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Airbus Reference LanguageAbbreviations For Information Only

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Owner’s Approval: (signed)

Name : Frédéric PicardFunction : EODZ

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Date : 18 July 2003

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SCOPE:This document applies to All Airbus Projects, Programs, Functions and Suppliers as contracted.

PURPOSE:The purpose of this Module is to provide a list of abbreviations which may be found in the Airbusenvironment, but which are not approved for use in the Definition Dossier.This list is sorted by abbreviation in alphabetical sequence and each abbreviation is followed by the title ormeaning of the abbreviation.This Module is for information purposes only and it is not to be used by Engineers and Authors as a sourceof abbreviations for current use in the Definition Dossier (refer to module 2 for Approved Abbreviations).

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Table of contents

1 On-Line Consultation ............................................................... 5

2 Proposal for Amendment ......................................................... 6

APPENDIX A............................................................................................................. 7

Approval ................................................................................................................. 65

Record of revisions ............................................................................................... 66

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1 On-Line ConsultationOn-line consultation is by the Lexinet on Airbus France Intranet and on Airbus|People

Portal.

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2 Proposal for AmendmentAny user may propose addition to this document using the form provided in chapter 6 of

Module 2 of this AP.

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APPENDIX A

Abbreviations For Information OnlyThis Module is for information purposes only and is not to be used by Engineersor Authors as a source of abbreviations for current use.

Abbreviation Term

- -A AirA AlternateA AmpereA Area

A-D Airbus DeutschlandA-E Airbus EspanaA-F Airbus FranceA-UK Airbus UKA2LA AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY

ACCREDITATION

AA Airworthiness AuthoritiesAA Arithmetical AverageAAAH Airbus Approved Abbreviations HandbookAADC Analog Air Data ComputerAAL Above Aerodrome Level

AAMG Airbus Application Management GroupAASC AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITIES STEERING COMMITTEEABBR AbbreviationABCD Airbus Collective Data DictionaryABD AIRBUS DIRECTIVES

ABM AbeamABN AbnormalABS VAL Absolute ValueAC ADVISORY CIRCULARAC Advisory Circular

AC AIRWORTHINESS COMMITTEE (AECMA)ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemACC AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION CONTROLACC Area Control CentreACCESS Accessory

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APPENDIX A, continued

Abbreviation Term

ACD Airframe Certification DocumentACD Airworthiness Certification DossierACDB Aircraft Component Data BaseACE Airbus Concurrent EngineeringACE AIRBUS CONCURRENT ENGINEERING

ACE Altimeter Control EquipmentACFU Aircraft Check Follow UpACIA Asynchronous Communications Interface AdaptorACJ Advisory Circular-JointACM Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual

ACM Aircraft Configuration MatrixACM Aircraft Conversion ManualACMB Aircraft Configuration Management BoardACMB AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT BOARDACMM Aircraft Configuration Meta Model

ACMT Aircraft Component Management TeamACMT AIRCRAFT COMPONENT MANAGEMENT TEAMACO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICEACOB Automatic Call Out BoxACP Altimeter Check Point

ACRT Additional Cross Reference TableACS AccessACS Alternating Current SupplyACT ActivityACTD Actuated

ACTN ActionACU Antenna Coupler UnitACVR Alternating Current Voltage RatioAD AerodromeAD Airplane Datum

AD Airworthiness DirectiveAD AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVEADAM Airbus Spares Distribution and Materials SystemADAU Auxiliary Data Acquisition UnitADC Airbus Delivery Centre

ADCL Airworthiness Directives Compliance ListADCOMS Advanced Configuration Management SystemADD Aircraft Description Data BaseADD Aircraft Design DeclarationADD BY Added By

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Abbreviation Term

ADJ AdjustADJMT AdjustmentADO Airbus Documentation OfficeADOPT Airbus Design and Operational Philosophy in TrainingADPTN Adaptation

ADR Advisory RouteADRES Aircraft Documentation Retrieval SystemADRS AddressADU Align Display UnitAEA ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN AIRLINES

AEB Airline Engineering BulletinAECMA EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRIESAECMA The European Association of Aerospace IndustriesAEEC Airlines Electronic Engineering CommitteeAERO Aviation Routine Weather Report

AEX Access AuthorizedAF All FreighterAF DME Arc to Fixed WaypointAFB Antifriction BearingAFC Automatic Frequency Control

AFCS Automatic Flight Control SystemAFIS Airbus In-Flight Information ServicesAFR AirframeAFS FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE (FAA)AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

AFU Artificial Feel UnitAGARD ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENTAGG Airbus General GuideAGMT AugmentAGU AIR GENERATION UNIT

AH Ampere HourAHP Anti-Hijacking PanelAHRS Attitude and Heading Reference SystemAHRU Attitude and Heading Reference UnitAI Anti-Icing

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Abbreviation Term

AIA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAAIB Airbus IndustrieAIC Access Illustration CardsAIC Airbus Integrated CompanyAICC Aviation Industry CBT Committee

AID Aircraft Installation DelayAIDA Airbus Industrie Drawing AccessAIG Accident InvestigationAIM-FANS Airbus Interoperable Modular-Future Air Navigation SysAIMS Airbus Industrie Material Specification

AIMS AIRBUS INDUSTRIE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONAIMS Airbus Inventory Management SystemAIM/CRM Airbus Integrated Management/Cockpit Resource ManagementAINA Airbus North AmericaAIP Aeronautical Information Publication

AIPS AIRBUS INDUSTRIE PROCESS SPECIFICATIONSAIPS Airbus Process SpecificationAIQI Airbus Industrie Quality InstructionAIQI AIRBUS INDUSTRIE QUALITY INSTRUCTIONSAIR AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SERVICE (FAA)

AIR Aircraft Inspection ReportAIR AIRCRAFT INSPECTION REPORTAIRCOND Air ConditioningAIRMAN Aircraft Maintenance AnalysisAIS Aeronautical Information Service

AISI American Iron and Steel InstituteAITM Airbus Test MethodAL AirlineALERFA Alert PhaseALF Aft Looking Forward

ALHP Airframe Life-History ProgramALPHANUM AlphanumericalALS Approach Light SystemALT ACQ Altitude AcquireALT TO Alternate To

ALU Arithmetic and Logic UnitAM Airbus Means and Methods DocumentAM AIRBUS METHODAMC Acceptable Means of ComplianceAMJ Advisory Material-Joint

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Abbreviation Term

AMM AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUALAMM AmmeterAMMR AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION MANAGEMENT RULESAMP AmperageAMP Ampere

AMS Aeronautical Material SpecificationsAMS Aerospace Material SpecificationAMS Aircraft Modification StatusAMTOSS Aircraft Maintenance Task Oriented Support SystemAN Air Navigation

ANCE AnnounceAND Aircraft Nose DownANN LT Annunciator LightANPT Aeronautical National Taper Pipe ThreadsANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

ANU Aircraft Nose UpAO Access OpeningAOAS Angle of Attack SensorAOC Air Operator's CertificateAOLS Airbus On-Line Services

AOP Airbus Operational PlanAOT All Operator TelexAOT ALL OPERATOR TELEXAP Airborne PrinterAP AIRBUS PROCEDURE

AP Airbus ProcedureAPASHE Aircraft Publication Automated Shipping ExpediteAPC Area Positive ControlAPE ACE PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAPI Application Programming Interface

API APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACEAPM Aircraft Performance Monitoring ProgramAPM Airport Planning ManualAPQ Airline Pre-QualificationAPS Aircraft Prepared for Service

APS Auxiliary Power SupplyAQAP ALLIED QUALITY ASSURANCE PUBLICATION (OTAN)AQP Advanced Qualification ProgramAR Audio ReproducerARD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (FAA)

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Abbreviation Term

ARG Arresting Gear or HookARINC AERONAUTICAL RADIO INCORPORATEDARM Airworthiness Review MeetingARMD ArmedARMG Arming

ARMT ArmamentARN Aircraft Registration NumberARND AroundARO After Receipt OrderARP Aerodrome Reference Point - Airport Reference Point

ARR Arrival, ArrivingARS AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW SHEETART Active Repair TimeARTCC Air Route Traffic Control CentreARTCLD Articulated

AS AEROSPACE STANDARDSAS AirscoopAS AirspeedASAP As soon as possibleASCO Airbus Service Company Inc.

