Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) Part 1
Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) Part 1
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This is the FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL major event publication at issue date 01 JAN 21
for the A320 and replacing last issue dated 10 SEP 20
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Localization Insert
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Subsection Title Rev. Date
PLP-LESS
ALL 01 JAN 21
LIST OF EFFECTIVE SECTIONS/SUBSECTIONS
PLP-AAT
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AIRCRAFT ALLOCATION TABLE
PLP-SOH
ALL 01 JAN 21
SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
GEN-PLP-TOC
ALL 01 JAN 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GEN-PLP-SOH
ALL 01 JAN 21
SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
GEN
ALL 01 JAN 21
General Information
DSC-PLP-LEDU
ALL 01 JAN 21
LIST OF EFFECTIVE DOCUMENTARY UNITS
DSC-21-PLP-TOC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DSC-21-PLP-SOH
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SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
DSC-21-20-40
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Controls and Indicators
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
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Description
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FCU
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
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ALL 01 JAN 21
FMS2 HONEYWELL
DSC-22_20-50-10-25
ALL 01 JAN 21
FMS2 Honeywell
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ALL 10 SEP 20
FMS2 Thales
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M Localization Subsection Title Rev. Date
R PLP-LESS LIST OF EFFECTIVE SECTIONS/SUBSECTIONS 01 JAN 21
GEN-PLP-LETDU LIST OF EFFECTIVE TEMPORARY DOCUMENTARY UNITS 01 JAN 21
R GEN General Information 01 JAN 21
DSC-PLP-LETDU LIST OF EFFECTIVE TEMPORARY DOCUMENTARY UNITS 01 JAN 21
DSC-20-10 Overview 10 SEP 20
DSC-20-20 Description 10 SEP 20
DSC-20-30 Ground Handling 10 SEP 20
DSC-20-40 Ground Clearance Diagram 10 SEP 20
DSC-20-50 Landing Geometry 10 SEP 20
DSC-20-60 Visual Ground Geometry 22 MAY 17
DSC-21-10-10 General 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-10-20 Main Components 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-10-30 Temperature and Flow Regulation 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-10-40 System Operation under Failure Condition 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-10-50 Controls and Indicators 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-20-10 General 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-20-20 Main Components 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-20-30 System Operation 22 MAR 16
R DSC-21-20-40 Controls and Indicators 01 JAN 21
DSC-21-30-10 General 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-30-20 Avionics Ventilation 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-30-40 Battery Ventilation 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-30-50 Lavatory and Galley Ventilation 08 NOV 12
DSC-21-30-60 Controls and Indicators 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-40-10 General 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-40-20 System Operation 22 MAR 16
DSC-21-40-30 Controls and Indicators 10 SEP 20
DSC-21-40-35 ECAM Cond Page 10 SEP 20
R DSC-22_10-10 Description 01 JAN 21
DSC-22_10-20 System Interface Diagram 09 OCT 12
DSC-22_10-30 FMGS Modes of Operation 10 SEP 20
DSC-22_10-40-05 Management of the Displays 20 AUG 10
DSC-22_10-40-10 MCDU 10 SEP 20
R DSC-22_10-40-20 FCU 01 JAN 21
DSC-22_10-40-30 Thrust Levers 30 MAY 12
DSC-22_10-40-40 Primary Flight Display 04 FEB 19
DSC-22_10-40-50 Navigation Display 10 SEP 20
DSC-22_10-50-10 General 22 MAR 17
DSC-22_10-50-20 Characteristic Speeds 10 SEP 20
DSC-22_10-50-30 Limit Speeds 22 MAR 17
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This table gives, for each delivered aircraft, the cross reference between:
- The Manufacturing Serial Number (MSN).
- The Fleet Serial Number (FSN) of the aircraft as known by AIRBUS S.A.S.
- The registration number of the aircraft as known by AIRBUS S.A.S.
- The aircraft model.
