GULFSTREAM G550

MAINTENANCE TRAINING MANUAL

APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CONTENTS
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B..................................................................................... APP-4
C..................................................................................... APP-5
D..................................................................................... APP-7
E..................................................................................... APP-8
F....................................................................................APP-10
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N...................................................................................APP-17
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P....................................................................................APP-18
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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

DEFINITIONS
Special Characters ACMF Aircraft condition and monitoriting function

ΔP Delta P = Differential Pressure ACMS Aircraft condition monitoring system

A ACP Audio control panel or air-conditioning pack

ACS Air-conditioning system

A429 ARINC 429
ACU Antiskid control unit
AAC APU AC contactor
ACV Air contol valve
AC Alternating current
AD Airworthiness directive
ACARS Aircraft communications addressing and reporting
system
A/D Analog-to-digital
ACAS Aircraft collision avoidance system
ADATA Air data
ACC Air-conditioning controller
ADC Auxiliary DC contactor/air data computer
ACE Accuator control electronics
ADF Air data function
ACM Air cycle machine
ADF Automatic direction finding

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ADI Attitude director indicator AGL Above ground level

ADL Airborn data loader AGM Advanced graphics module

ADM Air data module AHRS Attitude heading reference system

ADMS Aircraft diagnostics and maintenance system AIL Aileron

ADS-A Automatic dependent surveillance-addressed AIM Airman Information Manual

ADS Air data system AIOP Actuator I/O processor module

AEA Association of European Airlines AIU Audio interface unit

AES Aircraft earth station ALN Align

AFCS Automatic flight control system ALRT Alert

AFGCS Automatic flight guidance and control system ALT Alternate or altitude

AFIS Airborne flight information service AM Amplitude modulation

AFM Aircraft Flight Manual AME Amplitude modulation equivalent

AFN Air traffic facilities notification AMLCD Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display

AGB Accessory gearbox AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual

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AMM Air Management Module APR Approach

AMP Ampere APU Auxiliary power unit

ANN Annunciator ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated

ANT Antenna ASC Aircraft service change

AOA Angle of attack ASCB Avionics standard communications bus

AOC Aeronautical operation control ASCB-D Avionics standard communication bus - version D

AOG Aircraft on ground ASEL Altitude select

AOM Air Operating Manual ASL Above sea level

AOSS VOR after over station sensor AT Autothrottle

AP Autopilot ATA Air Transportation Association

AP/FD Autopilot/flight director ATAC Auxiliary TRU AC contactor

API Application programming interface ATC Air traffic control

APM Aircraft personality module ATIS Automated terminal information service

APP Approach ATM Air traffic management

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ATN Aeronautical telecommunications network BAG Baggage

ATS Air traffice service BARO Barometric

ATS Air turbine starter BAS Bleed-air system

ATT-REF Attitude-reference BC Back course or battery contactor

AUX Auxiliary BCN Beacon

AV Avionics BDC Bottom dead center

AVLAN Avionics local area network BEER Baggage electronic equipment rack

AVLC Avionics link control BHFRV Backup heated fuel return valve

AVPAC VHF packet communication BIC Backplane interface controller

AWF Aural warning function BIT Built-in test

AZ Azimuth (angular displacement in a horizontal BITE Built-in test equipment

plane)
BKUP Backup
B
BL Butt line
BAAV Bleed-air augmentation valve
BLD Bleed
BAC Bleed-air controllers

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BOT Bottom CAT I Category I flight conditions: Allows operations

down to a 200-foot decision height, with runway
BPCU Bus power control unit visual range not less than 2,600 feet.

BPS Bits per second CAT II Category II flight conditions: Allows operations
down to a 100-foot decision height, with runway
visual range not less than 1,200 feet.
BPT Brake power transfer
CAT IIIA Category IIIA flight conditions: No decision height
BRK Brake minimum, with runway visual range not less than
700 feet.
BRT Brightness
CAT IIIB Category IIIB flight conditions: No decision height
BTL Bottle minimum, with runway visual range not less than
150 feet.
BTMS Brake temperature monitoring system
CB Circuit breaker
C
CB PNL Circuit-breaker panel
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CBIT Continuous built-in test
CAI Cowl anti-ice
CDI Course deviation indicator
CAN Controller area network
CDL Configuration deviation list
CAS Crew alerting system/calibrated airspeed
CDU Cockpit display unit

CFC Carbon fiber composite

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CFIT Controlled flight into terrain CB Circuit breaker

