BFE).
Do not use Purchaser in this context.
Equipment which is supplied in response to an Airline or Operator originated
purchase order.
A CAOM is the basic reference document for flight attendants. It provides cabin
equipment descriptions and associated procedures.
This is the same as for the System Configuration Guide but for cabin items
only.
See Cabin Attendant Operating Manual.
Full-scale mock-up of AIRBUS Aircraft door, cabin interiors and escape slides
used to teach emergency evacuation procedures.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Cabin Furnishings
Definition
Consist of all the parts/equipment that make up the Passenger Cabin eg:
- side wall/door panels,
- ceiling panels,
- overhead stowage compartments,
- carpets/curtains,
- lavatories and their system adaptation kit,
- galleys and their system adaptation kit,
- passenger/attendant seats and associated systems,
- partitions,
- stowages,
- emergency equipment.
CAPEX
Capital Expenditure
Carrier
Approved Terms
Finance
Buyer Relationships
See _Capital Expenditure_

The Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) includes all expenses which are capitalized
according to International Accounting Standard (IAS GAAP).
These expenses are fixed assets which are depreciated over more than one
year. It represents those assets not intended for sale, which are used to design
and manufacture the product, display it, warehouse it and transport it : lands
and buildings, machinery and equipment, jigs and tools, IT equipment and
intangible assets. It does not include :
- financial assets,
- used aircraft,
- goodwill and fair value adjutments.
The definition is also applicable to leased or rented assets.
Source

Airbus Integrated Company, V2,
23 August 2002
Organization that ensures the transport of passengers/freight.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Cash Accounted
Finance
For actuals, Cash Accounted is the sum of invoices registered as capitalized

fixed assets in the accounting reporting data system year-to-date.
For planning and budget, Cash Accounted is the amount of invoices (including
down payments and assets under construction) expected to be registered as
fixed assets in the data system during the current year.
Comments :
- This amount is the same as "purchase of fixed assets" in the cash flow
statement (without financial assets and used aircraft).
- For capitalized internal costs, Cash Accounted is the registered year-to-date
amount.
Catalog Sequence Number
Customer Services/Contractual Code identifier giving the position of a system/item having a determined
function within Technical Data in which specific information is located. The first
6 digits of a CSN are defined within the Airbus ATA 100 Breakdown (see
ABD0036 - Numbering/Naming).
Certification
Document which attests that the individual aircraft conforms to a type design
approved under a Type Certificate or a Supplemental Type Certificate and is in
condition for safe operation.
Certification
As "Certification of Airworthiness" but issued exclusively for aircraft to be
exported.
It is not a "permit to Fly". It is the basis on which the Certificate of Airworthiness
of the country of Registration is issued. For all Airbus products it is issued by
the European Aviation Safety Agency.
Certification
Task of conducting the activities which require detailed agreement between:
- Airworthiness Authorities and Airbus,
- Airbus Certification Airworthiness Authorities and other Authorities (activities
of witnessing and surveillance),
- Airbus Central Entity, NatCos, Associated Partners, Suppliers,
to obtain a Type Certificate, or a Certificate of Airworthiness.
for Export
Certification
Certification Basis
Approved Terms
Certification
The applicable airworthiness requirements and special conditions with which

compliance must be demonstrated before the Authority issues a type certificate
or a Supplemental Type certificate.
Source
23 August 2002
FAA, EASA
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Term
Domain
Definition
Certification Card
Flight Test/Certification
A Certification Card is established for each Certification flight test. It includes:
Source
- details of test conditions,

- substantiation of test results,
- statement of compliance with the applicable regulation.
It is signed by the Airworthiness Authorities.
Certification Flight Test
Program
Certification Flight Test

Report
Certification Identification
Certification
Certification Procedure
Certification
Certification Process
Certification
Change
Detailed list of all tests to be performed to demonstrate compliance with the

applicable certification requirements. It is an official document approved by the
relevant Airworthiness Authorities.
Summary report per ATA chapter covering all Certification Flight tests
performed. It gives the conclusions of each test performed and an overall
airworthiness assessment.
Each aircraft is subject to a Certification Process and as such a certification
identifier is allocated to it.
The Certification Identification is governed and recorded in "Aircraft Certification
Register - Airbus Industrie Nomenclature". eg: A310-300, A320-200.
Document which stipulates the way to conduct the certification activities
(Specific to each aircraft project).
Activities developed to obtain the certification of an aircraft or modification.
Change Identification
Number
Check
Term used to identify definition evolution with reference to a Basic or Technical

Definition or Specification of an Airbus Product. Changes are managed by
means of the Modification System as described in the Aircraft Configuration
Management Rules (ACMR).
Code composed of one modification number and one modification proposal
number and associated with a defined effectivity.
Organization/Evaluation Means Supervision/insuring accuracy, fitness, or due performance.
Circulation Arienne
Gnrale
Clause 16
Operations
Training
Approved Terms
ACMR
based on ACMR
WD
French term equivalent to General Aviation (GA).

It is the clause of the Airbus Purchase Agreement related to training and
training aids.
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Term
Domain
CMS (Code Matire Socit) Common Terms/Aircraft

Constituent Items
Cockpit System Simulator
Training
Collective Modification
COMBI
Combination Aircraft
Commercial And
Government Entity
Constituent Items
Committed Amount
Commonality
Approved Terms
Definition
Administration Code allocated by Airbus France S.A.S. to Items for
identification purposes.
An enclosed aircraft cockpit Flight Training Device used by Flight crews, and
which reproduces aircraft systems so that flight training events can be
accomplished.
Modification grouping several Modification Proposals raised during Design or
Manufacture to cover small changes of minor character which do not justify the
opening of specific modifications..
See Combination Aircraft
Source
ACMR
Fixed configuration of an aircraft type to carry both cargo and passengers on

the main deck.
Code which is issued to Suppliers (USA and Canada only) for identification
purposes enabling them to have a unique and abbreviated reference mainly for
Electronic Data Processing (EDP) use. This uses five-position, alphanumeric
codes as specified in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8: Sections A and B,
Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Codes (United States and Canada
only).
COMBI
Finance
For actuals, Committed Amount is the sum of purchase orders registered in the
accounting reporting data system year-to-date.
For planning and budget, Committed Amount is the sum of expected purchase
orders to be issued during the year.
Comments :
Commitments do not refer to payment date but to purchase order date and
amount.
Budget commitment is the yearly amount.
Additionally, for information and operations follow-up purposes only, project
appproval amount is the total amount of the project as submitted to approval
thriugh the CaPex file process.
For capitalized internal costs, Committed Amount is the yearly budget.

23 August 2002
Common
Relates to the capability of an item to be used in different aircraft types within

an Airbus Family (eg: A319/A320/A321) or in different Airbus Families (eg:
Single aisle/Long range).
AI/SM
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Term
Domain
Definition
Company License
Training
Competence
Complete Provision
Skills
Industrialization/Provisions
The company license gives an airline the right to use the entire Airbus Training
courseware library either Flight crew or maintenance for the corresponding
aircraft type, without limitations.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills.
Compliance Demonstration
Inspection
Operation that consists in proving that Aircraft status is exactly in conformity

with its detailed Definition and Specification. This during its complete life.
Compliance Inspection
Certification
Compliance Inspection and

Tests
Certification
Component
Constituent Items
Physical inspection of the prototype to determine compliance with FAR/CAR

requirements which cannot be determined adequately from an evaluation of the
technical data.
Checks/inspections and ground/flight tests made by the Authority to check the
validity of the Declaration of Compliance submitted by the applicant for a Type
Certificate. (EASA, Part 21A.33).
Any self-contained part, combination of parts, subassemblies or units, which
perform a distinctive function necessary to the operation of a system.
Computer Managed
Instruction
Training
A Computer-Based Training (CBT) facility which includes:

- rostering and storing of student information,
- scheduling of students and resources,
- computer acquisition and storage of student performance data,
- data presentation function,
- decision making function based on analysis of student's performance.
Conceive
Process of Conception.
Concept
A general notion or idea comprising all attributes common to a class of things.
Conception
Creative activity which, on the basis of expressed needs/requirements and

feasibility analysis, results in basic data for definition.
Approved Terms
Source
EN 9100-2001
Complete Provision for a specific item or set of items of equipment shall mean
that, for example, all supports, brackets, tubes and fittings, electrical wiring and
hydraulic lines, shall have been installed, except where this is not technically
acceptable for normal operation, that space has been allocated and that
installation of the specified item(s) can be made with the minimum of alteration
to the aircraft.
FAA
EASA
WATOG
NFL 00-007B
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Term
Domain
Concern
Inspection
Concession
Configuration
Definition
Statement of conclusion following an investigation or inspection which does not

demonstrate a Finding but identifies a condition which could become a Finding.
(FAA Circular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).
Common Terms
Permission to use or release a product that does not conform to specified
requirements.
Customer Services/Contractual Where related to aircraft/products: refer to Configuration in the domain "Aircraft
Configuration".
Source
FAA
ISO 9000:2000
Where related to electrical drawings/documentation: refer to ABD0004.

Where related to technical publications: A method of covering variations in an
item/equipment using different text within the same 6-digit ATA REF/TOPIC.
eg: 31-44-00 : single weight and balance system;
eg: 31-44-00 config : dual weight and balance system.
Configuration Change
Configuration Classification
Configuration Definition
Configuration Deviation List Aircraft Operation/Operations

Engineering
Results from the decision to review the Basic Configuration in order to:
- improve the Product,
- take into account In-Service Experience.
Results in revision to specification (Aircraft/System/Product).
Aircraft Configuration Definition in relation to its Certification Identification
system:
- Type,
- Series,
- Model,
- Variant.
Selection of a Theoretical Definition of an Aircraft/System/Product according to
Technical, Commercial and Airbus Policy decisions with reference to a given
Technical Specification.
The CDL is a list of outside parts such as small service doors which are allowed
to be missing for a limited period of time provided appropriate performance
penalties are applied.
ACMR
The CDL is part of the Flight Manual (FM) and consequently is an approved
document.
Approved Terms
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Configuration Item
AP1002
Configuration Management
Conformity
Design-Engineering
Conformity Inspection
Certification
Consolidation Modification
An aggregation of hardware, software, processed materials, services, or any

discrete portion, that is designated for configuration management and treated
as a single entity in the configuration management process.
Technical and organization activities including:
- configuration identification,
- configuration control,
- configuration status accounting,
- configuration audit.
Statement that an aircraft, engine, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) or part conforms
to the Aircraft Type Design thereof (JAR 21).
Determination that the materials, parts, processes, heat treatment, fabrication,
installations, etc. used in producing the prototype or later products conform with
the approved technical data.
A Consolidation Modification is opened to gather already approved
modifications in order to facilitate, for administrative purposes, the development
continuity of different standards.
A Consolidation Modification is strictly administrative and no additional work
shall be launched under its modification number.
note : the creation of new or extension of validity of existing Consolidation
Modifications is no longer permitted.
Constituent Assembly
Constituent Items
Approved Terms
ACMR
FAA
ACMR
A constituent assembly (CA) is a class of configuration item, in the sense of

ISO 10007, reflecting the physical product assembly breakdown. The complete
and tested aircraft is the overall CA. It is broken down into several levels of CAs
reflecting the various assembly processes, facilities and owners which
contribute to the final product. Each assembly process owner is responsible for
the establishment and follow-up of its CA configuration up to aircraft delivery to
the customer.
AI/QI list the applicable CAs for a given aircraft program and give instructions to
compile the CA delivery documents. The A/C inspection report is the top CA
delivery documents.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Constituents
Constituent Items
In Airbus projects an aircraft is considered to be made of:

- functions (structure/systems),
- techniques (to fulfill the functions).
Source
By techniques is meant:
- Materials,
- Standard Items,
- Non-Standard Items (eg: Equipment),
- Processes.
These form the constituents (or parts) of an Airbus.
Consulted
Implementation
C in RASCI.
Status of a person who must be Consulted before a decision / action is made.
Contractual Training
Training
Control
Controls
Inspection
Conversion Instruction
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Training or training aids provided or to be provided to the AIRBUS customer

under the provision of the AIRBUS Purchase Agreement.
A - To exercise restraining or directing influence over.
B - To check, test or verify by counter or parallel evidence or experiments: Use
Check/Test/Verify.
Key procedures, responsibilities and decision making positions within an
Organization, Division, Department or Functional Area. (FAA Circular: AC 12059 26 Oct. 92).
No longer to be used. Replaced by Service Bulletin.
A Conversion Instruction (CI) is a Service Bulletin in simplified form.
Contrary to the Service Bulletin, a CI does not show the details of the
modification on the A/C; instead it presents the design documents which have
been compiled in such a way that only Airbus and/or partners can accomplish
the conversion work on the A/C.
AP2075 module 1
WD
FAA
ABD0038
As a matter of principle, Airbus has overall responsibility for the

accomplishment of any modification.
Convertible Aircraft
Coordinate
Approved Terms
Aircraft type which can be converted from an all-passenger to an all-cargo

carrying aircraft and vice-versa.
To ensure action together in a smooth concerted way.
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Corrective Action
Common Terms
Cost Breakdown Structure
Cost of Sales
Action to eliminate the cause of a detected Nonconformity or other undesirable

situation.
A pre-allocation of project costs, arranged in such way that each work package
identified in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is attached to a given
budget. In principle, the CBS shall be directly derived from the Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS).
The amount of cash a company has spent to make the products sold.
Cosynus
Training
It is a statistical database taking into account the notation of Flight Cycle (FC)
trainees performances and some information on trainees' background.
Counterpart
Design-Engineering
Course
Training
Course Acceptance
Training
A counterpart is the zone of Primary or Secondary structure (sometimes a

higher assembly/subassembly/equipment/component) to which the
Transferable/Adaptable assembly/subassembly is fitted.
A complete unit of training given for a specific make/model and series of aircraft
or/and a specific duty position specially, and including the associated programs,
training equipment and training supports.
Authorization delivered for the entry into service of a new or a modified course.
Course Completion
Certificate
Courseware
Training
A document certifying that one has reached a specified level of proficiency.
Training
Cross Crew Qualification
Training
Instructional material developed for each curriculum. It includes ComputerBased Training (CBT) programs, audiovisual programs, and training
documentation.
The Airbus term for applying the concepts of Advisory Circular (FAA) AC 12053 to related aircraft families (A319, A320, A321, A330, A340). CCQ is intended
to permit the carry over of substantial credit for crews qualifying from one
aircraft to another, based on the common cockpit and flight characteristics.
CCQ is applicable to transition between these types and to mixed fleet flying of
these types.
Curriculum
Training
Approved Terms
A qualification curriculum addresses the required training and qualification

activities for a specific make, model, and series of aircraft and for a specific
duty position.
Source
ISO 9000:2000
AP1002
Business Awareness Training
based on FAA: EC 120-54
FAA: AC 120-54
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Term
Domain
Definition
Customer
Recipient of a product provided by a supplier.