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M MSN FSN Registration Number Model
R 01566 9H-LOP 320-232
R 02161 9H-LOY 320-232
R 02252 9H-LOW 320-233
R 02288 9H-LAJ 320-232
02502 9H-IHH 320-232
R 02522 9H-LOT 320-232
R 02633 9H-LMR 320-214
R 02656 9H-LMT 320-214
R 02838 9H-LOZ 320-232
R 02859 9H-LMB 320-232
R 02928 9H-LOB 320-232
R 02984 9H-LOM 320-232
R 02994 9H-LOI 320-214
R 03027 9H-LOO 320-214
R 03048 9H-LON 320-214
R 03063 9H-LMC 320-214
R 03105 9H-IHL 320-232
R 03131 9H-LOQ 320-214
R 03132 9H-LOU 320-214
R 03147 9H-LOA 320-214
R 03153 9H-LOS 320-214
R 03206 9H-LOR 320-214
R 03259 9H-IBJ 320-232
R 03270 9H-IHD 320-232
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M CRITERION Linked SB Incorp. Date Title
J0006 19 FEB 18 FUEL SYSTEM - ADDITIONAL TREATMENT OF
CENTRE TANK STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION OF
CENTRE TANK SYSTEM
Applicable to: ALL
J0012 19 FEB 18 NAVIGATION LIGHTS SYSTEM - INSTALLATION OF A
SECOND NAVIGATION LIGHT SYSTEM
Applicable to: ALL
J0022 24 FEB 20 INSTALLATION OF A FUEL QUANTITY SELECTOR IN
THE FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
Applicable to:
J0071 19 FEB 18 WING STRUCTURE-INTRODUCTION OF A WING TIP
INCORPORATING A TIP FENCE FOR 72T MTOW A/C
Applicable to: ALL
J0664 19 FEB 18 FUEL SYSTEM-TO IMPROVE LOW LEVEL WARNING
Applicable to: ALL
J0689 19 FEB 18 WING-TO DELETE L/E VENTILATION SYSTEM
(PICCOLO TUBE)
Applicable to: ALL
J1255 19 FEB 18 FUEL - TANK LEVEL SENSING - CHANGE TO LOW
PRESSURE WARNING
Applicable to: ALL
J1334 19 FEB 18 LANDING GEAR-MLG-LGCIU-INTRODUCTION OF
A NEW STANDARD FOR IMPROVED PROXIMITY
SENSOR FAULT MONITORING FUNCTION
Applicable to: ALL
J1617 19 FEB 18 FLIGHT CONTROLS - GENERAL - DELETE LAF
FEATURE FROM A320 DEFINITION (PRODUCTION
SOLUTION)
Applicable to: ALL
J2153 12 MAR 18 FUEL - GENERAL, A321-200 (WV001) 93T
CERTIFICATION OF FUEL SYSTEM (LOW PRESSURE
SYSTEM) FOR THE OPERATION 0 TO 2 ACTS
Applicable to:
J2190 19 FEB 18 FUEL - MAIN FUEL PUMPS SYSTEMS - CENTRE
TANK PUMPS AUTO FEED FAULT.ADAPT PUMP
CONTROL LATCH FOR FLIGHT DECK REFUEL
CABABILITY
Applicable to: ALL
J2257 28-1106 03 19 FEB 18 FUEL - MANUAL MAGNETIC INDICATORS - ATTITUDE
MONITOR DELETION
Applicable to: ALL
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For awareness and for the specified aircraft, the following table provides the flight crew with a list of
optional aircraft systems and functions related to flight and aircraft operations.
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IF INSTALLED TABLE
Ident.: GEN-IFIT-00016590.0001001 / 23 JUN 15
Applicable to: ALL
The "If Installed Table" provides a list of optional systems and functions of the aircraft.
For most of the optional systems or functions associated with the "if installed" symbol in the
FCOM, the table indicates if the optional systems or functions are installed, or not installed.
Note: Highly customized options such as cabin installations are not covered in the following table.
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L13
DECEL Message on the PFD
EIS No
DECEL
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The purpose of the Main FCOM Changes is to provide operators with general information about the
most significant changes that are introduced in the current revision of the manual.
