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AVIATION ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

(selected aviation and airline industry, manufacturer, specification, flight operations, maintenance and related acronyms)

A
AAC
AAPA
ac
ACARS
ACAS
ACJ
ACMF
ACMI
ACMP
ACMS
ACN
AD
ADF
ADI
ADM
ADS
AEA
AFDC
AFDF
AFDS
AFM
AFN
AGL
AIC
AIP
AMOC
AOA
AOC
AOG
AP
APHIS
APIS
APU
APS
ARINC
ASDA
ASK
ASM
ASML
ASTM
ATA
ATC
ATFM
ATN
ATP
ATPL
ATR
ATS
ATZ

airline administrative communications

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
alternating current / aircraft
aircraft communications addressing and reporting system
airborne collision avoidance system
Airbus Corporate Jetliner
airplane condition monitoring function
aircraft crew maintenance insurance (lease)
ac-powered electric motor pump
aeroplane/airplane condition monitoring system
aircraft classification number
airworthiness directive
automatic direction finder
attitude direction indicator
air data module
automatic dependent surveillance
Association of European Airlines
autopilot flight director computer
autopilot flight director function
autopilot flight director system
aeroplane (airplane) flight manual
ATS facilities notification
above ground level
aeronautical information circular
aeronautical information publication
alternative method of compliance
ACARS over avionics / angle of attack
air operator certificate / airline operational communications / airline operational control
aircraft on ground
autopilot
animal & plant health inspection service (USA department of agriculture port entry)
advance passenger information system
auxiliary power unit
auxiliary power system
Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
accelerate stop distance available
available seat kilometres
available seat miles
above mean sea level
American Society of Testing and Materials
Air Transport Association (of America)
air traffic control
air traffic flow management
aeronautical telecommunication network
airline transport pilot certificate (US) / approved technical procedure
airline transport pilots license
Avions de Transport Regional (EADS/Aeritalia joint venture)
air traffic services
aerodrome traffic zone

B
BBJ
BC
BCA
BET

E&OE

Boeing Business Jet

battery charger
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boeing equivalent thrust

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BFE
BGAN
BITE
BPCU

buyer-furnished equipment
broadband global area network
built-in test equipment
bus power control unit

C
CAA
CAME
CAMO
CAMP
CB
CCD
CCR
CCS
CDL
CDN
CDU
CFMI
CFRP
CG
CIS
CL
CMCS
CMS
CofA
CofR
CPCS
CPDLC
CPL
CRJ
CRM
CSE
CSS
CVR

Civil Aviation Authority (e.g. of the United Kingdom)

continuing airworthiness management exposition
continuing airworthiness management organisation
computerised aircraft maintenance programme
circuit breaker
cursor control device
common computing resource
common core system
configuration deviation list
common data network
control display unit
CFM International (engine joint-venture between GE and SNECMA)
carbon fibre reinforced plastic
centre of gravity
crew information system
cabin lighting
central maintenance computing system
central maintenance system
certificate of airworthiness
certificate of registration
cabin pressure control system
controller/pilot data link communication
commercial pilots licence
Canadair regional jet (Bombardier)
crew resource management
customer-selected equipment
cabin services system
cockpit voice recorder

D
DA
DAR
D-ATIS
dc
DCA
DDG
DER
DFLD
DGAC
DGCA
DH
DME
DOC
DOT
DU

decision altitude
(US FAA) designated airworthiness representative
digital automatic terminal information service
direct current
department of civil aviation
dispatch deviation guide
(US FAA) designated engineering representative
database field loadable data
Direction Generale de lAviation Civile (France)
director general of Civil Aviation (e.g. of India)
decision height
distance measuring equipment
direct operating costs
(US) Department of Transportation
display unit

E
E/E
EADS
EASA
EBAA
ECA
ECS

E&OE

electric/electronic
European Aeronautic Defence & Space Company (Airbus parent)
European Aviation Safety Agency
European Business Aircraft Association
export credit agency
environmental control system