Notes:
1) In a contractual situation, the customer is called the purchaser.
2) The customer may be, for example, the ultimate consumer, user,
beneficiency or purchaser.
3) The customer can be either internal or external to the organization.
Source
In the context of Aircraft Buyer Relationships, a general term used to identify

the Buyer or potential Buyer of an aircraft.
Customer Acceptance
Customer Effectivity Code
Customer Livery
Customer Markings
Customer Originated
Change
Customer Rank
Customization
Customized Aircraft
Approved Terms
Planning
Indicates when the Aircraft is ready for delivery to the customer (technically and
commercially).
Customer Services/Contractual A letter code identifying the recipient of the aircraft documentation.
This can be:
- customer code
eg: MSR
- group name
eg: ATLAS
- group leader code eg: DLH (FOR ATLAS A300)
Common Terms
The external color scheme and artistic design specific to the Customer
requirement.
Common Terms
Particular texts and translations of Standard Markings requested by the
Customer.
Aircraft Definition
Customer request to update the official Airbus documentation in accordance
with changes done without Airbus Service Bulletin.
Implementation
A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by Customer and MSN
within an aircraft program and which identifies its actual position (rank) in the
delivery sequence to that Customer. (e.g. MSN : 753, CUSTOMER : JAS,
RANK : 026)
Training
Embodiment of modifications in the instructional content as well as in the
training media, to be consistent with the customer's Aircraft technical
configuration or operational policy.
Basic Build Status completed with options as selected by a Customer and
Definition
completed with some specific customer modifications to make it:
- flyable,
- certificatable,
- deliverable.
IPC only
AI/PE-T
AI/PE-T
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Term
Domain
Definition
Customized Specification

Specification
(EDP)
A specification produced by Airbus to describe a particular version or model,

eg: A340-200 Customized Specification for Lufthansa.
Automatic handling, such as sorting, decoding, or storing of information in a
desired form. Sometimes called data reduction system.
Data Storage

(EDP)
Date
The utilization of any medium for storing data and suggesting a capability to
Data Communications Dictionary
store large volumes immediately on-line to a central processor as in a magnetic
- ISBN 0 442 21931 8
drum or magnetic disk store.
To avoid confusion and according to the conclusions of the Airbus Reference
Language Network, dates shall be written as follows:
Data Handling System
Source
Data Communications Dictionary

- ISBN 0 442 21931 8
DD: number for the day

Mmm: 3 to N letters for the month
YYYY: number for the year (2 or 4 digits)
Eg: 10 April 2003 - 10 Apr 2003 - 10 April 03 - 10 Apr 03 - Apr 03
Dealer
Debriefing
Training
Decal or Transfer
Common Terms
Decide
Implementation
Deck (Structural Floor Level) Common Terms/Basic Terms
Approved Terms
No longer to be used. See Broker.

A company holding stocks of materials and/or parts purchased from a source
approved by Airbus Industrie, its Members or Associated Partners for
subsequent supply to the AIB Organization in the same condition as when
received.
End of training session general overview, with participation of trainees, enabling
a first evaluation of their newly acquired knowledge.
Pre-prepared graphic and/or text applied by adhesive to the aircraft or
component.
To choose or select as a future course of action.
AI/PE-T
WD
For aircraft having one structural floor only, this level is referred to as the MAIN
DECK. For aircraft having more than one structural floor the different floor
levels are referred to as LOWER DECK, MAIN DECK and UPPER DECK
starting at the lowest level.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Declaration of Compliance
Certification
Statement by which the applicant for a Type Certificate or a Supplemental Type

Certificate declares that he has shown compliance with applicable regulations
(the certification basis) and provided to the Authority the means by which such
compliance has been shown in accordance with the applicable procedures.
Defect
Common Terms/General Terms Failure to meet defined standards.
Define
Definition
Definition Dossier
To fix or mark the limits of (see _Definition_ ).
Source
EASA
Webster Dictionary
Process of determining the essential characteristics of a product. (eg: validation

of existing technical solutions, where applicable or initiation of new studies).
Results in precise data to be used as basis for the establishment of
Specifications.
Industrialization/Industrializatio Set of Data/Documents which freeze the technical configuration of an aircraft,
n Dossier
or a product, by means of a Drawing Set and Technical
Specifications/Standards, taking into account the certification requirements.
The purpose of the Definition Dossier is to fix the reference status of the
definition of the product involved, and to give access to the definition
information relative to the reference status.
Definition Evolution
Definition Modification
Delegation
Aircraft Definition
Evolution/Modification (Types
of)
Common Terms/General Terms Assignment of authority and power by one person to another.
Dependent Fleet
Derivative
Aircraft
Identification/Certification
Approved Terms
Term used for changes occurring in the early stages of definition of a new
Aircraft Project / Program / Product. As soon as the definition is frozen the
expression to be used is "Configuration Change".
Relates to convenience modifications which are created to initiate a New
Aircraft / Aircraft Project / Program / Section / Function / Technique.
When an Airline purchases an aircraft fleet and at a later date requires

additional aircraft with the same configuration from a leasing company, the
additional aircraft operated through the leasing company form the dependent
fleet.
Development of an existing type for a specialized role (eg: F = Freighter, C
= Combi (A340) or Convertible (A300/A310)).
ACMR
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Term
Domain
Definition
Describe
Process of Description.
Description
Design
Design-Engineering
Process of describing the characteristics, components and operation of a

product that exists. Results in data necessary to understand the product, its
interface(s) with other products and its operation.
Interpretation of requirements expressed in basic Technical Specifications.
Activities result in the compilation of Definition Dossier which is used as
reference for Manufacturing of the aircraft.
Design Engineering
Design-Engineering
Design Organization
Approval
Design Standard
Desktop Trainer
Detailed Inspection
Organization responsible for Design, Certification, Flight Test and Justification

of products.
Certification
Procedural requirements and rules to be complied with by an applicant for or
holder of a Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate in the EASA
system. (PART 21, Subparts B & J).
Airbus document that defines the principles to design a product.
Eg: Technical Design Directive, TDD
Airbus Directive and Procedure, ABD
System Installation Design Principles, SIDP
Training
2D trainer on a table. On a desktop trainer all student or instructor information
and controls are on one or several screens.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or assembly to detect
- Overhaul - Repair
damage, failure or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with
a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection
aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc. may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.
Detailed Visual Inspection
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance No longer to be used. See definitions of other Inspections in this domain.
- Overhaul - Repair
Development Aircraft
Approved Terms
Source
EASA
ATA MSG-3
In the event that a new Airbus program is launched, Airbus may give an
equivalent definition for prototypes aircraft. In such a case, the embodiment
point shall follow the version treatment.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Deviation
Design-Engineering
Term used to indicate that a Definition Dossier is not in compliance with:

- the applicable Directives/Procedures,
- or with the applicable Aircraft Design and Certification
Objectives/Requirements.
Dictionary
Difference Training
Training
Direct
Directive
A reference book containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with

information about their forms, pronunciation, functions, etymologies, meanings
and syntactical idiomatic uses.
The training required for crew members and dispatchers, who have qualified
and served on a particular type of aircraft to serve in the same capability on a
particular variation of that aircraft.
Impel/push toward an action.
Describes the requirements expressed in external regulations/standards and
internal policies, with which Airbus and its suppliers must comply.
Discipline
Organization/Airbus
Dispatch Reliability
Document Checklist
Document Owner
Domestic
Organization/Airbus
Approved Terms
Field of activities, eg: Design, Certification, Purchase, Production, Quality,

Support, Administration.
Dispatch Reliability (DR) is the percentage of scheduled flights which depart
without incurring a (technical) ground interruption. Ground interruptions are
flight dispatch delays greater than 15 minutes and flight cancellations.
Dispatch Reliability performance is used in:
- Engineering (Supportability and Safety) and Program organisation to make
DR performance prediction against targets during the design process of new
aircraft,
-Customer Services organization to measure DR performance for In-Service
aircraft and propose modifications to improve it.
Source
Webster Dictionary
based on FAA definition
WD
Monthly Service Report
A form to record and progress the creation or revision of procedural documents

and Design Standards.
Person responsible for the creation, approval, maintenance, disposal and
promotion of effective application of a document.
General adjective used to indicate that the subject is an internal Airbus
Organization one.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Dry Lease/Wet Lease
Training
Leasing of a _Flight Training Device_ (FTD) without/with Airbus instructors.
Dummy Parts
Constituent Items
Parts which are installed in lieu of aircraft parts, such as dummy Floor Panels,
pending a definitive decision about the final aircraft configuration.
Source
These have to be considered as Tooling but may be installed to allow the

aircraft to be flown in some instances.
Duplicate Inspection
Education
Inspection
Skills
Aircraft Definition
Allocation
Two identical and independent inspections carried out consecutively.

Development of a person through continued learning
Electrostatic Method
Embodiment
Common Terms
Manufacturing
Empty Cabin
Endorse
Implementation
Deposit of ink/paint onto a surface by electrostatic means.

Relates to physical incorporation of a modification according to its definition
content.
Aircraft technically completed but without cabin furnishings.
To express definite approval or acceptance of...
Effectivity
Endurance Demonstration
Enforce
Approved Terms
Implementation
The effectivity is originated from the MP/Mod validity (expressed in Standard(s),

Industrial Standard(s) and/or Versions, modification category and the
embodiment points) and calculated from the relevant Aircraft Allocation Table.
This definition is applicable to any technical information managed at MSN level.
AI/PE-T
WD
Flights performed in the context of the Certification Campaign for a new aircraft
or airframe/engine combination to demonstrate an adequate level of system
and components reliability in an operational environment.
To cause to take effect.
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Engineering Coordination
Memorandum
The ECM is a means by which correspondence is recorded between Airbus and

Subcontract company/Supplier for the exchange of technical information is
recorded.
An ECM :
- records the event of the exchange of information between Airbus and a
Subcontractor /Supplier,
- is the cover sheet to any original or amended technical document,
- has a unique Airbus reference number provided by the Airbus Document
Numbering Service (ADNS), or a local equivalent,
- is managed in an appropriate register and/or Document Management System.
Source
An ECM :
- shall not contain in its text, information that would normally be issued via a
technical document (e.g. Technical Memorandum, Technical Report etc.). The
exception to this is clarification of a technical point (e.g. a technical discussion
regarding technical data contained in a technical document, manual etc.),
- may be up-issued, or a new ECM raised, dependent on the ECM process
being employed, when a technical document that has been the subject of an
ECM (Technical Report etc.) is up-issued,
- shall not be used internally in Airbus between Engineering Centers, Disciplines,
Ensure
Entity per Aircraft Change
Equipment
Approved Terms
Implementation
Constituent Items
To take the responsibility to make sure that an activity is planned and will be
done according to the defined rules.
This is a set of potential or already developed functions which is recorded in the
ACC database. An EPAC item records a basic or customized operational
function for the aircraft, or a Standard evolution.
eg: the introduction of a QAR.
An item (often a Line Replaceable Unit, LRU), which is part of a system, and
which includes Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) or components and parts with
hardware devices and possibly software elements (see ABD0100/0200).
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Term
Domain
Definition
Equivalence
Design-Engineering
Relates to the demonstrated compliance between two or more

documents/Technical Specifications/Standards/Norms.
Source
When this term is applied to products it means that products have been
produced in compliance with Technical Specifications which have been
declared equivalent.
Equivalent Safety Finding
Certification
Estimate
Estimated Time of Arrival
Operations
Estimated Time of Departure Aircraft Operation/Flight

Operations
A finding that a method of showing compliance with a rule, although not strictly
in accordance with the provisions of the rule, provides a level of safety
equivalent to the intent of the rule.
The act of appraising or valuing.
The ETA is an advance estimate of the arrival time of an aircraft at an airport.
See Actual Time of Arrival.
The ETD is an advance estimate of the departure time of an aircraft from an

airport.
See Actual Time of Departure.
Documented statement of facts that may be quantitative or qualitative and is
based on observations, measurements or tests that can be verified. (FAA
Circular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).
Superseded by Product Development Modification.
Evidence
Inspection
Evolution Modification
Aircraft Definition
of)
Organization/Evaluation Means - To survey.
- To inspect or test for abnormality.
Certification
Authorization granted by the Authority to deviate from a regulatory requirement
under certain conditions.
Word or phrase which indicates a feeling or general idea (eg: Decide, Approve,
To be Issued Later, As Soon As Possible).
Examine
Exemption
Expression
Approved Terms
FAA
WD
FAA
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
External Paint System
Common Terms
The coatings applied to the external surfaces of an aircraft, for example this
could be:
i) wash primer
ii) primer
iii) topcoat
iv) varnish (optional).
AI/PE-T
Fabric
Failure
Composite Materials
Material whose fibres run in two or more directions.
Common Terms/General Terms The inability of an item to perform within previously specified limits.
Family and Family Code

Family Concept
To consult the definition, please contact airbus.language@airbus.com
For A310/A300-600 it represents a selection of Pre-Defined Cabin Floor plans.
Definition
Common Terms/General Terms Failure to function as defined.
Fault
FCOM Bulletin
Engineering
Federal Supply Code for

Manufacturers
Ferry Flight
Constituent Items
Engineering
Field
Field Trip
Skills
Training
A trip away from the classroom to identify, on the aircraft, the systems studied.
Finance
Financing
To raise or provide funds or capital for...

