AIRBUS INDUSTRIE

Airbus Abbreviations Dictionary (AAD)

Table of Contents

Purpose

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Selection of Abbreviations for Current Use

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Approved Abbreviations

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Distribution

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Revision Service

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Proposals for Amendment

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List of Abbreviations in alphabetical sequence (January 1997)

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Record Of Revisions (ROR) and List of Effective Pages (LEP)

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Purpose
The purpose of this dictionary is to provide a list of all the abbreviations, both approved and nonapproved, which may be found on an Airbus aircraft, In documentation or in related data and
information.
This list is sorted by abbreviation in alphabetical sequence and each abbreviation is followed by the
title or meaning of the abbreviation .
The fact that an abbreviation Is listed in this dictionary does not signify that it Is approved for current
or future use .

Selection of Abbreviations for Current Use

This dictionary Is for information purposes only and it Is not be used by Engineers and Authors as a
source of abbreviations for current use .
Abbreviations which have approval and are therefore available for current use are listed in ABD0037 .

Approved Abbreviations
Abbreviations which already have approval for current and future use are listed in :
` ABDO037 - Airbus Approved Abbreviations Handbook (AAAH)
This ABD also contains Information concerning the proposal, approval and listing of new
abbreviations .

Distribution
The distribution of this Dictionary shall be limited to the following Organizations :
AIB Field Service
AIB Training & Flight Operations Support Division
AIB Customer Services Directorate
Customers/Operators
Organizations approved by AIB
Standardization Board TF7 Members
(Distribution within the MAAP organizations may be made by and at the discretion of the relevant
TF7 member).

Revision Service
There is no specific revision service for this dictionary but generally it will be revised annually . Identification of the current issue can be made by contacting AI/EE-D as shown below .

Proposals for Amendment

Any user may draw attention to errors or omissions by forwarding a copy of the relevant page or
source, suitably marked up to indicate the proposal, to the following :
Airbus Industrie (address on front sheet)
AI/EE-D T. HOLLINGWORTH
Fax No .: (33) 05 .61 .93 .28.28
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$
%
bar
c
cu
daN
dB
dB(A)
ft
ft/mn

gal

hbar
in
kg
kg/m'
kPa
kW
lb
lbf/in'
m
mbar
mile/h
min
mi
iris
nm'
Tin'

mr/hr
mrem/hr
m'

phi
phi N
pH
qt
r/min
rem/hr
P
'C
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Differential Pressure
Dollar, Hexadecimal Address
Percent (Symbol)
10' kPa
Equal Margin
Cubic
Load (DecaNewton)
Decibel
A-Weighted Decibel
Feet, Foot
Feet Per Minute
Earth Acceleration (Symbol)
Gram
Gallon
Height
Hour
Stress (Hectobar)
Inch
Kilogram
Kilograms/Cubic Meter
Kilo Pascal
Kilowatt
Pound
Pounds force per square inch
Meter
Millibar
Miles per Hour
Minute
Milliliter
Millimeter
Square Millimeter
Cubic Millimeter
Milliroentgens per Hour
Millirems per hour
Cubic Meter
Load Factor
Bank Angle
Nominal Bank Angle
Acidity or Alkalinity
Imperial quart or United States quart
Revolutions per Minute
Rems per Hour
Microprocessor
Degrees Celsius
Degrees Centigrade
Degrees Fahrenheit
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R
s
t
t
t
A
A
A
A
A
A . ICE
A . ICE
A/BRK
A/C
A/COLL
A/D
A/D
A/DC
A/F
A/G
A/N
A/N SIZE
A/R
A/S
A/S
A/SKID
A/STAB
A/T
A/THR
A/XFMR
AA
AAAH
AADC
AAL
AAP
ABBR
ABCO
ABD
ABM
ABM
ABNORM
ABRN
ABS
ABS VAL

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Degrees Kelvin
Degrees Rankine
Second
Equivalent Runway Thickness
Rivet Spacing
Tonne
Pitch Attitude
Air
Alternate
Amber
Ampere
Area
Anti-ice, Anti-icing
Anti-ice . Anti-Icing
Autobrake
Aircraft
Anti-Collision
Analog to Digital Converter (conversion)
Analog/Digital
Analog-to-Digital Converter
Auto Flight
Air to Ground
Alphanumeric
Alpha Numeric Size
Audio Reproducer
Airspeed
Auto Stabilization
Anti-Skid
Auto Stabilizer
Adjustment/Test
Autothrust
Autotransformer
Arithmetical Average
Airbus Approved Abbreviations Handbook
Analog Air Data Computer
Above Aerodrome Level
Additional Attendant Panel
Abbreviation
Airbus Collective Data Dictionary
Airbus Directives
Abeam
APU Build-up Manual
Abnormal
Airborne
Autobrake System
Absolute Value

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ABBR
ABSORB
ABV
AC
AC

ACARS
ACC
ACC
ACCEL
ACCESS
ACCLRM
ACCU
ACD
ACE
ACE
ACFT
ACFU
ACIA
ACK
ACM
ACM
ACMM
ACMP
ACMR
ACMS
ACN
ACOB
ACOC
ACP
ACP
ACP
ACQ
ACQN
ACS
ACS
ACT
ACT
ACT
ACTO
ACTG
ACTN
ACTR
ACTVT
ACU
ACVR
AD
AD

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Absorber
Above
Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning
Alternating Current
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
Active Clearance Control
Area Control Centre
Acceleration/Accelerate
Accessory
Accelerometer
Accumulator
Airframe Certification Document
Airbus Concurrent Engineering
Altimeter Control Equipment
Aircraft
Aircraft Check Follow Up
Asynchronous Communications Interface Adaptor
Acknowledge
Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual
Aircraft Conversion Manual
Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual
Airframe Condition Monitoring Procedure
Aircraft Configuration Management Rules
Aircraft Condition Monitoring System
Aircraft Classification Number
Automatic Call Out Box
Air Cooled Oil Cooler
Altimeter Check Point
Area Call Panel
Audio Control Panel
Acquire
Acquisition
Access
Alternating Current Supply
Active
Activity
Additional Center Tank
Actuated
Actuating
Action
Actuator
Activate
Antenna Coupler Unit
Alternating Current Voltage Ratio
Aerodrome
Airplane Datum
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ABBR
Airworthiness Directive
Auxiliary Data Acquisition Unit
Area Distribution Box
Air Data Computer
Addition, Additional
Aircraft Description Data Base
Added By
Automatic Direction Finder
Air Driven Generator
Attitude Director Indicator
Air Data/Inertial Reference System
Air Data/Inertial Reference Unit
Adjust
Adjustment
Air Data Module
Aircraft Deactivation Procedures Manual
Adaptation
Adapter
Advisory Route
Air Data Reference
Address
Air Data System
Align Display Unit
Advisory
Airline Engineering Bulletin
Assoc . Euroo(enne des Constructeurs de Mat . A(ronautique
Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee
Aviation Routine Weather Report
Avionics Equipment Ventilation Computer
Access Authorized
All Freighter
Audio Frequency
DUE Arc to Fixed Waypoint
Antifriction Bearing
Automatic Frequency Control
Automatic Flight Control System
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Control Unit
Airframe
Automatic Flight System
Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
Artificial Feel Unit
Accessory Gearbox
Automatic Gain Control
Aircraft Ground Equipment
Airbus General Guide
Above Ground Level

AD
ADAU
ADS
ADC
ADD
ADD
ADD BY
ADF
ADG
ADI
ADIRS
ADIRU
ADJ
AOJMT
ADM
ADPM
ADPTN
ADPTR
ADR
ADR
ADRS
ADS
ADU
ADV
AEB
AECMA
AEEC
AERO
AEVC
AEX
AF
AF
AF
AFB
AFC
AFCS
AFECU
AFR
AFS
AFTN
AFU
AGB
AGC
AGE
AGG
AGL
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AGMT
AGW
AM
AHRS
AHRU
AI
AIB
AIC
AID
AIDS
AIG
AIL
AIM
AIM-FANS
AIMS
AIP
AIP
AIOI
AIR
AIRCOND
AIS
AIS
AISI
ALERFA
ALF
ALHP
ALIGN
ALPHA
ALPHANUM
ALS
ALT
ALT ACQ
ALT TO
ALTM
ALTN
ALTO
ALU
AM
AMB
AMC
AMM
AMM
AMP
AMP
AMPL
AMS

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Actual Gross Weight
Ampere Hour
Attitude and Heading Reference System
Attitude and Heading Reference Unit
Anti-Icing
Airbus Industrie
Access Illustration Cards
Aircraft Installation Delay
Aircraft Integrated Data System
Accident Investigation
Aileron
Aircraft Integrated Maintenance
Airbus Interoperable Modular-Future Air Navigation Sys
Airbus Inventory Management System
Aeronautical Information Publication
Attendant Indication Panel
Airbus Industrie Quality Instruction
Aircraft Inspection Report
Air Conditioning
Aeronautical Information Service
Audio Integrated System
American Iron and Steel Institute
Alert Phase
Aft Looking Forward
Airframe Life-History Program
Alignment
Angle-of-Attack
Alphanumerical
Approach Light System
Altitude
Altitude Acquire
Alternate To
Altimeter
Alternate . Alternative
Annunciator Light Test Unit
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Amplitude Modulation
Ambient
Acceptable Means of Compliance
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Ammeter
Amperage
Ampere
Amplifier
Aeronautical Material Specifications

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AMS
AMS
AMTOSS
AMU
AN
ANCE
AND
ANI
ANLG
ANN
ANN LT
ANNCE
ANNCMT
AND
ANPT
ANSI
ANT
ANU
AO
AOA
AOAS
AOC
AOG
AOHX
AOM
AP
AP
AP/FD
APASHE
APC
APLC
APM
APM
APM
APP
APP
APP
APPR
APPROX
APPU
APS
APS
APU
APU AFE
AR
ARG

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Aerospace Material Specification

Aircraft Modification Status
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
American National Standards Institute
Antenna
Aircraft Nose Up
Access Opening
Angle-Of-Attack
Angle of Attack Sensor
Airline Operational Control
Aircraft On Ground
Air/Oil Heat Exchanger
Aircraft Operating Manual
Airborne Printer
Autopilot
Autopilot/Flight Director
Aircraft Publication Automated Shipping Expedite
Area Positive Control
Aircraft Power Line Conditioner
Aircraft Performance Monitoring Program
Airport Planning Manual
ARINC Processing Module
Appearance
Approach Control - Approach Control Office
Approach Control-Approach Control Office
Approach
Approximately
Asymmetry Position Pick Off Unit
Aircraft Prepared for Service
Auxiliary Power Supply
Auxiliary Power Unit
APU Automatic Fire Extinguishing Control Unit
As Required
Arresting Gear or Hook

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ARINC
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
ARM
Aircraft Recovery Manual
ARMO
Armed
ARMG
Arming
ARMT
Armament
ARNO
Around
ARO
After Receipt Order
ARP
Aerodrome Reference Point - Airport Reference Point
ARP
Aeronautical Recommended Practice
ARPT
Airport
ARR
Arrival, Arriving
ART
Active Repair Time
Air Route Traffic Control Centre
ARTCC
ARTCLD
Articulated
ARTF
Artificial
AS
Airscoop
ASA
All Speed Aileron
ASAP
As soon as possible
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASP
Accelerate Stop Distance
ASOC
Airline Service Data Collection
Airborne Support Equipment
ASE
ASF
Amperes Per Square Foot
ASI
Airspeed Indicator
Application Specific Integrated Circuits
ASIC
ASM
Aircraft Schematics Manual
ASM
American Society for Metals
ASN
Aerospatiale Norme (Standard)
ASP
Audio Selector Panel
ASR
Airport Surveillance Radar
ASSY
Assembly
ASYM Asymmetric(al)
AT
AUtothrottle
AT
Autothrust
ATA
Air Transport Association of America
ATAM
Airbus Take-off Analysis Module
ATB
ATA 100 Breakdown
ATC
Air Traffic Control
ATCA
.Air Traffic Control Board
ATCRB
Aircraft Technical Characteristics Data Base
ATCH
Attach(ment)
ATCI
Air Traffic Control and Information
ATCK
Attack
ATCRB
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon
ATCSS
Air Traffic Control Data Link Signalling System
ATD
Aircraft Technical Definition

