AVIATION ACRONYMS

Question 1

ABP

Answer 1

Able bodied passenger: A person who volunteers or is nominated to assist the CC in an evacuation.

Question 2

A/C

Answer 2

AIRCRAFT

Question 3

AED

Answer 3

Automated External Defibrillators

Question 4

AFT

Answer 4

Towards the rear (tail) of the ac

Question 5

AIRBRIDGE

Answer 5

ACRONIMS

Question 6

AIRCREW

Answer 6

All crew required to operate a flight includes Flight and CC.

Question 7

AIRSTAIRS

Answer 7

Folding boarding/disembarking stairs which are self-stowing beneath the main passenger door.

Question 8

APU

Answer 8

Auxiliary Power Unit: Small engine below tail of ac which provides electrical power while the ac is on the ground.

Question 9

ASSIST SPACE

Answer 9

A defined area at each emergency door allocated for CC to stand in for the purpose of evacuating passengers without causing an obstruction at the exit

Question 10

BRACE POSITION

Answer 10

A position adopted, when seated, by all passengers and CC during an emergency landing. It helps to minimize injuries which result from forced body movements.

Question 11

CABIN CREW

Answer 11

An Aircrew member other than Flight Crew Member, who performs, in the interest of safety of passengers, duties assigned by the operator or the Captain of the ac.

Question 12

CB

Answer 12

Circuit Breaker – these are all the black button type things that are located behind the pilot seats; they have the same function as an electrical fuse. CBs are also located in the galleys.

Question 13

CC

Answer 13

CABIN CREW

Question 14

CSA

Answer 14

Cabin Services Agent.

Question 15

CSS

Answer 15

Cabin Services Supervisor. This is a rostering code referring to a No1.

Question 16

CPR

Answer 16

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Question 17

DRILL

Answer 17

A sequence of actions which should be followed.

Question 18

DITCHING

Answer 18

An emergency landing on water by an ac.

Question 19

DIVERSION

Answer 19

When the ac does not land at its intended destination. Can be due to bad weather, fuel requirements, medical emergency, bomb alert, etc.

Question 20

EASA

Answer 20

European Aviation Safety Agency.

Question 21

FCI

Answer 21

Flight Crew Instruction – Amendments to the Operations Manual Part A.

Question 22

FWD

Answer 22

Forward – towards the front (nose) of the ac.

Question 23

FLIGHT CREW

Answer 23

Normally consists of a Captain and a First Officer.

Question 24

FLIGHT DECK

Answer 24

The compartment from which the ac is flown. Also called the cockpit.

Question 25

FR

Answer 25

IATA assigned prefix to all Ryanair flight numbers.

Question 26

FUSELAGE

Answer 26

The outer skin of the ac.

Question 27

GIRT APRON

Answer 27

Piece of heavy material which connects the evacuation device to the girt bar.

Question 28

GIRT BAR

Answer 28

Metal bar which connects to brackets on the floor when the ac slide is armed.

Question 29

GPU

Answer 29

Ground Power Unit: Used instead of the APU to provide electrical power on the ground.

Question 30

HOLD

Answer 30

A compartment in the lower deck where baggage and cargo is stowed.

Question 31

IAA

Answer 31

Irish Aviation Authority. Government Department regulating ac operations in Ireland

Question 32

IATA

Answer 32

International Air Transport Association.

Question 33

ICAO

Answer 33

International Civil Aviation Organisation.

Question 34

INFANT

Answer 34

For Ryanair ticketing purposes is a young passenger under the age of 2 years.

Question 35

INBOARD

Answer 35

The direction towards the centre line of the ac.

Question 36

INOP

Answer 36

Inoperative or having a technical fault.

Question 37

JU

Answer 37

Junior Cabin Crew.

Question 38

LANDING GEAR

Answer 38

The wheels and associated components on which the ac lands. Also called the undercarriage.

Question 39

LOAD SHEET

Answer 39

The ramp agent prepares the load sheet and gives it to the Captain prior to departure. It contains information such as passenger numbers, weights, baggage, etc.

Question 40

MINIMUMS

Answer 40

Weather conditions restricting take-off and landing.

Question 41

NOTOC

Answer 41

Notification to Captain.

Question 42

OPS MANUAL

Answer 42

The governing document approved by the IAA that sets out company policy and regulations covering all aspects of the company’s operation.

Question 43

OUTBOARD

Answer 43

The direction towards the outside of the ac.

Question 44

PA

Answer 44

Public Address/Passenger Announcement.

Question 45

PART D

Answer 45

Aircrew Training Manual.

Question 46

PIGS

Answer 46

Passenger Ideal Guiding System.

Question 47

PRAM

Answer 47

Pre Recorded Announcement Machine.

Question 48

PSU

Answer 48

Passenger Service Unit: The area above a row of passenger seats which holds air vents, reading lights, drop-down oxygen masks, a CC call light and the No Smoking and Fasten Seat Belt signs.

Question 49

PU

Answer 49

Purser – a rostering code referring to a No 1.

Question 50

RAMP

Answer 50

Manoeuvring area for ac beside/next to the terminal building.

Question 51

RTO

Answer 51

REJECTED TAKE-OFF; Stopping the ac on the runway during the take-off.

Question 52

RUNAWAY

Answer 52

Airport area designed for ac to take-off and land.

Question 53

SEP

Answer 53

Safety and Emergency Procedures.

Question 54

SOP

Answer 54

Standard Operating Procedures: The normal manner in which an action is carried out in accordance with company policy.

Question 55

SPI

Answer 55

Safety Procedures Instruction. An amendment to Operations Manual Part A, SEP.

Question 56

STAND

Answer 56

Parking area for ac.

Question 57

TAXIING

Answer 57

All ac movements on the ground, following landing and prior to take-off.

Question 58

THOB

Answer 58

Total Heads On-board, including Aircrew, supernumeraries, passengers and infants.

Question 59

TAXIWAY

Answer 59

Airport routes linking runway with the ramp area.

Question 60

TI

Answer 60

Training Instruction: This details a change to Ryanair Operations Manual.