The act, process, or an instance of raising or providing funds.
Approved Terms
AM2017
WATOG
Bulletin published in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) to provide the
crews with a better understanding of a particular subject of general operational
nature.
No longer to be used. Replaced by Commercial And Government Entity code.
A flight which is conducted to take the A/C after a technical problem to a station
where repairs are made. These flights are also non-revenue flights which do not
necessarily need to comply with operational regulations for commercial
transportation. Nevertheless, for flights which cannot be conducted as per the
Flight Manual (FM), special permission from the A/C Registration Authorities
must normally be obtained.
Groups the activities and/or professions which are relevant to a function.
WD
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Finding
Inspection
Firmware

(EDP)
Planning
Statement of conclusion following an investigation or inspection which

demonstrates non-compliance with a specific standard or requirement. (FAA
Circular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).
Computer program(s) contained permanently in a hardware device as read-only
memory.
(AI/P 1200, AI/P 1400, AI/P 1600...)
Scheduled date for first flight which is the target for production. It is updated
regularly and takes into consideration industrial aspects.
Date on which the Aircraft is flown for the first time.
Where related to the current aircraft programs it represents the theoretical first
flight calculated date. It can differ from the date indicated in the Production
Program as it does not allow for industrial problems. Production rate figures are
based on these first flight dates and all the production stations consider it as
the reference.
An enclosed aircraft cockpit Flight Training Device used by Flight crews, and
which reproduces aircraft systems so that flight training events or flight
checking events can be accomplished.
A fleet is a group of aircraft with the same configuration sold to a single
Customer. The fleet itself is handled as a single unit in accordance with one
Purchase Agreement covering a quantity of aircraft for the same customer.
Fleets can be subdivided into hardcore, sub-fleet, master and dependent fleets.
This mainly refers to Leasing Companies.
First Flight
First Flight Date

First Flight Indicated in
Planning Document
Planning
Planning
Fixed Base Simulator
Training
Fleet
Fleet Serial Number
Flexible Concept
Definition
Flexible Zones
Definition
Approved Terms
Source
FAA
ACMR
A number allocated by the Customer to an MSN either:

- to allow its easy incorporation in an Airline Group,
or
- to facilitate the handling of aircraft in a fleet.
A Concept developed for A340/A330 to give an aircraft the capability of
accepting relatively large Pre-Defined/Pre-Designed configurations within a
limited leadtime and cost, with the minimum of provisions installed in the Basic
Build Status.
For A340/A330 these are Pre-Defined and Pre-Designed areas where
provisions have been made during the definition of the Structure/Systems to
accept different Locations/Technical Solutions.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Flight
Engineering
WATOG
Flight Crew Operating

Manual
Flight Crew Report
Flight Cycle
Engineering
The entire passage consisting of one or more flight legs, from leaving the
airport of origin to arrival at the airport of final destination and operated under
one flight number.
The FCOM is the basic reference document for flight crews and flight operation
engineering. FCOM provides aircraft systems descriptions, flight procedures
and performance.
Document established by the Flight Test Engineer and/or the Pilot in command,
who then countersigns, which gives the results and crew comments of a test
flight. A FCR is mandatory for every test flight.
A copy is submitted to the Airworthiness Authorities.
A completed takeoff and landing sequence.
Flight Hours
Engineering
For Airbus, this is airborne time, i.e. wheels-off to wheels-on.

Notes: 1)Term also used (but not by Airbus) for block hours. Ref. WATOG
(TIME, FLIGHT) which gives the following definition: "Either: (a) Airborne time,
i.e. wheels-off to wheels-on ; or (b) block time, i.e. chocks-away to chocksunder.
2) FAA Regulations (FAR 1.1) define flight time as block time whereas
European regulations (JAR 1.1) define flight time as airborne time. When the
term "Flight time" is used, or values of flight time are quoted, the definition
which applies shall be stated".
Flight Level
Operations
Flight Manual
Flight Operations Desk
Approved Terms
A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to the standard atmosphere.

For convenience these are referred to in numbers which represent hundreds of
feet. For example, Flight Level 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication
of 25 000 feet.
The FM gives the limitations, the procedures and the performance required by
the aircraft type certifications.
The FM is approved by the airworthiness Authorities.
Responsible for the support required for all test flights: Air Traffic Control
clearances, Flight Planning, Ground control around St Martin test facilities, flight
crew allocation, aircraft documentation...
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Term
Domain
Definition
Flight Order
Document established by the Flight Test Engineer responsible for the test flight
and countersigned by the Pilot in command. It defines the tests to be performed
during a flight and includes test procedures, A/C applicable limitations and
safety procedures. The Flight Order is a legal document which is transmitted to
the Airworthiness Authorities and which must be duly signed prior to the flight. A
copy of the Flight Order remains on ground while the aircraft is in flight.
Flight Plan
Flight Plan Computation
Program
Operations
Aircraft Operation/Performance
Engineering
Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed

orally or in writing with an Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility.
The FLIP permits the computation of complete flight profiles. The FLIP works
from the High Speed (HSP) data base.
Flight Test Analysis
Flight Test Installation
Operations
Software system used to manage all flight test activity, eg: programs, A/C
activity.
All the equipment fitted to an aircraft for in-flight test measurements.
Flight Test Management

System
Flight to Hamburg
Planning
Date indicated in production programs. It generally coincides with the start of

the interior furnishing phase done by Airbus Deutschland GmbH at Hamburg.
Flight to Toulouse
Planning
Date indicated in production programs. It generally coincides with the end of the
interior furnishing phase done by Airbus Deutschland GmbH at Hamburg.
Flight Training Device
Training
A full scale replica of an aircraft instrument, equipment panel and control in an

open cockpit area or an enclosed aircraft cockpit. Four levels are defined in the
AC 120-45A: levels 4, 5, 6, 7.
Source
A300B/A310/A300-600/A320
Replaced by FTA, Flight Test Analysis.
FAA: AC 120-45A
Levels 4 and 5 corresponds to the Cockpit System Simulator (CSS).

Level 7 corresponds to the Fixed Base Simulator (FBS).
Approved Terms
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Term
Domain
Definition
Floor Panels
Constituent Items
Floor Panels are an integrated part of the aircraft structure.
Fulfill
Full Flight Simulator
Implementation
Training
Full Production
Subcontracting
Subcontracting
Full Provision
Some Floor Panels are fitted during the production phase of the aircraft section
affected. The remainder in areas of Lavatory/Galley installation (flexible zones)
are replaced by Dummy Parts/Panels.
To carry out: accomplish, execute.
Source
WD
A simulator including a visual system providing an out-of-the cockpit view and a

force (motion) cueing system. It is in compliance with the standards specified in
AC 120-40B as amended (four levels exist: A, B, C, D).
Production subcontracting planned on a medium or long term basis for
organizational reasons. Covers development and series phase activities, for
Production only.
Full Provision for a specific item or set of items or equipment shall mean that,
for example, all supports, brackets, tubes and fittings, electrical wiring and
hydraulic lines, shall have been installed, except where this is not technically
acceptable for normal operation, that space has been allocated and that
installation of the specified item(s) can be made with the minimum of alteration
to the aircraft.
Systems for which Full Provision is installed shall be certified such that
operation is permitted when the item(s) of equipment are incorporated. On
aircraft to be delivered, only ground testing of Full Provision will be performed
and the Buyer may be required to provide equipment necessary for ground
testing and system certification.
Full Subcontracting
Approved Terms
Subcontracting
Subcontracting of all obligations.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Function
Organization/Airbus
A function in organizational terms represents the main fields of activities of the

Company to which specific accountabilities have been assigned to.
The main functions of Airbus are:
General Management, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Information
Systems, Quality, Programs, Customer Services, Human Resources, Finance,
Procurement and Customer Affairs.
Source
Functions can be grouped by the nature of the accountabilities and activities

assigned to them:
- Staff functions: organizations with primary advisory activities reporting to the
General Management or to the Heads of operative or central functions.
- Central functions: Human Resources and Finance and other supporting
organizations at General or national management level as well as within the
main operative functions.
- Operative functions: functions performing operative tasks to design,
manufacture, maintain or sell the company's products.
Functional Designation
Functional Item Number
Constituent Items
Constituent Items
General Assembly Drawing
General Modification
Committee
Organization/Airbus
Approved Terms
Title describing the function of equipment/components or significant items of an

aircraft system/circuit/installation (see ABD0036).
Code allocated to the function of Equipment/Components or significant items of
an aircraft System/Circuit/Installation.
Refer to the AP2636 for the applicable rules for the FIN allocation.
The top Cascade Drawing which validates, per Aircraft Type and Version, the
Definition Dossiers to demonstrate that the Aircraft Configuration-Definition is in
Compliance with its Applicable
Definition Document (eg: Aircraft Standard Specification, Aircraft Modifications).
Meeting organized to examine conflicts, make decisions about important
subjects or re-examine decisions and if necessary confirm the modification
decisions made during the continuous process. This committee meets as and
when required.
ACMR
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Term
Domain
General Visual Inspection
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to
- Overhaul - Repair
detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made
from within touching distance unless other specified. A mirror may be
necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection
area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light and may
require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or
platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.
Generic Part of a
Courseware
Training
It is the set of Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules impacted only with

aircraft standard modifications or major options (engines, Units). This part can
be delivered to several customers without any modifications.
GIE
Organization/Airbus
Global RFC
Glossary
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
"Groupement d'Intrt Economique" a legal entity governed by a French

Ordonnance N 67-821 dated September 23, 1967.
Document which lists several Customer originated changes.
Green Aircraft
Ground Support Equipment
Group
Buyer Relationships
Certification
Training
Guidance Material
Guide
Hand-Out
Approved Terms
Definition
A collection of terms limited to a special area of knowledge (eg: technical or

usage: dialectical words).
Aircraft with sufficient equipment for safe operation but without passenger
compartment furnishings and most of the associated equipment and
electronics. It may also have standard exterior paintwork with only the
manufacturer's name and serial number displayed.
Equipment required on the ground to support the operation and maintenance of
the aircraft and all its airborne equipment.
Association of Airlines.
Helps to illustrate the meaning of a specification or requirement.
Direct in a way ; conduct.
Prepared paper document issued to trainees for specific complementary
technical information.
Source
ATA MSG-3
WD
WATOG
EASA
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Handover to AIB
Planning
Milestone in the Aircraft production.
Official session which takes place at the end of the Aircraft assembly to
compare the Aircraft status with its definition. At the end, the Aircraft is
accepted or not by AIB. When the aircraft is accepted by the Flight Test
organization it is under the responsibility of that organization.
Handover to Programs
Planning
Hardcore Fleet
Highlight Code
Milestone in the Aircraft production. Official session which takes place at the
end of the Aircraft assembly to compare the Aircraft status with its definition. At
the end, the Aircraft is accepted or not by Programs. When the aircraft is
accepted by the Flight Test organization it is under the responsibility of that
organization.
A hardcore fleet covers the basic configuration of all aircraft of the Leasing
Company.
Customer Services/Contractual A numeric code identifying the reason for change within a manual for automatic
inclusion in the highlights list when an electronic publishing system is used.
eg: 01 = Modification XXXXX incorporated,
eg: 09 = Layout improved/material relocated.
Highlights
Customer Services/Contractual List at the front of a manual/chapter specifying the changes for a given revision
with a reason for each change.
Illustrated Provisioning
Document
Implement
Implementation
Training
Improvement Manufacturer
Program for Airbus
Customer Training
Approved Terms
The IPD provides illustrations (Part 1) and parts list (Part 2) covering units and
components/Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) installed on the aircraft and is used
during the initial provisioning period until the customized Illustrated Parts
Catalog (IPC) is available.
To fulfill, perform.
Source
ACMR
AMM, ASM, TSM and AWM
WD
Airbus Customer Training's strategy to improve the dispatch reliability factor at

the aircraft entry into service and to improve the immediate response to
unpredictable demand, as well as to better adapt services to market demand.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Incident
Aircraft Operation/Unscheduled Extract from AP2509 (June 02),