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EDP
EETC
EFB
EFIS
EGT
EICAS
EIS
ELT
EMP
EOL
EP
EPR
ER
ERG
ERJ
ESN
ETCA
ETOPS
EU
EU-ETS
EVS

engine-driven pump
enhanced equipment trust certificate
electronic flight bag
electronic flight information system
exhaust gas temperature
engine indication and crew alerting system
entry into service
emergency locator transmitter
electric motor pump
end of lease
external power
engine pressure ratio
extended range
economic regulation group
Embraer regional jet
engine serial number
engine total care agreement
extended-range twin-engine operations
European Union
EU Emissions Trading Scheme
enhanced vision system

F
F/A
FAA
FADEC
FAL
FANS
FAR
FBO
FBW
FCAC
FCE
FD
FDPS
FDR
FF
FIR
FIS
FL
FLS
FMCF
FMCS
FMS
FOCA
FOI
FOM
FQIS
FSB
FTE
FTK

flight attendant
Federal Aviation Administration (of the United States)
full authority digital engine control
final assembly line
future air navigation system
Federal Aviation Regulations (of the United States)
fixed base operator
fly-by-wire
forward cargo air-conditioning
flight control electronics
flight director
flight data processing system
flight data recorder
fuel flow
flight information region
flight information services
flight level
field loadable software
flight management computing function
flight management computing system
flight management system
Federal Office of Civil Aviation (of Switzerland)
Flight Operations Inspector
flight operations manual
fuel quantity-indicating system
fasten seat belt
fixed trailing edge
freight tonne kilometres

G
GA
GAMA
GCU
GE
GLS
GNSS

E&OE

general aviation
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
generator control unit
General Electric
GPS landing system
global navigation satellite system

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GPS
GPU
GPWS
GTF

global positioning system

ground power unit
ground proximity warning system
geared turbofan

H
HDD
HEPA
HF
HPT
HSI
HUD
HUMS

head-down display
high-efficiency particulate air
high frequency
high pressure turbine
hot section inspection
head-up display
health & usage monitoring system

I
IAE
IAP
IAS
IBAC
IATA
IBAO
ICAO
ICO
IDOC
IFE
IFR
IFSD
IGW
ILS
IOSA
IPC
IRCM
IRU
ISA
IS-BAO
ISS

International Aero Engines (joint-venture between Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney)
instrument approach plate
indicated airspeed
International Business Aviation Council
International Air Transport Association
International Business Aviation Council
International Civil Aviation Organisation
interior colour offering
indirect operating costs
in-flight entertainment
instrument flight rules
in-flight shut down
increased gross weight
instrument landing system
IATA operational safety audit
illustrated parts catalogue
infrared countermeasures
inertial reference unit
international standard atmosphere
international standards for business aircraft operations
integrated surveillance system

J
JAA
JAR
JCAB
JOL

Joint Aviation Authorities (of Europe) (replaced by EU/EASA)

Joint Aviation Regulations (of JAA) (replaced by EU/EASA)
Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau
Japanese operating lease

L
LCC
LCD
LDA
LED
LLP
LN
LOI
LPT
LR
LRC
LRNS
LRU

low cost carrier

liquid crystal display
landing distance available
light-emitting diode
life limited parts
line number
letter of intent
low pressure turbine
long range
long range cruise
long range navigation system
line-replaceable unit

M
MC

E&OE

monitor and control

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MCAI
MCF
MCPH
MEBA
MEL
MEW
MFD
MLG
MLW
MME
MMEL
MMO
MMR
MNPS
MNT
MOE
MRO
MRW
MSC
MSL
MSN
MSP
MTOW
MTW
MTWA
MX
MZFW

mandatory continuing airworthiness information

monitor and control function
maintenance cost per hour (GE engine support agreement)
Middle East Business Aircraft Association
minimum equipment list
manufacturers empty weight
multifunction display
main landing gear
maximum landing weight
maintenance management exposition
master minimum equipment list
maximum operating speed (Mach number)
multi-mode receiver
minimum navigation performance specifications
mach number technique
maintenance organisation exposition
maintenance & repair organisation
maximum ramp weight
maximum speed cruise
mean sea level
manufacturers serial number
maintenance service programme
maximum takeoff weight
maximum taxi weight
maximum takeoff weight authorised
maintenance
maximum zero fuel weight