ASDC Airline Service Data CollectionASE Airbus Supplied EquipmentASF Amperes per Square FootASG Airbus Security GroupASM AIRCRAFT SCHEMATIC MANUAL

ASM American Society for MetalsASMA Aircraft Systems Maintenance AidsASME AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSASNT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE

TESTING,INCASR Airport Surveillance Radar

AST AIRBUS SUPER TRANSPORTERASTM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALSAT AutothrottleATA AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAATAM Airbus Takeoff Analysis Module

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Abbreviation Term

ATB ATA 100 BreakdownATCA Air Traffic Control BoardATCDB Aircraft Technical Characteristics Data BaseATCH Attach(ment)ATCK Attack

ATCSS Air Traffic Control Data Link Signalling SystemATD Aircraft Technical DefinitionATEC Automatic Test Equipment ComplexATEC AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT COMPLEXATLAS Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems

ATM Aircraft Transportability ManualATM Available Ton-MileATMG Airbus Technical Management GroupATMS Advanced Text Management SystemATO Authorization to Offer

ATO AUTHORIZATION TO OFFERATP AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES DIVISION (FAA)ATS Airbus Technical SpecificationATS Autothrust SystemATT Attitude Reference

ATTEN AttenuationATZ Aerodrome Traffic ZoneAUD AudioAUDSWTGSYS Audio Switching SystemAUDSWTGUNIT Audio Switching Unit

AUTH AuthorizeAUTOCAL AutocalibrationAVG AverageAVIONICS Aviation ElectronicsAVRS Audio/Video Recording System

AWB Air WaybillAWG American Wire GageAWG Audible Warning GeneratorAWL AIRCRAFT WIRING LISTAWLS All Weather Landing System

AWM AIRCRAFT WIRING MANUALAWS American Welding SocietyAX Access AuthorizedAZ Vertical AccelerationA.T.I.S Airbus Technical Information System

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Abbreviation Term

A.T.I.S. AIRBUS TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMA/D Analog to Digital Converter (conversion)A/F Auto FlightA/L AirlineA/N SIZE Alpha Numeric Size

A/R Audio ReproducerA/S Auto StabilizationA/T Adjustment/TestBAABI Basic Approved ATA Breakdown IndexBAF Baffle

BAFO Best and Final OfferBAL Basic Assembly Languagebar 10² kPaBARC Barometric Altitude Rate ComputerBBRG Ball Bearing

BC Baggage Container TrainBCWP Budgeted Cost of Work PerformedBCWS Budgeted Cost of Work ScheduledBDD BITE Description DocumentBDLI Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft-und Raumfahrt Industrie

BEA Bureau d'Enquête AccidentBEL CRK BellcrankBER Beyond Economical RepairBETW BetweenBEV Bevel

BEW Basic Empty WeightBFD Bi-Folding DoorBFDAS Basic Flight Data Acquisition SystemBFEMS BFE Management SystemBFR Buffer

BG Build Group (Assembly Group)BGC Build Group ComponentBGS Build Group Stack-UpBHD BulkheadBIST Built-in Self Test

BITE BUILT-IN TEST EQUIPMENTBK BlackBLC Basic Lines CatalogBLKT BlanketBLT Bolt

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Abbreviation Term

BLW BelowBM BeamBMS Bulletin Météo SpécialBND BondedBNDG Bonding

BNR Binary WordsBO Blocking OscillatorBO Body OdourBOH Brake-Off WeightBP Bottom Plug

BPR BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERINGBR BrownBRC BraceBRD BraidBRDG Bridge

BRKS BrakesBS BRITISH STANDARDBSHG BushingBSI BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTEBT Bus Tie

BTU British Thermal UnitB/B Back-BeamB/C Business ClassB/D Bottom of DescentC Clear

C Cold (Electric Point)C ComparatorC Convertiblec Equal MarginC of A Certificate of Airworthiness

CA CableCA CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLYCAA Civil Aviation AuthorityCAA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITYCAATS Computer Assisted Aircraft Trouble Shooting

CAB PRESS Cabin PressurizationCAD Computer Aided DesignCAD COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNCADETS Computer Assisted Documentation Education Tutorial SystemCAE COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING

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Abbreviation Term

CAG Circulation Aérienne GénéraleCAGE Commercial and Government EntityCAGE Commercial And Government EntityCAI Combustion Area InspectionCALC Cargo Acceptance and Load Control

CALS COMPUTER-AIDED ACQUISITION AND LOGISTICS SUPPORTCAM Computer Aided ManufacturingCAM COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURINGCAN CanopyCANC Cancel

CANTIL CantileverCAO Cargo Aircraft OnlyCAP CapacitorCAPLTY CapabilityCAR Cargo

CAR Civil Aviation RequirementsCARE Common Airbus Requirements EngineeringCARE Continuing Airframe - Health Review and EvaluationCARP CarpetCAS Calculated Air Speed

CAS Collision Avoidance SystemCAS Computed Air SpeedCASE COORDINATED AGENCY FOR SUPPLIER EVALUATION (US)CAT Clear Air TurbulenceCAUT LT Caution Light

CBAL CounterbalanceCBO Cycles between OverhaulCBORE CounterboreCBR California Bearing RatioCBS COST BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

CBS Cost Breakdown StructureCBSV Cycles Between Scheduled VisitsCCB CONFIGURATION CONTROL BOARDCCC Component Change CardCCITT Consultative Committee International Telegraphy & Teleph

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Abbreviation Term

CCITT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONALTELEPHONY AND TELEGRAPHY

CCQ Cross Crew QualificationCCR Customer Change RegisterCD Cold DrawnCD Count Drag

CD-ROM Compact Disc - Read Only MemoryCD-ROM COMPACT DISK-READ ONLY MEMORYCD-WD Component Data Working DocumentCDA COMPOUND DOCUMENT ARCHITECTURECDBT Component Design and Build Team

CDBT COMPONENT MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION TEAMCDDS Component Documentation Data SystemCDE COMPUTER DATA EXCHANGECDE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ENGINEERINGCDE Consumption Data Exchange Card

CDIM Component Data Instruction ManualCDL COMPONENT DEVIATION LISTCDR CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEWCDR CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEWCDS Cold Drawn Steel

CDT Cabin Door TrainerCE Central EntityCE CONCURRENT ENGINEERINGCECAM Centralized Cabin MonitoringCECC CENELEC ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS COMMISSION

CEET Cabin Emergency Evacuation TrainerCEO Chief Executive OfficerCEPT Council of European Posts and TelegraphsCEV Clutch Electro ValveCF Course to a Fixed Waypoint

CFAR CERTIFICATION FIRST ARTICLE REVIEWCFE Customer Furnished EquipmentCFH Cubic Feet per HourCFIT Controlled Flight Into TerrainCFM Cubic Feet per Minute

CFP Computerized Flight PlanCFR Code of Federal RegulationsCFS Cold Finished SteelCGM Computer Graphics MetafileCH Centre Hatrack

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Abbreviation Term

CH ChargeCHAM ChamferCHAS ChassisCHK CheckCHM Chime

CI Cast ironCI Configuration ItemCI Conversion InstructionCI Course to an InterceptCi Curie

CICS Customer Information Control SystemCICS/VS Customer Information Control System/Virtual StorageCID CONFIGURATION INDEX DOCUMENTCIM Continuous Image MicrofilmCKD Checked

CL ClimbCL ClipCL ClutchCLD ClosedCLDB Component Location Data Bank

CLG CeilingCLN ClinometerCLP ClampCLR ALT Clearance AltitudeCLSG Closing

CLTM Component Location Training ManualCLV ClevisCM Call MaintenanceCM CentimetersCM Collective Modification

CM Configuration ManagementCM CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENTCM Configuration ManagementCM Crew MemberCMFLR Cam Follower

CMI Computer Managed InstructionCMIT Component Management and Integration TeamCMM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUALCMMM Component Maintenance Manual ManufacturerCMP Customer Maintenance Program

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Abbreviation Term

CMPLRY ComplementaryCMPNT ComponentCMPS CPLR Compass CouplerCMPTG ComputingCMR CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

CMRLR Cam RollerCMS Cabin Management SystemCNCT ConnectCNCTD ConnectedCNCTN Connection

CNCTRC ConcentricCNCV ConcaveCND ConduitCNTR CounterCO Company

CO Cut-OffCOHO Coherent OscillatorCOL ColumnCOM CommonCOM Company Organization Manual

CombL Combustible LiquidCOMPT TEMP Compartment TemperatureCOMTN CommutationCONDTN ConditionCONT Contour

COO Chief Operating OfficerCOORD CoordinateCOPI CopilotCORA Customer Order AdministrationCORCTD Corrected

CORR CorrectCORR CorrugateCORR CorrugationCor.M Corrosive MaterialCOS Cosine

COT CotterCOTS Commercial Off-The-ShelfCOV CoverCP Clock PulseCPCP Corrosion Prevention and Control program

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Abbreviation Term

CPF Central Programme FunctionCPL CoupleCPLD CoupledCPT CaptureCPT Compartment

CQ CUSTOMER QUERYCR Cold RolledCR CruiseCRC Camera Ready CopyCRC Crew Rest Compartment

CRE Corrosion-ResistantCRI CERTIFICATION REVIEW ITEMCRK CrankCRL CollarCRM CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

CRR Component Reliability ReportCRS Cold Rolled SteelCRSN CorrosionCS Cabin Cleaners StepsCS Call Switch

CS CentistokesCSE Course Set ErrorCSF/L Continuous Safe Flight/LandingCSI Cycles Since InstallationCSIP Customer Satisfaction Improvement Programme

CSKH Countersunk HeadCSM Computer Software ManualCSN Catalog Sequence NumberCSS Cockpit System SimulatorCST Cabin Service Trainer

CSTG CastingCSV Cycles Since Last Shop VisitCT Center TapeCTA Control AreaCTDP Cabin Trainer Data Packages

CTF Central Test FacilitiesCTF.P Central Test Facility ResponseCTF.Q Central Test Facility QuestionsCTK Capacity Tonne KilometreCTR Contour

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Abbreviation Term

CTR Control ZoneCTRD CenteredCTSK CountersunkCTWT Counterweightcu Cubic

CVL Configuration Variation ListCWG Cockpit Working GroupCWS Control Wheel SteeringCWY ClearwayCY Calendar Year - Current Year

C/M Command/MonitorC/M Crew MemberC/SSR Cost/Schedule Status ReportDABS Discrete Address Beacon SystemDAC DESIGN ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

DADS Digital Air Data SystemDAF Damping Augmentation FunctionDAID DESIGN ASSURANCE INTERFACE DOCUMENTdaN Load (DecaNewton)DAP DOCUMENT APPLICATION PROFILE

