Technical English Vocabulary for Aircraft Technicians

These flashcards cover essential technical vocabulary for aircraft technicians.

Abandon

To leave behind or give up.

Accelerate

To increase in speed.

Absorb

To take in or soak up.

Access

The means of approaching or entering a place.

Action

The process of doing something.

Adapt

To change to fit a new situation.

Adjust

To alter or move slightly in order to achieve the desired fit.

Aileron

A surface on an airplane wing that regulates air movement.

Aircraft

Any machine that is able to fly, such as an airplane or helicopter.

Allowable

Permissible; permitted according to rules.

Ammeter

An instrument for measuring electrical current.

Amplify

To increase in volume or strength.

Attach

To join or fasten something to something else.

Ballast

A weight used to improve stability.

Bend

To shape or force something straight into a curve.

Braking action

The effect of brake systems on motion.

Emergency

A serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action.

Fuel tank

A container for storing fuel.

Maintenance

The process of keeping something in good condition.

Torque

A force that causes rotation.

Threshold

An entrance or beginning point.

Vane

A blade or paddle used to control airflow.

Velocity

The speed of something in a given direction.

Workload

The amount of work to be done.

Yield

To produce or provide a result.

Zone

An area characterized by specific features or limitations.

Zero tolerance

A strict enforcement of rules or policies with no exceptions.