The main FCOM changes are available on the Airbus World portal, under the path: Content Library /
Flight Operations / Manuals / Main FCOM - FCTM - MMEL Changes.
In addition, every revised Documentary Unit (DU) has a revision highlight (HL) that:
‐ Indicates the change(s) made to the DU
‐ Can be found in the associated “Preliminary Pages – Summary of Highlights” subchapter.
In addition to the Main FCOM Changes, the Modification Operational Impact (MOI) documents
available on the Airbus World portal provide the operational impact linked to a MOD number.
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FCOM PURPOSE
Ident.: GEN-00012627.0001001 / 09 NOV 20
Applicable to: ALL
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FCOM PURPOSE
The Flight Crew Operating Manual is a support document for flight crew.
The purpose of the FCOM is to:
‐ Provide all necessary operating limitations, procedures, performance and system information
the flight crew needs to safely and efficiently operate A320 family aircraft during normal,
abnormal, and emergency situations
‐ Serve directly as Flight Crew Operating Manual, or as a basis for Operators to develop their
own customized Airline Operations Manual, in accordance with applicable requirements
‐ Serve as a comprehensive reference guide during initial and refresher flight crew training.
Note: This manual is not designed:
‐ To teach basic piloting skills
‐ To provide basic piloting techniques applicable to jet aircraft, or information, that are
considered as basic airmanship for trained flight crews who are familiar with that type
of aircraft and its general handling characteristics.
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‐ Limitations : This section provides the aircraft and system limitations that the
flight crew must know or refer to in operations.
‐ Performance : This section includes the performance computation description for
each flight phase.
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DOCUMENTARY UNITS
The FCOM is made of Documentary Units. The DU is the smallest part of information with a
technical content.
The DUs are listed on a separate "List of Effective Documentary Units" (LEDU). Refer to the
General section.
Note: 1. DUs can be grouped into Group of DU (GDU)
2. Temporary information may be provided via Temporary DU (TDU).
IDENTIFICATION STRIP
Below the title of the DU, the identification strip provides:
‐ The list of MSN the DU is applicable to
‐ For TDU, the reference to the DU impacted by the TDU.
The List of Effective Sections/Subsections (LESS) summarizes all the sections and subsections
contained in the FCOM. For each revision, a new LESS is issued when at least one DU of the
section/subsection is changed.
The LESS consists of:
‐ The "M" field that may provide the following evolution code:
• The "N" letter indicates a new section introduced by the revision
• The "R" letter indicates a section in which the content has been revised
• The "E" letter indicates an aircraft validity change within the section
• The "M” letter indicates a section that have move within the FCOM
‐ The “Localization” field that allows localizing the section within the manual with the product
structure
‐ The “Subsection title” field
‐ The “Rev. Date” field that indicated the date at which the section was changed.
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The OEB chapter is no longer applicable as all OEBs have been removed from the FCOM and are
now only published in the QRH.
This content is updated as part of a MAJOR EVENT and the DU will be removed at the next FCOM
revision.
For each revision, a new List of Effective Documentary Units (LEDU) is issued at the section level.
The LEDU provides information about the DU localization, applicability, identification and issue date.
The LEDU consists of:
‐ The "M" field that may provide the following Evolution Code:
• The "N" letter indicates a new DU introduced by the revision
• The "R" letter indicates a revised DU: The content of the DU is updated by the revision. A
vertical line in the margin of the DU locates the modified part
• The "E" letter indicates an aircraft validity change for the DU: The list of MSNs for which the DU
is effective has been changed compared to the previous LEDU, by addition or deletion of one or
several MSN
‐ The “Localization” field that allows localizing the DU in the manual with the product structure of the
manual
‐ The "T" field (Temporary Information) that contains a cross if the associated DU is a TDU
‐ The "DU title" that provides the title of the DU
‐ The “DU identification” that identifies the DU with its own unique identification number or the GDU
with its own unique code.
‐ The “DU date” that indicates when the DU has been released
‐ The DU criteria which lists the technical or operational criteria for which the DU and solution is
applicable to.