DAS/STC Designated Alteration Station/Supplemental Type CertificDAT DESIGN ASSURANCE TEAMDB Data BasedB DecibelDBBS Data Base Bulletin Service

DBD Data Basis for DesignDBD DATA BASIS FOR DESIGNdB(A) A-Weighted DecibelDC Domain CoordinatorDCD Decode

DCD Double Channel DuplexDCI DESIGN CHANGE INSTRUCTIONDCR DESIGN CHANGE REQUESTDCR DESIGN CHANGE REQUEST DATA SHEETDCS Designated Certification Specialist

DCS DESIGNATED CERTIFICATION SPECIALISTDCS Direct Current SupplyDCS Double Channel SimplexDCVR Direct Current Voltage RatioDDA Digital Differential Accumulation

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Abbreviation Term

DDCU Dedicated Display and Control UnitDDI Design Drawing InstructionDDI Documentary Data InsertDDM Difference in Depth of ModulationDDTS Digital Data Technology Standards

DEC DeclinationDEF-STAN DEFENCE STANDARDSDEFDARS Digital Expandable Flt Data Acquisition & Recording SysDEFL DeflectDEL Delay Message

DEL BY Deleted byDEM Digital Electronic ModuleDEM DIGITAL ENGINEERING MASTERDEMOD DemodulatorDEP Data Entry Panel

DEPLD DeployedDEPT DepartmentDES Digital Equipment SimulatorDES DIGITAL EQUIPMENT SIMULATORDETNG Determining

DEVN DeviationDEW Delivery Empty WeightDEX Access DemandedDF DIGITAL FACTORYDF Direction Finder

DFA Delayed Flaps ApproachDFT DriftDFTR DEVELOPMENT FLIGHT TEST REQUESTDG Directional GyroDGAC Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile

DGTL DigitalDI Data InputDI DeicingDIAPH DiaphragmDIB DESIGN, INTEGRATION AND BUILD TEAM

DIM DimensionDIM DimmingDIN GERMAN INSTITUTE OF NORMDIR Direct, Direction, DirectorDIR TO Direct to

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Abbreviation Term

DIS DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD (ISO)DIS-IN Discrete InputDISCTN DisconnectionDISRMD DisarmedDL Domain Leader

DLY DelayDM DEPLOYMENT MANAGERDMC Design Modification CommitteeDMC Direct Maintenance CostDMC DIRECT MAINTENANCE COST

DMC DISPLAY MANAGEMENT COMPUTERDMS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDMU DIGITAL MOCK-UPDO Data OutputDO Design Office

DO DESIGN OFFICEDOA Design Organisation ApprovalDOA DESIGN ORGANIZATION APPROVALDOC Direct Operating CostDOC.DATA Documentary Data

DOD DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (US)DOM Design Organisation ManualDOM DESIGN ORGANIZATION MANUALDP Data ProcessingDP Differential Protection

DP DRAFT PROPOSAL (ISO)DPM Design Progress MeetingDRIP Design Response Intended for PlaybackDRVN DrivenDS Downstream

DSAPP DisappearanceDSCRM DiscriminatorDSCRT DiscreteDSCS Doors and Escape Slides Control SystemDSENGD Disengaged

DSSSL DOCUMENT STYLE SEMANTIC AND SPECIFIC LANGUAGEDSTRK Desired TrackDSUG Drawing Set User GuideDTFU DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL FOLLOW-UPDUM Dummy

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Abbreviation Term

DVD Digital Versatile DiskDVD Digital Video DiskDX Access DemandedDYNMTC DynamometricD/A Digital to Analog

D/D Engine Out Drift Down PointD/O Description and OperationEAC ESTIMATE AT COMPLETION (PROJECT)EADI Electronic Attitude Director IndicatorEADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company

EAS Equivalent AirspeedEASE EUROPEAN AEROSPACE FOR SUPPLIES EVALUATIONEAT Expected Approach TimeEBS Engine Build SpecificationEC Engine Control

ECDB Equipment Central Data BankECDB EQUIPMENT CENTRAL DATA BANKECM Engineering Coordination MemoECON EconomicECR ELECTRONIC CHARACTER RECOGNITION

ECR EXPERIMENTAL CHANGE REQUESTECS Electronic Cooling SystemECSB Embedded Computer System BusED Edge DistanceEDA ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION

EDB ECAM Data BookEDDF ELECTRICAL DRAWING DATA FILEEDE ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENTRYEDI ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGEEDIF ELECTRONIC DESIGN INTERCHANGE FORMAT

EDIS ELECTRICAL DATA INTEGRATED SYSTEMEDMC Engineering Drawing Microfilm CardEDP Electronic Data ProcessingEDP Engine Driven PumpEDP EXTENDED PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM

EDTA Ethylenediamine TetraacetateEE Electrical and ElectronicEE Electrical EquipmentEEPSC EUROPEAN EQUIPMENT PRODUCT SUPPORT COMMITTEEEFDARS Expandable Flight Data Acquisition and Recording Systems

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Abbreviation Term

EFIS CP EFIS Control PanelEFIS SGU EFIS Symbol Generator UnitEFQM EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENTEG For ExampleEGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

EHSI Electronic Horizontal Situation IndicatorEIRD Equipment Installation Requirement DocumentEIS Entry into ServiceEIS ENTRY INTO SERVICEEIS Entry Into Service

EIT ENGINEERING ITEL Equipment ListELAPS Elapsed TimeELEKS ElectronicsELS Emergency Lighting System

ELV ElevationEM ElectroMagnetEM Engine ManualEMDB Electrical Main Data BankEMLS Emergency Lighting System

EMP EmpennageEMS Equipment Modification SheetEMS EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION SHEETEMU Engine Maintenance UnitENBL Enable

ENCD EncodeENCL EnclosureENG OUT Engine OutENGD EngagedENGR Engineer

ENP Estimated Normal PayloadENRGZ EnergizeENT EntryENTR EntranceENV Envelope

EO Engineering OrderEO ACCEL ALT Engine Out Acceleration AltitudeEO THR RED SPD Engine Out Thrust Reduction SpeedEOC Engineering Order ChangeEOP End of Part

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Abbreviation Term

EOQC EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR QUALITY CONTROLEPAC Entity per Aircraft ChangeEPD ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEFINITIONEPPT Electronic PerformanceEPR EQUIPMENT PROBLEM REPORT

EPR EQUIPMENT PROBLEM REPORT DATA SHEETEPR Exhaust Pressure RatioEPS ENCAPSULATED POSTSCRIPTEPU Emergency Power UnitER Elevator Rib

ER Error ReportERECT ErectionERL Economic Repair LifeEROM Electronic Readout MachineERP ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

ERP ENTERPRISE RESOURCE & PLANNINGERR ErrorERS EraseERS ErasedESA EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

ESB Evaluation Service BulletinESC EscapeESD Electro Sensitive DeviceESD Electro Static DischargeESD ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE

ESD Electronic System DisplayESD ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICEESDB Element Standard Data BankESR EUROPEAN STAFF REQUIREMENTESWL Equivalent Single Wheel Load

ETDS Engineering Technical Data ServiceEtio.Ag. Etiologic AgentETS Equipment Technical SpecificationEUROCAE EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR CIVIL AVIATION EQUIPMENTEV Electro Valve

EWS Electronic Warning SystemEXCD ExcitedEXCG ExcitingEXCN ExcitationExpl. Explosive

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Abbreviation Term

EXT Extend, ExtensionEXTC ExtractEXTCD ExtractedEXTCG ExtractingEXTG Extending

EXTIG ExtinguishingEXTIN ExtinctionEXTIR ExtinguisherEXTR ExtractorEXTR Extrusion

EZ Electrical ZeroE/T Electrical TrimF Minimum Flap Retract Speed (EFIS)F-PLAN Flight PlanFAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONFACS Flight Augmentation Computer SystemFADEC FULL AUTHORITY DIGITAL ENGINE CONTROLFAF FORWARD AND AFT FUSELAGEFAI First Article Inspection

FAI FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONFAIR FairingFAL Final Assembly LineFAL FINAL ASSEMBLY LINEFAL OP FINAL ASSEMBLY LINE OPERATION MEETING

FALH Final Assembly Line HolderFAOM Flight Attendant Operating ManualFAR FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONSFAR FIRST ARTICLE REVIEWFAWP Final Approach Waypoint

FBS Fixed Base SimulatorFBW Fly-by-wireFC Flight CycleFC Freight Container TrainFCCS Flight Control Computer System

FCCU Flight Control Computer UnitFCD Full Color DisplayFCD55 Full Color Display 5 inch x 5 inchFCO Fulfill Customer OrderFCOM FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL

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Abbreviation Term

FCPI Flight Control Position IndicatorFCR Flight Crew ReportFCST ForecastFCTN FunctionFCU Flush Control Unit

FDR FLIGHT DATA RECORDERFDSU Flight Data Storage UnitFEC Flight Envelope ComputerFEM FINITE ELEMENT MODELFET Field Effect Transistor

FEW Fleet Empty WeightFFAR FIRST FLIGHT ARTICLE REVIEWFFCC Forward Facing Crew Cockpit ConceptFFCC Forward Facing Crew Cockpit ConfigurationFFL Flip Flop Latch

FFP Fixed Firm PriceFFS Full Flight SimulatorFGN ForeignFGS Flight Guidance SystemFHA FUNCTIONAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT

FIL FilamentFIL FilletFIL H Fillister HeadFIN FUNCTIONAL ITEM NUMBERFIR Full Indicator Reading

FL FloodFL FloorFL FlowFL FluidFLA FUTURE LARGE AIRCRAFT

Fla.G Flammable Compressed GasFla.L Flammable LiquidFla.S Flammable SolidFLC Feel and Limitation ComputerFLDK Flight Deck

FLG FlangeFLH Flat HeadFLIP Flight Plan Computation ProgramFLLT Flashing LightFLMPRF Flameproof

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Abbreviation Term

FLSA Fuel Level Sensing AmplifierFLT CTL Flight ControlFM Fan MarkerFM FLIGHT MANUALFMCU Flight Management Computer Unit

FMEA FAILURE MODE EFFECT ANALYSISFMES FAILURE MODE EFFECT SUMMARYFMS Fuel Manifold StagingFNA Final ApproachFO Flight Order

FOD Fuel Over DestinationFOM Flight Operations ManualFOM Flight Operations MonitoringFOQA Flight Operations Quality AssuranceFOR DET For Detail

FOSI FORMATING OUTPUT SPECIFICATION INSTANCEFOT FAL Operational Test MeetingFOT FLIGHT OPERATION TELEXFPDI FIRST PRELIMINARY DESIGN INSPECTIONFPL Flight Plan

FPM Feet per MinuteFQI Fuel Quantity Indicating/-ion/-orFREX Support Repercussion SheetFRQ FrequencyFRT Front

FS Fuselage StationFSB Fasten Seat BeltsFST Fire/Smoke/ToxicityFSTNR Fastenerft Feet, Foot

FTB For the time beingFTD Flight Training DeviceFTI FLIGHT TEST INSTALLATIONFTK Freight Tonne KilometreFTK Fuel Tank

FTMS Flight Test Management SystemFTMS FLIGHT TEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFTP File Transfer ProtocolFTR Flight Test RequestFTR FLIGHT TEST REQUEST

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Abbreviation Term

FTRNG FeatheringFTS Frame Time Selectft/mn Feet per MinuteFU Feedback UnitFV Flux Valve

FW FirewallFWSD Flight Warning and System DisplayFY Fiscal YearF/C First ClassF/E Flight Engineer

F/S Fast/SlowF/U Follow-UpF/W Failure Warningg Earth Acceleration (Symbol)G Galley

g GramG GridG GyroGA General Applicationgal Gallon

GALV GalvanizeGAMMA-A SlopeGAMMA-T Potential SlopeGATE Glossary of Airbus Terms and ExpressionsGATT General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

GCA Ground-Controlled Approach SystemGCP General Conditions of PurchaseGDS GSE Data SheetGENL GeneralGFTM General Familiarization Training Manual

GHS GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICINGGIC General Instruction CardGIDOCA Gestion Informatique de la Documentation AvionGIE Groupement d'Intérêt EconomiqueGIM General Introduction Manual

GIPSY General Integrated Publication SystemGLM General List of ModificationsGMC General Modification CommitteeGMC GENERAL MODIFICATIONS COMMITTEEGMR Ground Movement Radar

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Abbreviation Term

GMTBF Guaranteed Mean Time Between FailureGOSIP GOVERNMENT OPEN SYSTEM INTERCONNECT PROFILEGP Glide PathGR GearGRC Glass Reinforced Composite

GRFC Global RFCGRP Ground Reference PointGRP Ground/Geographical Reference PointGRV GrooveGSE GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

GSHLD GlareshieldGSM General Structure ManualGTA General Terms AgreementGTHRG GatheringGTR Ground Test Requirement

GTR GROUND TEST REQUIREMENTGU GRAPHICAL UNITGUI Graphic Interface UnitGY GreyG/A Ground-to-Air

G/G Ground Guidanceh HeightH Hot (Electrical Point)h HourH Runway Thickness

H NAV Horizontal NavigationHADC Hybrid Air Data ComputerHARDWAREACCOMPLISHMENTSUMMARY

HAS

HAS Heading and Attitude SystemHB Brinnell Hardness Test Value

hbar Stress (Hectobar)HD HARNESS DESIGNHD HeadHD HoldHDO HEAD OF DESIGN ORGANIZATION

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Abbreviation Term

HEX HexadecimalHHL Horizontal Hinge LineHIL Hold Item ListHK Knoop Hardness Test ValueHLAC High Level AC Voltage

HLCL HelicalHLDC High Level DC VoltageHNG HingeHOLD HoldingHORIZ Horizontal

Hpa Hecto PascalHPC Rear Compressor Rotor and Stator AssemblyHPGL HEWLETT PACKARD GRAPHIC LANGUAGEHPT Rear Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor AssemblyHPV High Pressure Valve

HR Hot RolledHR HourHRS Hot Rolled SteelHRS HoursHR(X) Rockwell Hardness Test Value

HR/XXX) Rockwell Superficial Hardness Test ValueHSG HousingHSI Hot Section InspectionHSS High Speed SteelHT Heat

HT TR Heat TreatHTD HeatedHTML Hyper Text Mark-up LanguageHTML HYPER TEXT MARKUP LANGUAGEHTP Horizontal Tail Plane

HTP HORIZONTAL TAIL PLANEHTTP HYPER TEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOLHV Vickers Hardness Test ValueHVDF High and Very High Frequency Direction - Finding StationHWBPT Hardware Breakpoint

HWL HONEY WELLHZ HertzH/O HAND OVER MEETINGI InertialI Invoice Card

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IATA International Air Transport AssociationIATA INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATIONIAW In Accordance withIAWP Initial Approach WaypointIBN Identification Beacon

IBU Integrated Ballast UnitIC Integrated CircuitIC Invoice Control CardICAO International Civil Aviation OrganisationICAO INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

ICCAIA Inter Co-ordinating Council of Aerospace Industries AssoICD INTERFACE CONTROL DRAWINGSICE In Circuit EmulationICR INTELLIGENT CHARACTER RECOGNITIONID PL Identification Plate

IDBT Integrated Design and Build TeamIDC Instrument Display CatalogIDP Integrated Data ProcessingIEC INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSIONIEEE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS,

INC

IF Intermediate FrequencyIFES In-Flight Entertainment SystemIFP In-Flight Performance Computation ProgramIFSD In-Flight Shut DownIFTB In flight Turn back

IGES INTERNATIONAL GRAPHICS EXCHANGE SPECIFICATIONIIA INFORMATION INTERCHANGE ARCHITECTUREIIPD Illustrated Initial Provisioning DocumentILLUMD IlluminatedIM ILS Inner Marker

IM INTERFACES MILESTONESIMA INTEGRATED MODULAR AVIONICSIMC Indirect Maintenance CostIMPACT Improvement Manufacturer Program for Airbus Customer TrainingIN Inch

IN-LBS Inch-poundsIN HG Inches of MercuryINA Initial ApproachINCLG IncludingINCR Increase

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INHI InhibitINP InputINSP InspectionINSTLLD InstalledINSTM Instrumentation

INT InterruptINT IntersectionINTCON InterconnectionINTEN IntensityINTG Integral

INTGT Integrate, IntegratingINTR InteriorINTRPT InterruptINU Inertial Navigation UnitINWP Intermediate Waypoint

IOC Indirect Operating CostIOE Initial Operating ExperienceIOR Immediate Operational RequirementIP Initial ProvisioningIP Invoice Packing Card

IPC ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGIPC Intermediate Pressure Bleed Check ValveIPCT Initial Provisioning Coordination TeamIPD Illustrated Provisioning DocumentIPD INITIAL PROVISIONING DATA

IPD Initial Provisioning DataIPL Illustrated Parts ListIPO Initial Public stock OfferingIPS Incorrect Phase SequenceIPT Inadvertent Power Transfer

IPV Indicator Para VisualIRAN Inspection and Repair As NecessaryIRQ Interrupt RequestIRR Internal Rate of ReturnIrr.M Irritating Material

IRS Inspection Report SystemIRU Inertial Reference UnitIS INTERFACES SPECIFICATIONISA Inertial Sensor AssemblyISB Inter-System Bus

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ISDN Integrated Services Data NetworkISDU Inertial Sensor Display Unit (IRS)ISG Instrument Symbol Generator UnitISO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATIONISP In-Service Problem

ISPU In-Seat Power Supply UnitISRO IN-SERVICE REPORTABLE OCCURRENCEISS Inertial Sensor SystemISU Inertial Sensor UnitISWL Isolated Single Wheel Load

IT InterruptionITP INTENTION TO PROCEEDIVCP INTEGRATED VALUE CREATION PROJECTI/I Inspection/IntervalJAA Joint Airworthiness Authorities

JAA JOINT AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITIESJAMG JammingJAR JOINT AVIATION REQUIREMENTSJB Junction BoxJEMTOSS Jet Engine Maintenance Task Oriented Support System

JIC Job Instruction CardJK JackJOG JoggleK Degrees KelvinK K

K Subgrade Reaction ModulusKBE KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERINGKBS KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEMKB/s Kilo Bits per SecondKeV Thousand Electron Volts

kg Kilogramkg/m³ Kilograms/Cubic MeterKHZ KilohertzKIAS Knots Indicated AirspeedkPa Kilo Pascal

KPI Key Performance IndicatorKPI KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSKRUG KruegerKT Knot(s)KV Kilo Volt

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KVA Kilovolt AmperekW KilowattL Litre or LiterL Radius of Relative StiffnessL-x Lavatory - X

