GM1 Article 2 Definitions

Following is a list of acronyms that are used throughout the AMC/GM to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011:

(A)                       aeroplane

(H)                      helicopter

A/C                     aircraft

ACAS                  airborne collision avoidance system

AeMC                aero-medical centre

ALARP               as low as reasonably practicable

AMC                   acceptable means of compliance

AME                   aero-medical examiner

APU                    auxiliary power unit

ARA                    authority requirements for aircrew

ATO                    approved training organisation

ATPL                   airline transport pilot licence

BITD                   basic instrument training device

bpm                   beats per minute

CAT                     category

CC                       cabin crew

cm                      centimetre

CPL                    commercial pilot licence

CS                        certification specification

CS-FSTD(A)      Certification Specifications for Aeroplane Flight Simulation Training Devices

CS-FSTD(H)      Certification Specifications for Helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices

dB                       decibel

DH                      decision height

DPATO              defined point after take-off

DPBL                  decision point before landing

EC                       European Community

ECG                    electrocardiogram

ENT                    ear, nose and throat

EOG                    electro-oculography

ETOPS                extended range operations with twin-engined aeroplanes

EU                       European Union

FANS                  future air navigation system

FD                       flight director

FEV1                  forced expiratory volume in 1 second

FFS                      full flight simulator

FMECA              failure mode, effects and criticality analysis

FMGC                flight management and guidance computer

FMS                    flight management systemFNPT flight navigation and procedures trainer

FSTD                  flight simulation training device

FTD                     flight training device

FTE                     full-time equivalent

ft                         foot; feet

FVC                     forced vital capacity

GM                     guidance material

GPS                     global positioning system

HF                       human factors

Hg                       mercury

HUD/HUGS      head-up display/head-up guidance system

Hz                        Herz

IATA                   International Air Transport Association

ICAO                   International Civil Aviation Organization

IGE                      in ground effect

ILS                       instrument landing system

IOS                      instructor operating station

IR                         implementing rule

IR                         instrument rating

kg                        kilogram

LDP                     landing decision point

LVTO                  low-visibility take-off

m                         metre

mm                     millimetre

OGE                    out of ground effect

ORA                    organisation requirements for aircrew

ORO                   organisation requirements for air operations

OSD                    operational suitability data

QTG                    qualification test guide

POM                  proof of match

ROD                    rate of descent

RVR                    runway visual range

TDP                     take-off decision point

VDR                    validation data roadmap