CG Center of gravity CCA Circuit card assembly

CJC Cold junction compensation CCD Cursor control device

CJT Cold junction temperature CDI Course deviation indicator

CMD Command CDL Configuration deviation list

CNTOR Contactor CDS Central display system

COP Cockpit overhead panel CDU Control display unit

COSS Combined overspeed and shutoff solenoid CFIT Controlled flight into terrain

CPA Closest point of approach CG Center of gravity

CPAM Cabin pressure acquisition module CH Channel

CPC Cabin pressure controller CKPT Cockpit

CPCS Cabin pressure control system CIOM Control I/O module

CPI Cabin pressure indicator CMC Central maintenance computer

CPOP Copilot’s overhead panel CMD Command

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CMF Communications management function CRT Cathode ray tube

CMS Central maintenance system CRZ Cruise

CNFIG Configuration CSD Constant speed drive

CNTOR Contactor CSIO Custom I/O module

CONT Continuous CT Current transformer

COP Cockpit Overhead Panel CTA Current transformer assembly

CPAM Cabin pressure acquisition module CTRL(R) Control (or controller)

CPC Cabin pressure controller CVR Cockpit voice recorder

CPCS Cabin pressure control system D

CPI Cabin pressure indicator D/A Digital-to-analog

CPS Cabin pressure system DADC Digital air data computer

CPU Central processor unit DAFCS Digital automatic flight control system

CRM Cockpit/crew resource management DAU Data acquisition unit

CRS Course Db Decibel (acoustic measurement unit)

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DBM Database module DLL Dynamic link library

DC Display controller/Direct current DME Distance measuring equipment

DCU Directional control unit DMU Data management unit

DCV Directional control valve DND Do not dispatch

DEOS Digital engine operating system DPI Differential pressure indicator

DEP Data entry plug DR Deduced/dead reckoning

DFDAU Digital flight data acquisition unit DRAM Dynamic random access memory

DFDR Digital flight data recorder DTE Drains tank ejector

DFRN Differential DU Display unit

DG Dedicated generator DUATS Direct user access terminal system

DGIO Dual generic I/O module E

DGPS Differential global positioning system E-INV Emergency inverter

DH Decision height E-LTG Emergency lighting

DL Data loader EAC External AC contactor

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EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EGPWS Enhanced ground proximity warning system

ECL Electronic checklist EGT Exhaust gas temperature

ECM Electronic control module EHSV Electrohydraulic servo valve

or EHV
ECS Environmental control system
EI Engine instruments
ECU Electronic control unit
EICAS Engine instruments and crew alerting system
EDC External DC contactor
ELEV Elevator
EDM Emergency descent mode
ELT Emergency locator transmittor
EDP Engine-driven pump
EMI Electromagnetic interference
EDS Electronic display system
ENG Engine
EEC Engine electronic controller
EPCP Electrical power control panel
EEPROM Electrically erasable programmable read-only
memory EPGS Electrical power generating system

EER Electronic equipment rack EPR Engine pressure ratio

EFIS Electronic flight information system EPROM Erasable programmable read-only memory

EGPWM Enhanced ground proximity warning module EPS Electrical power system

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ESCAPE Essential system configuration and architecture for F

Primus EPIC
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
ESD Electronic discharge
FADEC Full authority digital engine control
ESDS Electrostatic discharge sensitive
FANS Future air navigation system
ESS Essential
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation
ETA Estimated time of arrival
FAS Flap actuator system
ETE Estimated time enroute
FBC Forward bearing chamber
ETOPS Extended range twin-engine operations
FBW Fly by wire
ETTS Electronic thrust trim system
FCC Federal Communications Commission or
EVMS Engine vibration monitoring system
Flight control computer
EVMU Engine vibration monitoring unit
FCM Flight controller module
EVS Enhanced vision system
FCOC Fueled cooled oil cooler
EXT External
FCU Flap/stabilizer control unit or Fuel control unit
EXT PWR External power
FD Flight director

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FDE Flight deck effect FM Frequency modulation

FDEP Flight data entry panel FMC Flight management computer

FDR Flight data recorder FMEA Failure modes and effects analysis

FF Fuel flow FMS Flight management system

FGC Flight guidance computer FMU Fuel metering unit

FGS Flight guidance system FMV Fuel metering valve

FHA Functional hazard assessment FOD Foreign object debris

FHDB Fault history database FPD Flat panel display

FIT Fault isolation test FQMS Fuel quantity management system

FL Flight level/fail FRTT Fuel return to tank

FLCH Flight level change FRTV Fuel return-to-tank valve

FLEX Flex FRU Frequency reference unit

FLIR Forward looking infrared FS Fuselage stations

F/M Fault/maintenance FTP File transfer protocol

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FWC Fault warning computer GNSSU Global navigation satellite system sensor

G GP Guidance panel

GA Go around GPM Gallons per minute

GCR Generator control relay GPS Global positioning system

GCU Generator control unit GPWS Ground proximity warning system

GEN Generator G/S Glide slope

GES Ground earth station GS Groundspeed

GGS Graphics generation function GSB Ground service bus

GIO Generic I/O module GSBC Ground service bus contactor

GLONASS Global orbiting navigation satellite system GSCP Ground service control panel