Occurrences
Airbus Accident Investigation Policy and Procedure Guide.
Source
AP2509
"An incident is an occurrence other than an accident or a serious incident,

associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect safety
in the broadest sense."
Indenture
Industrial Standard
Customer Services/Contractual The process of indentation in documents such as the Illustrated Parts Catalog/
Illustrated Parts List (IPC/IPL) which shows the relationship between an item
and its next higher assembly within a cascade.
Industrialization
For A340/A330 it relates to a list of options which have to be added to an
aircraft at Basic Build Status, to achieve an Industrial Standard.
Code representing additional features added to a standard definition before
allocation of the aircraft to a Customer.
The code consists of a digit representing the standard, the feature and a neutral
character.
For the time being, it is only used to introduce propulsion system related
definitions (e.g. 1A*).
Industrialization
Industrialization
Actions jointly undertaken by Design Offices, Production, Procurement,

Inspection and Quality Organizations to bring the development of an aircraft, or
a product, from the experimental status (Prototype) to Series production, taking
into consideration the economic, industrial and quality aspects.
Industrialization Dossier
Industrialization
Documentation that is necessary and sufficient for a product to be produced in

compliance with the initial technical specification and guaranteeing
reproducibility and the required quality. The industrialization dossier is made up
of the Definition Dossier, Manufacturing Dossier and Inspection Dossier.
In-Flight Performance
Computation Program
Aircraft Operation/Performance The IFP permits the computation of the performance for each phase of flight
Engineering
under various conditions (aircraft flight configuration, engine thrust,
temperature, wind, number of engines in operation...). The IFP works from the
High Speed (HSP) data base.
I in RASCI.
Implementation
Status of a person who must be Informed after a decision is made.
Industrial Choice
Informed
Approved Terms
ACE glossary
A300B/A310/A300-600/A320
AP2075 module 1
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Term
Domain
Definition
Initial Operating Experience Training
Initial Provisioning Data
Inspect
Inspectability
Inspection
Inspection Dossier
Inspection Record
Inspection Report
Installation Figure
It is an assistance to new type rated crews to ensure the best conditions for
aircraft entry into service and to provide safety by the presence on board of an
experienced instructor.
Data raised for components/Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) includes:
- Recommended quantity,
- Price,
- Spares part code,
- Overhaul/Repair/Expendable data.
Organization/Evaluation Means To view closely and critically (as in order to ascertain quality or state, detect
errors, or otherwise appraise).
Inspection
The extent to which an assembly, subassembly, equipment component or
structure may be inspected having regard to limitations due to the design,
material or accessibility.
Inspection
The process of measuring, examining, testing, gaging or otherwise comparing
the unit with the applicable requirements.
Industrialization/Industrializatio Set of Data/Documents or a list of actions which allows, with reference to the
n Dossier
Design Requirements and Definition Dossier, the verification of conformity of an
aircraft or a product with its definition.
Inspection
Compilation of all Inspection Reports.
Basis for Aircraft Inspection Report (AIR) compilation.
Inspection
Document which records that the status of a product has been checked and
attested as conforming to its definition.
Customer Services/Contractual A figure within the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) designating a functional group
of items, which can never be considered as a storable spare part. This group of
items are not procurable, but each individual item is procurable.
Source
Installation Modification
Aircraft Definition
of)
Relates to validation of modifications to integrate Pre-Defined or Pre-Designed

Technical Solutions such as Aircraft Sections/Functions/Techniques in an
aircraft where for example holes/hoisting/jacking points have been made
available in the Basic Build Status structure to allow addition of Technical
Solutions, Wiring, Piping, Ducting.
Instruction
Describes an activity of a given process/sub-process, through a flowchart of

tasks.
Approved Terms
WD
EOQC
IPC
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Term
Domain
Definition
Instructor Led
Training
Instrument Flight Rules
Operations
It is a training tool composed of a Video and Computer-Based Instruction

(VACBI) equipped computer connected to a projection system. Progression
within the course is directly by an instructor.
IFRs are rules governing aircraft operation during instrument conditions, that is
in or above cloud or with visibility below a set minimum , and governing the
flight plan of an aircraft operating under these conditions. Under these rules
the pilot must have an instrument rating and the aircraft must have the
necessary minimum of equipment for maintaining attitude, for navigation and
for communication with air traffic control.
Interactivity
Training
Interchangeability
Common
Interchangeable Component Common
Interface Concession
Manufacturing
Source
Level of trainee interaction with the Computer-Based Training (CBT)

man/machine interface:
- in an interactive module (exercise, simulation) this level is high,
- in a simple "page turning" or linear module the level of interactivity is very low.
Ability of an entity (e.g. part, item, component, etc) to replace another without
alteration and fulfill the same requirement.
A single item or assembly of items which, as a unit may be interchanged
between aircraft or replaced by another interchangeable component having the
same part number (ABD0027: 1-3).
A specific type of concession resulting from the situation when a Nonconformity
has an effect on the other side of the interface (defined for each Project in the
relevant Report 6) between the technical responsibilities of one or more
industrial organizations.
based on ISO 8402
Such effects shall include the following:

- Installation/Assembly difficulties
- Alteration of load distribution
- Aerodynamic effect
- Changes in system operation
- Interchangeability
Intermixability
Interpretative Material
Approved Terms
Common
Certification
No longer to be used. Use Mixability.

Other documents which assist in illustrating the meaning of a requirement.
EASA
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Term
Domain
Definition
Invoice
Item
Constituent Items
Subcontracting
A - A printed form used for detailing charges.

B - To submit a statement of charges for...
Any level of hardware assembly. (i.e.: System, Subsystem, Module, Accessory,
Component, Unit, Part).
Subcontract work planned on a short-term basis.
Raw materials supplied by the NatCo or Associated Partner. Covers
industrialization, manufacture (series production and spares) and inspection.
Jobbing
Justification Dossier
Kit
Industrialization/Industrializatio Set of Data/Documents or actions which assess/demonstrate the conformity of

n Dossier
an aircraft or a product with its definition.
Organization/Evaluation Means To prove, or show to be valid, sound or conforming to fact or reason (may be to
a court of law).
Pre-defined set of Equipment and Parts to form a Technical Solution/Option.
Constituent Items
Where related to repetitive equipment, different kits may comprise the same
basic equipment. The integration in different aircraft areas may be performed by
means of specific adaptation parts.
Know-how
Knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : EXPERTISE.
Knowledge
What we have learnt and the information we possess.
Knowledge Acquisition
Skills
Label
Common Terms
Justify
Laissez-Passer Exceptionnel Aircraft Operation/Flight

Operations
Approved Terms
Knowledge Acquisition is the activity during a Knowledge Capture project,

which consists of obtaining knowledge from an expert or from another source of
information (documentation, etc).
Knowledge Acquisition can be abbreviated as KA.
Strip of material (usually plastic or metal foil), normally adhesive, used for
indicating Functional Item Numbers (FINs) and Functional Designations of
items, or frame/stringer numbers.
Temporary document provided by the Direction Gnrale de l'Aviation Civile
(DGAC - French Airworthiness Authority) that gives authorization for A/C to be
flown under French regulations until delivered to the operator.
Source
WD
WATOG
WD
Webster Dictionary
EN 9100-2001
EOMMW, KM UK team
TF7
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Term
Domain
Definition
Landing
Engineering
Operation of an aircraft touching the runway and coming to a full stop.
Landing Fees
Operations
Training
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Buyer Relationships
Charges invoiced to the operator of an A/C for each landing performed and
which are levied according to the MTOW of the A/C.
Portable personal computer (loaded with software used for training).
Relates to the time during which an aircraft is refurbished or converted.
Laptop
Lay-Over Period
Lead
Lease
Lessee
To guide on a way.
Supply of a product against a contracted payment with regard to the legal
meaning: agreement, whereby one party (called lessor) waives his right to
immediate possession of property while retaining ultimate legal ownership. The
other party (lessee) holds the possession and pays money in return for the right
of possession.
Organization that leases an aircraft from a Lessor.
WD
A meaningful division of learning consistent with the method of study, learning

or testing of performance (proficiency) objectives.
Any instructor guideline. For simulators, it is an instructional tool enabling a
simulator training session to be run automatically or semi-automatically without
instructor intervention of with minimum intervention, always using the same
controls.
Organization that leases an aircraft.
FAA: AC 120654 related to AQP
Lesson
Buyer Relationships
Training
Lesson Plan
Training
Lessor
Buyer Relationships
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance Routine check, inspection and malfunction rectification performed en route and
- Overhaul - Repair
at base stations during transit, turnaround or night stop.
Line Maintenance
Line Maintenance Part
Constituent Items
Identifies part of a component/unit which might be replaced on the

component/unit during aircraft line maintenance or in the hangar/service centre.
Line Replaceable Item
Constituent Items
Identifies part of a Line Maintenance Part/Line replaceable Unit (LMP/LRU)

which might be replaced on the LMP/LRU during aircraft line maintenance.
Approved Terms
Source
WATOG
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Line Replaceable Unit
A unit which can be readily changed on an aircraft during line maintenance

operations.
All species including dogs, cats, birds, marine animals, etc.
WATOG
Live Animals
Constituent Items
Livery
Livestock
Common Terms
Commercial decoration of an aircraft ( Customer choice).

Farm animals (sheep, cows, etc.).
Logo
Maintainability
Common Terms
Supportability Engineering
"Trademark" or "emblem" used by the Customer as part of his livery.

The characteristic of material design and installation that determines the
requirements for maintenance expenditures, including time, manpower,
personnel skill, test equipment, technical data and facilities to accomplish
operation objectives in the operational environment of the user. Quantitatively,
maintainability is expressed as the period of time within which the maintenance
action can be performed with a specified probability using defined resources
and prescribed procedures."
Maintenance
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance Those actions required for restoring or maintaining an item in serviceable
- Overhaul - Repair
condition, including servicing, repair, modification, overhaul, inspection and
determination of condition.
Maintenance Dossier
Maintenance Figure
Maintenance Practices
Maintenance Procedure
Approved Terms
(Note: see also "Maintenance" in the domain Certification).

Industrialization/Industrializatio The sum of documents compiled during the maintenance of an aircraft and
n Dossier
subsequently kept on record. May also be referred to as the Maintenance
Records Package.
Customer Services/Contractual A figure within the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) covering all the operations
either performed on aircraft or in a non-specialized line shop. These operations
may have an AMM Removal/Installation procedure.
Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules containing procedures to perform
specific maintenance tasks.
Customer Services/Contractual A Page Block containing maintenance related procedures.
IATA
TF7
IATA
AI/PE-T
WATOG
IPC
Training
AMM
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Term
Domain
Definition
Maintenance Significant Item Common Terms/Aircraft

Constituent Items
Maintenance Training
Simulator
Malfunction
Manage
Manual
Manual Identity Code
Items identified by the manufacturer whose failure:

a) could affect safety (ground or flight), and/or
b) is undetectable during operations, and/or
c) could have significant operational economic impact, and/or
d) could have significant non-operational economic impact.
Training
It is a Fixed Base Simulator (FBS) plus specific equipment and/or simulation for
maintenance training.
Common Terms/Malfunctioning The occurrence of a condition whereby the operation of an item is outside of
specified limits.
To control and direct.
A document that defines and captures the specific organizational groupings,
process capability and resources, education and training to complete a set of
tasks and activities.
Customer Services/Contractual To consult the definition, please contact airbus.language@airbus.com
Manufacturer Change
Request
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Manufacturer Serial Number Aircraft Identification
Manufacturer Specification
Change Notice
Manufacturing Dossier
MAP
Markings
Approved Terms
Source
WATOG
WATOG
WD
Use Request For Work (RFW) procedure.
Four-digit number allocated to an individual aircraft. A series of these numbers

is dedicated to each Airbus Program. The MSN usually indicates the final
assembly or the delivery sequence (Refer to the ACMR).
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Industrialization/Industrializatio
n Dossier
A SCN relating to a Manufacturer Modification which has an effect on the

wording of the Aircraft Standard Specification.

Specification
See Mise Au Point.
Set of Data/Documents which allows, with reference to the Definition Dossier,

the purchase, production, assembly and testing of an aircraft, or a product.
Designation of specific notices or requirements from Certification and the

Customer.
AI/PE-T
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Master Fleet
When an airline purchases an aircraft fleet and at a later date requires

additional aircraft with the same configuration from a leasing company, the
original aircraft ordered by the airline become known as the Master Fleet.
ACMR
Master Minimum Equipment Aircraft Operation/General

List
Material
Constituent Items
An MMEL is a list of system functions or items of equipment which are allowed

to be inoperative at dispatch for a limited period of time.
It is approved by the Authorities and must be used by the airlines to develop
their own MEL.
Relates to processed products:
- substances,
- raw,
- manufactured.
Classified as follows:
- metallic,
- nonmetallic,
- composites,
- consumable (oil, fuel...).
Material Standard
Maturity
Means and Methods
Member
Approved Terms
Document which specifies the physical, chemical and technical characteristics

of materials.
Common Terms/General Terms Maturity is achieved when the delivered product meets the customers'
expectations.
(The means of achieving this and the precise definition of maturity will vary
according to the discipline).
A document that captures know-how, common and best practices and provides
information and guidance in implementing processes and using tools.
Organization/Airbus
No longer to be used. Replaced by National Company (NatCo).