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ATE
ATEC
ATI
ATIMS
ATLAS
ATLAS
ATM
ATM
ATM
ATMS
ATN
ATR
ATRCCS
ATS
ATS
ATS
ATS
ATSU
ATT
ATT
ATTEN
ATTND
ATZ
AUD
AUDSWTGSYS
AUDSWTGUNIT
AUTH
AUTO
AUTOCAL
AUTOLAND
AUW
AUX
AVAIL
AVG
AVIONICS
AVNCS
AVRS
AW8
AWG
AWG
AWL
AWLS
AWM
AWS
AWY
AX
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Automatic Test Equipment Complex
Air Transport Indicator
Air Traffic and Information Management System
Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems
Abbreviated Test Language for Avionics Systems
Air Traffic Management
Aircraft Transportability Manual
Available Ton-Mile
Advanced Text Management System
Aeronautical Telecommunications Network
Austin Trumbull Radio
Automatic Turbine Rotor Clearance Control System
Air Traffic Service
Airbus Technical Specification
Autothrottle System
Autothrust System
Air Traffic Service Unit
Attitude
Attitude Reference
Attenuation
Attendant
Aerodrome Traffic Zone
Audio
Audio Switching System
Audio Switching Unit
Authorize
Automatic
Autocalibration
Automatic Landing
All-Up Weight
Auxiliary
Available
Average
Aviation Electronics
Avionics
Audio/Video Recording System
Air Waybill
American Wire Gage
Audible Warning Generator
Aircraft Wiring List
All Weather Landing System
Aircraft Wiring Manual
American Welding Society
Airway
Access Authorized
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AX
AY
AZ
AZ
AZFW
B
8/8
8/D
BAABI
BAF
8AFO
SAL
BARC
BARD
BAT
BERG
BC
BCD
SCDS
SCL
BCN
BCU
BOLL
BEL CRK
BER
BETW
BEV
SEW
SPOAS
SFE
SF0
BFR
BG
SGC
8GM
BGS
SH
8HD
GIST
BITE
BIU
SK
SK UP
SL
SLC
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Longitudinal Acceleration
Lateral Acceleration
Azimuth
Vertical Acceleration
Actual Zero Fuel Weight
Blue
Back-Beam
Bottom of Descent
Basic Approved ATA Breakdown Index
Baffle
Best and Final Offer
Basic Assembly Language
Barometric Altitude Rate Computer
Barometric
Battery (Electrical)
Ball Bearing
Baggage Container Train
Binary Coded Decimal
SITE Centralized Data System
Battery Charge Limiter
Beacon
Brake Control Unit
Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft-und Raumfahrt Industrie
Bellcrank
Beyond Economical Repair
Between
Bevel
Basic Empty Weight
Basic Flight Data Acquisition System
Buyer Furnished Equipment
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
Back Up
Bleed
Basic Lines Catalog
Black
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ABBR
BLK
BLKT
BLOW
BL5T
OLT
BLV
SLW
BM
BMC
BUS
BND
BNOG
BNORY
BNR
BNR
BO
SO
80H
B0T
OCT
BP
BR
BRC
BRD
BROG
BRG
BRK
BRKNG
BRKR
BRKS
SRKT
SRI
BSCU
BSHG
ST
BTC
BTL
BTMU
BTN
BTR
BTU
BU
BUS
BYDU
BYP
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Block
Blanket
Blower
Ballast
Bolt
Bleed Valve
Below
Beam
Bleed Monitoring Computer
Bulletin M t o Sp cial
Bonded
Bonding
Boundary
Binary
Binary Words
Blocking Oscillator
Body Odour
Brake-Off Weight
Begin of Tape
Bottom
Bottom Plug
Brown
Brace
Braid
Bridge
Bearing
Brake
Braking
Breaker
Brakes
Bracket
bright . Brightness
Braking/Steering Control Unit
Bushing
Bus Tie
Bus Tie Contactor
Bottle
Brake Temperature Monitoring Unit
Button
Bus Tie Relay
British Thermal Unit
Battery Unit
Busbar
Back-Up Yaw Damper Unit
Bypass
Celsius, Centigrade

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C
C
C
C
C
C
C-MOS
C/B
C/L
C/M
C/M
C/O
C/S
C/SSR
Ci
CombL
Cor .M
CA
CAA
CAB
CAB PRESS
CAD
CAG
CAGE
CAI
CAL
CALC
CAM
CAM
CAN
CANC
CANTIL
CAD
CAOA
CAOM
CAP
CAPLTY
CAPT
CAR
CAR
CARE
CARP
CAS
CAS
CAS
CAS
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Clear
Close
Cold (Electric Point)
Comparator
Convertible
Cyan
Complementary Metal Oxyde Semiconductor
Circuit Breaker
Check List
Command/Monitor
Crew Member
Change Over
Call Sign
Cost/Schedule Status Report
Curie
Combustible Liquid
Corrosive Material
Cable
Civil Aviation Authority
Cabin
Cabin Pressurization
Computer Aided Design
Circulation Aerienne Generale
Commercial and Government Entity
Combustion Area Inspection
Calibration, Calibrated
Cargo Acceptance and Load Control
Cabin Assignment Module
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Canopy
Cancel
Cantilever
Cargo Aircraft Only
Corrected Angle Of Attack
Cabin Attendant Operating Manual
Capacitor
Capability
Captain
Cargo
Civil Aviation Requirements
Continuing Airframe - Health Review and Evaluation
Carpet
Calculated Air Speed
Calibrated Air Speed
Collision Avoidance System
Computed Air Speed

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CAT
CAT
CAUT
CAUT LT
CBAL
CBMS
CBMU
CBO
CBORE
CBR
CBSV
CC
CCC
CCC
CCCP
CCG
CCITT
CCQ
CCR
CCS
CCW
CO
CO
CO
CD-ROM
CD-WD
CODS
COE
CDIM
COL

Category
Clear Air Turbulence
Caution
Caution Light
Counterbalance
Circuit Breaker Monitoring System
Circuit Breaker Monitoring Unit
Cycles between Overhaul
Counterbore
California Bearing Ratio
Cycles Between Scheduled Visits
Current Comparator
Component Change Card
Crash Crew Chart
Compressor Cavity Control Pressure
Cabin Configuration Guide
Consultative Committee International Telegraphy & Teleph
Crew Cross Qualification
Customer Change Register
Cabin Communications System
Counter Clockwise
Cold Drawn
Control Display
Count Drag
Compact Disc - Read Only Memory
Component Data Working Document
Component Documentation Data System
Consumption Data Exchange Card
Component Data Instruction Manual
Configuration Deviation List
Compressor Discharge Pressure
Cold Drawn Steel
Component Documentation Status
Center Drive Unit
Control and Display Unit
Centralized Cabin Monitoring
Cooling Effect Detector
Component Evolution List
Clutch Electro Valve
Course to a fixed Waypoint
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit
Centralized Fault Display System
Customer Furnished Equipment
Cubic Feet per Hour
Cable Fabrication Manual
Cubic Feet per Minute

COP

CDs
CDs
COU
CPU

CECAM
CEO
CEL
CEV
CF
CFDIU
CFDS
CFE
CFH
CFM
CFM
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CFMI
CFR
CFRP
CPS
CG
CGCS
CGM
CH
CH
CH
CRAM
CHAN
CHAS
CHG
CHM
CHMBR
CHRG
CHRO
CI
CI
CI
CICS
CICS/VS
CIDS
CIM
CIN
CIT

CK
CKO
CKPT
CKT
CL
CL
CL
CL
CLB
CLO
CLOG
CLG
CLG
CLK
CLM
CLN
CLNG
CLOG
CLP

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CFM International
Code of Federal Regulations
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Cold Finished Steel
Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity Control System
Computer Graphics Metafile
Centre Hatrack
Character
Charge
Chamfer
Channel
Chassis
Change
Chime
Chamber
Charge
Chronometer
Cast iron
Conversion Instruction
Course to an Intercept
Customer Information Control System
Customer Information Control System/virtual Storage
Cabin Intercommunication Data System
Continuous Image Microfilm
Change Identification No .
Compressor Inlet Temperature
Check
Checked
Cockpit
Circuit
Center Line
Check List
Clip
Clutch
Climb
Closed
Component Location Data Bank
Ceiling
Centerline Landing Gear
Clock
Component Location Manual
Clinometer
Ceiling
Clogging
Clamp

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CLR
CLR ALT
CLRD
CLS
CLS
CLSD
CLSG
CLTM
CLV
CM
CM
CM
CM
CM
CMC
CMD
CMFLR
CML
CMM
CMM
CMMM
CMP
CMPLRY
CMPNT
CMPS CPLR
CMPTG
CMPTR
CMRLR
CMS
CMS
CMS
CMS
CMS
CNA
CNCT
CNCTD
CNCTN
CNCTR
CNCTRC
CNCV
CND
CNTNR
CNTOR
CNTR
CNTRTR

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TITLE
Clapper
Clear
Clearance Altitude
Cleared
Cargo Loading System
Cargo Loading System Manual
Closed
Closing
Component Location Training Manual
Clevis
Call Maintenance
Centimeters
Collective Modification
Conversion Manual
Crew Member
Central Maintenance Computer
Command
Cam Follower
Consumable Material List
Calibration Memory Module
Component Maintenance Manual
Component Maintenance Manual Manufacturer
Customer Maintenance Program
Complementary
Component
Compass Coupler
Computing
Computer
Cam Roller
Cabin Management System
Central Maintenance System
Code Matiere Societe
Code MatiAre Soci t
Component Maintenance Sheet
Common Nozzle Assembly
Connect
Connected
Connection
Connector
Concentric
Concave
Conduit
Container
Contactor
Counter
Concentrator

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CO
Co
CO RTE
COC
COHO
COL
COM
COM
COIL
COMP
COMP
COMPSN
COMPT
COMPT TEMP
COMPTR
COMTN
COND
CONOTN
CONOTR
CONFIG
CONT
CONT
CONT
CONY
COOL
COORD
COPT
CORA
CORCTO
CORR
CORR
CORR
COS
COT
COUNT
COV
COWL
CP
CPC
CPCS
CPCU
CPL
CPLD
CPLG
CPLR
CPMS
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Company
Cut -Off
Company Route
Customer Originated Change
Coherent Oscillator
Column
Common
Communication
Commercial
Compass
Compensator
Compensation
Compartment
Compartment Temperature
Comparator
Commutation
Conditioned . Conditioning
Condition
Conditioner
Configuration
Continue . Continuous
Contour
Controller
Converter
Cooling, Cooler
Coordinate
Copilot
Customer Order Administration
Corrected
Correct
Corrugate
Corrugation
Cosine
Cotter
Counter
Cover
Cowling
Clock Pulse
Cabin Pressure Controller
Cabin Pressure Control System
Cabin Pressure Control Unit
Couple
Coupled
Coupling
Coupler
Cabin and Passenger Management System
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CPMU
CPRSR

Cabin Passenger Management Unit

Compressor
Capture
Central Processing Unit
Cold Rolled
Camera Ready Copy
Continuous Repetitive Chime
Crew Rest Compartment
Cyclic Redundancy Check
Corrosion-Resistant
Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Cargo
Certification Review Item
Crank
Collar
Cold Rolled Steel
Course
Corrosion
Cathode Ray Tube
Card Reader Unit
Cruise
Cabin Cleaners Steps
Call Switch
Center Spar
Centistokes
Constant Speed Drive
Course Set Error
Continuous Safe Flight/Landing
Cycles Since Installation
Countersink
Countersunk Head
Console
Computer Software Manual
Constant Speed Motor/Generator
Catalog Sequence Number
Casting
Constraint
Command Sensor Unit
Cycles Since Last Shop Visit
Center Tape
Current Transformer
Control Area
Central Test Facilities
Central Test Facility Response
Central Test Facility Questions
Capacity Tonne Kilometre

CPT
CPU
CR
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRC
CRE
CRES
CRG
CRI
CRK
CRL
CRS
CRS
CRSN
CRT
CRU
CRZ
CS
CS
CS
CS
CSD
CSE
CSF/L
CSI
CSK
CSKH
CSL
CSM
CSM/G
CSN
CSTG
CSTR
CSU
CSV
CT
CT
CTA
CTF
CTF .P
CTF .Q
CTK

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TITLE

ABBR
CTL

Central
Control
Center
Contour
Control Zone
Centered
Countersunk
Counterweight
Control Unit
Current Unbalance Detection Unit
Current
Configuration Variation List
Cockpit Voice Recorder
Center Vent Tube
Crypto Voice Unit
Clockwise
Cockpit Working Group
Control Wheel Steering
Clearway
Calendar Year - Current Year
Cycle
Cylinder
Digital to Analog
Engine Out Drift Down Point
Description and Operation
Drift Angle
Discrete Address Beacon System
Digital to Analog Converter
Drawing Aperture Card
Digital Air Data Computer
Digital Air Data System
Damping Augmentation Function
Digital Aids Recorder
Digital ACMS Recorder
Digital AIDS Recorder
Designated Alteration Station/Supplemental Type Certific
Data Base
Decibel
Data Base Bulletin Service
Data Basis for Design
Doubler
Direct Current
Data Control and Display
Decode
Double Channel Duplex
Decoder