GLRSHLD Glareshield GST Ground self-test

GLS GPS landing system H

GMT Greenwich Mean Time HAA Height above airfield

GNSS Global navigation satellite system HAT Height above threshold

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HDG Heading HSA Horizontal stabilizer actuator

HDLC High level data link control HSI Horizontal situation indicator

HES Hall effect sensor HUD Heads-up display

HF High frequency HYD Hydraulic

HFRCV Heated fuel return check valve Hz Cycles per second

HFRS Heated fuel return system I

HIRF High intensity radiated fields IAC Integrated avionics computer

HMG Hydraulic motor generator IAS Indicated airspeed

HOPS Hardover prevention system ICAO International Civil Air Transport Organization

HP High pressure ICS Interplane communications system

HPA High power amplifier ICU Isolation control unit

HPC High-pressure compressor IDENT Identification

HPSOV High-pressure shutoff valve IDG Integrated drive generator

HPT High-pressure turbine IFR Instrument flight rules

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ILS Instrument landing system IRU Inertial reference unit

IM Inner mixer ISA International standard atmosphere

IMC Instrument meteorological conditions ISLN Isolation

IMR Interlock monitoring relay IV Isolation valve

INHIB Inhibit J
INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite Organization JAA Joint Aviation Authority

INS Inertial navigation system JAR Joint Aviation Regulation

INV Inverter K
I/O Input/output
K Thousand
IOM I/O module
KCAS Calibrated airspeed (in knots)
IOP Independent overspeed protection
KG Kilogram
IPT Inadvertent parallel trip
KHz Kilohertz
IR Infrared
KIAS Indicated airspeed (in knots)
IRS Inertial reference system
KT Knots: nautical miles/hour

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KTAS Knots: true air speed LDI Loadable diagnostic information

KVA Kilo volts amp LEAC Left essential AC contactor

L LED Light emitting diode

LAAS Local area augmentation system LEDBC Left essential DC battery contactor

LAC Left AC contactor LEDC Left essential DC contactor

LADGPS Local area differential GPS LEER Left electronic equipment rack

LAN Local area network LEIDC Left essential inverter DC contactor

LAT Latitude LEO Low earth orbit

LAXC Left AC crosstie contactor LOP Low oil pressure

LB Pound LMDC Left main DC contactor

LBL Left butt line LMDXC Left main DC crosstie contactor

LBCC Left battery charger contactor LNAV Lateral navigation

LCD Liquid crystal display LP Low pressure

LCV Load control valve LPDB Left power distribution box

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LPT Low-pressure turbine M

LRM Line replaceable module M Mach

LRU Line replaceable unit Mb Millibars

LSAC Left standby AC contactor MAC Mean aerodynamic chord

LSB Lower side band MADC Micro air data computer

LSK Line select key MAG Magnetic

LSS Lightning sensor system MAINT Maintenance

LSWD Low speed warning device MAN Manual

LTD Long term dispatch MAU Modular avionics unit

LV Lower sideband voice MCD Magnetic Chip Detector

LVDT Linear variable differential transducer MCDU Multifunction control and display unit

LVT Linear variable transformer MEL Minimum equipment list

LWD Left wing down MEO Medium earth orbit

MES Main engine start

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MFD Multifunction display MSM Maintenance Schematic Manual

MHz Megahertz MSTR Master

Mi Indicated Mach MSU Mode select unit

MISCOMP Miscompare MTBF Mean time between failures

MLS Microwave landing system MTM Maintenance Training Manual

MM Middle marker or Maintenance Manual Mt True Mach

MMEL Master minimum equipment list MX Maintenance

MN Mach number N
MNPS Minimum navigation performance specifications N1 Engine low-pressure rotor speed

MOP Maintenance operational placarding N2 Engine high-pressure rotor speed

MOV Metal oxide varistor NAT North Atlantic

MRC Modular radio cabinet NAV Navigation

MRS Manual restow system NBAA National Business Aviation Association

MSL Mean sea level NBPT No break power transfer

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ND Navigation display OF Overfrequency

NDU Navigation display unit OGV Outlet guide vanes

NGV Nozzle guide vanes OM Outer marker/operating manual

NIC Network interface controller OMS Onboard maintenance system

NIM Network interface module OPU Oil pump unit

NICAD Nickel cadmium ORT Owner requirements table

NLG Nose landing gear OSU Overspeed and splitter unit

NM Nautical mile OV Overvoltage

NMS Navigation management system OVHD Overhead

NWS Nosewheel steering OVHD PNL Overhead panel

O P

OAT Outside air temperature PAST Person-activated self test

OC Overcurrent PCI Peripheral component interconnect

OEM Original equipment manufacturer PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International
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PDA Power disconnect assembly PRV Pressure regulating valve