‐ The “Applicable to” which provides the list of aircraft this DU and solution is applicable to
‐ The “Impacted by TDU” which is the identification of the TDU superseding the DU
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The List of Effective Temporary Documentary Units (LETDU) provides a summary of the Temporary
DU impacting the section.
The LETDU consists of:
‐ The "M" field that may provide the following Evolution Code:
• The "N" letter indicates a new TDU introduced by the revision
• The "R" letter indicates a revised TDU: The content of the TDU is updated by the revision. A
vertical line in the margin of the TDU locates the modified part
• The "E" letter indicates an aircraft validity change for the TDU: The list of MSNs the TDU is
applicable to has been changed compared to the previous LETDU, by addition or deletion of
one or several MSN
‐ The “Localization” field that allows localizing the TDU in the manual with the product structure of
the manual
‐ The “TDU Title” that provides the title of the TDU
‐ The “TDU identification” that identifies the TDU with its identification number with its own unique
code
‐ The “TDU date” that indicates when the TDU has been released
‐ The TDU criteria which lists the technical or operational criteria, the it is applicable to
‐ The “Applicable to” which provides the list of aircraft this TDU is applicable to
‐ The “Impacted DU” which is the Identification of DU superseded by the TDU
‐ The “Reason for issue” of the TDU
Note: 1. TDU is displayed on a yellow background
2. within the QRH the TDU replaces the impacted DU
The Aircraft Allocation Table (AAT) provides a view of the fleet covered in the FCOM. For each
aircraft, the AAT provides its MSN, its registration number and the model.
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The List of Modifications (LOM) lists the criteria (Modification Proposal (MP) or Service Bulletins
(SB)) which the installation on the aircraft affects the FCOM.
Note: Each MP has one or more associated MODs. The MP/MOD correlation is available in
AirN@v / Engineering.
The LOM also indicates:
‐ The title of the criteria
‐ The date of incorporation of the criteria in the FCOM
‐ The list of aircraft that have the criteria
‐ The "M" field that may indicate the following evolution code
‐ The "E" letter indicates an aircraft validity change of the criteria. The list of aircraft to which the
criteria applies has changed compared to the previous FCOM revision, by addition or deletion of
one or several aircraft.
‐ The "N" letter indicates new criteria added by this FCOM revision
‐ The "R" letter indicates a change in the criteria title or associated SB
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L2 EXAMPLE
‐ Text in layer 2
L3 EXAMPLE
‐ Text in layer 3
L1 EXAMPLE
‐ Text in layer 1 (as this text follows a text in layer 2 or 3, symbology "L1")
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The legend (if installed) indicates that a paragraph or an illustration is applicable only if the
related optional equipment is installed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Each TOC entry has an alphabetical index that identifies this TOC entry within its subsection. The
manual user can easily find a TOC entry content within the manual thanks to this alphabetical
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index and the subsection identification. Both are indicated in the TOC and both cross-refer to the
paper page footer (see the TOC indexing part below).
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HEADER AND FOOTER
1. Airline logo
2. Aircraft types and manual
3. Level 2 chapter (Section level 2: GEN, DSC, PRO, LIM, PER)
4. Level 3 chapter
5. Level 4 chapter
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6. Revision mark
7. Key product (document identification and aircraft designation)
8. Key product (manual code)
9. Page index
10. Last evolution date
11. Identification strip (list of impacted aircraft)
12. Section path
REVISION MARK
In the paper format, a vertical bar in the margin of the DU identifies the modified part. Each
vertical bar has a numerical index that refers to the associated reason of the change in the
Summary of Highlight.
This Summary of Highlight lists all the changes and associated reasons of the change (if
necessary) that the revision has introduced.