CTL

CTR
CTR
CTR
CTRD
CTSK
CTWT
CU
CUDU
CUR
CVL
CVR
CVT
CVU
CW
CWG
CWS
CWY

CY
CY
CYL
0/A
0/0
0/0
DA
DABS
DAC
DAC
DADC
DADS
OAF
DAR
DAR
DAR
DAS/STC
DS
08
DBBS
080
DBLR
DC
DCO
DCD
DCD
OCDR

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ABBR
DCDU
OCS
DCS
DCS
OCU
DCV
DCVR
D0A
DOCU
001
ODI
DOM
DOM
DDP
OORMI
DDTS
DOV
DEC
DECEL
DECR
DEDP
DEF
DEFDARS
DEFL
DEG
DEL
DEL
DEL BY
DELTA P
OEM
DEMOD
DEP
DEPLD
DEPRESS
DEPT
DES
DES
DEST
DET
OETNG
DEU
DEV
DEVN
DEW
DEX
OF

ISSUE

Data Control and Display Unit

Designated Certification Specialist
Direct Current Supply
Double Channel Simplex
Direction Control Unit
Directional Control Valve
Direct Current voltage Ratio
Digital Differential Accumulation
Dedicated Display and Control Unit
Design Drawing Instruction
Documentary Data Insert
Difference in Depth of Modulation
Digital Data Module
Declaration of Design and Performance
Digital Distance and Radio magnetic indicator
Digital Data Technology Standards
Direct Drive Valve
Declination
Decelerate
Decrease
Data Entry and Display Panel
Definition
Digital Expandable Fit Data Acquisition & Recording Sys
Deflect
Degree
Delay Message
Delete
Deleted by
Differential Pressure
Digital Electronic Module
Demodulator
Data Entry Panel
Deployed
Depressurization
Department
Descent
Digital Equipment Simulator
Destination
Detection . Detector
Determining
Decoder/Encoder Unit
Deviation
Deviation
Delivery Empty Weight
Access Demanded
Direction Finder

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TITLE

ABBR
DFA
DFDAU
DFOR
DFDRS
DFT
DG
DGAC
DGI
DGO
OGTL
OH
0I
DI
DIA
DIAPH
DIFF
DIM
DIM
DIM
DIPLXR
DIR
DIR
DIR TO
DIS-IN
DISC
DISCH
DISCTN
DISRMD
DIST
DISTR
DITCH
DITS
DIU
DLC
DLK
OLOAD
DLRB
OLS
DLY
DMA
DMC
DMC
DMC
DMOLTR
ONE
DMP
ISSUE :

Delayed Flaps Approach

Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit
Digital Flight Data Recorder
Digital Flight Data Recording System
Drift
Directional Gyro
Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile
Digital Input
Digital Output
Digital
Decision Height
Data Input
Deicing
Diameter
Diaphragm
Differential
Dimension
Dimming
Direction Input Module
Diplexer
Direct, Direction . Director
Direction . Direct, Director
Direct to
Discrete Input
Disconnect, Disconnected
Discharge . Discharged
Disconnection
Disarmed
Distance
Distribute, Distribution, Distributor
Ditching
Digital Information Transfer System
Digital Interface Unit
Direct Lift Control
Data Link
Data Loading
Data Loader Routing Box
Data Loader Selector
Delay
Direct Memory Access
Design Modification Committee
Direct Maintenance Cost
Display Management Computer
Demodulator
Distance Measuring Equipment
Display Management Processor
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ABBR
Damper
Data Management Unit
Down
Drawing Numerical Index
Down lock
Data Output
Design Office
Direct Operating Cost
Documentary Data
Dry Operating Weight
Data Processing
Differential Protection
Double Pole/Double Throw
Differential Pressure Indicator
Design Progress Meeting
Dead Reckoning
Door
Design Response Intended for Playback
Duct Repair Manual
Distance Radio Magnetic Indicator
Driving
Driven
Driver
Disappearance
Discriminator
Discrete
Doors and Escape Slides Control System
Dedicated Serial Data Link
Disengaged
Discrete Input
Discrete Output
Display
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
Drawing
Access Demanded
Dynamometric
East
Electrical Trim

OMPR
OMU
ON
DNI
ONLK
DO
00
DOC
DOC .DATA
DOW
OP
DP
OPDT
DPI
OPM

DR
OR
DRIP
ORM
ORMI
ORVG
DRVN
ORVR
DSAPP
DSCRM
OSCRT
DSCS
DSDL
DSENGD
OSI
DSO
OSPL
OSTRK
OSUG
DID
DTG
DTMF
DTMS
OTMU
OU
DUM
OWG
Ox
DYNMTC
E
E/T

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TITLE

ABBR
Etio .Ag .
Expl .
EADI
EAROM
EAS
EAT
CBS
EBU
EC
ECAM
ECAM
ECB
ECDB
ECM
ECM
ECMS
ECMU
ECN
ECON
ECON
ECP
ECS
ECS
ECSB
ECU
ECUCV
ED
COB
EDMC
EDP
EOP
EDTA
EE
EEC
EEC
EEPROM
EFCC
EFCS
EFCU
EFDARS
EFF
EFF
EFIS
EFIS CP
EFIS SGU
EFOB
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Etiologic Agent
Explosive
Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
Electrically Alterable Read Only Memory
Equivalent Airspeed
Expected Approach Time
Engine Build Specification
Engine Build-up Unit
Engine Control
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
ECAM Data Book
Electronic Control Box
Equipment Central Data Bank
Engine Condition Monitoring
Engineering Coordination Memo
Electrical Contactor Management System
Electrical Contactor Management Unit
Engineering Change Note
Economic
Economy
Ecam Control Panel
Electronic Cooling System
Environmental Control System
Embedded Computer System Bus
Electronic Control Unit
Electronic Control Unit Cooling Valve
Edge Distance
ECAM Data Book
Engineering Drawing Microfilm Card
Electronic Data Processing
Engine Driven Pump
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate
Electrical and Electronic
Electronic Engine Control
Engine Electronic Controller
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
Effective .Effectivity
Electronic Flight Instrument System
EFIS Control Panel
EFIS Symbol Generator Unit
Estimated Fuel on Board
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ABBR

TITLE

EG
EGIU
EGT
EHSI
EIS
EIS
EIU
EIVMU
EL
ELA
ELAC
CLAPS
ELC
ELEC
ELEK
ELEKS
ELEV
ELS
ELT
ELV
EM
EMC
EMDB
EMER
EMI
EMISN
EMLS
EMP
EMS
EMU
ENBL
ENCD
ENCOR
ENCL
END
ENG
ENG OUT
ENGD
ENGR
ENP
ENRGZ
ENT
ENTR
ENV
ED
ED

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Electrical Generation Interface Unit
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator
Electronic Instrument System
Entry into Service
Engine Interface Unit
Engine Interface and Vibration Monitoring Unit
Equipment List
Electrical Load Analysis
Elevator Aileron Computer
Elapsed Time
Electronic Library Computer
Electric . Electrical, Electricity
Electronic
Electronics
Elevation . Elevator
Electronic Library System
Emergency Locator
Elevation
Engine Manual
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical Main Data Bank
Emergency
Electromagnetic Interference
Emission
Emergency Lighting System
Empennage
Equipment Modification Sheet
Engine Maintenance Unit
Enable
Encode
Encoder
Enclosure
Endurance
Engine
Engine Out
Engaged
Engineer
Estimated Normal Payload
Energize
Entry
Entrance
Envelope
Engine Out
Engineering Order

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ABBR
ED ACCEL ALT
ED THR RED SPD
EOC
EOP
EOSID
EOSID
EOT
EOT
EP
EPC
EPD
EPGS
EPLD
EPPT
EPR
EPR
EPR .D
EPR .L
EPROM
EPSU
EPU
EQPT
ER
ER
ER
ERECT
ERL
EROM
ERR
ERS
ERS
ERU
ESC
ESD
ESO
ESD
ESDB
ESDN
ESLB
ESP
ESS
EST
ESWL
ET
ETA
ETD
ISSUE :

Engine Out Acceleration Altitude

Engine Out Thrust Reduction Speed
Engineering Order Change
End of Part
Engine Out Standard Instrument Departure
Engine Out SID
End of Tape
End Of Tape
Entry Panel
External Power Contactor
Extended Principle Diagram
Electrical Power Generation System
Electronically Programable Logic Device
Electronic Performance
Engine Pressure Ratio
Exhaust Pressure Ratio
EPR Descent
EPR Latch
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Emergency Power Supply Unit
Emergency Power Unit
Equipment
Elevator Rib
Error Report
Extended Range
Erection
Economic Repair Life
Electronic Readout Machine
Error
Erase
Erased
Engine Relay Unit
Escape
Electro Sensitive Device
Electro Static Discharge
Electronic System Display
Element Standard Data Bank
Extended System/Structure Description Note
ECAM System Logic Book
Electrical Standard Practices
Essential
Estimated
Equivalent Single Wheel Load
Elapsed Time
Estimated Time of Arrival
Estimated Time of Departure

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TITLE

ABBR
ETE
ETD
ETOPS
ETP
ETS
EUPB
EV
EVAC
EVMU
EWO
EWS
EXC
EXCO
EXCESS
EXCG
EXCN
EXH
EXP
EXT
EXT
EXTC
EXTCO
EXTCG
EXTG
EXTIG
EXTIN
EXTING
EXTIR
EXTN
EXTR
EXTR
EXTRACT
EZ
F
F
F-PLAN
F-PLN
F/C
F/CTL
PIE
F/O
F/S
F/U
F/W
Fla .G
Fla .L
ISSUE

Estimated Time En Route

Estimated Time Over
Extended Range Twin Engined Aircraft Operations
Equal Time Point
Equipment Technical Specification
Electronic Unit Protection Box
Electro Valve
Evacuation
Engine Vibration Monitoring Unit
Engine/Warning Display
Electronic Warning System
Excitation, Excite
Excited
Excessive
Exciting
Excitation
Exhaust
Expansion
Extend, Extension
Exterior . External
Extract
Extracted
Extracting
Extending
Extinguishing
Extinction
Extinguishing . Extinguish
Extinguisher
Extension
Extractor
Extrusion
Extraction, Extractor
Electrical Zero
Fahrenheit
Minimum Flap Retract Speed (EFIS)
Flight Plan
Flight Plan
first Class
Flight Controls
Flight Engineer
First Officer
Fast/Slow
Follow-up
Failure Warning
Flammable Compressed Gas
Flammable Liquid

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FAIR
FRMS
F A*
FAP
FAR
FRS
F nv
F AW
FES
FEW

FC

FCCS

FCCLI
FCO

FCDC
FC055

FCMS
FCCM
FCPC
FCPt

FCR
FCAC
FCSC

F h m d b l e SOlld
murse Srm a Flxed W m l n t to an A l t l t u d a TeFmirmtiW
federal A v i a t i m h m t n i t r a t i m
F i ignt Ausmentattun ihmuter
F t tgnt A u m n t a t i m Comwiter S W t M
F U I I AUthOFttY Olgltal Englne C m t r o l
F i n a l knoroacn F l n
~ a 3 i a . ia11ure
'
Farlng
Future A f r Mavtgst im System
F l iohf bttmdant (Inerat Iria a n u a l

~ a n - h l rv i v i
Final hwroach MYWlnt
F l x e d Base Simulator
FTY-oy-air e
Course f rm a Flmd MYwtnt t o a C R a n r i E m ~POint
Fralqnt Contaqner Tran
Fully CIased
~ t l g n tCwitrol C w u t a i
F l l a n t Control Comnuter SYstm
~ l f G h tControl cimrniter U n l t
Tu) i Coior Dlsulav
F l i g n t Cantrol Data Concwtrator
F U I ) Color U s a l a y 5 inch x 5 fnch
Fuel Control ana m i t o r i n g Coiiiliuter
Fual Control b i t o r i r t a SVSteLI
~7;ght- ~ r a wDoera? ing ktanual
Flght Controi Primary Canwiter
F 1 1 ~ h tConZroI Posttlon Indlcata?
~ilnnt Crew Rewrt
~ l f c t i tCres Rest C m r t n a e n t
Flght Control Sewndary CamUteF

FCST
PCTM

Forecast
~ l i m r ton
t

FCU
FCU

Fl ight

FCU

Airbus Abbreviations Dictionary [Asa)