Holder of membership rights in a GIE. In Airbus Industrie:
- Aerospatiale.
- Daimler-Benz Aerospace Airbus.
- British Aerospace. P.L.C.
- CASA.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Member And Associated

Partner Code
Organization/Airbus
Source
A specific code letter/number is allocated to each Airbus Member or Associated

Partner.
May be different depending on:
- A/C project,
- Nature of the document.
For new applications, use the Wide Body Members identification code as used
for the A300/A310/A330/A340 Mod Proposals:
- AIB = A, (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE)
- AM-B = S, (Member)
- BAE = H, (Member)
- CASA = C, (Member)
- DASA = D, (Member)
- BELAIRBUS = B, (Associated Partner)
- FOKKER = F, (Associated Partner)
Any directive shall indicate clearly the identification system selected for the
corresponding documentation or computer application.
For contractual Technical Publications refer to Technical Publications Guide Airbus General Guide (TPG-AGG).
Mto
Methodology
Approved Terms
Operations
Also abbreviated WX: Weather forecast provided by a Weather station on

demand.
A body of methods, practices and rules used by those who work in a field of
study: a set of working methods or a set of procedures.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Methodology and software

tools Oriented to KBE
Applications
Methodology and software tools

Oriented to
Knowledge Based Engineering
Applications
MOKA is a Knowledge Capture methodology to elicit and structure knowledge,
using a product model and process model. It uses knowledge objects such as
Functions, Entities and Constraints in the product model, and Activities and
Rules in the process model. Each knowledge object is associated with its
ICARE form.
MOKA and its objects can be customised to each projects logic.
EOMMW, KM UK team
Milestone
AP1002
Mise au point

Specification
A significant event in a project, usually completion of a major deliverable. It has

the character of a decision point until the end of the definition phase and a
target date during the development phase.
Identifies the requirement for a change/adjustment, to ensure the correct
assembly of the aircraft in accordance with the definition.
Where related to a Convertible Aircraft it means:
- all passenger,
- all cargo,
- passenger and cargo.
Relates to the approved use of a mixture of pre-mod and post-mod items on an
aircraft, which ensures that the function of the system concerned is maintained,
with or without conditions.
A full-size structural model built accurately to scale for study, testing or display.
Mission Configuration
Mixability
Common
Mock-Up
Training
Model
Aircraft
Modification
Approved Terms
Designates a series with a particular engine installation

(eg: A330-301: CF6-80E1A2 (GE engine)
A330-321: PW4164 (PW engine)
A330-341: TRENT 768-60 (RR engine)).
Term used by Airbus to make all design change to aircraft (including new
definitions) whether by change to the aircraft standard definition, Customer
technical definition, or by the introduction of improvements. For convenience
the term "modifications" is also to be understood, in this context, to include
alterations; these being drawing amendments and "alternatives.
Source
ACMR
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Modification Category
Certification
ACMR
Modification Certification
Classification
Certification
The category is an indication of the latest time for embodying the modification
on the standard/version concerned. Its main purpose is thus to determine
embodiment targets correctly. There are ten categories (see ACMR, paragraph
8.1.3).
Modifications forming part of the "Aircraft Type Certification" definition are
approved by the certification Authorities. Any additional modification is to be
approved.
A classification:
Y = Major change
X = Minor change
is proposed to the Authorities.
Modification Closure Stage
Several stages are defined in the modification process. Closure stages are
used to make a modification progress to completion and enable the various
tasks to be initiated, with conformity being assessed at any stage.
ACMR
Modification Information
Document
Customer Services/Information No longer to be used.

Systems
Under Airbus Technical Information System (A.T.I.S.), this is the equivalent of a
"Technical Information Document" (see in the domain "Aircraft Configuration").
Modification Proposal
Modification System
Module
Constituent Items
Monitor
Multi Crew Cooperation
Training
Approved Terms
A Modification Proposal (MP) describes the suggested modification to answer

Customer queries or complaints, Customer Requests For Change (RFC),
problems found in-service, together with Airbus improvements and changes of
any sort.
Administrative means used by Airbus to manage the delivery configuration of its
aircraft.
A combination of assemblies, subassemblies and parts, contained in one
package, or so arranged as to be installed in one maintenance action.
A- To check and sometimes to adjust.
B- To watch, observe or check-up for a special purpose.
The functioning of the Flight Crew as a team of cooperating members led by the
Pilot in Command rather than a group of technically competent individuals.
ACMR
ACMR
ACMR
WATOG
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Term
Domain
Definition
National Company
Organization/Airbus
NATO Supply Code for

Manufacturers
Constituent Items
The official names of the National Companies are:

- Airbus Deutschland GmbH
- Airbus Espaa SL
- Airbus France S.A.S.
- Airbus UK Ltd
No longer to be used. Replaced by Commercial And Government Entity Code.
Code which is issued to Suppliers (outside the USA and Canada) for
identification purposes, enabling them to have a unique and abbreviated
reference mainly for Electronic Data Processing (EDP) use. These are fiveposition, alphanumeric codes as specified in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8:
Sections C and D, NATO Supply Codes for Manufacturer (NSCM) (excluding
the USA and Canada).
Next Higher Assembly
Customer Services/Contractual With reference to a cascade, it represents the next higher level to which an item
or group of items belongs.
No Technical Objection
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
An NTO is an Airbus written statement responding to an Operator request for

using specific aircraft in a configuration (aircraft definition) or with procedures
(operational or maintenance) which deviates from the current ones. The NTO is
issued in exceptional circumstances and would normally have a temporary
validity.
The statement contains information technically acceptable to Airbus and
specifies any conditions, limits or limitations identified as necessary.
The statement is not approved by the Airbus prime Airworthiness Authority
(DGAC - French Airworthiness Authority). It is the responsibility of the Operator
to obtain the local Airworthiness Authority approval according to the national
procedures for the provisions and the limitations contained in the document.
The NTO shall not be used for structural repairs for which ABD0054 applies.
Noise Certificate
Non-Airbus Aircraft
Certification
Document which attests that the aircraft meets the noise regulations.
An aircraft which has not been designed or manufactured by Airbus but which
has temporarily come under the control and responsibility of Airbus who may
also maintain or operate the aircraft as owner or agent.
Note: Denoted by "NAA" where space is limited.
Approved Terms
Source
ABD0084
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Term
Domain
Nonconformity
Non-Listed Assembly
Common Terms
Non-fulfillment of a requirement.
Customer Services/Contractual The computer cascade linking the general aircraft assembly to the breakdown
at IPC level.
Non-Revenue Flight
Engineering
Non-Standard Item
Constituent Items
Note
Implementation
Operations
Notice to Airmen
Occasional Subcontracting
Subcontracting
On Board Replaceable
Module
On Job Training

(EDP)
Training
Operating Engineering
Bulletin
Engineering
Operational Group
Organization/Airbus
Approved Terms
Definition
Source
ISO 9000:2000
IPC
A flight which does not generate revenue and which must not necessarily be
conducted in compliance with operational regulations for commercial
transportation.
Designates any item which has not been classified Material or Standard Item
but which follows an Airbus Specification and Qualification procedure.
Record, or fix in the mind or memory.
WD
A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition or

change in a component (facility, service procedure or hazard in the airspace
system), the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned
with flight operations.
Work subcontracted in the event of:
- workload peaks, to be absorbed,
- program stoppages, in order to maintain facilities, transfer manufacture,
- unpredictable production requirements.
An add-on device which enables computer software to be modified without
removal of the associated hardware.
A set of maintenance training sessions composed of defined practical
operations and procedures to be accomplished by trainees on in-service
aircraft.
Bulletin published in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) to provide
crews with urgent information related to:
- temporary resolution of technical problems by procedure,
- material to stress a particular aircraft behavior.
OEBs can be updated or cancelled.
A group of specialists from all disciplines (Design, Certification, Production,
Purchasing, Product Support, Quality) working together on a given subject.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Operational Interruption
A (technical) Operational Interruption (OI) is a chargeable interruption of a

scheduled flight. An interruption is chargeable when it is caused by a known or
suspected malfunction of a basic aircraft system or component, checking of this
malfunction, or any necessary corrective action. Operational Interruptions are
composed of:
- Ground Interruptions which are flight delays greater than 15 minutes and flight
cancellations.
- Air Interruptions which are air turn-backs and diversions.
Operational Interruptions are used in:
- Engineering (Supportability and Safety) and Program organisation to make OI
rate performance prediction against targets during the design process of new
aircraft,
- Customer Services organisation to measure OI rate performance for InService Aircraft and propose modifications to improve it.
Operational Liaison Visit
Engineering
Operational Reliability
Visit paid by Flight Operations Support involving a Flight Test or a Training Pilot
to an airline to bring operational Support. Operational liaison visits usually
consist in meeting with the airline Operations (Operations Engineering and
Fleet Chief Pilot) and in observation flights to assess the airline operational
needs.
Operational Reliability (OR) is the percentage of scheduled flights which depart
and arrive without incurring a (technical) operational interruption including
ground and air interruptions. Ground interruptions are flight dispatch delays
greater than 15 minutes and flight cancellations. Air interruptions are air turnbacks and diversions.
Operational Reliability performance is used in:
- Engineering (Supportability and Safety) and Program organisation to make
OR performance prediction against targets during the design process of new
aircraft,
- Customer Services organisation to measure OR performance for In-Service
Aircraft and propose modifications to improve it.
Operator
Buyer Relationships
Opportunity
Approved Terms
Source
Organization responsible for the day-to-day utilization of the aircraft.

An uncertainty which, if it occurs, will have a beneficial effect upon project
objectives.
AP1002
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Term
Domain
Definition
Option
Industrialization
Pre-Defined or Pre-Designed Technical Solutions which may be offered to the

customers for choice. At an early stage of each new aircraft definition, an
Option list is established between Customers-Airbus.
Optional Item
Optional Modification
Organization Breakdown
Structure
Overhaul
Owner
Page Block
Part
For Optional, refer to Optional Item.

Common
Indicates a choice of two way interchangeable items (in context of Technical
Publications domain).
A modification, which is incorporated on the aircraft to cover embodiment of a
specific choice from a Customer on changes commercially and industrially
promoted by Airbus (also called options)
A representation of the project organization, arranged so as to allocate
accountability (time, cost, performance) of work packages to organizational
units.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance The work necessary to return an item to the highest standard specified in the
- Overhaul - Repair
relevant manual. (Identical to "Recondition").
based on ACMR
AP1002
WATOG
Possessor of the legal title to an aircraft.
Buyer Relationships
Customer Services/Contractual Page blocks result from the division of a publication into sections according to
subjects where the pages are numbered sequentially within each section.
Part Number (General

Definition)
Constituent Items
Constituent Items
Part Number Length

Limitation
Constituent Items
Part Task Trainer
Training
Approved Terms
Source
One piece or two or more pieces joined together which are not normally subject
to disassembly without destruction of designed use.
A Part Number (PN) is the Manufacturer's, Supplier's or Industry standard
identifier for a Part, Assembly, Kit or Material item. A PN, when linked with its
Manufacturer Code (NSCM), provides a unique identity for the given item. A PN
consists of not more than 15 characters.
International Convention to allow the handling of Spares Provisioning (Ref: ATA
Specification 200 requirement: Limited to 15 Characters maximum).
WATOG
ATA 2000
A computer-based system simulator used to teach a system by reproducing the

system itself and its associated peripherals. It can comprise a set of guided
exercises or can be used in free play.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Partial Embodiment
Manufacturing
Relates to a modification which has not been incorporated in the aircraft

according to its complete definition.
Source
Requires a precise record and application of the concession procedure except

where partial embodiment results from a General Modification Committee
(GMC) decision.
Partner
Organization/Airbus
Parts Manufacturing
Approval
Performance Audit
Certification
Engineering
Term used to express the business relationships of the National Companies
between themselves in the context of the GIE.
Procedural requirements for the approval of parts and appliances (Ref. FAR
Part 21, Subpart K).
Visit to an airline in order to establish in-flight current performance, in terms of
specific range of one or several aircraft.
Performance Engineers
Program
Aircraft Operation/Performance A PEP provides airline's performance engineers with computer programs and
Engineering
performance data bases for calculation of:
- in-flight performance,
- takeoff and landing performance,
- flight planning,
- performance monitoring.
Performance Monitoring
Program
Aircraft Operation/Performance The PMP is similar to the Aircraft Performance Monitoring (APM) designed for
Engineering
other Airbus Aircraft.
Performance Programs
Manual
Aircraft Operation/Performance PEP user manual.

