Appendix 4 – Acronyms Used in this AMC
ED Decision 2015/019/R
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AC |
(FAA) Advisory Circular |
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AMC |
Acceptable Means of
Compliance |
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ARAC |
Aviation Rulemaking
Advisory Committee |
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ARP |
Aerospace Recommended
Practices |
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AS |
Aerospace Standard |
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CCD |
Cursor Control Device |
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CFR |
Code of Federal
Regulations |
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CRT |
Cathode Ray Tube |
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CS-AWO |
EASA Certification
Specifications for All Weather Operations |
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DEP |
Design Eye Position |
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EASA |
European Aviation Safety
Agency |
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EFVS |
Enhanced Flight Vision
System |
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ERP |
Eye Reference Position |
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ETSO |
European Technical Standard Order |
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EUROCAE |
European
Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment |
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EVS |
Enhanced Vision System |
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FAA |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
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FADEC |
Full Authority Digital
Engine Controls |
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FD |
Flight Director |
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FHA |
Functional Hazard Assessment |
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FMS |
Flight Management System |
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FOV |
Field-of-View |
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FPA |
Flight Path Angle |
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FPV |
Flight Path Vector |
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GNSS |
Global Navigation Satellite System |
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GUI |
Graphical User Interface |
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HDD |
Head-Down
Display |
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HMD |
Head-Mounted Display |
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HUD |
Head-Up
Display |
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ILS |
Instrument Landing
System |
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ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
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JAA |
Joint Aviation Authorities |
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LCD |
Liquid Crystal Display |
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MSG-3 |
Maintenance Steering
Group 3 |
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PF |
Pilot
Flying |
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PNF |
Pilot Not Flying |
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RA |
Resolution Advisory |
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RNAV |
Area Navigation |
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SAE |
SAE International (formerly Society of Automotive Engineers) |
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SVS |
Synthetic Vision System |
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TAWS |
Terrain Awareness and Warning
System |
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TCAS |
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System |
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VFR |
Visual Flight Rules |
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VNAV |
Vertical Navigation |
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VOR |
Very High Frequency Omnirange Stations |
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[Amdt 25/17]
This EASA document defines acronyms used within large aeroplane (CS-25) Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC). It covers terms related to aviation safety, equipment, navigation, and operational procedures from organizations like FAA, EUROCAE, and SAE, aiding understanding of aviation regulations and standards.
* Summary by Aviation.Bot - Always consult the original document for the most accurate information.
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