Cmtrol U n l t

Flurn Controi Unit

FWI Control Unit
F I m Control V a l w
Cauras Prm a Fixed WaypDint to a kE I1tStance
~iignt Director
FUSelaSe b t u m

Flight Data A c w s i t l m U n l t
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ABBR

TITLE

FOOK
FOEP
FDIU
FOSU
FDU
FE
FEC
FEOR
FEGV
FET
FEW
FF
FFCC
FFCC
FFCCV
FFCCV
FFL
FFP
FF5
FG
FGN
FGS
FH
FIGS
FIFO
FIG
FIL
FIL
FIL H
FILG
FIM
FIN
FIR
FIS
FIX
FL
FL
FL
FL
FL
FLC
FLO
FLDK
FLEX
FLG
FLH

ISSUE

Feedback
Flight Data Entry Panel
Flight Data Interface Unit
Flight Data Storage Unit
Fire Detection Unit
Flight Envelope
Flight Envelope Computer
Feeder
Fan Exit Guide Vane
Field Effect Transistor
Fleet Empty Weight
Fuel Flow
Forward Facing Crew Cockpit Concept
Forward Facing Crew Cockpit Configuration
Fan Frame Compressor Case Vertical
Forward Flange Compressor Casing Vibration
Flip Flop Latch
Fixed Firm Price
Full Flight Simulator
Flight Guidance
Foreign
Flight Guidance System
Flight Hours
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 Service
Fixed
Flight Level
Flood
Floor
Flow
Fluid
Feel and Limitation Computer
Field
Flight Deck
Flexible
Flange
Flat Head
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ABBR
FLIP
FLLT
FLMPRF
FLP
FLSA
FLSCU
FLT
FLT CTL
FLTR
FLXTO
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FMA
FMC
FMCS
FMCU
FMEA
FMGC
FMGEC
FMGES
FMGS
FMS
FMS
FMU
FMV
FNA
FNCP
FNSG
FO
FO
FOB
FOC
FOB
FOB
FOR BET
FOT
FPA
FPEEPMS
FPM
FPPU
FPRM
FPT
FPV
ISSUE :

Flight Plan Computation Program

Flashing Light
Flameproof
Flap
Fuel Level Sensing Amplifier
Fuel Level Sensing Control Unit
Flight
Flight Control
Filter
Flexible Take-Off
Course from a Fixed Waypoint with a Manual Termination
Fan Marker
Flight Management
Flight Manual
Frequency Modulation
Flight Mode Annunciator
Flight Management Computer
Flight Management Computer System (FMC and CDU)
Flight Management Computer Unit
Failure Mode Effect Analysis
Flight Management and Guidance Computer
Flight Management Guidance and Envelope Computer
Flight Management Guidance and Envelope System
Flight Management and Guidance System
Flight Management System (FMCS and AFS sensors)
Fuel Manifold Staging
Fuel Metering Unit
Fuel Metering Valve
Final Approach
Flight Navigation Control Panel
Flight Navigation Symbol Generator
Flight Order
Fully Open
Fuel On Board
Fuel/Oil Cooler
Foreign Object Damage
Fuel Over Destination
For Detail
Flight Operation Telex
Flight Path Angle
Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System
Feet per Minute
Feedback Position Pick-off Unit
Fuel Pipe Repair Manual
Flight Path Target
Flight Path Vector
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TITLE

FQ
FOX
FOX
FQIC
FR
FREQ
FREX
FRM
FRT
FRU
FRV
FS
FS
FSB
FSCM
FSN
FST
FSTNR
FTB
FTG
FTI
FTK
FTK
FTMS
FTR
FTRNG
FTS
FU
FU
FUSLG
FV
FW
FW
FWC
FWD
FWL
FWS
FWSD
FY

Wet Quantity
Fuel Quantity Indicating/-ion/-or
Fuel Quantity Indicating/Indication/Indicator
Fuel Quantity Indication Computer
Frame
Frequency
Support Repercussion Sheet
Fault Reporting Manual
Front
Frequency Reference Unit
Fuel Return Valve
Front Spar
Fuselage Station
Fasten Seat Belts
Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers
Fleet Serial Number
Fire/Smoke/Toxicity
Fastener
For the time being
Fitting
Flight Test Installation
Freight Tonne Kilometre
Fuel Tank
Flight Test Management System
Flight Test Request
Feathering
Frame Time Select
Feedback Unit
Fuel Used
Fuselage
Flux Valve
Failure Warning
Firewall
Flight Warning Computer
Forward
Firewall
Flight Warning System
Flight Warning and System Display
Fiscal Year
Galley
Green
Grid
Gyro
Ground-to-Air
Ground Guidance
Glide Slope

G/A
G/G
G/S

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ABBR
GA
GA
GAD
GAIR
GALV
GALY
GAMMA-A
GAMMA-T
GATE
GATT
GCA
GCR
GCU
GOE
GDNC
GDS
GE
GEM
GEN
GENL
GFTM
GIC
GIDOCA
GIE
GIM
GIPSY
GLC
GLM
GLR
GMC
GMR
GMT
GMTBF
GNO
GNLU
GNSS
GP
GPCU
GPM
GPS
GPSSU
GPU
GPWC
GPWS
GR
GRC

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General Application
Go - Around
General Assembly Drawing
General Assembly Inspection Report
Galvanize
Galley
Slope
Potential Slope
Glossary of Airbus Terms and Expressions
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Ground-Controlled Approach System
Generator Control Relay
Generator Control Unit
Guide
Guidance
GSE Data Sheet
General Electric
Ground Equipment Manual
Generator
General
General Familiarization Training Manual
General Instruction Card
Gestion Informatique de la Documentation Avion
Groupement d'Int{rdt Economique
General Introduction Manual
General Integrated Publication System
Generator Line Contactor
General List of Modifications
Generator Line Relay
General Modifications Committee
Ground Movement Radar
Greenwich Mean Time
Guaranteed Mean Time Between Failure
Ground
GNSS Navigation and Landing Unit
Global Navigation Satellite System
Glide Path
Ground Power Control Unit
General Processing Module
Global Positioning System
Global Positioning System Sensor Unit
Ground Power Unit
Ground Proximity Warning Computer
Ground Proximity Warning System
Gear
Glass Reinforced Composite
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TITLE
Global RFC
Geographic Reference Point
Glass-Reinforced Plastic
Ground Reference Point
Ground/Geographical Reference Point
Ground Refrigeration Unit
Groove
Gravity
Ground Speed
Ground Support Equipment
Glareshield
General Structure Manual
General Terms Agreement
Gathering
Ground Test Instructions
Gross Weight
General Working Rules
Grey
Gyroscope
Hot (Electrical Point)
Runway Thickness
Horizontal Navigation
Hecto Pascal
Holding Pattern to an Altitude Termination
Hybrid Air Data Computer
Harness
Heading and Attitude System
Brinnell Hardness Test Value
Hydraulic Control Unit
Head
Heading
Heading Selected
Handle
Handling
Headset
Handwheel
Hydraulic Electrical Generating System
Hexadecimal
High Frequency
Holding Pattern to a Fixed Waypoint
Horizontal Hinge Line
High
Hold Item List
Knoop Hardness Test Value
High Level
High Level AC Voltage

GRFC
GRP
GRP
GRP
GRP
GRU
GRV
GRVTY
GS
GSE
GSHLD
GSM
GTA
GTHRG
GTI
GW
GWR
GY
GYRO
H
H
H NAV
Hpa
HA
HADC
HARN
HAS
HB
HCU
HD
HOG
HOG/S
HER.
HDLG
HOST
HOWHL
HEGS
HEX
HF
HF
HHL
HI
HIL
HK
HL
HLAC

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HLCL
HLD
HLDC
HLDR
HLTY
HM
HMC
HMU
HNG
HOLD
HORIZ
HOT
HP
HPC
HPC
HPT
HPT
HPTACC
HPTC
HPTR
HPV
HR
HR
HR(X)
HR/XXX)
HRS
HRS
HS
HSG
HSI
HSI
HSMU
HSS
HT
HT TR
HTO
HTG
HTP
HTR
HUD
HUOC
HV
HV
HVOF
HVPS
HNBPT

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TITLE
Helical
Hold
High Level DC Voltage
Holder
Healthy
Holding Pattern with a Manual Termination
Hydromechanical Control
Hydromechanical Unit
Hinge
Holding
Horizontal
High
Temperature
High Pressure
High Pressure Compressor
Rear Compressor Rotor and Stator Assembly
High Pressure Turbine
Rear Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor Assembly
High Pressure Turbine Active Clearance Control
High Pressure Turbine Clearance
High Pressure Turbine Rotor
HP Bleed Valve
Hot Rolled
Hour
Rockwell Hardness Test Value
Rockwell Superficial Hardness Test Value
Hot Rolled Steel
Hours
High Speed
Housing
Horizontal Situation Indicator
Hot Section Inspection
Hydraulic System Monitoring Unit
High Speed Steel
Heat
Heat Treat
Heated
Heating
Horizontal Tail Plane
Heater
Head Up Display
Head Up Display Computer
High Voltage
Vickers Hardness Test Value
High and Very High Frequency Direction - Finding Station
High Voltage Power Supply
Hardware Breakpoint

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I n t e r c m t Polnt
l n t e r c m t P M f i le
I r r l t a t tog Uatertal
loternatlonal Aeto EnplnO5
I n l l i a l aoprpafn F I X
Indicated AlrsPecd
Internat Inria1 h l r TranmOrt ASOrKlatlm
In accordance w r t n
In t t l a l Apnr.ath WayW.tnt
I m l l f l c a t l m BeaCOr
Intepratea

Invoice

Clrcult

Control Car0

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1CU
ICY

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ID PL
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1I1EMT
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IOU
1F

3F
IFP

IFR

I n t e r Co-ordlnatlng Eounel t of A e P W a c e Industrtm Asso

Interlace Control Docuraent
I n Clrcult Emulatim
I x l l a t l a n Control Unlt
Interchangeabl l i l y

Inslde Diameter
Idcot l f icar lon P l a t e
Inrtrvmsnt Plsalay

Eatlleg

I o e n r r f i c a t r m . IdBntIfIer. Idmtlty
Integrated D r l v p Gertorntor
Intearate0 aata Processlna
1nte;attlve Dtmlay Unlt
Initial Fix
Intermedlute F r w u e w
In Flight P ~ r f ~ r r a a n cW
e tltlm Prmrl
Instrument Fijght Rules
I n illght Turn back
Inlet Gear Bdr

IGV

I n s t r r w n t Landri-4 SmtICS Inner Marker

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IMM
IMU
IN
IN HG
IN-LBS
INA
INB
INSD
INCLG
INCR
INCR
IND
INOG
INFO
INHI
INHIB
INIT
INOP
INP
INR
INRTL
INS
INSP
INST
INST
INSTL
INSTLLO
INSTM
INSUL
INT
INT
INTCON
INTCP
INTEG
INTEN
INTERCOM
INTFC
INTG
INTGT
INTL
INTLK
INTMO
INTET
INTPH
INTR
INTRG

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Immediate
Inertial Measurement Unit
Inch
Inches of Mercury
Inch-pounds
Initial Approach
Inbound
Inboard
Including
Increase
Increment
Indicator
Indicating
Information
Inhibit
Inhibit . Inhibited, Inhibition
Initial(ization)
Inoperative
Input
Inner
Inertial
Inertial Navigation System
Inspection
Instinctive
Instrument
Installation
Installed
Instrumentation
Insulate . Insulation . Insulator
Interrupt
Intersection
Interconnection
Intercept
Integral
Intensity
Intercommunication
Interface
Integral
Integrate, Integrating
Internal
Interlock
Intermediate
Intermittent
Interphone
Interior
Interrogate, Interrogator

