Terminology And Acronyms Flashcards
ACARS
Airborne Communications Addressing and Reporting System- an automated system which allows system Ops to communicate with an aircraft; reporting arrival and departure times, triggered by set and release of aircraft parking brake.
ADIT
Alien Documentation Identification and Telecommunications System (this usually appears in the form of a stamp in a passport travel document).
AFT
Refers to the rear of something, generally used to describe the rear of the aircraft- for example, the aft cabin jump seat
Aisle
Walkway through the center of the A/C
Aircraft/Vessel Report (1-92 Form)-
an international document form that is submitted to CBP upon arrival of the aircraft, advising CBP of foreign aliens, the Crew and Customers who traveled to and from the international port.
AOA
The abbreviation for Airport Operations Area
AOSSP
Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program- The national standard program for aviation security set by the FAA
APIS
Advance Passenger Information System- APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members
APHIS
Animal planet and health inspection services- is an agency of the United States department of agriculture (U.S.D.A) responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. APHIS is the lead agency for collaboration with other agencies to protect U.S agriculture from the invasive pests and diseases.
APM
The abbreviation for Apprived programs manual
APU
The abbreviation for Auxiliary Power Unit
AQQ- APIS Quick Query
Is the communication and passenger clearance process between the air carrier and the DHS during ACS check in and issuance of boarding pass
ATC
Air traffic control
AWB (Airway Bill)-
these forms are used when aircraft parts are shipped as COMAT
B6
The abbreviation for JetBlue airways