TOC INDEXING
In the paper page footer, the TOC indexing is of the following type:
A : The paper page contains the whole "A" TOC entry content
A to B : The paper page contains the whole "A" and "B" TOC entries contents
A→ : The "A" TOC entry content starts on this paper page and continues on
the following paper page
←A : The "A" TOC entry content starts on a previous paper page and finishes
on this paper page
←A→ : The "A" TOC entry content starts on a previous paper page and
continues on the following paper page
A to C→ : The paper page contains the whole "A" and "B" TOC entries contents
but the "C" TOC entry content starts on this paper page and continues
on the following paper page
← A to C : The paper page contains the whole "B" and "C" TOC entries contents
but the "A" TOC entry content starts on a previous paper page and
finishes on this paper page
← A to C → : The paper page contains the whole "B" TOC entry content but the "A"
TOC entry content starts on a previous paper page and finishes on this
paper page and the "C" TOC entry content starts on this paper page and
continues on the following paper page
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Note: 1. The indexes follow the alphabetical order: A, B, C, ..., Z, AA, AB, AC, ..., AZ, BA,
BB, BC, ...
2. For each subsection, the index starts again from A.
3. When a TOC entry content continues on the following paper page, the text
"Continued on the following page" is also indicated.
FCOM REVISIONS
Ident.: GEN-00012634.0001001 / 09 NOV 20
Applicable to: ALL
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FCOM REVISION
FCOM revisions are issued to add, update, or revise information. The Operator determines the
revision periodicity.
When necessary, a revision may be issued in between the defined periodicity (e.g. need for urgent
update).
A vertical bar appears to the left of all revised parts of the manual.
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TEMPORARY INFORMATION
Some FCOM sections may need a temporary update (e.g. to explain a system behavior that will
be modified by a future standard). In such cases, the applicable FCOM section is updated with a
TDU.
Information contained in the TDU is highlighted in the manual and the initial content of the FCOM
remains available for consultation and comparison and is highlighted (identification strip) as being
impacted by the TDU.
A LEDU is provided in the FCOM.
DEFINITION
An Operations Engineering Bulletin is published to inform Operators of any deviations from initial
design objectives that have a significant operational impact. An OEB provides the Operators
with technical information and temporary operational procedures that take into account these
deviations.
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An OEB:
‐ Is temporary and usually focuses on one operational subject only
‐ Is included in the OEB section of the QRH so that the flight crew can easily access it
‐ At any time during the flight, if the OEB conditions are applicable, the flight crew must apply the
operational procedure(s) that is in the QRH OEB section.
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TYPE OF OEB
OEBs can either be red or white, depending on their level of priority.
‐ RED OEBs are published to indicate that non-compliance with the recommended procedures
may have a significant impact on the safe operation of the aircraft. The Operators shall provide
all flight crews with these OEBs or their content without delay.
‐ WHITE OEBs are published to indicate that non-compliance with the recommended procedures
may have a significant impact on aircraft operation. Airbus recommends that the Operators
apply these OEBs within 30 days from the date of publication of these OEBs.
The information in OEBs is recommended by Airbus. If the OEB has an impact on the
airworthiness of the aircraft, Airbus also issues a Temporary Revision of the Airplane Flight
Manual. If the procedures contained in the red OEB differ from the procedures in the AFM TR, the
approved AFM TR remains the reference.
Airbus recommends that all operators rapidly incorporate the corrective Service Bulletins that
cancel the OEB when they become available.
15 Ident.: GEN-A-00022460.0001001 / 09 NOV 20
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CAUTION When Airbus provides the Operator with the LEOEB, the information “ECAM
Entry ” does not necessarily mean that (for Operators that use the OEB
REMINDER function) the Operator’s maintenance personnel activated the OEB
REMINDER codes for this OEB onboard the aircraft.
It is the Operator’s responsibility to define an appropriate process to provide the
flight crew with confirmation that the OEB REMINDER codes are activated for
the ECAM alerts affected by OEBs.
A TDU in the FCOM informs the flight crew about a temporary change in a normal Standard
Operating Procedure, Advisory or Limitations. The TDU contains the reason for change in order to
better understand and memorize this temporary change.
The TDU contains several indications:
‐ The date of application of the new or revised content
‐ The reason for change explains why the section is updated with a short general description of the
malfunction
‐ The yellow dash line indicates the affected documentary unit
‐ When applicable, the arrow link provides a link to the previous content.
