FUSETRA – Future Seaplane Traffic 1
FUSETRA Glossary
Author Benedikt Mohr, LLS, TU Munich
Munich, Germany
Keeper of Document Benedikt Mohr Work Package(s) WP1 Status Final
Identification
Programme, Project ID FP7-AAT-2007-RTD1 Project Title: FUture SEaplane TRAffic (FUSETRA) Version: 1.0 File name: FUSETRA_WP1_Glossary _v001.doc
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15.04.2010
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
Technische Universität München
Boltzmannstr. 15
85748 Garching
Germany
Author:
Benedikt Mohr
Phone: +49.89.28915990
Fax: +49.89.15981
www.fusetra.eu
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Control Page This version supersedes all previous versions of this document.
Version Date Author(s) Pages Reason
0.1 16/02/2010 Benedikt Mohr 111 Initial write
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FUSETRA Glossary
Acronym Meaning
A P Auto Pilot
A/C Aircraft
A/THR Auto Throttle
A/W Lift to Drag ratio
AAP Additional Attendant Panel
ABCR ADG/BAT Control Relay
AC Alternating Current
ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing & Reporting System
ACMP Alternate Current Motor Pump
ACMS Airborne Condition Monitoring System
ADB Area Distribution Box
ADC Air Data Computer
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADIRS Air Data Inertial Reference System
ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance
AFS Auto Flight System
AGSTR AC Ground Service Tie Relay
AIDS Aircraft Integrated Data System
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
AIP Attendant Control Panel
ALT Altitude
AMAD Aircraft Mounted Accessory Drive
AMSS Aeronautical mobile satellite service
AMU Audio Management Unit
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AOA angle of attack
AP Auto Pilot
APD Air Driven Pumps
APR Auxiliary Power Relay
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
ARNIC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
ASDE Airport Surface Detection Equipment
ASR Airport Sirveillance Radar
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATIS Airport Terminal Information Service
ATM Air Traffic Management
ATN Air Traffic Tele Communication Network
ATR Air Transport Rack
AUX Auxiliary
AWACS Airbone Warning and Control System
BAS Basic Airspeed
BFE Buyer Furnished Equipment
BITE Built In Test Equipment
BSV Burner Staging Valve
BTR Bus Tie Relay
BTR-EP Bus Tie Relay Ext Power
C/A Cabin Attendant
CAD Computer Aided Design
CAM Cabin Assignment Module
CAM Computer Aided Manufacturing
CAS Calibrated Airspeed
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CBR Charger Batterey Relay
CFDIU Centralized Fault Data Interface Unit
CFDS Centralized Fault Display System
CFRP Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic
CG Center of Gravity
CIDS Cabin Information Data System
CKPT Cockpit
CMC Central Maintenance Computer
CMS Cabin Managemant System
CONF Configuration (Flaps/Slats)
CPMS Cabin Passenger Management System
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
CTU Cabin Telecommunication Unit
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
CW Continuous Wave
CWS Control Wheel Steering
daN Deka Newton
DAR Digital AIDS Recorder
DC Direct Current
DCMP DC Motor Pump
DCS Diagnostic Control System
DCT DC Tie RCCB
DEU Decoder / Encoder Unit
DEU Display Electronics Unit
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder
DFDRS Digital Flight Data Recording System
DGNSS Differential GNSS
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DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DMU Data Management Unit
E/E compartment Electronics Equipment Compartment
EASA European Avation Safety Agency
EBHA Electrical Back-up Hydrostatic Actuator
ECAM Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
EDP Engine Driven Pump
EE Electronics Equipment
EHA Electrohydrostatic Actuator
EHG Elektrohydraulic Generator
EHP Elektro Hydraulic Pump
EIVMU Engine Interface and Vibration Monitoring Unit
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EPC External Power Connector
EPR External Power Relay
EPSU Emergency Power Supply Unit
EPU Emergency Power Unit
EVAC Evacuation
Ext. Extended
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FANS Future Air Navigation System
FAP Forward Attendant Panel
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
FBL Fly by light
FBW Fly by wire
FCDC Flight Control Data Concentrator
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FCMC Fuel Control and Monitoring System