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INTRPT
INU
INV
INWP
IOC
IOR
IP
IP
IPC
IPC
IPCT
IPO
IPD
IPL
IPPU
IPS
IPT
IPV
IR
IRAN
IRO
IRS
IRU
ISA
ISA
ISB
ISDU
ISG
ISO
ISOL
ISS
ISU
ISWL
IT
IV
IVS
JAA
JAM
JAMG
JAR
JB
JCT
JEMTOSS
JIC
JK
JOG
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Interrupt
Inertial Navigation Unit
Inverter
Intermediate Waypoint
Indirect Operating Cost
Immediate Operational Requirement
Intermediate Pressure
Invoice Packing Card
Illustrated Parts Catalog
Intermediate Pressure Bleed Check Valve
Initial Provisioning Coordination Team
Illustrated Provisioning Document
Initial Provisioning Data
Illustrated Parts List
Instrumentation Position Pick-off Unit
Incorrect Phase Sequence
Inadvertent Power Transfer
Indicator Para Visual
Inertial Reference
Inspection and Repair As Necessary
Interrupt Request
Inertial Reference System
Inertial Reference Unit
Inertial Sensor Assembly
International Standard Atmosphere
Inter-System Bus
Inertial Sensor Display Unit (IRS)
Instrument Symbol Generator Unit
International Standardization Organisation
Isolation
Inertial Sensor System
Inertial Sensor Unit
Isolated Single Wheel Load
Interruption
Isolation Valve
Inertial Vertical Speed
Joint Airworthiness Authorities
Jammed, Jamming
Jamming
Joint Aviation Requirements
Junction Box
Junction
Jet Engine Maintenance Task Oriented Support System
Job Instruction Card
Jack
Joggle
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KeV
KB/s
KHZ
KIAS
KRUG
KT
KV
KVA

ECAM DU
L-x
L/D
L/G
LA
LAP
LAG
LAM
LAN
LAP
LAT
LAT
LAU
LAV
LB
LB-FT
LB-IN
LEA
LBP
LC
LCC
LCO
LCDT
LCH
LCHG
LCIT
LCL
LCN
LCSD
LCTR
LD
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Degrees Kelvin
Subgrade Reaction Modulus
1024
Thousand Electron Volts
Kilo Bits per Second
Kilohertz
Knots Indicated Airspeed
Krueger
Knot(S)
Kilo Volt
Kilovolt Ampere
Left
Length
Litre or Liter
Radius of Relative Stiffness
Left ECAM Display Unit
Lavatory - X
Lift/Drag
Landing Gear
Linear Accelerometer
Load Alleviation Function
Lagging
Laminate
Local Area Network
List of Applicable Publications
Lateral
Latitude
Linear Accelerometer Unit
Lavatory
Pounds
Pound - Force - Foot (Torque)
Pound - Inch
Luftfahrt Bundes Amt
Left Bottom Plug
Labour Cost
Life Cycle Cost
Liquid Crystal Display
Load Compressor Discharge Temperature
Latch
Latching
Load Compressor Inlet Temperature
Line Check List (Maintenance)
Load Classification Number
Line Check Support Data
Locator
Left Display
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LD
LO
LDA
LDCC
LOG
LDG GR
LOI
LDMCR
LE
LE
LED
LEL
LEP
LF
LfR
LGCIU
LGND
LH
LIM
LIM
LIMG
LIPPLE
LIDO
LIS
LAD
LKG
LKR
LKSHFT
LL
LL
LL
LLAC
LLDC
LLDC
LLI
LLS
LLS
LLI
LMC
LAMB
LAMS
L149
LMS
LMT
LNA
LNG
ISSUE

Load
Lower Beck
Localizer-type Directional Aid
Lower Deck Cargo Compartment
Landing
Landing Gear
Landing Direction Indicator
Lower Deck Mobile Crew Rest
Leading Edge
Log Entry
Light Emitting Diode
Lower Explosive Limit
List of Effective Pages
Low frequency
Low Frequency Radio Range
Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit
Legend
Left Hand
Limit, Limitation, Limiter . Limiting,
Limit, Limitation, Limiting . Limiter
Limiting
Lowest Intelligible Phone Power Level
Liquid
Localizer Inertial Smoothing
Locked
Locking
Locker
Lockshaft
Latitude/longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Low Level
Low Level AC Voltage
Low Level Direct Current
Low Level DC Voltage
Long Lead Time Item
Left Line Select Key
Low-Level Solid Radioactive Material
WaYoOint from WaYpoint List Abbreviated
Least Material Condition
Compass Locator at Middle Marker
Left Middle Plug
Line Maintenance Part
Leakage Measurement System
Local Mean Time
Label Not Available
Long
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ABBR
Lief
LO
LO
LO PR
LOC
LOC
LOG
LOGO
LOM
LONG
LONG
LONGL
LONGN
LOP
LORAN
LP
LP VALVE
LPC
LPC
LPE
LPFEV
LPT
LPT
LPTACC
LPTC
LPTR
LRE
LRI
LRM
LRRA
LRU
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSA
LSA
LSB
LSC
LSI
LSP
LSR
LSR
LT
LT
LTD
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Linear
Local Oscillator
Low
Low Pressure
List of Overhaulable Components
Localizer
Logic
Logogram
Compass Locator at Outer Marker
Longitude
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Longeron
Low Oil Pressure
Long Range Aid to Air Navigation
Low Pressure
Low Pressure Valve
Low Compressor Rotor and Stator Assembly
Low Pressure Compressor
Laissez-Passer Exceptionnel
Long Power Failure Event
Front Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor Assembly
Low Pressure Turbine
Low Pressure Turbine Active Clearance Control
Low Pressure Turbine Clearance
Low Pressure Turbine Rotor
List of Radioactive and Hazardous Elements
Line Replaceable Item
Line Replaceable Module
Low Range Radio Altimeter
Line Replaceable Unit
Landing System
Line Select Key
Loudspeaker
Low Speed
Low Specific Activity Radioactive Material
Low Speed Aileron
Least Significant Bit
Least Significant Character
Large Scale Integrated/Integration/integrator
Low Speed
Last Significant Bit
Load Shedding Relay
Light
Teleloading
Limited
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LTG
LTK
LTM
LIP
LTS
LV
LVDT
LVL
LVL/CH
LVR
LVR
LW
LWR
M
M
M
M
M
Mag .M
Mn
MA
MA
MAA
MAAP
MAC
MAC
MAOAR
MAG
MAG
MAG DEC
MAG VAR
MAGN
MAIDS
MAIN MUX
MAINT
MALS
MALSR
MAN
MAP
MAP
MAP
MAPSP
MAS
MAS
MASI
MAWP

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Lighting
Load Tonne Kilometre
Livestock Transportation Manual
Left Top Plug
Lights
Low Voltage
Linear Variable Differential Transducer
Level
Level Change
Lever
Louver
Landing Weight
Lower
Mach
Mach Number
Magenta
Maneuvering Speed (EFIS)
Mode
Magnetized Material
Mach Number
Maintenance Annunciator
Milli-Ampere
Maximum Authorized IFR Altitude
Members and Associated Partners
Maintenance Action Classification
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
Malfunction Detection Analysis and Recording Subsystem
Magazine
Magnetic
Magnetic Declination
Magnetic Variation
Magnetron
Multipurpose Automatic Inspection and Diagnostic System
Main Multiplexer
Maintenance
Medium Intensity Approach Light System
Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway Align
Manual
Ground Mapping
Master Annunciator Panel
Missed Approach Segment
Master Attendant Passenger Service Panel
Milli-Ampere/Seconds
Modification Approval Sheet
Mach Airspeed Indicator
Missed Approach Waypoint

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Maximum
MAX
MAX CLB
Maximum Climb
MAX DES
Maximum Descent
Maximum Endurance
MAX END
Millibars
MB
MC Master Change
Material Cost
MC
MCi
Millicurie
Minimum Crossing Altitude
MCA
MCBF
Mean Cycles between Failures
Modification Customer Chart
MCC
Multipurpose Control & Display Unit
MCOU
MCL
Maximum Climb
Manufacturer Change Request
MCR
MCR
Maximum Cruise
Maximum Continuous Thrust
MCT
Modular Concept Unit
MCU
Mean Cycle Between Unscheduled Removals
MCUR
Manual Configuration Variation List
MCVL
Modulated Continuous Wave
MCW
Minimum Decision Altitude
MDA
Minimum Descent Altitude
MDA
MDAU
Modular Data Acquisition Unit
Main Deck Cargo Compartment
MDCC
Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit
MODU
Medium Frequency Direction Finding Station
MDF
MOL
Module
Multiplier Divider Unit
MOU
MEA
Minimum En Route IFR Altitude
MEAS
Measurement
Measuring
MEASRG
Main Engine Control
MEC
Mechanic, Mechanical, Mechanism
MECH
Medium
MED
Minimum Equipment List
MEL
Memory
MEM
MES
Main Engine Start
Meteorological
MET
Main Electro Valve
MEV
MEV
Million Electron-Volts
Manufacturer's Empty Weight
MEW
Medium Frequencies
MF
Memorized Fault Annunciator
MFA
Multifunction Display
MFO
MFG
Manufacturing
MFP
Maintenance Facility Planning

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MFP
MFR
MFR IDENT
MFTW
MFW
MGT
MHSU
M&IZ
MI
MIC
MICBAC
MICBAC
MID
MIDU
MIN
MIN FUEL
MIN TIME
MIP
MIPO
MIPS
MISC
MKGS
MKR
MLA
MLD
MLG
MLI
MLIH
MLS
MLW
MM
MM
MMC
MMDB
MMEL
MMH/FH
Mmi
M
MMO

Mixed Fission Products

Manufacturer
Manufacturer Identification
Maximum Design Fuel Transfer Weight
Maximum Design Flight Weight
Management
Magnetic Heading Sensor Unit
Megahertz
Magnetic Indicator
Microphone
Micro-system Bus Access Channel
Micro-System Bus Access Channel
Middle
Multi-Input Interactive Display Unit
Minimum
Minimum Fuel
Minimum Time
Maintenance Information Printer
Manually Issued Purchase Order
Maintenance Information and Planning System
Miscellaneous
Markings
Marker (radio) Beacon
Maneuver Load Alleviation
Molded
Main Landing Gear
Magnetic Level Indicator
Magnetic Level Indicator Housing
Microwave Landing System
Maximum Design Landing Weight
Maintenance Manual
Middle Marker
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
Manifold
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude
Modification
Modulator
Modulating Valve
Modulator

MMR

MNFOLD
MOCA
Moo

MOD
MOD/V
MODLTR

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ABBR
MON
MONG
MORA
MOS
MOS
MOT
MP
MP
MP
MPA
MPB
MPD
MPDS
MPL
MPR
MPS
MPS
MPU
MPU
MOPS
MRA
MRB
MRBD
MRIU
MRS
MRW
MS
MS
MSA
MSB
MSC
MSCN
MSG
MSG
MSI
MSI
MSL
MSL
MSN
MSTR
MSU
MSU
MSW
MT
MTBO
MTBF

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Monitor
Monitoring, Monitored
Monitoring
Minimum Off Route Altitude
Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Metal Oxyde Semiconductor
Motor . Motorized
Main Processor
Maintenance Practices
Modification Proposal
Maximum Power Assurance
Micro Processor Bipolar
Maintenance Planning Document
Maintenance Planning Data Support
Maximum Permitted Life
Multipurpose Register
Maximum Performance Specifications
Multiplex Power Supply
Magnetic Pickup
Modem Processor Unit
Minimum Quantity Price Break
Minimum Reception Altitude
Maintenance Review Board
Maintenance Review Board Document
Maintenance & Recording Interface Unit
Malfunction Reporting Systems
Maximum Ramp Weight
AI Maintenance Schedule
Military Standard
Minimum Safe Altitude
Most Significant Bit
Maintenance Steering Committee
Manufacturer Specification Change Notice
Maintenance Steering Group
Message
Maintenance Significant Item
Medium Scale Integrated
Maintenance Significant Item List
Mean Sea Level
Manufacturer Serial Number
Master
Magnetic Sensor Unit
Mode Selector Unit (IRS)
Microswitch
Mount
Mean Time Between Defects
Mean Time Between Failure

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MTBI
MTBIFS
MTBPR
MTBR
MIST
MTBUR
MTE
MTG
MTGC
MTI
MTN
MTO
MTO
MTO .t
MTOP
MIOW
MTP
MTR
MTS
MTTF
MTTR
MTTUR
MTUR
MTW
MTXW
MU
MUX
MV
MVT
MWARN
MWC
MWG
lAMP

MVS
MXR
MZFCG
MZFW

N MOS
N MOS
N/A
N/P
N/W
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Mean Time Between Inspection

Mean Time Between in Flight Shut-down
Mean Time Between Premature Removals
Mean Time Between Removals
Mean Time Between Trouble
Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removals
Manual Test Eau ip ent
Mounting
Mounting Center
Multi Tank Indicator
Motion
Maximum Take-Off
M{t(o
Maximum Takeoff Gross Weight
Maintenance Task Operating Plan
Maximum Design Takeoff Weight
Maintenance and Test Panel (AFS)
Meter
Maintenance Training Simulator
Mean Time to Failure
Mean Time to Repair
Mean Time to Unscheduled Removal
Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removals
Maximum Design Taxi Weight
Maximum Taxi Weight
Management Unit
Multiplex, Multiplexer
Multivibrator
Movement
Master Warning
Master warning Computer
Maintenance Working Group
Master Warning Panel
Master warning System
Mixer
Maximum Zero Fuel Center of Gravity
Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight
Neon
Newton
Normal
North
N-Channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Negative Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Not Applicable
Next Page
Nose Wheel

