AAP - answer✔Located close to the AFT left hand passenger door and provides additional
controls for cabin systems.
ABA - answer✔A passenger of sound mental and physical capacity able to assist Crew
Members during an emergency.
A/C - answer✔Aircraft
A/C L(R) - answer✔Aircraft left (or right). The side of the aircraft when standing in the cabin
looking towards the front.
ACARS - answer✔Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
A digital datalink system for the transmission of messages between the aircraft and ground
stations via radio or satellite.
ACM - answer✔Additional CrewMember
ACP - answer✔Area Call Panel.
Installed in the cabin ceiling and contains colored lights that indicate calls from crew, lavatories,
customers or smoke detection.
AED - answer✔Automated External Defibrillator
AFA - answer✔Association of Flight Attendants
AFT - answer✔Near, towards or in the rear of the aircraft.
AGL - answer✔Above Ground Level
AIP - answer✔Attendant Indication Panel
Installed within the vicinity of all Cabin Crew stations and provides visual feedback of
interphone communication, passenger call, and cabin emergency systems.
Aircraft Number - answer✔An identification number painted on the outside of the aircraft. Also
referred to as the ship or tail number Example: N601NK
Altitude - answer✔The distance in feet above main sea level.
AOSSP - answer✔Air Operator Standard Security Program
APU - answer✔Auxiliary Power Unit
A small engine installed in the tail of an aircraft used to provide electrical power and air
conditioning while the aircraft is on the ground.
ATA - answer✔Actual time of arrival
ATC - answer✔Air Traffic Control
The agency responsible for the guidance of airplanes on the ground and in the air.
AXE - answer✔Crash Axe
Base - answer✔The domicile city where Crew Members are assigned to work.
BB - answer✔Breathing Barrier
BFS - answer✔Big Front Seat
Block Time - answer✔When an aircraft parks at the termination of the flight, rubber blocks or
"chocks" are placed on each side of the wheels to keep the aircraft from rolling. These blocks are
removed when the aircraft departs on another flight. "Block Time" is the period of time
beginning when an aircraft first moves from the ramp for the purpose of flight, and ends when
the aircraft comes to a stop at the ramp at the next point after landing.
BP - answer✔Blood Pressure
BRT - answer✔Bright
Bulkhead - answer✔A term used to define any dividing wall or partition in the cabin.
C - answer✔Denotes galley configuration "classic" on OCC 5 character identifying code to
differentiate between aircraft variants.
C° - answer✔Celsius
CA or CAPT or Captain - answer✔Captain
The Captain is designated as the Pilot in Command (PIC) and has full responsibility for the safe
operation of the aircraft. S/he directs all crew members in a manner which promotes maximum
safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. The Captain is in command of the flight.
Cabin - answer✔The interior of the aircraft where customers sit.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