L ECAM DU Left ECAM Display UnitLAG LaggingLAM LaminateLAMM Lights, Audio and Miscellaneous ModuleLAND Landing

LAP List of Applicable PublicationsLAU Linear Accelerometer Unitlb PoundLB PoundsLB-FT Pound - Force - Foot (Torque)

LB-IN Pound - InchLBA Luftfahrt Bundes Amtlbf/in² Pounds force per square inchLC Labour CostLCC Life Cycle Cost

LCC LIFE CYCLE COSTLCHG LatchingLCL Line Check List (Maintenance)LCSD Line Check Support DataLD Left Display

LD LoadLDA Localizer-type Directional AidLDC Local Domain CoordinatorLDG GR Landing GearLDI Landing Direction Indicator

LE Log EntryLEL Lower Explosive LimitLEP List of Effective PagesLF Low FrequencyLFR Low Frequency Radio Range

LGND LegendLIMG LimitingLIPPLE Lowest Intelligible Phone Power LevelLIR LOGISTICS INFORMATION REFERENCELISA Light Interface Standardization Adapter

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LKR LockerLL Low LevelLL1 Waypoint from Waypoint List AbbreviatedLLAC Low Level AC VoltageLLDC Low Level DC Voltage

LLDC Low Level Direct CurrentLLI Long Lead Time ItemLLL Low Level LightLLS Left Line Select KeyLLS Low-Level Solid Radioactive Material

LM LOCAL MANUFACTURINGLMC Least Material ConditionLMM Compass Locator at Middle MarkerLMP Line Maintenance PartLMT Local Mean Time

LNA Label Not AvailableLO Local OscillatorLO PR Low PressureLOC List of Overhaulable ComponentsLOG Logic

LOGO LogogramLOM Compass Locator at Outer MarkerLONG LongitudinalLOPA Layout Per AircraftLORAN Long Range Aid to Air Navigation

LP VALVE Low Pressure ValveLPC Less Paper in the CockpitLPC Low Compressor Rotor and Stator AssemblyLPE Laissez-Passer ExceptionnelLPFEV Long Power Failure Event

LPO Landings per OverhaulLPT Front Compressor Drive Turbine Rotor AssemblyLROPS Long Range OperationsLRRA Low Range Radio AltimeterLS Landing System

LS Line Select KeyLSA Low Specific Activity Radioactive MaterialLSA Low Speed AileronLSC Least Significant CharacterLSP Low Speed

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LSR Last Significant BitLSU Lavatory Service UnitLT TeleloadingLTK Load Tonne KilometreLTS Lights

LTS LOAD AND TRIM SHEETLTS Load and Trim Sheet SoftwareLVL/CH Level ChangeLVR LouverL/D Lift/Drag

M MachM Mach NumberM Magentam MeterM Mode

m³ Cubic MeterMA Maintenance AnnunciatorMA Milli-AmpereMAA Maximum Authorized IFR AltitudeMABH Minimum Approach Breakoff Height

MAC Maintenance Action ClassificationMADAR Malfunction Detection Analysis and Recording SubsystemMAG MagazineMAG VAR Magnetic VariationMAGN Magnetron

Mag.M Magnetized MaterialMAIDS Multipurpose Automatic Inspection and Diagnostic SystemMALS Medium Intensity Approach Light SystemMALSR Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway AlignMAP Ground Mapping

MAP Master Annunciator PanelMAP Mise au pointMAP Missed Approach SegmentMAPSP Master Attendant Passenger Service PanelMAREPS MAINTENANCE REPORTS

MAS Milli-Ampere/SecondsMAS Modification Approval SheetMAS MODIFICATION APPROVAL SHEETMASI Mach Airspeed IndicatorMAWP Missed Approach Waypoint

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MAX CLB Maximum ClimbMAX DES Maximum DescentMAX END Maximum EnduranceMB Millibarsmbar Millibar

MC Master ChangeMC Material CostMCA Minimum Crossing AltitudeMCBF Mean Cycles between FailuresMCC Modification Customer Chart

MCC Multi Crew CooperationMCi MillicurieMCR Manufacturer Change RequestMCR Maximum CruiseMCS MultiChannel Aviation Satellite Communication System

MCU Master Control UnitMCVL Manual Configuration Variation ListMCW Modulated Continuous WaveMDA Minimum Decision AltitudeMDAU Modular Data Acquisition Unit

MDF Medium Frequency Direction Finding StationMDH Minimum Descent HeightMDM Material Data MeetingMDU Multiplier Divider UnitMEA Minimum En Route IFR Altitude

MEASRG MeasuringMEL Minimum Equipment ListMEL MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LISTMEM MemoryMEV Main Electro Valve

MEV Million Electron-VoltsMF Medium FrequenciesMFP Mixed Fission ProductsMFR IDENT Manufacturer IdentificationMFT Multi Function Team

MFTW Maximum Design Fuel Transfer WeightMFW Maximum Design Flight WeightMGT ManagementMHSU Magnetic Heading Sensor UnitMHZ Megahertz

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MID Modification Information DocumentMIL S MILITARY SPECIFICATION (US)mile/h Miles per Hourmin MinuteMIN FUEL Minimum Fuel

MIN TIME Minimum TimeMIP Maintenance Information PrinterMIPO Manually Issued Purchase OrderMIPS Maintenance Information and Planning SystemMIR MANAGEMENT INSTALLATION REQUEST

MKGS Markingsml MilliliterMLD MoldedMM Maintenance ManualMM Middle Marker

mm Millimetermm² Square Millimetermm³ Cubic MillimeterMMC Maximum Material ConditionMMDB Mechanical Main Data Bank

MMEL MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LISTMMH/FH Maintenance Man Hours per Flight HourMn Mach NumberMNPS Minimum Navigation Performance SpecificationMOC MEANS OF COMPLIANCE

MOCA Minimum Obstruction Clearance AltitudeMOD MINISTRY OF DEFENSEMOD ModulatorMOD/V Modulating ValveMOM Maintenance Organization Manual

MONG MonitoringMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMOU MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGMP Main ProcessorMP Maintenance Practices

MP Maintenance ProcedureMPA Maximum Power AssuranceMPB Micro Processor BipolarMPD MAINTENANCE PLANNING DOCUMENTMPDS Maintenance Planning Data Support

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MPL Maximum Permitted LifeMPR Multipurpose RegisterMPS Maximum Performance SpecificationsMPS Multiplex Power SupplyMPU Magnetic Pickup

MQPB Minimum Quantity Price BreakMRA Minimum Reception AltitudeMRBD Maintenance Review Board DocumentMRBR MAINTENANCE REVIEW BOARD REPORTmrem/hr Millirems per hour

MRIU Maintenance & Recording Interface UnitMRP MANUFACTURING RESOURCE PLANNINGMRS Maintenance, Reliability, SupportabilityMRS Malfunction Reporting Systemsmr/hr Milliroentgens per Hour

MS AI Maintenance ScheduleMS Military StandardMS MILITARY STANDARD (MINISTERE DEFENSE US)MSC Airbus Materiel Support CentreMSC Maintenance Steering Committee

MSCN Manufacturer Specification Change NoticeMSG MAINTENANCE STEERING GROUPMSG-3 MAINTENANCE STEERING GROUP 3MSI Medium Scale IntegratedMSL Maintenance Significant Item List

MSU Magnetic Sensor UnitMT MountMTBF MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILUREMTBI Mean Time Between InspectionMTBIFS Mean Time Between In Flight Shut-down

MTBPR Mean Time Between Premature RemovalsMTBT Mean Time Between TroubleMTE Manual Test EquipmentMTGC Mounting CenterMTN Motion

MTO MétéoMTOP Maintenance Task Operating PlanMTR MeterMTS Maintenance Training SimulatorMTUR Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removals

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MTXW Maximum Taxi WeightMV MultivibratorMWARN Master WarningMWC Master Warning ComputerMWE Manufacturer's Weight Empty

MWG Maintenance Working GroupMWP Master Warning PanelMWS Master Warning SystemMZFCG Maximum Zero Fuel Center of Gravityn Load Factor

N NeonN NewtonN NormalN MOS N-Channel Metal Oxide SemiconductorNA NATIONAL AEROSPACE METRIC STANDARDS

NAA National Aviation AuthorityNAC STA Nacelle StationNACA National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsNAS NATIONAL AEROSPACE STANDARDS (US)NatCo National Company

NatCo NATIONAL COMPANYNBS National Bureau of StandardsNCC Nacelle Compartment CoolingNCF NOSE & CENTER FUSELAGENCH Noise Compensated Headset

NCU Navigation Computer UnitNDB Navigation Data BaseNDB Non-Directional Radio BeaconNFC Not Fully ClosedNFO Not Fully Open

NLA Non-Listed AssemblyNLCP Noise Level Calculation ProgramNm Moment (Newtonmeter)NM Nautical MileNMAC NEAR MID-AIR COLLISION

NO Normal Operation in SSMNonflaG Non-Flammable Compressor GasNOPT No Procedure Turn RequiredNORM ALIGN Normal AlignmentNOTAM Notice to Airmen

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NOVOLRAM Non-Volatile Random Access MemoryNP Non ProcurableNPN Negative-Positive-NegativeNPT National Taper Pipe (Thread)NPV Net Present Value

NRC Non-Recurring CostNRC NON RECURRING COSTNRP Navigation Reference PointNRZ Non Return To ZeroNSD NON SPECIFIC DESIGN

NSU Network Server UnitNTO No Technical ObjectionNVM Non Volatile MemoryNW Nose WheelN.O.R Normal Operating Range