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N/WS
NM

No
NonflaG
NAC
NAC STA
NAI
NAS
NATS
NAV
NAVAID
NBPT
NBS
NC
NCO
NCU
NCV
NO
NOB
NOS
NOM
NOT
NEG
NFC
NFO
NHA
NLA
NLG
NM
NMI
NO
NO
NO
NOPT
NORM
NORM ALIGN
NOTAM
NOVOLRAM
NOVOLRAM
NP
NPN
NPT
NPV
NRP
NRZ
NS

ISSUE :

Nose Wheel Steering

Moment (Newtonmeter)
Number
Non-Flammable Compressor Gas
Nacelle
Nacelle Station
Nacelle Anti-Icing
Navy and Army Standard
North American Telephone System
Navigation
Navigation Aid
No Break Power Transfer
National Bureau of Standards
Normally Closed
No Computed Data
Navigation Computer Unit
Nacelle Cooling Valve
Navigation Display
Non-Directional Beacon
Non-Directional Radio Beacon
Noise Definition Manual
Non-Destructive Test
Negative
Not Fully Closed
Not Fully Open
Next Higher Assembly
Non Listed Assembly
Nose Landing Gear
Nautical Mile
Non MaSkable Interrupt
Normal Operation
Normal Operation in SSM
Normally Open
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
Navigation Reference Point
Non Return To Zero
No Smoking

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NSA
NSCM
NSDW
NTM
NTM
NTWK
NUM
NVM
NVM
N1
Ni

Norme Sud Aviation

NATO Supply Code for Manufacturers
Non Specific Design Work
Ton-Destructive Testing Manual
Nondestructive Testing Manual
Network
Numerical
Non Volatile Memory
Non-Volatile Memory
Engine Fan Speed
Low Pressure Rotor Speed
Ni Descent
N1 Latch
High Pressure Rotor Speed
Open
Orange
Open Circuit
Output
Organic Peroxide
Oxidizing Material
Outside Air Temperature
On Board Replaceable Module
Omni Bearing Selector
Observation
Observer
On Condition
Open Circuit
Order Card
Overcurrent
Occupied
Occupant
Obstacle Clearance Limit
Obstacle Clearance Surface
Outside Diameter
Operating Engineering Bulletin
Operational Empty Weight
Overfreouency
Off/Reset
Offset
Outlet Guide Vane
Opposite Hand
Overhead Stowage Compartment
Optical Head Unit
Oil Inlet Temperature
Operator Information Telex
Correct

141 .0
N1,L
N2
0
0
0/C
0/P
Org Per
Oxy M
OAT
DORM
Des
OBSV
OBSVR
OC
OC
DC
OC
OCCPD
OCCPNT
OCL
OCS
OD
OES
DEW
OF
OFFR
OFST
OGV
OH
OHSC
OHU
OIT
OIT
OK

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ABBR
OLIVER
OLMS
OLW
OM
OM
OM
0MM
OMS
OMTBF
OMV
ONS
OOT
OP
OP
OPAL
OPER
OPNG
OPP
OPS
OPS
OPT
OPT
OPTL
OPU
OPV
ORF
ORM
ORZ
OSC
OSG
OTOW
OUT
OUT
OUTS
OUTBO
OUTR
OV
OVBD
OVF
OVFL
OVHD
OVHT
OVLD
OVPRESS
OVRD
OVSP

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Output Level Intended for Very Excellent Reproduction

Operational Loads Monitoring System
Operational Landing Weight
ILS Outer Marker
Outer Marker
Overhaul Manual
Overhaul Manual Manufacturer
Onboard Maintenance System
Observed Mean Time between Failure
Overhaul Manual Vendor
Omega Navigation System
Oil Outlet Temperature
Opalescent
Operational
Order Processing Automated Line
Operative/Operation/Operating
Opening
Opposite
Operation
Operations
Optimum
Optional
Optional
Overspeed Protection Unit
Overpressure Valve
Orifice
Onboard Replaceable Module
0mni Range Zero
Oscillator
Overspeed Safety Governor
Operational Take-Off Weight
Outlet
Output
Outbound
Outboard
Outer
Over
Overboard
Over Frequency
Overflow
Overhead
Overheat
Overload
Overpressure
Override
Overspeed

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ABBR
Oversteer
Overvoltage
Outer Wing
Operating Weight Empty
Oxygen
Ounce
Oxygen (Symbol)
Pressure
Purple
Roll Rate
Profile Altitude
Profile Climb
Profile Descent
Profile EPR
Profile Mach
Profile N1
Profile Speed
Polarity (minus, plus, off)
Pushbutton
Pushbutton Switch
Printed Circuit
Payload
Preprocessor ROM
Pascal
Passenger Address
Public Address
Passenger Address Amplifier
Programmable Array Logic
Precision Approach Radar
Parameter
Parking
Pitch Attitude Sensor
Passenger Air-to-Ground Telephone System
Passenger
PAX Announcement Entertainment & Service Multiplex Sys
Policy Board
Power Plant Build-up Manual
Pushbutton Switch
Pack Controller
Packing Card
Portland Cement Association
Positive Control Airspace
Printed Circuit Board
Performance Compliance Document
Personal Consumption Expenditures
Passenger Cum Freighter

OVSTEER
OW

OWE
OXY
OZ
02

P .ALT
P .CLB
P .DES
P .EPR
P .MACH
P .N1
P .SPD
P(-+ OFF)
P/B
P/BSW
P/C
P/L
P/P ROM
Pa
PA
PA
PA AMP
PAL
PAR
PARAM
PARK
PAS
PATS
PAX
PAX
Ps
Pam

PBSW
PC
PC
PCA
PCA
PCB
PCD
PCE
PCF
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PCM
PCM
PCT
PCU

PCU
PCU
PD
PD
POC
PDC
PDDC
POM
POO
PORC
PDU
PE
PED
PEP
PEM
PEP
PERC
PERF
PERM
PES
PES
PES
PESAR
PESMMUX
PF
PF
PFD
PFEV
PFIN
PG
PG BUS
PH

PHA
PHC
PHR
PI
PIA
PIA
PIH
PIN PROG
PIPC
PIR
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Power Conditioning Module
Pulse Code Modulation
Percent
Passenger Control Unit
Power Control Unit
Power Controller Unit
Pitch Diameter
Principle Diagram
Panel Display Catalog
Procurement Data Card
Provisioning Descriptive Data Card
Post Delivery Modification Material
Power Door Opening
Procurement Data Reference Card
Power Drive Unit
HP Stage Air Pressure
Pedestal
Pylon Extension Fairing
Performance Engineers Manual
Performance Engineers Programs
Percussion
Performance
Permanent
Passenger Entertainment (System)
Passenger Entertainment System
Production Engineering Specification
Passenger Entertainment System Audio Reproducer
Passenger Entertainment System Main Mux
Pilot Flying
Power Factor
Primary Flight Display
Power Failure Event
Power Failure Interrupt
Page
Program Bus
Phase
Preliminary Hazard Analysis
Probe Heat Computer
Pounds per Hour
Procedure Turn to an Intercept
Peripheral Interface Adapter
Programmable Interface Adapter
Pressure Interstage Hydraulic (PW eng)
Pin Programming
Power Plant Illustrated Parts Catalog
Pressure Interstage Return
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PIREP
PIU
PIX
PK

PL
PL
PLATF
PLCRD
PLS
PLT
PLYWO
PM
PM

PMA
PMA
PMC
PMC

PMC
PMDB
PMG
PMP
PMP

PMP
PMR
PMS
PMUX

PMUX
PN
PNEU
PNF
PNL
PNP
PO
PO

P08
POR
POS
POST
POT
PPB
PPBU
PPC

PPDC
PPDES
PPI
PPIPC

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Pilot Reports
Passenger Information Unit
Picture
Pink
Plate
Plug
Platform
Placard
Pulse
Pilot
Plywood
Phase Modulation
Pounds per Minute
Parts Manufacturing Approval
Permanent Magnet Alternator
Power Management Control, Controller
Power Management Control ,controller
Process Material Control
Production Management Data Base
Permanent Magnet Generator
Performance Monitoring Program
Primary Maintenance Process
Pump
Performance Maintenance Recorder
Process and Material Specification
Power Plant Multiplexer
Propulsion Multiplexer
Part Number
Pneumatic
Pilot Non Flying
Panel
Posittve-Negative-Positive
Pickoff
Purchase Order
Pressure-Off Brake
Point of Regulation
Position
Power on Self Test
Potentiometer
Provisioning Parts Breakdown
Power Plant Build Up
Phosphor Protection Circuit
Provisioning Procurement Data Card
Product Performance Data Exchange Specifications
Plan Position Indicator
Power Plant IPC

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ABBR
PPM
PPM
PPM
PPOS
PPU
PQAS
PR
PR
PR
PR
PRAM
PRE
PRCSG
PRCSR
PREAMP
PRECOOL
PRED
PREREC
PRES POS
PRESEL
PRESS
PREV
PRF
PRGM
PRI
PRIM
PRL
PROC
PROC T
PROF
PROG
PROG
PROJ
PROM
PROS
PROT
PROX
PRPHL
PRR
PRSRZ
PRSRZG
PRV
PS
PSCU
PSDU
PSI

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Parts per Million

Performance Programs Manual
Pulse Position Modulation
Present Position
Position Pickoff Unit
Program Quality Assurance System
Power Ready Relay
Pressure
Progress Meeting
Regulated Pressure (downstream of bleed valve)
Prerecorded Announcement and Music
Probe
Processing
Processor
Preamplifier
Precooler
Prediction
Prerecorded
Present Position
Preselection, Preselector
Pressure, Pressurization, Pressurize
Previous
Interrogation Rate
Program
Priority
Primary
Parallel
Procedure
Procedure Turn
Profile
Program, Programming
Progress
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
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PSIA
PSIC
PSIG
PSIU
PSNR
PSS
PSU
PSU
PSUD
PSV
PT

PT
CODE
PTC
PTDC
PTM
PTP
PTR
PTR
PTT
PTT
PT

PTT

PTU
PTU
PU
PU

PU
PURS
PVC

PVD
PVI
PVIS
PW
PW
PWR
PYL

Q
OA
QAD
OAR
OAT
QC
QC
OOR
DEC
OFE

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Pounds per Square Inch Absolute
Proximity Sensor Interface Card
Pounds Per Square Inch Gage
Passenger Service Information Unit
Posit toner
Passenger Services System
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
Performance Training Manual
Programming and Test Panel
Printer
Push to Reset
Push to Test
Push-to-Talk
Push- to-Test
Power Transfer Unit
Power Transformer Unit
Panel Unit
Parts Usage
Pick Up
Purser
Polyvinyl Chloride
Para Visual Director
Paravisual Indicating
Passenger Visual Information System
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney
Power
Pylon
Pitch Rate
Quality Assurance
Quick-Attach-Detach
Quick Access Recorder
Quadruple ARINC Transmitter
Quality Control
Quick Change
Magnetic Heading to a Station
Quick Engine Change
Baro Pressure Setting for Airfield Altitude
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QFE
QFE
QFU
QNE
QNH
QNH
QNH
QNH
QPL
QRH
QSR
QT
QTE
QTY
QTZ
QUJ
R
R
R
R
R
R
R&D
R/hr
R/AD
R/C
R/D
R/H
R/I
R/I
R/L
R/T
R/T
RadM
RA
RA
RA
RAC
RAC
RACC
RACON
RACSB
RAD
RAD
RADCON
RADVR
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Field Elevation Atmospheric Pressure
Pressure Setting for Airfield Altitude
Runway Heading
Sea Level Standard Atmosphere Pressure
Barb Pressure Setting for en Route Altitude
Pressure Setting for En Route Altitude
Sea Level Atmospheric Pressure
Sea Level Pressure
Qualified Products List
Quick Reference Handbook
Quality Survey Report
Quart (US)
True Heading to a Station
Quantity
Quartz
True Radial from a Station
Radius
Rankine
Red
Resistor
Right
Yaw Rate
Research and Development
Roentgens per Hour
Retro/Adaptation Drawing
Rate of Climb
Rate of Descent
Radar Height
Radio/Inertial
Removal/Installation
Reading Light
Radio Transmit
Receiver Transmitter Unit
Radioactive Material
Radio Altimeter, Radio Altitude
Redundancy Assurance
Resolution Advisory
Rotor Active Clearance
Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Control
Rotor Active Clearance Control
Radar Beacon
Rotor Active Clearance Start Bleed
Radio
Roll Anticipation Distance
Radar Data Converter
Random Access Digital Video Reproducer
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RAIL
RALTU
RAM
RAPCON
RAT
RAT
RAX
RBN
RBP
RC
RC
RCC
RCCB
RCCU
RCDG
RCOR
RCL
RCLM
RCLS
RCP
RCPT
RCPTN
RCVR
RCVY
RD
RD
RODMI
RONG
ROY
RECIRC
RECOG
RECONF
RECT
RED
REOCR
REDUND
REF
REF ALIGN
REFLNG
REFR
REFUEL
REG
REG
REIL
REL
REL