A TAB is a description of a system behavior that temporarily deviates from the intended system
design and that the flight crew can notice.
The TAB enables the flight crew to better recognize, understand and if applicable, react to the
abnormal system behavior in order to avoid any undue operational delay.
When applicable, temporary abnormal behaviors are described in the related section of the Aircraft
System in a dedicated product folder identified as "Temporary Abnormal Behaviors".
Each TAB contains a description of the malfunction with alternative instruction called "Operational
recommendation" (if applicable).
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ABBREVIATIONS
Ident.: GEN-00012598.0001001 / 02 JUN 20
Applicable to: ALL
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A
Abbreviation Term
A>B A is greater than B
A≥B A is greater than or equal to B
A<B A is less than B
A≤B A is less than or equal to B
A/BRK Autobrake
A/C Aircraft
A/P Autopilot
AP Autopilot
A/S Airspeed
A/SKID Anti-skid
A/THR Auto Thrust
AA Airworthiness Authorities
AAL Above Aerodrome Level
AAT Aircraft Allocation Table
AB Abort
ABCU Alternate Braking Control Unit
ABN Abnormal
ABV Above
AC Alternating Current
ACARS ARINC Communication Addressing and Reporting System
ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System
ACCEL Acceleration
ACC Active Clearance Control
ACCU Accumulator
ACP Audio Control Panel
ACS Aircraft Configuration Summary
ACSC Air Conditioning System Controller
ACT Additional Center Tank
ADC Air Data Computer
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADIRS Air Data Inertial Reference System
ADIRU Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
ADM Air Data Module
ADR Air Data Reference
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract
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C
Abbreviation Term
C/B Circuit Breaker
CB Circuit Breaker
C/L Checklist
CL Checklist
CAB Cabin
CAPT Captain, Capture
CAS Calibrated Airspeed
CAT Category
CBMS Circuit Breaker Monitoring System
CCD Cursor Control Device
CDL Configuration Deviation List
CDLS Cockpit Door Locking System
CDSS Cockpit Door Surveillance System
CDU Control Display Unit
CF Cost of Fuel
CFDIU Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit
CFDS Centralized Fault Display System
CFP Computerized Flight Plan
CG Center of Gravity
CHAN Channel
CHG Change
CHK Check
CI Cost Index
CIDS Cabin Intercommunication Data System
CIDS-SDF Cabin Intercommunication Data System - Smoke Detection Function
CKPT Cockpit
CIS Commonwealth of Independent States
CLB Climb
CLR Clear
CLSD Closed
CM1(2) Crewmember 1 (left seat) or 2 (right seat)
CM1 Crewmember 1 (left seat)
CM2 Crewmember 2 (right seat)
CMPTR Computer
CMS Constant Mach Segment
CMS Centralized Maintenance System
CNSU Cabin Network Server Unit
CO Company
CO RTE Company Route
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G
Abbreviation Term
G/S Glideslope
GA Go-Around
GAPCU Ground and Auxiliary Power Control Unit
GBAS Ground Based Augmentation System
GCU Generator Control Unit
GDU Group of Documentary Unit
GEN Generator
GES Ground Earth Station
GLC Generator Line Contactor
GLS GBAS Landing System
GLS GNSS Landing System
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GND Ground
GND TEMP Ground Temperature
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
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H
Abbreviation Term
HC Harness Connector
HCU Hydraulic Control Unit, HUD Combiner Unit
HDG Heading
HDG/S Heading Selected
HDL Handle
HF High Frequency
HI High
HLD Hold
HM Holding Pattern with a Manual Termination
HMU Hydrau-Mechanical Unit
HMS Heat Management System
HP High Pressure
HPA Hectopascal
HPC High Pressure Compressor
HPFD Harmonized Primary Flight Display
HPSOV High Pressure Shut-off Valve
HPT High Pressure Turbine
HPV High Pressure Valve
HUD Head Up Display
HUDC Head Up Display Computer
