ED Decision 2021/012/R
List of acronyms used in CS-FCD
ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
ATA Air Transport Association
ATO approved training organisation
ATQP Alternative Training and Qualification Programme
BRNAV Basic Area Navigation
CBT Computer-Based Training
CTLC common take-off and landing credit
CS Certification Specifications
DR Difference Requirement
ECL Electronic Check List
EFB Electronic Flight Bag
EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System
EFVS enhanced flight vision system
ETOPS Extended range operations with two-engine aeroplane
FC Flight Crew
FCD flight crew data
FCL Flight Crew Licensing
FCS FSTD capability signature
FD Flight Director
FFS full flight simulator
FGCS Flight Guidance Control System
FMS Flight Management System
FSTD flight simulation training device
FTD flight training device
GM Guidance Material
GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System
HEMS Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
HHO Helicopter Hoist Operations
HUD Head-Up Display
INS Inertial Navigation System
JOEB Joint Operational Evaluation Board
LBS Load & Balance and Servicing
LIFUS Line Flying Under Supervision
LOF line oriented flying
LVO Low-Visibility Operations
MDR Master Difference Requirement
MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specification
NVIS Night Vision Imaging System
ODR Operator Difference Requirement
OEB Operational Evaluation Board
OPT Operational Performance Tool
OSD Operational Suitability Data
OTD Other Training Devices
PIC Pilot-In-Command
QRH Quick Reference Handbook
RNP AR required navigation performance authorisation required
RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minima
SFVS synthetic flight vision system
TC Type Certificate
TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TCH type-certificate holder
TRI Type-Rating Instructor
VFR Visual Flight Rules
WBT web-based training
ZFTT zero flight time training
[Issue No: FCD/2]
EASA's Flight Crew Data (FCD) defines key aviation acronyms and terms. This list, crucial for understanding Operational Suitability Data (OSD), covers areas like training, navigation, flight systems, and operational procedures. It ensures consistent interpretation of regulations for pilots and aviation professionals.
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