Engineering
Phases
Planning
Industrial phases valid for A300/A310/A320:

- Phase 1: period between A/C handover to Programs and commencement of
Cabin Furnishing.
- Phase 2: period of completion of Cabin Furnishing installation.
- Phase 3: period between cabin furnishing completed and delivery to the
customer.
Philosophy
A theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought.
Approved Terms
FAA
A300B
Webster Dictionary
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Term
Domain
Definition
Placard
Common Terms
Policy
Possible Configuration
A notice, indicating, eg: Safety information, Maintenance-significant information,

Ground Servicing instructions, Cautions, Warnings.....
Can be decals, Metal plates......
Defines, for a specific topic, the philosophy, strategy and objectives deployed
within Airbus.
Available Pre-Defined and Pre-Designed Aircraft Configuration which is subject
to specific negotiations with Customers.
- weight,
- performance,
- payload,
- weight and balance system.
Post-flight Debriefing
Pre-flight Briefing
Prerequisite Level
Training
TF7
Meeting after the flight between the flight test crew and other interested parties
(Mise Au Point - MAP, Members Design Office, Suppliers) to collect the crew
comments relative to the tests performed.
Meeting prior to a test flight between the flight test crew and all other personnel
involved in the execution of the test. The purpose of the pre-flight briefing is to
review the contents of the Flight Order (FO), task/responsibilities allocation
during the test, review safety procedures and drills.
Problem
Initial trainee level required, specified in the clause 16, to follow the training
delivered by Airbus.
Common Terms/Malfunctioning Something that is the source of difficulty, perplexity or worry.
Procedure
Process Standard
Product
Constituent Items
Approved Terms
Source
Set of business rules and related responsibilities necessary for the effective
functioning of an organization as mandated by its business objectives or
regulatory constraints. These are contained in Directives, Procedures,
Instructions and Methods.
Describes a process or sub-process through a flowchart of activities, taking into
account the relevant requirements.
Document which defines the design and quality requirements for
manufacturing, treating, processing and handling products.
The result of activities or processes.
ISO 8402
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Term
Domain
Definition
Product Configuration
Information

Specification
Set of requirements for product design, realization, verification, operation and

support, relevant to the parties, who need to share a common understanding of
that definition.
Source
ISO/FDIS 10007:2003
Example: It can be at very high level such as "A320-200 in a 3 Class

configuration" or down to details such as "this aircraft has Mod XYZ embodied"
or " in this aircraft, the Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMCG)
installed is at P/N X, amendment B.
Product Development
Modification
Product Integrity
Product Liability
Product Standard
Production Effectivity
Production Rank
Aircraft Definition
of)
Common Terms/General Terms
Common Terms/General Terms Generic term used to describe the onus on a producer or other to make
restitution for loss related to personal injury, property damage or other harm
caused by a product.
Note: The legal and financial implications of Product Liability may vary from one
jurisdiction to another.
Document which provides information on the characteristics fully defining a
product (eg: dimensions, material).
Customer Services/Effectivity
Indicates aircraft to which the Part will be/is fitted.
A number allocated to an aircraft to link it to the corresponding production line
sequence. This number may change during production of the aircraft.
Production Standard
Production Standard Rank
Profession
Skills
Skills
Proficiency Level
Approved Terms
Relates to modifications which change the Basic/Reference

Functions/Characteristics with, as a consequence, an impact on the Technical
Definition of a Technical Solution.
State of a product which complies with product definition and its evolution.
ISO 8402

A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by a Production Standard
and which identifies its actual position (rank) in that Production Standard
sequence.
(e.g. TYPE-SERIES : A340-300, PRODUCTION STANDARD : ST1,
STANDARD RANK : 0008, REFERENCE MSN : 0015).
General term used to describe a job or the main activity.
Set of 5 categories used to assess the level of a competence, profession, skill
or knowledge (from 1, lowest, to 5, highest).
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Program
AP1002
Program Code
Identification
A program describes the total life of a product and contains a set of technical,
administrative tasks, intended to design, develop, produce and support the
product for the benefit of the stakeholders.
A project is a temporary undertaking, consisting of managed, interdependent
activities which create a unique product or service.
It has a finite life cycle, a clearly defined beginning, and a definite endpoint,
which is when deliverables have to be available to agreed time, cost and
performance targets. It is unique in that the product or service is different in
some distinguishing way. See also Project and Project Code.
AP1002
Project
Project and Project Code

Project Identity Code
Project plan
Proprietary Part
Purchase Agreement
Purchaser
Approved Terms
Identification

A Project Plan is a document gathering the key activities within a project and it
shall contain at least the following:
- its scope
- the specific objectives
- requirements/assumptions
- proposed organization/responsibilities
- the master schedule and phasing
- proposed monitoring and control processes, and
- the main risks.
It is a reference for each participant in the project and a guide for its execution
and control. It shall include a reference to all documents relevant to the above
topics. A project plan shall also be established for a significant Work Package
(WP).
A part made and marketed by a company with legal rights or exclusive title to
Constituent Items
manufacture and sale.
Common Terms/General Terms Contract whereby the Seller commits to deliver to the Purchaser a good against
payment of its price by the purchaser.
Person (or entity) who commits to pay a certain price against delivery of goods
or services under a Purchase Agreement, Contract or Order.
Do not use Buyer in this context.
AP1002
DASA
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Domain
Definition
Qualification
Design-Engineering
An act by which a competent authority recognizes that a person, an object or a

method has the qualities required to fulfill a specified function.
Qualified Person
Engineering
Someone having the qualifications, knowledge and experience which

correspond to the task required of him.
Source
For freighter and convertible aircraft: A person, not being a crew member,
having sufficient specialized training in aircraft systems and safety procedures
to enable him/her to travel in freighter aircraft or convertible aircraft in all-cargo
configuration.
Approved Terms
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Domain
Definition
Quality
Quality
The totality of characteristics of an entity that bears on its ability to satisfy

stated and implied needs.
Source
ISO 8402
Notes:
1. In a contractual environment or in a regulated environment, such as the
nuclear safety field needs are specified, whereas in other environments, implied
needs should be identified and defined.
2. In many instances, needs can change with time; this implies periodic review
of requirements for quality.
3. Needs are usually into characteristics with specified criteria. Needs may
include for example, aspects of performance, usability, dependability,
(availability, reliability, maintainability), safety, environment, economics and
aesthetics.
4. The term "quality" should not be used as a single term to express a degree of
excellence in a comparative sense nor should it be used in a quantitative sense
for technical evaluations. To express these meanings, a qualifying adjective
should be used. For example, use can be made of the following terms: a)
"relative quality" where entities are ranked on a relative basis in the "degree of
excellence" or "comparative
sense" (not to be confused with grade); b) "quality level" in a "quantitative
sense" (as used in acceptance sampling) and "quality measure" where precise
technical evaluations are carried out.
5. The achievement of satisfactory quality involves all stages of the quality loop
as a whole. The contributions to quality of these various stages are sometimes
identified separately for emphasis; for example quality due to definition of
needs, quality due to product design, quality due to conformance, quality due to
product support through its lifetime.
In some references, quality is referred to as "fitness for use" or "fitness for
purpose" or "customer satisfaction" or "conformance to the requirements".
These represent only certain facets of quality as defined above.
Approved Terms
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Term
Domain
Definition
Quality Assurance
Quality
All the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality system,
and demonstrated as needed, to provide adequate confidence that an entity will
fulfill requirements for quality.
Notes:
1. These are both internal and external purposes for quality assurance. a)
Internal quality assurance: within an organization, quality assurance provides
confidence to the management. b) External quality assurance: in contractual or
other situations, quality assurance provides confidence to the customers or
others.
2. Some quality control and quality assurance actions are interrelated.
3. Unless requirements for quality fully reflect the needs of the user, quality
assurance may not provide adequate confidence.
ISO 8402
Quality Audit
Quality
Systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality activities

and related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these
arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve
objectives.
Notes:
1. Often called "quality system audit", "process quality audit", "product quality
audit" or "service quality audit".
2. Quality audits are carried out by staff not having direct responsibility in the
areas being audited but, preferably, working in cooperation with the relevant
personnel.
3. One purpose of a "quality audit" is to evaluate the need for improvement or
corrective action. An audit should not be confused with quality "surveillance" or
"inspection" activities performed for the purpose of process control or product
acceptance.
4. Quality audits can be conducted for internal or external purposes.
ISO 8402
Quality Control
Quality
Operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfill requirements for
quality.
Notes:
1. Quality control involves operational techniques and activities aimed both at
monitoring a process and at eliminating causes of unsatisfactory performance
at all stages of the quality loop in order to achieve economic effectiveness.
2. Some quality control and quality assurance actions are interrelated.
ISO 8402
Approved Terms
Source
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Term
Domain
Quality Inspection
Quality
Quick Reference Handbook Aircraft Operation/Operations
Engineering
Recognize
Recommend
Recondition
Implementation
Training
Refresher Course
Refurbishing
Training
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Training
Rent
Repair
Source
Refer to Inspection.
The QRH is intended to be used by flight crews in the cockpit during each flight.
It contains the Check List (CL), the abnormal and emergency procedures and a
selection of performance data.
To admit the fact.
EOQC
Indicate as being one's choice for something as otherwise having one's

approval or support.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance No longer to be used. See Overhaul.
- Overhaul - Repair
Recurrent Training
Remedial Session
Definition
Buyer Relationships
Common Terms
Any additional training sessions for helping the trainees to reach the specified
level of proficiency.
No longer to be used. Use Lease.
Action of a non-conforming product to make it acceptable for the intended use.
Industrialization/Industrializatio Set of data/documents which defines and records all operations performed on
n Dossier
an aircraft from the date of an incident until the next revenue flight.
Repairability
Design-Engineering
Replace
Common
Common
Report
Approved Terms
WD
Training occurring periodically, following an initial training in order to maintain a

qualification and/or a level of proficiency.
A course to recall previously studied material.
Relates to the operation which results in embodiment of Service Bulletins (SB)
during special Working Parties/Sessions to upgrade an Aircraft.
Repair Dossier
Replaceability
WD
The extent to which a component of equipment or structure may be restored to

good or sound condition after damage or the effects of wear.
The action whereby an item is removed and another item is installed in its place
for any reason.
Relates to Items manufactured according to a specification which arranges
some provisions for adaptation (limited item rework is required).
A: to make known to the proper authorities.
B: a usually detailed account or statement.
ISO 9000:2000
WATOG
Webster Dictionary
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Request for Change
Request for Work
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Request For Change (RFC) identifies a Customer requirement, which is

consistent with Airbus program policy and then agreed by the customization
screening group.
Document drawn up by Airbus and sent to the industrial organizations, related
to problems experienced on in-service aircraft or during aircraft delivery. It can
also arise from changes to meet the aircraft specification and from studies to
improve the product beyond the aircraft specification.
ACMR
Requirement
Responsibility
Common Terms
Need or expectation that is stated generally implied or obligatory.
Common Terms/General Terms Obligation to answer for one's actions or omissions.
Responsible
Implementation
Restoration
R for RASCI.
A Responsible person achieves a deliverable himself/herself or by
consulting/involving relevant skill resources while working within organizational
rules.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance That work necessary to return the item to a specific standard. Restoration may
- Overhaul - Repair
vary from cleaning or replacement of single parts up to a complete overhaul.
Restricted Statement
Design-Engineering
Retrofit
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Retrofit Modification Offer
Term used to indicate that a technical agreement is pending detailed

investigation.
Action of incorporating a modification on an aircraft outside the normal
production phase.
Adapted from AP2075 module 1
ATA MSG-3
ACMR
A Retrofit Modification Offer (RMO) is a contractual document, which is signed

by both parties, for a given agreement between Airbus and the Customer. This
document is specific to changes to be made on the aircraft after delivery.
Revenue Flight
Engineering
A flight which generates a revenue and which must be conducted in compliance

with operational regulations for commercial transportation.
Revision Service
Training
Rework
Common Terms
Through a yearly fee, the customer has access to a certain number of services
which will provide him with the latest training standards as well as a
continuously updated courseware.
Action of a non-conforming product to make it conform to the requirements.
Approved Terms
ISO 9000:2000
ISO 9000:2000
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Risk
AP1002
Risk Cause
Risk Contingency

Risk Control
Risk Database

Risk Impact
Risk Owner

An uncertainty which, if it occurs, will have an adverse affect upon project

objectives.
Event(s) or set of conditions which produce(s) risk.
Recovery action planned in advance should a risk occur. This includes any
advance activity which may be required to render the action practical. It can be
the provision of time, money or both to be used at some point in the future
should the risk occur.
Elimination or reduction of a risk to an acceptable level.
A live register/store for all risks (including all relevant details) which relates to a
project.
An estimate of the effect that a risk will have on a project.
A person designated as best placed to manage a risk and report on progress.
Risk Sharing
Common Terms/General Terms An agreement where two or more partners share financial and industrial risks
for a contractually agreed work package.
Common Terms/General Terms A supplier who has entered into a contractual commitment with Airbus whereby
the supplier pays for the product development costs.
Planning
The formal completion of structural build and systems installation and the point
of handover of an aircraft to the Flight Test Department.
The term Roll-out is also used in connection with the official presentation for the
first time, of the first aircraft of a new program, to the airlines, the public and the
press. At this time, the specific aircraft being displayed may not yet be ready for
handover to Flight Test.
Risk Sharing Partner

Roll-out
Rotable Item
Constituent Items
Rotable Part
Route
Constituent Items
Training
Route Proving Flights
Approved Terms
An item that can be economically restored to serviceable condition and, in the

normal course of operations, can be repeatedly rehabilitated to a fully
serviceable condition over a period approximating the life of the flight
equipment to which it is related.
No longer to be used. Use Rotable Item.
AP1002
AM2098
AM2098
AP1002
AP1002
AP1002
WATOG
Menu defining the content of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) courseware.

The modules of a courseware are accessed from this menu.
Flights performed in the context of the Certification Campaign for a new aircraft
model to demonstrate the adequacy of the aircraft, its systems and its
procedures for an operational environment.
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Term
Domain
Safety
Common Terms/General Terms A qualifying term used in conjunction with an activity, such as flight safety or
system safety analysis.
Common Terms
Action of a non-conforming product to preclude its originally intended use.
Scrap
Second-hand Aircraft
Selection
Definition
Common
Seller
Buyer Relationships
Seller Furnished Equipment Common Terms/Aircraft
Constituent Items
Seller Purchased Equipment Common Terms/Aircraft
Constituent Items
Semi-Equipment
Constituent Items
No longer to be used. See Used Aircraft.