PDB Power distribution box Ps Pressure static

PDD Periodic device driver PSI Pounds/square inch

PDL Portable data loader PSID Pounds/square inch differential

PDU Power drive unit PSIG Pounds/square inch gauge

PED PNL Pedestal panel PSU Power supply unit or personal service unit

PFD Primary flight display Pt Pressure total

PIV Pack inlet valve PTT Press to talk

PMG Permanent magnet generator PTU Power transfer unit

POP Pilot overhead panel PUT Power-up test

POR Point of regulation PWR Power

PRESS Pressure Q
PROC Processor (module) QAD Quick attach/disconnect

PROM Programmable read-only memory QRH Quick Reference Handbook

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QTY Quantity REAC Right essential AC contactor

R REACT Rain echo attenuation compensation technique

RA Radio altitude/resolution advisory REDBC Right essential DC battery contactor

RADAR Radio direction and ranging REDC Right essential DC contactor

RAC Right AC contactor REDXC Right essential DC crosstie contactor

RAIM Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring REER Right electronic equipment rack

RAM Random access memory REIDC Right essential inverter DC contactor

RAXC Right AC crosstie contactor RF Radio frequency

RBC Rear bearing chamber RF/LS Right front/left side

RBCC Right battery charger contactor RFMU Radio frequency management unit

RBL Right butt line RFU Radio frequency unit

RBPCU Right bus power control unit RIB Remote Image Bus

RBS Rib baffle station RMDC Right main DC contactor

RBT Resistive bulb thermometer RMDXC Right main DC crosstie contactor

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RNAV Area navigation S

RNP Required navigation performance SA Selective availability

ROM Read-only memory SACOC Surface air- cooled oil cooler

RPDB Right power distribution box SAR Smart ACMS recorder

RPM Revolutions per minute SAT Static air temperature

RSAC Right standby AC contactor SATCOM Satellite communication

R/T Receiver/transmitter SAV Starter air valve

RTD Resistance temperature device SBP Suction boost pump

RUD Rudder SCV Surge control valve or solenoid control valve

RVDT Rotary variable differential transducers SDD Sensor display driver

RVSM Reduced vertical separation minimums SDI Source destination identifier

RVT Rotary variable transformer SDLC Synchronous data link control

RWD Right wing down SDU Satellite data unit

SELCAL Select calling

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SEPS Standby electrical power system SVS Servo valve switch

SG Symbol generator SYS System

SGIO Single generic I/O module T

SID Standard instrument departure TA Traffic advisory

SOV Shutoff valve TACAN Tactical air navigation

SPD Speed TAI Thermal anti-ice

SSEC Static source air correction TAS True airspeed

SSM Sign status matrix TAT Total air temperature

STAB Stabilizer TAWS Terrain awareness and warning system

STAR Standard terminal arrival route TCAS Traffic alert collision avoidance system

STD Short term dispatch TCP/IP Transport control protocol/internet protocol

STRG Steering TCS Touch control steering

SVC Service TD Time delay

SVO Start valve open TDC Top dead center

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TD/HP Touchdown/hydroplane USB Upper side band

TET Turbine entry temperature UTC Universal time clock

TGT Turbine gas temperature UV Upper sideband voice or undervoltage

TLA Throttle lever angle V

TO/GA Takeoff/go-around V1 Takeoff decision speed

TQA Throttle quadrant angle/throttle quadrant assembly V2 Minimum takeoff safety speed at 35 feet

TR Thrust reverser V Volts

TRA Throttle resolver angle VAC Volts, alternating current

TRU Transformer rectifier unit VDC Volts, direct current

TSP Twisted shielded pair VDL Video data link

TURB Turbulence VFE Maximum flap extended speed

U VFR Visual flight rules

UALB Underwater acoustic locator beacon VFG Video graphics module

UF Underfrequency VHF Very high frequency

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VIGV Variable inlet guide vane WDO Window

VLV Valve WF Fuel flow

VMC Visual meteorological conditions WL Waterline

VNAV Vertical navigation WMU Wheel-speed monitoring unit

VOX Voice-operated transmission WOW Weight on Wheels

VR Rotation speed WPT Waypoint

VRCU Voice recorder control unit WS Wing station/windshear

VREF Approach reference speed WSP Word sequence position

V/S Vertical speed WSU Wheel spin-up

VSI Vertical speed indicator WX Weather

VSV Variable stator vane actuator X

W X Longitudinal axis

WAAS Wide area augmentation system XFLOW Crossflow

WAI Wing anti-ice XDUCER Transducer

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Y Vertical axis

YAW DAMP Yaw damper

or YD

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