N/P Next PageO OrangeOAD OVERALL AIRCRAFT DESIGNOADMT Overall Aircraft Design Management TeamOASI Operation and Service Instruction Manual

OBS ORGANIZATION BREAKDOWN STRUCTUREOBS Organization Breakdown StructureOBSV ObservationOBSVR ObserverOC On Condition

OC Order CardOCCPD OccupiedOCL Obstacle Clearance LimitOCR OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITIONOCS Obstacle Clearance Surface

ODA OPEN DOCUMENT ARCHITECTUREODIF OPEN DOCUMENT INTERCHANGE FORMATODL OFFICE DOCUMENT LANGUAGEOEB Operating Engineering BulletinOEB OPERATING ENGINEERING BULLETIN

OEM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUREROFFR Off/ResetOFU ORDER FULLFILLMENTOG Operational GroupOIT Operator Information Telex

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OJT On Job TrainingOLIVER Output Level Intended for Very Excellent ReproductionOLMS Operational Loads Monitoring SystemOLW Operational Landing WeightOM ILS Outer Marker

OM Outer MarkerOM Overhaul ManualOMM Overhaul Manual ManufacturerOMTBF Observed Mean Time between FailureOMV Overhaul Manual Vendor

ONS Omega Navigation SystemOP OpalescentOP OperationalOPAL Order Processing Automated LineOPNG Opening

OPTL OptionalORF OrificeOrg Per Organic PeroxideORM Onboard Replaceable ModuleORZ Omni Range Zero

OSC OscillatorOSF OPEN SOFTWARE FOUNDATIONOSG Overspeed Safety GovernorOTOW Operational Take-Off WeightOUT Output

OV OverOVF Over FrequencyOVV OvervoltageOW Outer WingOWE Operating Weight Empty

Oxy M Oxidizing MaterialOZ OunceO/C Open CircuitP PressureP Roll Rate

Pa PascalPA Public AddressPA AMP Passenger Address AmplifierPAD Partner Agreement DocumentPAD PARTNER AGREEMENT DOCUMENT

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PAL Programmable Array LogicPAR Precision Approach RadarPATCC Production Aircraft Test Completion CertificatePATM PRODUCT AIRCRAFT TEST MANUAL.PATM Production Aircraft Test Manual

PAX PAX Announcement Entertainment & Service Multiplex SysPB Policy BoardPb Pressure AmbientPBS Product Breakdown StructurePBS PRODUCT BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

PC Packing CardPC PRODUCTION CERTIFICATEPCA Portland Cement AssociationPCA Positive Control AirspacePCD Performance Compliance Document

PCD PRODUCT CONFIGURATION DOMAINPCE Personal Consumption ExpendituresPCF Passenger Cum FreighterPCT PercentPD Pitch Diameter

PD PRINCIPLE DIAGRAMPDC Panel Display CatalogPDC Procurement Data CardPDDC Provisioning Descriptive Data CardPDDI PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA INTERFACE

PDES PRODUCT DATA EXCHANGE SPECIFICATIONPDF Portable Document FormatPDLM DLM PRE DEAD LINE MEETING DEAD LINE MEETINGPDM Post Delivery Modification MaterialPDM Product Data Management

PDM PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENTPDM system PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMPDR PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEWPDRC Procurement Data Reference CardPDU Power Drive Unit

PED Portable Electronic DevicePEM Performance Engineers ManualPEP Performance Engineers ProgramPERC PercussionPES Passenger Entertainment System

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PES Production Engineering SpecificationPFEV Power Failure EventPFIN Power Failure InterruptPFR Post Flight ReportPFR POST FLIGHT REPORT

PG PagePG BUS Program BuspH Acidity or AlkalinityPHA Preliminary Hazard AnalysisPHA PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS

phi Bank Anglephi N Nominal Bank AnglePHR Pounds per HourPI Procedure Turn to an InterceptPIA Peripheral Interface Adapter

PIA Programmable Interface AdapterPID PARTNER INTERFACE DOCUMENTPIH Pressure Interstage Hydraulic (PW eng)PIM Programming and Indication ModulePIR Pressure Interstage Return

PIREPS PILOT REPORTSPIX PicturePK PinkPL PlatePL Plug

PLATF PlatformPLS PulsePLT PilotPLYWD PlywoodPM Phase Modulation

PM Pounds per MinutePMA PART MANUFACTURER APPROVALPMA Parts Manufacturing ApprovalPMC Power Management Control, ControllerPMC Process Material Control

PMO PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICEPMO Project Management OfficePMP Performance Monitoring ProgramPMP Primary Maintenance ProcessPMUX Propulsion Multiplexer

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PN PART NUMBERPNP Positive-Negative-PositivePO PickoffPO Purchase OrderPOM Production Organisation Manual

POSIX PORTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM INTERFACEPOST Power on Self TestPPB Provisioning Parts BreakdownPPBU Power Plant Build UpPPC Phosphor Protection Circuit

PPDC Provisioning Procurement Data CardPPDES Product Performance Data Exchange SpecificationsPPI Plan Position IndicatorPPIPC Power Plant IPCPPM Parts per Million

PPM Performance Programs ManualPPM Pulse Position ModulationPPS PRODUCT PLANNING SYSTEMPQAS Program Quality Assurance SystemPQM team PROJECT & QUALITY MANAGEMENT TEAM

PQM team PROJECT & QUALITY MANAGEMENT TEAMPR Power Ready RelayPR Progress MeetingPR Regulated Pressure (downstream of bleed valve)PRCSG Processing

PRCSR ProcessorPRF Interrogation RatePRGM ProgramPRIMES Product Related Information Management Enterprise SystemPRL Parallel

PRL PARAMETER RECORDING LISTPROC T Procedure TurnPROG ProgressPROS Present PositionPRSRZ Pressurize

PS Process SolutionPS PRODUCT STRUCTUREPSIA Pounds per Square Inch AbsolutePSIG Pounds per Square Inch GagePSNR Positioner

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PSPM Product Support Procedures ManualPSQM Propulsion System Quality ManagementPSSA PRELIMINARY SYSTEM SAFETY ASSESSMENTPSTN Public Switch Telephone NetworkPSU Power Supply Unit

PSUD Passenger Service Unit DecoderPSV Planned Shop VisitPT Switching Pressure of HP ValvePT CODE Part CodePTDC Provisioning Technical Data Card

PTLU Pedal Travel Limiting UnitPTM PAPERLESS TECHNICAL MANUALPTM Performance Training ManualPTP Programming and Test PanelPTR Printer

PTS Purchaser Technical SpecificationPTS PURCHASER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONPTT Push-to-TestPTU Power Transformer UnitPU Panel Unit

PURS PurserPVC Polyvinyl ChloridePVD Para Visual DirectorPVR PRELIMINARY VALIDATION REVIEWPW Pratt and Whitney

P(-+ OFF) Polarity (minus, plus, off)P.ALT Profile AltitudeP.CLB Profile ClimbP.DES Profile DescentP.EPR Profile EPR

P.MACH Profile MachP.N1 Profile N1P.SPD Profile SpeedP/L PayloadP/P ROM Preprocessor ROM

P_WIRE PHYSICAL WIREQA Quality AssuranceQC Quality ControlQC Quick ChangeQDB Quality Directors Board

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QDR Magnetic Heading to a StationQEI Quality Event InformationQF Quality Task ForceQFE Baro Pressure Setting for Airfield AltitudeQFE Pressure Setting for Airfield Altitude

QIG Quality Improvement GroupQIR Quality Improvement RequestQMS Quality Management SystemQNH Baro Pressure Setting for en Route AltitudeQNH Pressure Setting for En Route Altitude

QNH Sea Level PressureQPL QUALIFIED PRODUCT LIST (US)QPL Qualified Products ListQRH Quick Reference HandbookQRM QUARTER REVIEW MEETING

QSR Quality Survey ReportQSR Quarterly Service Reportsqt Imperial quart or United States quartQT Quart (US)QTE True Heading to a Station

QTP QUALITY TEST PLANQTR QUALITY TEST REPORTQTZ QuartzQUALIFICATIONACCOMPLISHMENTSUMMARY

QAS

QUJ True Radial from a Station

Q.S.R. QUALITY SURVEY REPORTR RankineR ReleaseR ResetR Resistor

R Yaw RateR-&-D TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTRA Redundancy AssuranceRA Resolution AdvisoryRAC RELIABILITY ANALYSIS CENTER

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RAC Rules of the Air and Air Traffic ControlRACON Radar BeaconRAD Random Access DeviceRAD Roll Anticipation DistanceRADCON Radar Data Converter

RadM Radioactive MaterialRAG Repair Assessment GuidelinesRAIL Runway Alignment Indicator Light SystemRALTU Reprogrammable Annunciator Light Test UnitRAPCON Radar Approach Control

RASCI Responsible, Accountable, Support, Consulted, InformedRAT Ram Air TemperatureRAX Random Access Transfer MemoryRBN Radio BeaconRBS RESOURCE BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

RC RECCURRING COSTRC Recurring CostRC Reference ChordRCC REINFORCED CARBON CARBONRCCU Remote Calibration Control Unit

RCDG RecordingRCLM Runway Center Line MarkingRCLS Runway Center Line Light SystemRCSM Resident Customer Support ManagerRD Right Display

RDDMI Radio Dual Distance Magnetic IndicatorRDNG ReadingRECOG RecognitionREF ALIGN Reference AlignmentREFLNG Refueling

