Aircraft Related Flashcards
Aft
Rear most section of the AC
A/C
Aircraft
Airspeed
The speed of an AC in relation to the air through which it is passing.
Altitude
Distance above sea level.
Auxiliary power unit (APU)
A small engine used to operate a generator that supplies direct current power to an AC when the engines are shut down. This is generally used to power AC while parked at the gate.
Attitude
The position of the AC as determined by the inclination of its axis in some reference, usually the earth.
Bank
Tilting the AC at an angle while turning right or left
Bulkhead
Dividing wall in the AC
Cabin
Where the customers are seated
Deadhead
Transportation for non-working Crew members back to base or to cover a flight
Demo
Safety demonstration
Deplane
Customers exiting the AC
Doghouse
A small compartment in the AC cabin to stow equipment
F/A
Flight attendant
Flight deck
The pilots sit in this area where all controls and navigation equipment used to fly the AC is located