ISSUE

Runway Alignment Indicator Light System

Reprogrammable Annunciator Light Test Unit
Random Access Memory
Radar Approach Control
Ram Air Temperature
Ram Air Turbine
Random Access Transfer Memory
Radio Beacon
Right Bottom Plug
Reference Chord
Repetitive Chime
Remote Charge Converter
Remote Control Circuit Breaker
Remote Calibration Control Unit
Recording
Recorder
Recall
Runway Center Line Marking
Runway Center Line Light System
Reverse Current Protection
Receptacle
Reception
Receiver
Recovery
Retro Drawing
Right Display
Radio Dual Distance Magnetic Indicator
Reading
Ready
Recirculate . Recirculation
Recognition
Reconfiguration
Rectifier
Reduction
Reducer
Redundancy
Reference
Reference Alignment
Refueling
Refrigerator
Refueling
Register
Regulator
Runway End Identification Lights
Release
Reluctance

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REP
REPL BY
RES
RET
RETR
RETRO
RETRG
RETRN
REV
REV
RF
RFC
RFI
RFI
RFP
RFS
RFS
RFW
RGLRO
RGLTG
RGLTN
RGTR
RH
RHEO
RHL
RJB
RK
RLA
RLG
RLS
RLS
RLSED
RLTO
RLY
RM
RMCU
RMI
RMO
RAE
RMO
RMP
RMP
RMS
RMT
RMU
RNAV

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Reporting Point
Replaced by
Resistance
Return
Retract
Retracted
Retracting
Retraction
Reverse
Revise, Revision
Radio Frequency
Request for Change
Radio Frequency Interference
Request for Information
Request for Proposal
Reason for Selection
Regardless of Feature Size
Request for Work
Regulated
Regulating
Regulation
Register
Right Hand
Rheostat
Rudder Hinge Line
Radio Junction Box
Rack
Reverser Lever Angle
Ring Laser Gyro
Remote Light Sensor
Right Line Select Key
Released
Related
Relay
Radio Magnetic
Remote Magnetic Compensation Unit
Radio Magnetic Indicator
Request for Modification Order
Retrofit Modification Offer
Retrofit Modification Order
Radio Management Panel
Right Middle Plug
Root Mean Square
Remote
Radio Management Unit
Area Navigation

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RNG
RNI
ROLR
ROM
ROTG
RPOR
RPG
RPLNT
RPM
RPTG
RPTR
RPU
RQ
RORO
RR
RR
RR
RS
RS
RSA
RSP
RSR
RSS
RST
RSU
RSV
RSVR
RTA
RTC
RTCA
RTE
RIP
RTG
RTK
RTL
RTN
RTNR
RTO
RTP
RTRSW
RTRY
RTS
RTU
RUD
RVDT
RVR

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Range
Radio Navigation Indicator
Roller
Read Only Memory
Rotating
Reproducer
Report Program General
Repellent
Revolution per Minute
Repeating
Repeater
Receiver Processor Unit
Recommended Quantity
Required
Low or Medium Range Frequency Radio Range Station
Rolls Royce
Rudder Rib
Rear Spar
Repeating Stroke
Request for Service Allowance
Responder Beacon
Route Surveillance Radar
Root Sum Square
Reset
Raster Shading Unit
Reserve
Reservoir
Receiver Transmitter ARINC
Real Time Clock
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
Route
Radio Telephony
Rating
Revenue Tonne Kilometre
Rudder Travel Limiting
Return
Retainer
Rejected Takeoff
Right Top Plug
Rotary Switch
Rotary
Return to Seat
Rate of Turn Unit
Rudder
Rotary Variable Differential Transducer
Runway Visual Range

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ABBR

RVS
RVSN
RVT
RVT
RWDS
RWK
RWY
RZ
S
S
S/C
S/D
S/H
S/MECH
SA
SA
SAD
SAD
SADF
SAE
SAF
SAFD
SALS
SAM
SAT
SATCOM
SAV
S8
SBO8
SBEW
SBI
SBL
SBS
SC
SC
SC
SCAV
SCE
SCFM
SCG
SCH
SCN
SCO
SCO
SCR
SCR

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Reverse
Reversion
Rivet
Rotary Variable Transformer
Rearwards
Rework
Runway
Return to Zero
Minimum Slat Retract Speed (EFIS)
South
Step Climb
Step Descent
Sample and Hold
Shortening Mechanism
Single Aisle
Stress Analysis
Spares Advance Data
Stress Analysis Data
Spares Advance Data Form
Society of Automotive Engineers
Safety
Safetied
Short Approach Light System
Stress Analysis Manual
Static Air Temperature
Satellite Communication
Starter Air Valve
Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin Data Base
Standard Basic Empty Weight
Service Bulletin Index
Symbol
Service Bulletin Effectivity Schedule
Scale
Single Chime
Source Code
Scavenge
Source
Standard Cubic Feet Minute of Gaseous Airflow
System Configuration Guide
Schematic
Specification Change Notice
Section Control
Section Controller
Screw
Specification Change Request

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SCU
SCUP
SD
SDAC
SOAC
SDAU
SOB
SDCU
SDI
SDI
SON
SDOF
SOTM
SOW

SE
SE
SEB
SEB
SEC
SEC
SECT
SEG
SEL
SEL
SELCAL
SENS
SEP
SEQ
SER
SER/PRL
SERNO
SES
SET
SF
SFC
SFCC
SFCC
SFCC
SFE
SFPI
SFPM
SG
SGML
SGP
SGU
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Single Channel Simplex
Supplemental Control Unit
Scupper
System Display
System Data Acquisition Concentrator
System Data Analog Converter
Special Data Acquisition Unit
Signals Data Base
Smoke Detection Control Unit
Source Data Identifier
Source/Destination Identifier
System Description Note
Single Degree of Freedom
Structure Description Training Manual
Specific Design Work
Section
Simplified English
Seat Electronic Box
Service Evaluation Bulletin
Secondary
Spoiler Elevator Computer
Section
Segment
Select . Selected, Selection . Selector
Select, Selected . Selector . Selection
Selective Calling System
Sensitivity
Separator
Sequence, Sequential
Serial
Serial to Parallel
Serial Number
Support Equipment Summary
Setting
Spot Face
Specific Fuel Consumption
Sideways Facing Crew Cockpit
Sideways Facing Crew Configuration
Slat Flap Control Computer
Seller Furnished Equipment
Slats/Flaps Position Indicator
Surface feet per Minute
Stroke Generator
Standard Generalized Markup Language
Stroke Generator Processor
Symbol Generator Unit
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ABBR
SH
SH ASS
SHADE
SHDBL
SHED
SHKR
SHLD
SHN
SHPNG
Sufi PN
SHRO
SHT
SI
SI
SLAP
SIC
SID
SIP
SIF
SIG
SIL
SIL
SIM
SIN
SIS
SIV
SKT
SL
SL
SLO
SLP
SLS
SLT
SLV
SM
SMART
Sw
SNP.
5MG
SN
SNGL
SNIF
SNSG
SNSR
50
SOL

ISSUE

Sheet
Shock Absorber
Schedules Airbus Data Exchange
Sheddabie
Sheddabie, Shedding
Shaker
Shield . Shielding
Scratch Hardness Number
Shipping
Shear Pin
Shroud
Short
Slip Indicator
Systeme International
Structural Inspection Adjustment Program
System Isolation Contactor
Standard Instrument Departure
Selective Identification Feature
Spares Information File
Signal
Service Information Letter
Speech Interference Level
Simulation
Sine
Spares Investment Study
Standard Item Variations
Socket
Sea Level
Service Letter
Slide, Sliding
Space Limited Payload
Side Lobe Suppression
Slat
Sleeve
Standards Manual
Standard Modular Avionics Repair and Test
Smoke
SS Modification Crossreference List
Stabilized Master Oscillator
Serial Number
Single
Sensitivity for Normal Interface
Sensing
Sensor
Shutoff
Solenoid

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A88R
Standard Operating Procedure
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
Spare Parts Classification
Speed
Speed-Mach
Seller Purchased Equipment
Specification
Specific Pathogen Free
Specific
Speaker
Sound Pressure Level
Splice
Spoiler
Supply
Signal Processing Module
Service Process Material Control
Shorted Permanent Magnet Generator
Service Process Operation Procedure
Service and Performance Report
Support
Service Process Solution
Superseded by
Single Pole Single Throw
Squelch
Square-Feet
Square Wave
Senior
Shorted Rotating Diode
Surveillance Radar Element of GCA
Structural Repair Kit Manual
Structural Repair Manual
Speed Reference System
Shop Replaceable Unit
Sky/Shading
System Safety Assessment
Simplified Short Approach Light System
Simplified Short Approach Light System Runway Alignment

SOP
SOS
SOTM
SOV
SOV
SOW
SP
SP
SPAD
SPASE
SPATIAL
SPC
SPD
SPO/M
SPE
SPEC
SPF

SPFK
SPKR
SPL
SPLC
SPLR
SPLY
SPM
SPMC
SPMG
SPOP
SPR
SPRT
SPS
SPS/8
SPST
SQ
SO-FT
SOW
SR
SRD
SRE
SRKM
SRM
SRS
SRU
SS
SSA
SSALS
SSALSR
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ABBR

S5B
SSC
SSEC
SSFDR
SSG
SSI
SSM
SSM
SSP
SSP
SSR
SSTU
STA
STA
STAB
STAR
STARTG
STAT
STBY
STC
STD
STDY
STG
STGR
STIF
STL
STL WARN
STOM
STAG
STRK
STRL
STRUCT
STS
STS
STWG

STYPPLE
SUBMUX
SUCNL ACTN
SUM
SUPPR
SUPSD BY
SURF
SURV
SV
SVA
SVCE

ISSUE :

Single Side Band

Single Stroke Chime
Static Source Error Correction
Solid State Flight Data Recorder
System Configuration Guide
Structural Significant Item
Sign Status Matrix
Solid State Memory
Significant In-Service Problems
System Specification
Secondary Surveillance Radar
Side Stick Transducer Unit
Station
Straight-in-Approach
Stabilizer
Standard Terminal Arrival Route
Starting
Static
Standby
Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA)
Standard
Steady
Stage
Stringer
Stiffener
Steel
Stall Warning
System Operation Training Manual
Steering
Stroke
Structural
Structure
Alignment Status
Status
Stowage
Sensitive Typical Phone Power Level
Submuitiplexer
Successional Action
Summing
Suppressor
Superseded by
Surface
Surveillance
Servovalve
Stator Vane Actuator
Service

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SVMTR
SVO
SW
SWTG
SWY
SYM
SYN REF
SYNC
SYNTHR
SYNTHR
SYS

T
T
T

T
T
T-P
T-R
T/C
T/C
T/D
T/F
T/R
TA
TA
TAB
TAB
TACAN
TACH
TACT
TAP
TAR
TAS
TAT
TB
TBC
TBO
TBO
TBSV
TBU

TC
TC
TC
TCAS
TCC
TCC

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Servomotor
Servo
Switch
Switching
Stopway
Symmetry
Synchro Reference
SynChro, Synchronise
Synthesizer
Synthetizer
System
Thickness
Time
Trim
True
Turn
Turn Point
Transmitter-Receiver
Top of Climb
Type Certificate
Top of Descent
Track of a Fixed Waypoint
Thrust Reverser
Traffic Advisory
Twin Aisle
Tabulation and Interpolation Program
Test and Bite Panel
Ultra-high Frepuency Tactical Air Navigation Aid
Tachometer
Tactical
Transient Acoustic Propagation
Terminal Area Surveillance Radar
True Airspeed
Total Air Temperature
Terminal Block
To Be Confirmed
To be determined
Time Between Overhauls
Time Between Scheduled Visits
Time Base Unit
HP Turbine Case Pressure
Takeoff Charts
Thermocouple
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
Thrust Control Computer
Turbine Case Cooling

