Acronyms Flashcards by Stephen Eckardt

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ABU

A

analog backup unit

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ACTPA

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attitude control trim panel assembly

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ADC

A

air data computer

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AFCP

A

actuator flight control panel

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AFCS

A

automatic flight control system

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AGS

A

automatic ground spoiler

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AOA

A

angle of attack

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AP

A

autopilot

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APCI

A

automatic pilot control indicator

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APDMC

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aircraft propulsion data management computer

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ARINC

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aeronautical radio incorporated

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BIT

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built-in test

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CAGE

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commercial and government entity

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CAWS

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central aural warning system

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CCDL

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cross channel data link

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CIU

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control indicator unit

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CPU

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computer processing unit

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CSSA

A

control stick sensor assembly

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DC

A

digital computer

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DLC

A

direct lift control

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EEC

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electronic engine control

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EFCS

A

electronic flight control system

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EHSV

A

electro-hydraulic servo valve

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EPC

A

electrical power center

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ESD

A

electrostatic discharge

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FBW

A

fly by wire

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FCC

A

flight control computer

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FCS

A

flight controls system

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GS

A

general systems

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GV

A

general vehicle

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HLVA

A

hydraulic lock valve assembly

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Hz

A

hertz

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IFCM

A

integrated flight control module

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IRCM

A

infrared countermeasures

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I/OP

A

input/output processor

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IRS

A

inertial reference system

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IRU

A

inertial reference unit

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JG

A

job guide

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LAPES

A

low altitude parachute extraction system

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LTA

A

laser transmitter assembly

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LVDT

A

linear variable differential transducer

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LWD

A

left-wing down

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MCD

A

mission computer display

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MFD

A

multifunction display

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MSDS

A

maintenance safety data sheet

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MTCV

A

main tandem control valve

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ND

A

nose down

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NU

A

nose up

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NWS

A

nose wheel steering

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PTA

A

pitch trim actuator

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REF DES

A

reference designator

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RPFT

A

rudder pedal force transducer

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RTO

A

rejected takeoff

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RVDT

A

rotary variable differential transducer

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RWD

A

right-wing down

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SAGE

A

spoiler assisted ground effect

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SB

A

speed brake

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SCAS

A

stability and control augmentation system

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SC/EFC

A

spoiler control/ electronic flap control computer

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SSI

A

sensor signal interface

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S/S/SN

A

system/subsystem and sub-subsystem/subject numbering

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TAT

A

total air temperature

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TOGA

A

take off go around

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WACS

A

warning and caution system

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WAP

A

warning and caution annunciator panel

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WCC

A

warning and caution computer

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WOW

A

weight on wheels