Acronym Guide Flashcards
EP
Enhanced Performance
ACARS
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
MTOW
Maximum Takeoff Weight
MLW
Maximum Landing Weight
MZFW
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
PTXW
Planned Taxi Weight
PTOW
Planned Takeoff Weight
MRTW
Maximum Runway Takeoff Weight
METW
Maximum Enroute Takeoff Weight
MRLW
Maximum Runway Landing Weight
MFPTW
Maximum Flight Planned Takeoff Weight
PMRTW
Planned Maximum Runway Takeoff Weight
Type 1 Door
Standard Locking non-plug door (Passenger Door)
Type 2 Door
Semi-plug type door (Galley Service Door)
Type 3 Door
Plug type door (over wing exit door)
MEL
Minimum Equipment List (something broken)
CDL
Configuration Deviation List (something missing)
NEF
Non-Essential Furnishing (torn fabric, reading light, coffee pot)
BITE
Built In Test
WOW
Weight On Wheels
GA
Go Around
PM
Pilot Monitoring
PF
Pilot Flying
EPC
Emergency Procedures Checklist
QRH
Quick Reference Handbook (additional procedures for handling problems in flight or on the ground)
FADEC
Full Authority Digital Engine Control
CF34-8C5
Engine model number
N1
Fan Rotor providing by pass air for thrust.
N2
Compressor rotor providing core air for thrust and turbine power.
APR
Automatic Performance Reserve
FMU
Fuel Metering Unit
IDG
Integrated Drive Generator
SOV
ShutOff Valve
OEO
One Engine Only
MCT
Maximum Continuous Thrust
TOGA
Takeoff Go Around
Max
Maximum
SYNC
Synchronization
CONT IGNITION
CONTinuous IGNITION
ITT
Interstage Turbine Temperature
ATS
Air Turbine Starter
FAN VIB
FAN VIBration
ENG
Engine
FLX PWR
Flex Power
AT
Assumed Temperature
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
ECU
Electronic Control Unit
EGT
Exhaust Gas Temperature
PWR FUEL
PoWeR FUEL
AVAIL
Available
APU LCV
Auxiliary Power Unit Load Control Valve
SCV
Surge Control Valve
APU GEN
Auxiliary Power Unit GENerator
NACA
Duct/scoop
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
XFLOW pump
CrossFLOW pump
FSC
Fuel System Computer
Gravity XFLOW
Gravity CrossFLOW
MLI
Magnetic Level Indicator
INOP
Inoperative
FUEL LO PRESS
FUEL LOw PRESSure
EICAS
Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System.
EFIS
Electronic Flight Information System
ED1
Electronic Display #1 (left or Captains side)
ED2
Electronic Display #2 (right or First Officers (FO) side)
CAS
Crew Alerting System
DCU
Data Concentrator Unit
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube
DSPL
DiSPLay
FMS
Flight Management System
RTU
Radio Tuning Unit
GND ALTN
GrouND ALTerNate
FLT ALTN
FLighT ALTerNate
ARINC
Aeronautical Radio, INCorporated
IAPS
integrated Avionics Processor System
EGPWS
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
AHRS
Attitude Heading and Reference System
IRS
Inertial Reference System
TCAS
Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System
ADC
Air Data Computer
SPS
Stall Protection System
PFD
Primary Flight Display
MFD
Multi Function Display
T/O CONFIG OK
TakeOff CONFiguration OK
MDC
Maintenance Diagnostic Computer
CBP1
Circuit Breaker Panel #1
CBP2
Circuit Breaker Panel #2
FDR
Flight Data Recorder
CVR
Cockpit Voice Recorder
AC
Alternating Current