Choice within qualified Supplier-Product entities.
Series
Designates specific structure and systems design characteristics within an

aircraft type (eg: A310-200, A310-300...).
The results generated by activities at the interface between the supplier and the
customer and by supplier internal activities to meet the customer needs.
Service
Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin Effectivity

Service readiness
Servicing
Session
Approved Terms
Aircraft
ISO 9000:2000
Someone who transfers ownership of goods to another for a certain sum of

money.
Commercial Classification of Equipment supplied and installed by the Aircraft
Manufacturer.
Items shall be classified either Standard or Non-Standard Item (eg: Equipment).
The Service Bulletin is the document used to notify officially the Airlines of the
technical data governing embodiment of modifications (or the accomplishment
of inspections to be performed) on in-service aircraft.
Note: ATA Specification No. 100 & 2200 describe the recommended content of
the document.
Indicates the aircraft to which the Technical Status will apply when the
corresponding SB is accomplished.
The extent to which a product in its operating environment fulfills its intended
function.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance Any act of replenishment for the purpose of maintaining the inherent design
- Overhaul - Repair
operating capabilities of an item.
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Training
Source
ISO 8402
AP2095
AP1002
WATOG
A period of training consistent with the method of study, learning or testing of

performances.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Short-Term Working Group
Organization/Airbus
A temporary group of people functioning under a Chairman for the purpose of

conducting, during a limited period of time, a program of work which has been
defined for it by the organization to which it is responsible.
Siglum
Organization/Airbus
Significant Item
Constituent Items
Common Terms
Skills
Airbus organization sigla are short codes identifying clearly each organization
unit within the Airbus organization structure. They comprise letters and
numbers.
Any item to which has been allocated a Functional Item Number (FIN).
Silk Screen Method

Skill
Skill resource manager
Slot
Snag
Application of ink/paint through a silk screen onto a surface.

Ability to perform a particular task.
A manager whose team can offer skills or resources required for carrying out
the project work or tasks.
Time allocated to an aircraft to arrive over a designated point (eg: navaid) in
Operations
order to regulate the air traffic accordingly or imposed landing time for an
airport.
Common Terms/Malfunctioning 1) Malfunction. 2) Unexpected difficulty.
Source Code
Customer Services/Contractual A code identifier allocated to a specific NatCo or Associated Partner to identify
the originator (source) of the data.
Space Provision
Space Provision for an installation shall mean that space shall be allocated for
the installation, but that, for example, no supports, brackets, tubes and fittings,
bolt holes, electrical wiring or hydraulic lines shall be furnished, designed or
installed nor shall the installation itself be furnished. This shall be demonstrated
by dimensioned drawings or on a mockup if required. Space provision shall not
provide adequate attaching structure unless otherwise specified.
Spare Part Technical

Specification
A definition document which gives the state of supply of a spare part which is
"not to drawing". The part may be supplied with more or less items than
detailed on the drawing or may require further work.
Approved Terms
Source
AI/PE-T
EN 9100-2001
AP1002
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Definition
Spares Effectivity
Spares Interchangeability
Common
Indicates aircraft to which the Part will apply:

- either to replace the initial Part by an identical Part,
- or according to interchangeability status,
- or if the corresponding SB is accomplished.
Relates to the capability of a replacing item to ensure the same function, with
the same physical characteristics as the replaced item; with or without certain
conditions. The effect of a definition change on Spares Interchangeability is
specified by Interchangeability codes (see AP2027, Module 1).
Special Condition
Certification
Special Detailed Inspection
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or assembly to detect
- Overhaul - Repair
damage, failure or irregularity. The examination is likely to make extensive use
of specialized Inspection Techniques and/or equipment. Intricate cleaning and
substantial access or disassembly procedure may be required.
Special Program Code

Specification Change Notice Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Specification Change
Request
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Splitting
Industrialization
Approved Terms
Special airworthiness requirements prescribed by the Authority when

airworthiness requirements of the relevant Certification Specification (CS) do
not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, because the product has
novel or unusual design features, or the intended use of the product is
unconventional, or experience from other similar products in service or products
with similar design features, has shown that unsafe conditions may develop, or
it is found necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established
in the applicable CS.
Source
EASA/FAA
ATA MSG-3
A Specification Change Notice (SCN) is a contractual document, which is

signed by both parties, for a given agreement between Airbus and the
Customer. This document is specific to changes to be made on the production
line before delivery.
Name used in the past to designate requests from a potential Customer for
modification to the Aircraft Standard Specification before its official issue
(preliminary phase of aircraft definition). For new philosophy refer to Request
for Change.
Division of aircraft systems in functional entities, taking into account
worksharing packages and manufacturing divisions of the aircraft (eg:
Navigation Lights).
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Stakeholder
AP1002
Standard (Aircraft)

Specification
(EDP)
Industrialization
Individual or organization actively involved in a project, or whose interests may

be affected, either positively or negatively, as a result of project execution or
successful project completion.
A production standard aircraft which may be represented by a Standard
Specification plus the package of applicable MSCNs.
A language for document representation that formalizes markup and frees it of
system and processing dependencies.
A300/A310/A320/A321 Version created by Airbus where no Customer is known.
Standard Generalized
Markup Language
Standard Interior
Standard Item
ISO
Standard Markings
Constituent Items
Common Terms
An Item which, due to its repetitive production or use, becomes the subject of a
Standard/Norm.
Markings established by Airbus for each Standard Specification taking into
consideration the certification requirements. These include: safety information,
maintenance information (such as ground service instructions), cautions and
warnings.
The text in these markings is in English only and they can be in the form of
decals.
Standard Modification
Relates to modification which is embodied on all aircraft of a same Type, Series

and Model within a given A/C Standard to form the Basic Build Status.
based on ACMR
Standard Specification

Specification
ACMR
Standard/Norm
The Aircraft Standard Specification document presents in a general form the

aircraft functions/sub-functions and operational criteria for a given Airbus
product.
A document, complying with Technical Specification Requirements, which may
be produced for a Material or Product due to its repetitive use.
Stand-up Lecture
Training
Course or part of a course conducted by an instructor, using transparencies,

slides or projected Video and Computer-Based Instruction (VACBI).
State of the Art
The level of development (as of a device, procedure, process, technique, or

science) reached at any particular time usually as a result of modern methods.
Approved Terms
AI/PE-T
Webster Dictionary
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Term
Domain
Definition
Statement of Conformity
Certification
Statement issued by the aircraft production organization stating that a new

product conforms to its Type Design, has been properly ground and flight
checked and is in condition for safe operation. This statement is necessary for
the issue of a EASA Certificate of Airworthiness (PART 21A-130).
Stencil
Common Terms
Stockist
Storage
Industrialization
Pre-cut template applied temporarily to the aircraft or component surface to

which paint of a pre-defined color is applied. When removed only the
unmasked painted zone remains.
Use Dealer.
Aircraft may be stored for a certain time according to special procedures. They
are stored under the Industrialization Organization responsibility.
Stowage Provision
Stowage Provision for an item of equipment shall mean that, for example, clips,
holders and structure shall be installed to allow stowage of specified items.
Structural Provision
Structural Provision for an item of equipment (or an assembly) shall mean that
the basic structure shall be suitable, from the structural point of view only, to
take this item of equipment, and that this item of equipment shall not be
supplied also, that, for example, the supports, brackets, tubes and fittings,
electrical wiring and hydraulic lines shall neither be installed nor designed in
detail.
Source
AI/PE-T
The basic structure shall be defined as that which is necessary for the structural
integrity of the aircraft unless otherwise specified.
Structural Significant Item
Constituent Items
Structure
Constituent Items
Constituent Items
Subassembly
Subcontract Work
Approved Terms
Subcontracting
A structural detail, structural element, or structural assembly which is judged

significant because of the reduction in aircraft residual strength or loss of
structural function which are consequences of its failure.
An assembly of parts which accepts/transfers loads and provides consistently
adequate aircraft response and flight characteristics.
Two or more parts which form a portion of an assembly or component
replaceable as a whole, but having a part or parts which are individually
replaceable.
The supply of goods or services subcontracted by an organization from another
qualified organization, in accordance with a specific definition and the related
quality clauses.
WATOG
WATOG
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Term
Domain
Definition
Subcontractor
Subcontracting
Subfleet
Subsidiary
Organization/Airbus
Person or entity to whom the holder of obligations under a contract has

delegated part or all of such obligations.
A sub-fleet covers the additional RFCs required by a single operator of aircraft
from the leasing company.
Company the shares of which are directly or indirectly held by Airbus SAS,
Airbus GIE or the National Companies, eg:
- European Subsidiaries: AVSA, AIRBUS INVEST S.A.S.,
- North American subsidiaries: ANA Holdings Inc., ANA Inc., Airbus Service
Company Inc., AI Leasing (Corporation) Inc.,
- Japanese subsidiary: Airbus Japan KK.
Substitute
Common
Supervise
Supplemental Type
Certificate
Certification
Supplier
Supplier Furnished
Equipment
Supply Code - FSCM
Supply Code - NSCM

Support
Approved Terms
Constituent Items
Constituent Items
Implementation
No longer to be used. See Replace.

A- To coordinate, direct and inspect continuously and at first hand the
accomplishment of ...
B- Oversee with the powers of direction and decision the implementation of
one's own or another's intentions.
Document issued by the European Aircraft Safety Agency to attest that a
change in Type Design, which does not require a new application for a Type
Certificate, has satisfied the certification procedure.
Note: If the change is originated by the Type Certificate holder, amendment of
the original Type Certificate may replace the STC (Ref.: PART 21, Subpart E,
FAR 21, Subpart E).
An organization that sells products for use by the air transport industry. The
products may include spare parts, information and Electronic Data Processing
requirements.
Equipment which is supplied in response to an Airbus originated purchase
order.
No longer to be used. Replaced by Commercial and Government Entity.
Source
ACMR
WATOG
WD
EASA/FAA
WATOG
Airspares
No longer to be used. See NATO Supply Code for Manufacturers.

S in RASCI.
To participate in a task or to the production of a deliverable.
The concurrent design of a product and its support in order to meet customer
operational needs.
AP2075 module 1
AM2038
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Term
Domain
Definition
Source
Surface
Survey
Design-Engineering
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) entity that defines a shape.

A- To look over or examine with reference to conditions, situation or value.
B- Examine and ascertain the state of: Appraise, Estimate, Evaluate.
AP2619
WD
Syllabus
Training
System
Constituent Items
Training module supported by any flight training device from level 4 to 7 (as
defined by the AC 120-45A) or by the aircraft.
A combination of inter-related items arranged to perform a specific function
(see ABD0200).
Airbus document that defines, by Air Transport Association of America (ATA)
chapter, technical solutions for installing systems in order to meet design
requirements applicable to a specific Aircraft Type.
System Provision shall mean that, for example, supports, brackets, tubes and
fittings, electrical wiring and hydraulic lines, shall be installed where
accessibility on the completed aircraft would be limited. Adequate space shall
be allocated so that system installation can be completed easily.
System Installation Design

Principles
System Provision
System Trainer
Systems Configuration
Guide
Training
No longer to be used. See Part Task Trainer.

This is a handbook detailing all Entity per Aircraft Change (EPAC) items, for
systems, and their respective TDUs which may be offered as options to
customers and prospective customers.
Tabulation and Interpolation Aircraft Operation/Performance This program replaces the conventional diagrams usually given in the
Program
Engineering
performance section of the Flight Manual. It is certificated for A320 only. It
allows determination of a single or multiple point by fast interpolation within the
relevant curve network of the data base considered. TAB program works for the
Low Speed (LSP) data base which is submitted for Airworthiness Authority
approval.
Takeoff
Engineering
Takeoff and Landing Chart

Computation Program
Aircraft Operation/Performance The TLC permits the computation of regulatory takeoff and landing performance
Engineering
as well as non-certified takeoff performance (wet or contaminated runways),
taking into account runway data and atmospheric conditions. The TLC works
from the Low Speed (LSP) data base.
Approved Terms
WATOG
A320
Term commonly used for Takeoff Path.
A310/A300-600/A320
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Term
Domain
Definition
Takeoff Charts
Engineering
TCs provide takeoff performance data for a specific runway. They are computed
using Performance Engineers Programs (PEPs). TCs are sometimes also
called Runway Takeoff and Landing Weight (RTOLW) charts when landing data
are included or, RTOW charts when only takeoff data are included.
Takeoff Charts Computation Aircraft Operation/Performance The TCP allows computation of the aircraft maximum takeoff weight, taking into
Program
Engineering
account the aircraft performance, the runway characteristics and the
atmospheric conditions.
Takeoff Path
The path of an aircraft which extends from a standing point on the runway to the
Engineering
point at which the transition from the takeoff to the en route configuration is
completed and the final takeoff speed is reached.
Task
A piece of work to be done.
Skills
Task - AMM
Customer Services/Contractual A - (Pre-revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each operation
contained in a Maintenance Procedure. Tasks are subdivisions of Topics.
Source
A300B
B - (Post revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each operation

contained in a Maintenance Procedure. Topics are subdivisions of Tasks.
Task Force
Organization/Airbus
Taxiway
Technical Definition
Operations
Technical Description Unit
Approved Terms
A group of people, who may be from different sources and disciplines,
functioning under a Chairman for the purpose of accomplishing a specific
predetermined objective.
Defined area, on a land airport prepared for taxiing aircraft to and from the
runway.
Document containing the Definition Data of an aircraft or a product. It records
the identified requirements (functions, characteristics, performances).
Basis for establishment of Aircraft Definition or Technical Specifications
(Systems/Equipment/Products...).
This is a particular solution for an operational function described by an Entity
per Aircraft Change (EPAC) item.
E.g. : the introduction of a TELEDYNE QAR.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Technical Design Directive
Airbus document that defines, by Air Transport Association of America (ATA)

chapter, design requirements applicable to a specific Aircraft Type.
Technical Dossier
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Technical Impact Difference Customer Services/Information
Systems
The Technical Dossier is a document describing all the technical repercussions

related to a modification when their design definition is considered to be
complete.
The TID is an Airbus Technical Information System (A.T.I.S.) data package
which contains all the information necessary to describe the technical
differences between two aircraft delivered consecutively within a fleet.
Source
ACMR
The impact of these differences is given respect to:

- modification descriptions,
- operational and maintenance documentation,
- spares provisioning and technical upgrade of the fleet.
Technical Incident Report
Technical Information
Document
Document established by the Flight Test Engineer, which reports the details
and consequences of any major incident in flight or on the ground with direct
implications on the airworthiness of the aircraft.
A TID is a summary in a standard form of the technical changes made to an
aircraft following the introduction of a modification.
TIDs are made available to Customers prior to delivery of the first aircraft of a
fleet and throughout fleet delivery.
Approved Terms
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Term
Domain
Definition
Technical Memorandum
This is used to convey information of a technical nature, on a single subject.

