Aviation Terminology Study Guide

A set of flashcards to help memorize aviation terminology that is crucial for the upcoming exam.

AAP

Aft Attendant Panel

ABP

Able Bodied Person/Passenger

ACARS

Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

AFT

At, near, or toward the tail of the aircraft.

AIRCRAFT NUMBER

An identification number painted on the outside of the aircraft.

ALTITUDE

Distance in feet above the ground at sea level.

ATA

Actual Time of Arrival.

AIP

Attendant Indication Panel.

ATC

Air Traffic Control.

ATS

Air Transportation Supervisor.

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)

A built-in power source that provides power to the aircraft.

BASE SUPERVISOR / MANAGER

Responsible for overall supervision of the Flight Attendant group for a particular domicile.

AIRCRAFT (A/C)

A vehicle capable of flight. 'Aircraft' is singular and plural.

AIRCRAFT LEFT (A/C L)

Left side of the aircraft, standing in the cabin looking forward toward the flight deck.

AIRCRAFT RIGHT (A/C R)

Right side of the aircraft, standing in the cabin looking forward toward the flight deck.