REFR RefrigeratorREG RegisterREIL Runway End Identification Lightsrem/hr Rems per HourREP Reporting Point

REPL BY Replaced byRET ReturnRETR RetractRETRG RetractingRETRN Retraction

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RFA REQUEST FOR ACTIONRFA Request for ActionRFA Request for AmendmentRFI REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONRFP Request for Proposal

RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALRFR Request for RevisionRFR REQUEST FOR REVISIONRFR REQUEST FOR REWORKRFS Reason for Selection

RFS Regardless of Feature SizeRFS Request for ServiceRFTI Request For Technical InformationRGLRD RegulatedRGLTG Regulating

RGLTN RegulationRGTR RegisterRI REPAIR INSTRUCTIONRJB Radio Junction BoxRK Rack

RLG Ring Laser GyroRLS Remote Light SensorRLS Right Line Select KeyRLSED ReleasedRLTD Related

RM Radio MagneticRMCU Remote Magnetic Compensation UnitRMO Request for Modification OrderRMO Retrofit Modification OrderRMP Right Middle Plug

RMS Root Mean SquareRMU Radio Management UnitRNAV Area NavigationRNI Radio Navigation IndicatorRoI Return on Investment

RPG Report Program GeneralRPTG ReportingRPU Receiver Processor UnitRQ Recommended QuantityRR Low or Medium Range Frequency Radio Range Station

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RR Rudder RibRS Rear SparRS Repeating StrokeRSA Request for Service AllowanceRSAS RELIABILITY AND SAFETY ACCOMPLISHMENT SUMMARY

RSP Responder BeaconRSPL Recommended Spare Parts ListRSR Route Surveillance RadarRSS Root Sum SquareRSU Raster Shading Unit

RTA Receiver Transmitter ARINCRTC Real Time ClockRTCA Radio Technical Commission for AeronauticsRTCA RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR AERONAUTICSRTF Radio Telephony

RTF Rich Text FormatRTG RatingRTI REPEAT TEST INSTRUCTIONRTK Revenue Tonne KilomètreRTL Rudder Travel Limiting

RTLU Rudder Travel Limiting UnitRTN RESULT TRANSMISSION NOTERTNR RetainerRTO Rejected TakeoffRTRSW Rotary Switch

RTS Return to SeatRTU Rate of Turn UnitRVS ReverseRVSN ReversionRVT Rivet

RWK ReworkRZ Return to ZeroR&D Research and DevelopmentR/AD Retro/Adaptation DrawingR/H Radar Height

R/hr Roentgens per HourR/I Removal/Installationr/min Revolutions per MinuteR/T Receiver Transmitter Units Second

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SA Single AisleSAD Spares Advance DataSADF Spares Advance Data FormSAE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERSSAFD Safetied

SALS Short Approach Light SystemSAM SPACE ALLOCATION MODELSAP SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS PRODUCTSSAS SOFTWARE ACCOMPLISHMENT SUMMARYSBD Single Blade Door

SBDB Service Bulletin Data BaseSBEW Standard Basic Empty WeightSBI Service Bulletin IndexSBL SymbolSBS Service Bulletin Effectivity Schedule

SC ScaleSC Source CodeSCFM Standard Cubic Feet Minute of Gaseous AirflowSCH SchematicSCO Section Control

SCO Section ControllerSCR ScrewSCR Specification Change RequestSCR SPECIFICATION CHANGE REQUESTSCS Single Channel Simplex

SCUP ScupperSD System DrainSDAU Special Data Acquisition UnitSDB Signals Data BaseSDD System Description Document

SDG Spares Data GuideSDI Source Data IdentifierSDI Source/Destination IdentifierSDMS STRUCTURE DATA MONITORING SYSTEMSDN SYSTEM DESCRIPTION NOTE

SDTM Structure Description Training ManualSDU Seat Display UnitSE SectionSEB Service Evaluation BulletinSEG Segment

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SENS SensitivitySEP SeparatorSERNO Serial NumberSER/PRL Serial to ParallelSES Supplier Equipment Specification

SF Spot FaceSFCC Sideways Facing Crew CockpitSFCC Sideways Facing Crew ConfigurationSFE SELLER FURNISHED EQUIPMENTSFE SUPPLY FOR ENGINE

SFPI Slats/Flaps Position IndicatorSFPM Surface Feet per MinuteSG Stroke GeneratorSGML Standard Generalized Markup LanguageSGML STANDARD GENERALIZED MARKUP LANGUAGE

SGP Stroke Generator ProcessorSH SheetSHADE Schedules Airbus Data ExchangeSHDBL SheddableSHKR Shaker

SHN Scratch Hardness NumberSHPNG ShippingSHRD ShroudSI Systeme InternationalSIAP Structural Inspection Adjustment Program

SIDP System Installation Design PrinciplesSIF Selective Identification FeatureSIF Spares Information FileSIL Service Information LetterSIN Sine

SIRD System Installation Requirement DocumentSIS Spares Investment StudySIV Standard Item VariationsSJC Standard Job CardSL Sea Level

SL Service LetterSLL Shelf Life LimitationSLMC Service Life Limits and Maintenance ChecksSLP Space Limited PayloadSLS Side Lobe Suppression

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SLV SleeveSMART Standard Modular Avionics Repair and TestSMD SHEET METAL DESIGNSMEL Seat-Mounted Emergency LightSML SB Modification Crossreference List

SMO Stabilized Master OscillatorSMTP SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOLSNIF Sensitivity for Normal InterfaceSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOR Statement of Requirements

SOS Sell or ScrapSOTM System Operation Training ManualSOV Shut-off ValveSOW Statement of WorkSP Sampling

SP SpaceSPAD ScratchpadSPASE Single Point Audio System EarthSPATIAL System for Acquisition and Processing of ARINC and LogicSPC Spare Parts Classification

SPD SPECIFIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTSPDL STANDARD PAGE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGESPD/M Speed-MachSPE Seller Purchased EquipmentSPF Specific Pathogen Free

SPFK SpecificSPLC SpliceSPMC Service Process Material ControlSPMG Shorted Permanent Magnet GeneratorSPOP Service Process Operation Procedure

SPR Service and Performance ReportSPRT SupportSPS Service Process SolutionSPSA Supplier Product Support AgreementSPS/B Superseded by

SQ-FT Square-FeetSQL STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGESQW Square WaveSR SeniorSRAS STRUCTURAL REPAIR APPROVAL SHEET

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SRD Shorted Rotating DiodeSRD SYSTEM REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTSRD System Requirement DocumentSRE Surveillance Radar Element of GCASRKL Structural Repair Kit List

SRKM Structural Repair Kit ManualSRM STRUCTURE REPAIR MANUALSS Sky/ShadingSSA System Safety AssessmentSSALS Simplified Short Approach Light System

SSALSR Simplified Short Approach Light System Runway AlignmentSSC Single Stroke ChimeSSFDR Solid State Flight Data RecorderSSG Single Stroke GongSSI Structural Significant Item

SSI STRUCTURE SIGNIFICANT ITEMSSID Supplemental Structural Inspection DocumentSSM Solid State MemorySSP Significant In-Service ProblemsSSP System Specification

SSPB SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCT DATA BASESSR Secondary Surveillance RadarSTA Straight-in-ApproachSTANAG STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT (OTAN)STARTG Starting

STC Supplemental Type CertificateSTC SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATESTDY SteadySTEP STANDARD FOR EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT MODEL DATASTG Stage

STIF StiffenerSTL SteelSTL WARN Stall WarningSTOM System Operation Training ManualSTRL Structural

STRUCT StructureSTS Alignment StatusSTS Spares Technical SpecificationSTWG Short-Term Working GroupSTYPPLE Sensitive Typical Phone Power Level

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SUBMUX SubmultiplexerSUCNL ACTN Successional ActionSUM SummingSUPPR SuppressorSUPSD BY Superseded by

SURV SurveillanceSVMTR ServomotorSWY StopwaySYM SymmetrySYN REF Synchro Reference

SYNTHR SynthesizerS/H Sample and Holdt Equivalent Runway Thicknesst Rivet SpacingT Thickness

T Timet TonneT-P Turn PointTA Traffic AdvisoryTA Twin Aisle

TAB Tabulation and Interpolation ProgramTAB Test and Bite PanelTAC TECHNICAL AIRCRAFT CLOSURETAP Transient Acoustic PropagationTAR Terminal Area Surveillance Radar

TBA TO BE ADVISEDTBD TO BE DEFINEDTBSV Time Between Scheduled VisitsTBU Time Base UnitTC Takeoff Charts

TC TYPE CERTIFICATETCCS Thrust Control Computer SystemTCFN Two's Complement Fractional NotationTCM Technical Coordination MeetingTCP Takeoff Charts Computation Program

TCP/IP TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROTOCOL / INTERNETPROTOCOL

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolTCQ Time, Cost and QualityTD TECHNICAL DISPOSITIONTD Technical Dossier

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TD Time DelayTDC Time Delay ClosingTDCR Type Design Change RequestTDD TECHNICAL DESIGN DIRECTIVETDO Time Delay Opening

TDP Touchdown PointTDSC Technical Data Steering CommitteeTDU Technical Description UnitTDU Time Display UnitTDY Temporary Duty

TDZL Touchdown Zone LightsTEDB Tool and Equipment Data BankTEL TelephoneTEMP Test and Evaluation Master PlanTER Technical Event Report

TEST SIG Test SignalTF Task ForceTFR TransferTFR Trouble and Failure ReportTFU Technical Follow-up

