Aircraft Related Flashcards

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Aft

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Rear most section of the AC

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A/C

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Aircraft

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Airspeed

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The speed of an AC in relation to the air through which it is passing.

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Altitude

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Distance above sea level.

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Auxiliary power unit (APU)

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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.

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Attitude

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The position of the AC as determined by the inclination of its axis in some reference, usually the earth.

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Bank

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Tilting the AC at an angle while turning right or left

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7
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Bulkhead

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Dividing wall in the AC

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8
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Cabin

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Where the customers are seated

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Deadhead

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Transportation for non-working Crew members back to base or to cover a flight

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10
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Demo

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Safety demonstration

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Deplane

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Customers exiting the AC

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12
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Doghouse

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A small compartment in the AC cabin to stow equipment

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F/A

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Flight attendant

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Flight deck

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The pilots sit in this area where all controls and navigation equipment used to fly the AC is located

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FA Jumpseat

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A retractable seat near exits

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Floor level exits

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Most door exits m, level with the floor

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Forward

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Front of the AC towards flight deck

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Fuselage

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The body of the AC where the wing and tail are attached

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Q

Galley

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The kitchen

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Ground power unit

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A power source on the ground that powers the AC when the engines are not operating

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Ground speed

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The speed of the AC in relation to the ground. A combo of airspeed plus or minus the head winds and tail wind components.

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Gross weight

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The total weight of AC when fully loaded.

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Hardstand

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A remote area Where aircrafts park, they require everyone to exit via stairs.

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Inboard

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The area in the cabin nearest the cente of the AC

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Leading eege

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The forward edge of the wing

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Main cabin

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The economy or coach section of the customer cabin

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Outboard

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The area closest to the exterior of the AC

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Placard

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Sticker or posting in AC cabin with information

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Q

Ron

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When and AC is Remaining Over Night at a station

30
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Ship

A

Some ACs

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Stow

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To secure an item on a AC

32
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Tail number

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Fleet number painted near the rear of the AC as well as placard on the flight deck door & in the aft galley. AKA ship number

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Trailing edge

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Back edge of the wing