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TCC
TCCS
TCFN
TCM

TCP
TCU
TO
TD
TDC
TDCR
TOD
TOO
TOP
TOS
TOSC
TOU
TOY
TOZL
TE
TE
TEC
TED
TEDS
TEI
TEL
TEM
TEMP
TEMP
TEO
TEST SIG
TFR
TFT$
TFTS
TFU
TGB
TGL
TGT
THO
THERAP
THMS
THR
THRM
THRMST
THROT
THROT PUSH
THS

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Turbine Clearance Control
Thrust Control Computer System
Two's Complement Fractional Notation
Technical Coordination Meeting
Takeoff Charts Computation Program
Throttle Control Unit
Technical Dossier
Time Delay
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
Temporary Duty
Touchdown Zone Lights
HP Stage Air Temperature
Trailing Edge
Turbine Exhaust Case
Tool and Equipment Drawing
Tool and Equipment Data Bank
Tool and Equipment Index
Telephone
Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual
Temperature
Test and Evaluation Master Plan
Engine Oil Temperature
Test Signal
Trouble and Failure Report
Terresterial Flight Telephone System
Terrestrial Flight Telephone System
Technical Follow-up
Transfer Gearbox
Touch-and-Go Landing
Target
Thread
Therapeutic
Thermistor
Thrust
Thermal
Thermostat
Throttle
Throttle Pusher
Trinmable Horizontal Stabilizer

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ABBR
Technical Instruction
Track to an Interrupt
Type Inspection Authorization
Turbine Impingement Cooling
Technical Information Document
Technical Incident Report
Type Inspection Report
Turbine Inlet Temperature
Ground Track Angle
Tank
Track Angle Error
Track Error
Transmittal Letter
Throttle Lever Angle
Technical Log Book
Takeoff and Landing Chart Computation Program
Aircraft Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Transcowl Locking System
Travel Limitation Unit
Terminal Module
Torque Motor
Transportability Manual
Terminal Control Area
Timing
Timer
Technical Note
Takeoff
Takeoff/Approach
Table of Contents
Takeoff Distance
Takeoff/Go Around
Takeoff Gross Weight
Toilet
Tolerance
Takeoff Run
Total
Takeoff Weight
Towing
Test Point
Top Plug
Technical Publications Guide
Technical Publications Illustration Bank
Tire Pressure Indicating Computer
Tire Pressure Indicating System
Technical Publication Management Meeting
Technical Publications Output Planning

TI
TI
TIA
TIC
TIO
TIR
TIR
TIT
TK

TK
TKE
TKE
TL
TLA
TLB
TLC
TLMC
TLS
TLU
TM
TM
TM
TMA
TMG
TMR
TN
TO
TO/APPR
TOC
TOD
TOGA
TOGW
TOIL
TOL

TOR
TOT
TOW

TOW
TP

TP
TPG
TPIB
TPIC
TPIS
TPMM

TPOP
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TPPP
TPRD
TPWD
TR
TR
TR
TR
TR
TR
TR
TRA
TRACON
TRANS
TRANSF
TRC
TRDV
TRF
TRIG
TRK
TRK
TRLY
TROPO
TRP
TRPV
TROE
TRQR
TRS
TRT
TRU
TRV
TS
TSO
TSOB
TSFC
TSH
TSI
TSLSV
TSM
TSO
TSO
TSO
TST
TT
TT
TT
TTG

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TITLE
Technical Publications Production Planning
Technical Publications Reference Document
Technical Publication Work Sharing Document
Regulated Temperature (Downstream of orecooler)
Temporary Revision
Thrust Reverser
Transformer Rectifier
Transistor
Truss
Turn Radius
Throttle Resolver Angle
Terminal Radar Control
Transition
Transfer
Thrust Rating Computer
Thrust Reverser Directional Valve
Turbine Rear Frame
Trigger
Track
Track (angle)
Trolley
Tropopause
Thrust Rate Panel - Thrust Rating Panel
Thrust Reverser Pressurizing Valve
Torque
Torquer
Technical Repercussion Sheet
Turn Round Time
Transformer Rectifier Unit
Travel
Trim Sheet
Trouble Shooting Data
Trouble Shooting Data Base
Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption
Trouble Shooting Handbook
Time Since Installation
Time Since Last Shop Visit
Trouble Shooting Manual
Technical Service Order (FAA)
Technical Standard Order
Time Since Overhaul
Test
Switching Temperature of HP Valve
Total Time
Trim Tank
Time to Go
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ABBR
TTL
TTR
TTS
TURB
TURB
TVBC
TVOR
TVOR
TW
TWR

Transistor Transistor Logic

Technical Trouble Report
Trim Tank System
Turbine
Turbulence . Turbulent
Turbine Vane and Blade Cooling
Short Range VOR
Very High Frequency Terminal Omnirange Station
Twisted
Aerodrome Control Tower
Taxiway
Transmission (TCAS to Transponder)
Typical
Typical Phone Power Level
HP Compressor Inlet Temperature
Low Pressure Turbine Inlet Temperature
Underfloor
Unserviceable
Upper Area Control Centre
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
Document Unit ("Unit Documentaire")
Upper Deck Cargo
Upper Deck Cargo Compartment
Unit Detail Listing
Underfrequency
Ultra High Frequency
Underwater Locator Beacon
Unit Load Device
Unbalance . Unbalanced
Uncoupling
Uncorrected
Under
Universal
Unlock
Unlocked . Unlocking
Unused
Upper
Utilization Rate
Under Speed
United States
Upper Control Area
Universal Time Coordinated
Unit Under Test
Ultra-Violet
Under Voltage
Ultra Violet Erasable Read Only Memory

TWY
TX

TYP
TYPPLE
T2C

T54
U/FLOOR
U/S
UAC
UART
Un
UDC
UDCC
UDL
OF
UHF
ULB
ULD
UNBAL
UNCPLG
UNCRCTD
UND
UNIV
UNLK
UNLKD
UNSO
UPR
UR
US
US
UTA
UTC
UUT
UV

UV
UVEROM

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UWY

V/L
V/S
VC
Vm
Vm
Vmax
Vmin
VA
VA
VAC
VACBI
VACU
VALDN
VAP
VAR
VAR
VAR LEV HTY
VASIS
VB
VBV
VC
VC
VCO
VCTREND
VCU
VO
VO
VDC
VDEV
VDF
VDFMDF
VEL
VENT
VERT
VERT REV
VF
VFCMFC
VFE
VFEN
VFR
VFTO
VG

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Upper Airway
Valve
Violet
Volt, Voltage
VOR/LOC
Vertical Speed
Calibrated Airspeed
Minimum Recommended Maneuvering Speed
Recommended Maneuvering Speed
Maximum Operating Speed
Minimum Operating 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
Variable Bleed Valve
Design Cruising Speed
Ventilation Controller
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Airspeed Tendency
Video Control Unit
Design Diving Speed
Heading to a DUE Distance
Voltage Direct Current
Vertical Deviation
Very High Frequency Direction Finding Station
Demonstrated Flight Diving Speed
Velocity
Ventilation
Vertical
Vertical Revise
Design Flap Speed
Maximum Speed for Stability Characteristics
Maximum Flap Extended Speed
Predictive VFE at next flap/slat position
Visual Flight Rules
Final Takeoff Speed
Vertical Gyro

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ABBR
Maximum speed in Level Flight With Maximum Continuous Po
Very High Frequency
Very High Voltage
Heading to an intercept
Vibration
VOR/LOC Capture
Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed
Very Low Frequency
Very Low Level DC Voltage
Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed
Lift-off Speed
Lower Selectable Speed
Valve
Heading with a Manual Termination
Maneuvering Speed
Voltmeter
Maneuvering Speed
Maximun Allowable Airspeed
Minimum Control Speed with One Engine Inoperative
Visual Meteorogical Conditions
Minimum Control Airspeed
Maximum Operating Speed
Maximum Operating Limit Speed
Minimum Selectable Speed
Minimum Unstick Speed
Never-Exceed Speed
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
Volume
Very High Frequency Omnibearing Range
Very High Frequency O midirectional and Radio Range
Very High Frequency o mirange Station
VHF Omnidirectional Range
VOR-DME
Visual Omni-Range Tactical Air Navigation
Voter
Rotation Speed
voltage Regulator
Heading to a Radial
Landing Reference Speed
Volt Root Mean Square
Min Steady Fit Sod at which Airplane is Controllable
Stalling Speed at which Airplane is Controllable
vendor Service Bulletin Number
Vendor Service Bulletin Title
Vacuum System Controller
Variable Speed Constant Frequency

VH
VHF
VHV
VI
VIB
VL CAPT
VLE
VLF
VLLDC
VLO
VLOF
VLS
VLV
VM
VM
VM
VMAN
VMAX
VMC
VMC
YMCA
VMO
VMOMMO
VMS
VMU
VNE
VNO
VOL
VOR
VOR
VOR
VOR
VOR .D
VORTAC
VOT
VR
VR
VR-HOG
VREF
VRMS
VS
VS
VSBN
VSBT
VSC
VSCF
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ABER
VSD

Vertical Situation Display

Autothrottle Selected - Approach Speed
Vertical Speed Indicator
Stalling Speed or Minimum Steady Flight Speed in the Lan
Stick Shaker Speed
Variable Stator Vane
Variable Stator Vane Actuator
Stall Warning Speed
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Min Steady Fit Spd obtained in a Specified Configuration
Stalling Speed obtained in a specified Configuration
Vertical Tail
Takeoff Safety Speed for Category A Rotorcraft
Vertical Tail Plane
Vendor Warranty Manual
Speed of Best Angle of Climb
Speed for Best Rate of Climb
Critical Engine Failure Speed
Decision Speed
Takeoff Safety Speed
Minimum Takeoff Safety Speed
Flap Retraction Speed
Slat Retraction Speed
Watt
Weight
West
White
Wire
Wind Direction and Speed
Wind Angle
Wing Anti-Ice
Warning
World Airlines and Suppliers Guide
World Airlines Technical Operations Glossary
Weight & Balance Computer
Weight and Balance Manual
Weight and Balance System
Work Breakdown Structure
Wording Change
Weight and Balance Compliance Report
Warning Display
Wing Datum
Wiring Diagram
Wall Disconnect Box
Wind Direction Indicator
Wiring Diagram Manual

VSEL

VSI
VSO
VSS
VSV

VSVA
VSW

VSWR
VS1
VS1
VT

VTOSS
VTP
VWM

VX
VY
Vi

Vi
V2
V2min
V3
V4

W/V
WA
WAI
WARN
WASG
WATOG
WBC
WBM
WBS
WBS
WC
WCR
WD
WD
WO
WOB
WDI
WDM

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WG
WG
WG
WGD
WGDC
WGOS
WHC
WHL
WIPCU
WIPCU

WIRC
WLDP
WLP
WM
YMI

WMAXOP
WO

WOR
WPT

WR
WR
WRG
WRI
WS

WSCP
WSOP
WSHLD
WSR
WSSG
WT
WTB
WTR
WUC
WX

WXR
X

X
X BLEED
X FEED
X LINE
X VALVE
X-TALK
XARM
XBAR
XCVR

TITLE
Window
Wave Guide
Wing
Working Group
windshield Guidance Display
Windshield Guidance Display Computer
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
Weight Limited Payload
Wattmeter
Wiring Manual
Maximum Operational Speed
Wash-out
Wear Out Rate
Waypoint
weather Radar
Weighing Report
Wiring
Work, Working
Wind Speed
Warning and System Control Panel
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
Crossline
Cross Valve
Cross-talk
Cross Arm
Crossbar
Transceiver

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TITLE

XDCR
XFMR
XFR
XLTR
XMSN
XMTR
XPDR
XPNDR
XREF
XSEC
XT
XTAL
XTK
XTK
XTK
Y
YC
YCF
YCL
VCR
YE
YES
Z
Z
Zp
Zpi
ZC
ZFCG
ZFW
3D
3D
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Transformer
Transfer
Translator
Transmission
Transmitter
Transponder
Transponder
Crossreference
Extra Section
Reception (Transponder to TCAS)
Crystal
Cross Track Deviation
Cross Track Distance
Cross Track Error
Yellow
Tourist Class
Economy Class -Front
Economy Class Front
Economy Class-Rear
Year
Yankee Escape System
Greenwich Mean Time
Zone
Pressure Altitude
Indicated Pressure Altitude
Zone Controller
Zero Fuel Center of Gravity
Zero Fuel Weight
Three Dimensional (Lat . Long . Alt)
Three Dimensional (Lat . Long, Alt)
Four Dimensional (Lat . Long . Alt . Time)

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