N
N1
N2
N3
NAA
NBAA
ND
NM
NPRM
NWS

high pressure turbine speed

fan speed
compressor speed
national aviation authority
National Business Aviation Association (of America)
navigation display
nautical mile
notice of proposed rulemaking
nose wheel steering

O
OAMP
OCMF
O&D
ODLF
OEM
OEW
OHMF
OTAC
OTARs

operators aeroplane maintenance programme

onboard configuration management function
originating & destinating
onboard data load function
original equipment manufacturer
operating empty weight
onboard health management function
(UK) Overseas Territories aviation circular
(UK) Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements

P
PA
PAX
PBE
PBTH
PC
PCN
PDP
PDU

E&OE

passenger address
passenger
protective breathing equipment
power by the hour
personal computer
pavement classification number
pre-delivery payment / power distribution panel
power drive unit

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PFCF
PFD
PIC
PMA
PMG
PSS
PW
PWC
PWS

primary flight control function

primary flight display
pilot in command
parts manufacturer approval (non OEM parts)
permanent magnet generators
passenger service system
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney Canada
predictive windshear

Q
QAR
QEC
QRH

quick access recorder

quick engine change
quick reference handbook

R
RA
RAT
RDC
RDPU
RJ
RMI
RPK
RPL
RR
RTOW
RVG
RVR
RVSM

radio altimeter / ACAS resolution advisory

ram air turbine
remote data concentrator
remote power distribution unit
regional jet
radio magnetic indicator
revenue passenger kilometres
repetitive flight plan
Rolls-Royce
regulated take-off weight
residual value guarantee
runway visual range
reduced vertical separation minima

S
SATCOM
SB
SELCAL
SENEL
SEP
SFC
SFE
SLB
SMS
SN
SOPs
SPA
SRM
SSPC
STC
STD
STOL

satellite communication
service bulletin
selective calling system
single event noise exposure level
safety & emergency procedures
specific fuel consumption
seller-furnished equipment
sale & leaseback
safety management system
serial number
standard operating procedures
special pro-rate agreement
structural repair manual
solid-state power controller
supplemental type certificate
synthetic training device
short take-off & landing

T
TAC
TAS
TAT
TAWS
TC
TCA
TCAS
TES
3GCN

E&OE

thrust asymmetry compensation

true air speed
total air temperature
terrain awareness and warning system
type certificate
total care agreement (Rolls-Royce engine support agreement)
traffic alert and collision avoidance system
total engine support
third-generation cabin network

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TMA
TOC
TOD
TODA
TORA
TR
TRU
TSA
TSP

terminal control area

top of climb
top of descent
take-off distance available
take-off run available
thrust reverser
transformer rectifier unit
Transportation Security Administration (USA)
tail strike protection

U
ULD
UMS
U/S
USPHS
UTC

unitary load device (baggage/cargo container)

user-modifiable software
unserviceable
United States Public Health Service
coordinated universal time (GMT)

V
V
VDL
VFR
VHF
VLJ
VMO
VOR
VPN
VSD

volt
VHF data link
visual flight rules
very high frequency
very light jet
maximum operating velocity
VHF omni-directional range
virtual private network
vertical situation display

W
WAT
WFU
WGS
WXR

weight altitude temperature (limitation)

withdrawn from use
world geodetic system
weather radar

X
XP
XR

extra performance
extra range

Z
Z

E&OE

zulu time (=GMT, UTC)

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