This is used internally within Airbus where it is not appropriate or necessary to
create a Technical Report. Therefore the Technical Memorandum normally
comprises only a front sheet for information and perhaps a second sheet with a
List of Distribution. This template has provision for Author, Approval and
Authorization signatures, as necessary, depending on the Document Level as
defined in AP1020 Rules and Guidance for Signature and Release of Technical
Documents.
The Technical Memorandum is not used to convey information external to
Airbus, unless it is the subject of an Engineering Coordination Memorandum
(ECM).
Technical Repercussion
Sheet
Aircraft Definition
Procedure
Document presenting technical information on the contents of each individual

Modification Proposal. This document is issued by the Modification Proposal
initiator and/or any other parties involved.This document, completed by cost
and deadline information, allows a decision concerning the actions to be taken
as a result of the proposal to be made.
Technical Report
This template is used for complex technical subjects that require more
information than can be accommodated in a Technical Memorandum and is
used internal to Airbus. This may include graphs, tables, assessments,
evaluations, analyses, illustrations etc. The Technical Report contains the
options of List of Distribution, Record of Revisions, Table of Contents and Table
of References.
Source
This template has provision for Author, Approval and Authorization signatures,
as necessary, depending on the Document Level as defined in AP1020 Rules
and Guidance for Signature and Release of Technical Documents.
The Technical Report is not used to convey information external to Airbus,
unless it is the subject of an Engineering Coordination Memorandum (ECM).
Approved Terms
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Term
Domain
Definition
Technical Solutions
Industrialization
Technical Specification
Relates to Pre-Defined/Pre-Designed possible choices of Functions and/or

Techniques.
Basis for Options Catalog Compilation.
Document which states the required characteristics of a product, such as
Design Objectives/requirements, Performance levels and Safety taking into
consideration the Certification aspects. Part of the Definition Dossier.
Technique
Temporary Revision
Constituent Items
Constituent Items
Operations
Term
Test
Organization/Evaluation Means The procedure of submitting an analytical statement to such either generally
recognized or specifically stipulated operations as will either prove or disprove
it.
Document which defines the methods to be applied to verify the compliance of
the characteristics, quality and performances of a product with the
corresponding design and quality requirements.
Training
Allowance to perform third party training related to a specific aircraft type.
Airbus document that defines the policy, strategy and objectives of the
organization or part of it.
Technology
Telemetry
Test/Inspection Standard
Third Party License

Times (Flight)
Top Document
Approved Terms
Source
Specification
The method of accomplishing a desired aim.
Webster Dictionary
A manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes,

methods, or knowledge.
Real time transmission of flight test parameters, for monitoring and recording
purposes, for further analysis.
A means of issuing changes to manuals and other documents before their next
planned normal revision.
Word or phrase which designates a specific concept eg: Flight compartment.
Webster Dictionary
ISO 704
WD
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Term
Domain
Definition
Topic-AMM
Customer Services/Contractual A - (Pre-revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each specific
maintenance requirement. Usually corresponds to the content of a Page Block.
Source
B - (Post revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Headings used within tasks to

provide groupings of sub-tasks (steps). Topics include headings such as
"prepare for removal", "prepare for inspection", ...etc. For less complex
procedures which do not use headings, a single topic, "procedure", is used to
provide the proper outline requirements.
Total Quality
Quality
Touch and Go
Engineering
Tower
Operations
Organization which authorizes aircraft to land or take off at the airport controlled
by the tower, or to transit the airport traffic area regardless of flight plan or
weather conditions. May also provide approach control services.
Traceability
Quality
Training
Skills
Training
Ability to trace the history, application or location of an entity by means of

recorded identifications.
This may be : a physical follow-up (with item, Part Number, serial number
installed on Assy, Subassy, Aircraft) - a documented follow-up (eg : Supplier Purchaser delivery documents, stock, follow-up).
Learning skills and/or knowledge required for professional use.
Training Aids/Supports
Training
Media/Means/Equipment
Approved Terms
Training
The acknowledgement that for any organization to achieve quality

improvement, all functions/departments and divisions need to be actively and
simultaneously involved in the process.
A landing in which an aircraft touches the runway and does not come to a full
stop prior to commencing an additional flight.
ISO 8402
WATOG
ISO9000:2000
All the work books, cockpit panels, videodisks given to a trainee and/or an
instructor for a specific course.
All the physical means for providing the instructional content, including entire
set of training equipment, from transparencies, Computer-Based Training (CBT)
to flight training devices as defined in the AC 120-45A.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Training Module
Training
Instructional item defined by:

- a training objective,
- a pedagogical approach,
- the training media used (transparencies, Computer-Based Training - CBT,
system trainer, simulator...),
- a technical definition.
Transferability
Design-Engineering
The extent to which an item may be transferred between systems or aircraft

Type, Series or Model. (Not approved for use in relation to "interchangeability").
Transferable
Design-Engineering
The designation of an item as being able to be transferred between systems,

equipment or aircraft. (Not approved for use in relation to "interchangeability").
Transformer (of
Decals/Adhesive Films)
Trigger Date
Common Terms
Trigger Point
Supplier of finished products. Transforms Decals/Adhesive Films and applies

graphic/text according to the customized definition.
A date or the date of an anticipated event when it is predicted that a decision
or action will be required.
A point in time, or in a program, when a risk occurred or is expected to occur.
Trouble
Common Terms/Malfunctioning Cause of disturbance.
Type
Aircraft
Certification
Type Certificate
Approved Terms
Source
AI/PE-T
AM2098
AM2098
WD
Relates to specific design definition for Certification purposes (eg: A300, A310,
A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380).
Document issued by the European Aircraft Safety Agency. The Type Certificate
is allocated only if the aircraft has satisfied the Certification procedure.
One set of documents:
- Airworthiness Requirements,
- Certification Procedure,
is established for each Airbus aircraft project .
The Type Certificate holder is Airbus.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Type Certification
Certification
Process in which the applicant for a Type or Supplemental Type Certificate has
to investigate and demonstrate that a newly developed aircraft or a change to
an aircraft is in compliance with the Certification Basis. The process is closed
when the Authority issues the Type or Supplemental Type Certificate after
acceptance of the compliance demonstration.
Type Design
Uncustomized Aircraft
Design-Engineering
Definition
See Type Design in the domain Certification.

Administrative configuration.
Basic Build Status completed with the part of the Cabin Furnishings which is not
customized.
Defined by the applicable Aircraft Standard Specification and its associated
Cabin Configuration Guide.
This is the standardized time used for flight planning and execution. Previously
known as Greenwich Meantime (GMT).
To put into action or service.
Universal Time Coordinated Aircraft Operation/Flight

Operations
Use
Implementation
Used Aircraft
VACBI Author Mode
Training
VACBI Station
Training
Validate
Implementation
Validation
Approved Terms
Source
Ref.: JAA
WD
An aircraft which has been subject to one or more changes of ownership since
construction including the first delivery by Airbus.
Note: Denoted by "USED" where space is limited.
The function of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) system (Video and ComputerBased Instruction - VACBI for Airbus) enabling the creation and modification of
CBT modules.
The computer system used to study courses using Video and Computer-Based
Instruction - VACBI (hardware + VACBI software + VACBI courseware).
To demonstrate that a product is capable of meeting the requirements for the
specified application or intended use.
The act of confirming that a specific requirement has been met.
EN9100 section 7.3.6
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Term
Domain
Definition
Validity
Aircraft Definition
Allocation
Codes allocated to a change (MOD/MP) launched in design and production.

These codes make it possible to:
- Express the configuration(s) for which the change has to be developed,
- Determine the ranges of MSNs on which the change shall be embodied
before delivery.
These codes consist of the Standard(s), Industrial Standard(s) and/or Versions
for which the change is valid, the corresponding modification category and the
embodiment point (or range).
Note: When the change is only applicable to in-service aircraft, the validity does
not indicate the embodiment points.
Variant
Aircraft
Verify
Designates a specific model definition.

Eg: modified design weight:
Type-model:
A340-313
Variant:
- 020
Variant definition: MTOW 271, MLW 190, MZFW 178
Use Supplier.
Aircraft Definition
Service Bulletin (VSB) issued by a Vendor mainly to cover changes or
inspections affecting his equipment. VSBs require approval by Airbus only if an
Implementation
Airbus SB is required.
Organization/Evaluation Means To check or test the accuracy or exactness of...
Version
Version Modification
Version Rank
Vendor
Vendor Service Bulletin
Video and Computer-Based Training

Instruction
Approved Terms
Code allocated to a group of aircraft to be assembled and delivered in

accordance with a customized specification.
Specific Airbus version codes are used to manage the configuration of
prototypes.
A modification, which is incorporated on the aircraft to cover embodiment of a
specific choice from a Customer
A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by a Version and
Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) and which identifies its actual position
(rank) in that Version sequence. (e.g. MSN : 753, VERSION : JAS 03, RANK :
016)
The Airbus Computer-Based Training system used to teach the academic part
of a course.
Source
WD
based on ACMR
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Term
Domain
Definition
Visual Flight Rules
Operations
VFRs are rules governing aircraft operation during visual weather conditions,
that is with a specified minimum visibility and minimum distance away from
cloud, and governing the flight plan of an aircraft operating under these
conditions. Flight above a cloud layer is permitted if the way to the destination
airport is clear of cloud. The pilot need not have an instrument rating but the
aircraft must have a specified minimum of equipment, including a radio if the
flight plan crosses controlled zones.
White Tail
Work Breakdown Structure
Redundant term used in the past to refer to an aircraft which had been
completed but not allocated (no logo on the vertical stabilizer).
The WBS is a deliverable-oriented, organized grouping of project elements
which organizes and defines the total scope of a project. Each descending
level element represents an increasingly detailed definition of project
components; which may be either products or services.
Work Package
WPs are Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements assignable to an

individual or an organizational unit which is responsible at the appropriate level.
Work Query Note
Working Group
Organization/Airbus
Document used to convey a query to Engineering/Design concerning

information on drawings which may require change or clarification.
A specialist group established under the authority and control of a Task Force,
formed to handle a specialized subject. It consists of a group of people, who
may be from different sources and disciplines, functioning under a Chairman for
the purpose of continuing over a period of time, a program of work which has
been defined by and is subject to the approval of the associated Task Force.
Working Party
Aircraft Definition
Implementation
Approved Terms
Source
AP1002
AP1002
A Working Party is organized when work cannot be performed on an aircraft

during its normal final assembly cycle. It can be organized after industrial
delivery.
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Term
Domain
Definition
Work-sharing
Industrialization
Any Airbus Program is subject to Work-sharing Document (Report 6), which

defines the Work-sharing between the industrial organizations for the Program
development phase. In principle, the Work-sharing for the series production
phase is the same as for the development phase.
In other words, the Report 6 determines what has to be done by whom without
specifying how.
Workstation License
Training
Zonal Inspection
Approved Terms
With the license per workstation the company is granted a personal, nontransferable and non-exclusive license to install and use the Video and
Computer-Based Instruction (VACBI) software and courseware on a single
workstation at a time and only within the company's premises.
Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance A collective term comprising selected general visual inspections and visual
- Overhaul - Repair
checks that is applied to each zone, defined by access and area, to check
system and powerplant installations and structure for security and general
condition.
Source
ATA MSG-3
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Abbreviations (Approved and For Information)

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Airline Administrative Communications

Approved ABBR in bold

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Aircraft Check Follow Up

Approved ABBR in bold

New form of TCAS to be used

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Abbreviated Component Maintenance

Aircraft Configuration Management Rules

Aircraft Condition Monitoring System

Altimeter Check Point

Approved ABBR in bold

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

For nav/AP signals only

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Approved ABBR in bold

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Aviation Routine Weather Report

Aircraft Environment Surveillance Unit

For ECAM messages

Approved ABBR in bold

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Aircraft Flight Manual

ATS Facilities Notification

Automatic Gain Control

Air Generation System

Air Generation Unit

Approved ABBR in bold

For BITE messages only

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Airbus Industrie Material Specification

Airbus North America

Airline Network Architecture

Approved ABBR in bold

For ECAM messages

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

At Nearest Suitable Airport

American National Standards Institute

Approved ABBR in bold

For ECAM messages

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Airbus On-Line Services

Airport Planning Manual

Approach Control-Approach Control Office

Approved ABBR in bold

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Approved ABBR in bold

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

For MRTT only

A300, A300-600, A310 only

Lexinet - Airbus Reference Language

Three Dimensional (Lat, Long, Alt)

Airport Surveillance Radar

Air Transport Association of America