FCPC Flight Control Primary Computer
FCSC Flight Control Secondary Computer
FDAU Flight Data Aquisition Unit
FDB Floor Disconnect Box
FDR Flight Data Recorder
FMC Flight Management Computer
FMGC Flight Management and Guidance Computer
FMGEC Flight Management Guidance and Envelope Computer
FMS Flight Management System
FN Net Thrust
FOD Foreign Object Damage
FSB Fasten Seat Belts
FWD Forward
FWS Flight Warning System
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
GPSSU Global Positioning System Sensor Unit
GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System
GR Generator Relay
GSR Ground Service Relay
HF High Frequency
HP High Pressure
HPC High Pressure Valve
HSP High Speed Protection
IAS Indicated Airspeed
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
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IFE In Flight Entertainment
IFF Identification Friand or Foe
IGB Inlet Gearbox
ILS Instrument Landing System
INS/ IRS Inertial navigation system/ inertial reference system
IPC Intermediate Pressure Checkvalve
IR Infra Red
IRS Inertial Reference System
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
JAR Joint Aviation Requirements
L H Left-Hand-Side (links)
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LDG Landing Gear
LDL Lower Deck Lavatories
LECT Left Emer Control Relay
LLTV Low-Light (Level) Television
LOC Localizer
LP Low Pressure
LR Long Range
LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transducer (Transformer)
MCDU Multipurpose Control and Display Unit
MDDU Multi Purpose Disk Drive Unit
METAR Meteorological Aerodrome Routine Report
MNPS Minimum navigation performance specifications
MR Medium Range
MSL Mean Sea Level
MTBF Mean Time between failures
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MTOW Maximum Take-Off Weight
MU Mantenance Unit
nav navigation
ND Navigation Display
NDB Non Directional Beacon
NH Speed of Rotation of Engine High Pressure Shaft
OBRM On Board Replaceable Module
PAX Passengers
PCU Passenger Control Unit
PCU Power Control Unit
PES Passenger Entertainment System
PFC Primary Flight Control(s)
PFD Primary Flight Display
PFDB Power Floor Disconnect Box
PFIS Passenger Flight Information System
ppm Parts per Million
PRAM Pre-Recorded Announcement
PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency
PRV Pressure Regulation Valve
PSS Passenger Service System
PSU Passenger Service Unit
PTL Propeller-Turbine-Engine(Turboprop)
PTP Programming and Test Panel
PTU Power Transfer Unit
PVIS Passenger Visual Information System
QAR Quick Access Recorder
R H Right-Hand-Side (rechts)
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RA Radar Altimeter
RA Resolution Advisory
RADAR Radio Detection and Ranging
RAT Ram Air Turbine
REIR Right Emer Isolation Relay
RETR Right Emer Transfer Relay
Retr. Retracted
RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator
RNAV/ RNCP Aero navigation/ required navigation performance capability
RVSM Reduces Vertical Separation Minima
SAS Stability Augmentation System
SATCOM Satellite Communication
SDAC System Data Acquisition Concentrator
SDCU Smoke Detection Control Unit
SDU Seat Display Unit
SEB Seat Electronic Box
SFC Specific Fuel Consumption
SFCC Slat Flap Control Computer
SFE Seller Furnished Equipment
SID Standard Instrument Departure
SOV Shut-Off Valve
SR Short Range
SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar
STAR Standard Arrival Route
STBY Stand by
T/W Thrust to weight ratio
T1 Intake Total Temperature
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TA Traffic Advisory
TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
TAI Thermal Anti-Ice
TAS True Airspeed
TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TGT Turbine Gas Temperature
THC Thermostat Control
THS Thermostat Solenoid
THS Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer
TMA Terminal Control Area
TRU Transformer Rectifier Unit
TSO Time Since Overhaul
TU Tapping Unit
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VCC Video Control Centre
VHF Very High Frequency
VOR VHF Omni directional Radio Range
VSC Vacuum System Controller
VSEB Video Seat Electronic Box
VSI Vertical Speed Indicator
VTR Video Tape Recorder
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References
Boeck, Philipp, 2008: Abkürzungsverzeichnis Flugzeugsubsysteme; Umdruck
zur Vorlesung Flugzeugsubsysteme, Wintersemester 2008, TUM,
Garching Deutschland
