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Question 1

A/C

Answer 1

Aircraft

Question 2

Aft

Answer 2

section of A/C behind wings

Question 3

ALPS

Answer 3

Aerodata Load Plan System

Question 4

Aerodata Load Plan System

Answer 4

the primary method automated program designed to provide wait in balance calculations

Question 5

APU (auxiliary power unit)

Answer 5

a small turbine engine used to generate power for the A/C electrical systems

Question 6

ATC (Air traffic control)

Answer 6

the process or system by which the movements of A/C are monitored and directed by ground personnel communicating with the pilots by radio

Question 7

Bagroom

Answer 7

The area where ramp personnel sort and group cargo prior to loading on A/C

Question 8

Bulk Out

Answer 8

a term used when the maximum weight for a cargo compartment has been reached, there is still room for more items to be loaded

Question 9

Comat

Answer 9

Company Material that is being shipped as cargo

Question 10

EWBS

Answer 10

Much like ALPS this is the primary method for accomplishing weight in Paul’s calculations exclusively for envoy flights

Question 11

Expedited bags

Answer 11

these are bags that have missed their original routing and will be marked with a red/white expedite tag

Question 12

FA

Answer 12

Flight Attendant

Question 13

FAA

Answer 13

The federal aviation administration

Question 14

FO

Answer 14

First Officer

Question 15

FOD (foreign object debris)

Answer 15

Any object that does not belong in or near A/C and as a result can endanger employees and damage A/C

Question 16

FLIFO

Answer 16

A tool used by all departments to determine the present and future performance of a flight

Question 17

Gate

Answer 17

Where the A/C is parked

Question 18

GPU (Ground Power Unit)

Answer 18

Units which supply A/C with electrical power while at the gate

Question 19

GSE (Ground Support Equipment)

Answer 19

Any equipment used in ground handling phase of flight

Question 20

RON

Answer 20

A/c that Remains Over Night