TFU TECHNICAL FOLLOW-UPTGB Transfer GearboxTGL Touch-and-Go LandingTHD ThreadTHMS Thermistor

TI Technical InformationTI Technical InstructionTI Track to an InterruptTIA Type Inspection AuthorizationTICC Technical Information and Communication Committee

TID Technical Impact DifferenceTID Technical Information DocumentTIFF TAG IMAGE FILE FORMATTIFF Tagged Information File FormatTIR Technical Incident Report

TIR Type Inspection ReportTK Ground Track AngleTKE Track ErrorTL Tooling ListTL Transmittal Letter

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TLB Technical Log BookTLC Takeoff and Landing Chart Computation ProgramTLMC Time Limits and Maintenance ChecksTLSRD Top Level System Requirement DocumentTM Terminal Module

TMA Terminal Control AreaTMC Target Must CostTMG TimingTN Technical NoteTOC Table of Contents

TOD Takeoff DistanceTOR Takeoff RunTOT Transfer of TitleTOW TowingTO/APPR Takeoff/Approach

TP Test PointTP Top PlugTPA Technical Publications AgreementTPCI Technical Publications Combined IndexTPG Technical Publications Guide

TPGG Technical Publications General GuideTPIB Technical Publications Illustration BankTPMM Technical Publications Management MeetingTPOP Technical Publications Output PlanningTPPP Technical Publications Production Planning

TPRD Technical Publications Reference DocumentTPWD Technical Publications Work Sharing DocumentTR Regulated Temperature (Downstream of precooler)TR Temporary RevisionTR Truss

TR Turn RadiusTRACON Terminal Radar ControlTRANSF TransferTRK TrackTRQR Torquer

TRS Technical Repercussion SheetTRS TECHNICAL REPERCUSSION SHEETTRT Turn Round TimeTRU Transformer Rectifier UnitTRU True

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TS Trim SheetTSD Trouble Shooting DataTSDB Trouble Shooting Data BaseTSH Trouble Shooting HandbookTSI Time Since Installation

TSLSV Time Since Last Shop VisitTSM TROUBLE SHOOTING MANUALTSO Technical Service Order (FAA)TSO Technical Standard OrderTSO Time Since Overhaul

TST TestTT Switching Temperature of HP ValveTT Total TimeTTG Time to GoTTR Technical Trouble Report

TTR TECHNICAL TROUBLE REPORTTVC Turbine Vane CoolingTVOR Short Range VORTVOR Very High Frequency Terminal Omnirange StationTW Twisted

TWP TECHNICAL WORK PACKAGETWR TowerTWY TaxiwayTYPPLE Typical Phone Power LevelT/C Type Certificate

Ú Pitch AttitudeUAC Upper Area Control CentreUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver TransmitterUD Document Unit ("Unité Documentaire")UDC Upper Deck Cargo

UDL Unit Detail ListingUL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.ULB Underwater Locator BeaconULM Ultra Low MaintenanceUNCPLG Uncoupling

UNCRCTD UncorrectedUNSD UnusedUR Utilization RateUS Under SpeedUS United States

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Abbreviation Term

US UpstreamUSB Universal Serial BusUSB Upper Side BandUTA Upper Control AreaUUT Unit Under Test

UVEROM Ultra Violet Erasable Read Only MemoryUWY Upper AirwayV ValveV VioletV Volt, Voltage

V2min Minimum Takeoff Safety SpeedVA Design Maneuvering SpeedVA Heading with an Altitude TerminationVACBI Video and Computer-Based InstructionVALDN Validation

VAP Visual Approach ProcedureVAR Visual-Aural Radio RangeVAR LEV HTY Variable Lever HealthyVASIS Visual Approach Slope Indicator SystemVB Design Speed for Maximum Gust Intensity

Vc Calibrated AirspeedVC Design Cruising SpeedVCTREND Airspeed TendencyVD Design Diving SpeedVD Heading to a DME Distance

VDF Very High Frequency Direction Finding StationVDFMDF Demonstrated Flight Diving SpeedVDOS Vendor Documentation On-line ServiceVEADB Video on demand Enhanced Area Distribution BoxVERT REV Vertical Revise

VF Design Flap SpeedVFCMFC Maximum Speed for Stability CharacteristicsVFE Maximum Flap Extended SpeedVFEN Predictive VFE at next flap/slat positionVFTO Final Takeoff Speed

VG Vertical GyroVH Maximum Speed in Level Flight with Maximum Continuous PoVHSIC VERY HIGH SPEED INTEGRATED CIRCUITVI Heading to an InterceptVIM Vendor Information Manual

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Abbreviation Term

VL CAPT VOR/LOC CaptureVLE Maximum Landing Gear Extended SpeedVLLDC Very Low Level DC VoltageVLO Maximum Landing Gear Operating SpeedVLOF Lift-off Speed

VM Heading with a Manual TerminationVM Maneuvering SpeedVm Minimum Recommended Maneuvering SpeedVm Recommended Maneuvering SpeedVMAN Maneuvering Speed

Vmax Maximum Operating SpeedVMAX Maximun Allowable AirspeedVMC Minimum Control Speed with One Engine InoperativeVMC Visual Meteorological ConditionsVMCA Minimum Control Airspeed

VMCG Minimum Control Speed GroundVmin Minimum Operating SpeedVMO Maximum Operating SpeedVMOMMO Maximum Operating Limit SpeedVMS Minimum Selectable Speed

VMU Minimum Unstick SpeedVNE Never-Exceed SpeedVNO Maximum Structural Cruising SpeedVOR Very High Frequency Omnibearing RangeVOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional and Radio Range

VOR Very High Frequency Omnirange StationVOT VoterVPSA Vendor Product Support AgreementVR Voltage RegulatorVR-HDG Heading to a Radial

VS Min Steady Flt Spd at which Airplane is ControllableVS Stall SpeedVS Stalling Speed at which Airplane is ControllableVS1 Min Steady Flt Spd obtained in a Specified ConfigurationVS1 Stalling Speed obtained in a specified Configuration

VSB VENDOR SERVICE BULLETINVSB Vendor Service BulletinVSBN Vendor Service Bulletin NumberVSBT Vendor Service Bulletin TitleVSCU Video System Control Unit

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Abbreviation Term

VSD Vertical Situation DisplayVSEL Autothrottle Selected - Approach SpeedVSO Stalling Speed or Minimum Steady Flight Speed in the LanVT Vertical TailVTOSS Takeoff Safety Speed for Category A Rotorcraft

VTP Vertical Tail PlaneVWM Vendor Warranty ManualVX Speed of Best Angle of ClimbVY Speed for Best Rate of ClimbV&V Verification & Validation

V/L VOR/LOCV/L VOR/LocalizerW WattW WeightW Wire

WA Wind AngleWASG World Airlines and Suppliers GuideWATOG World Airlines Technical Operations GlossaryWBS Work Breakdown StructureWBS WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

WC Wording ChangeWCR Weight and Balance Compliance ReportWDI Wind Direction IndicatorWDM Wiring Diagram ManualWDO Window

WEL Wall Emergency LightWG Wave GuideWG Working GroupWIRC Warning - Inhibition - Recall - ClearWLP Weight Limited Payload

WM WattmeterWM Wiring ManualWMAXOP Maximum Operational SpeedWO Wash-outWOR Wear Out Rate

WORM WRITE ONCE READ MANYWP WORK PACKAGEWP Work PackageWP WORK PLACEWR Weather Radar

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Abbreviation Term

WR Weighing ReportWS Wind SpeedWS WORK SPECIFICATION (INTERFACES)WSCP Warning and System Control PanelWSDP Warning and System Display

WSR Weekly Service ReportWT WINDCHILL TECHNOLOGYWUC Work Unit CostWUL WHEELS UP LANDINGWWW WORLD WIDE WEB

W/V Wind Direction and SpeedXARM Cross ArmXML EXTENDED MARKUP LANGUAGEXML Extensible Mark-up LanguageXMSN Transmission

XPNDR TransponderXREF CrossreferenceXSEC Extra SectionXT Reception (Transponder to TCAS)XTAL Crystal

XTK Cross Track DeviationXTK Cross Track DistanceXTK Cross Track ErrorYC Tourist ClassYCF Economy Class-Front

YCL Economy Class FrontYCR Economy Class-RearYE YearYES Yankee Escape SystemYTPPP Yearly Technical Publications Processing Planning

Y/C Economy ClassZpi Indicated Pressure AltitudeZSA ZONAL SAFETY ANALYSIS$ Dollar, Hexadecimal Address% Percent (Symbol)

¢P Differential Pressure°C Degrees Celsius°C Degrees Centigrade°F Degrees Fahrenheit°K Degrees Kelvin

°R Degrees Rankine

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Approval

This document has been approved by:

(signatures or proof of agreement are archived together with the master document)

Function/Organization Approval/Name

Abbreviations Task Coordinator Kathleen BARTHE

Reference Language Network ChairmanMarie-Line BAYONNEValérie TISSOT

Airbus Deutschland GmbH Dieter ROSENBOOM

Airbus España SL Juan Ramon QUINTANAHERNANDEZ PINZON

Airbus France S.A.S. Valérie TISSOT

Airbus UK Ltd Graham SHRUBSOLE

Central Entity John BRADLEY

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Record of revisions

Issue Date Summary and reasons for changesA Aug 2000 New document containing the updated

contents of ABD0037, ABD0056 and a listof non-approved abbreviations.

B Apr 2001 General revision and addition of new termsand abbreviations.

C Jul 2003 General update.

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