HYD Hydraulic
I
Abbreviation Term
I/O Inputs/Outputs
I/P Input or Intercept Profile
IAF Initial Approach Fix
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J
Abbreviation Term
JAA Joint Aviation Authorities
JAR Joint Aviation Requirements
K
Abbreviation Term
L
Abbreviation Term
L/G Landing Gear
LAF Load Alleviation Function
LAT Lateral
LAT Latitude
LAT REV Lateral Revision
LAV Lavatory
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCN Load Classification Number
Landing Distance Available
LDA
Localizer Directional Aid
L DEV Lateral Deviation
LDG Landing
LDS Laptop Docking Station
LED Light Emitting Diode
LEDU List of Effective Documentary Units
LEOEB List of Effective Operations Engineering Bulletins
LESS List of Effective Section/Subsections
LF Low Frequency
LGCIU Landing Gear Control Interface Unit
LGPIU Landing Gear Position Indicator Unit
LH Left-Hand
LIM Limitation
LIS Localizer Inertial Smoothing
LK Lock
LL Latitude/Longitude
LLS Left-Line Select key
LO Low
LOC Localizer
LONG Longitude
LP Low Pressure
LPC Low Pressure Compressor
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N
Abbreviation Term
N/A Not Applicable
NA Not Applicable
N1 Low Pressure Rotor Speed (in %)
N2 High Pressure Rotor Speed (in %)
NACA National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
NAI Engine Nacelle Anti-Ice
NAV Navigation
NAVAID Navigation Aid
NCD Non Computed Data
ND Navigation Display
NDB Non Directional Beacon
NLG Nose Landing Gear
NORM Normal
NPA Non Precision Approach
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O
Abbreviation Term
O/P Output
OANS On-board Airport Navigation System
OAT Outside Air Temperature
OBRM On Board Replaceable Module
OEB Operations Engineering Bulletin
OEI One Engine Inoperative
OFF/R Off Reset
OFST Offset
OIS Onboard Information System
OIT Onboard Information Terminal
OLB OPS Library Browser
OM Outer Marker
OP Open
OPP Opposite
OPS Operations
OPT Optimum
OUTB Outbound
OUTR Outer
OVBD Overboard
OVHD Overhead
OVHT Overheat
OVRD Override
OVSPD Overspeed
OXY Oxygen
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P
Abbreviation Term
P/N Part Number
PN Part Number
PA Passenger Address
P-ALT Profile Altitude
PAX Passenger
PAR Precision Approach Radar
PBCS Performance-Based Communication and Surveillance
PBE Portable Breathing Equipment
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Q
Abbreviation Term
QAR Quick Access Recorder
QFE Field Elevation Atmosphere Pressure
QFU Runway Heading
QNE Sea Level Standard Atmosphere Pressure (1013 hPa)
QNH Sea Level Atmosphere Pressure
QRH Quick Reference Handbook
QT Quart (US)
QTY Quantity
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R
Abbreviation Term
R/I Radio/Inertial
RA Radio Altimeter, Resolution Advisory
RAAS Runway Awareness and Advisory System
RACC Rotor Active Clearance Control
RAD Radio
RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
RAT Ram Air Turbine
RATC Remote ATC Box
RCAM Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
RCDR Recorder
RCL Recall
RCP Required Communication Performance
RCVR Receiver
REAC Reactive
REC Recommended
RED Reduction
REG Regulation
REL Release
REV Reverse
RFCF Runway Field Clearance Floor
RH Right-Hand
RLD Required Landing Distance
RLSK Right Line Select Key
RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator
RMP Radio Management Panel
RNAV Area Navigation
RNG Range
RNP Required Navigation Performance
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S
Abbreviation Term
S South
S/C Step Climb
S/D Step Descent
S/D Shut Down
S/F Slats/Flaps
S/N Serial Number
SN Serial Number
SAAAR Special Aircrew and Aircraft Authorization Required
SAC Single Annular Chamber
SAT Static Air Temperature
SATCOM Satellite Communication
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SC Single Chime
SCP Software Control Panel
SD System Display
SDAC System Data Acquisition Concentrator
SDCU Smoke Detection Control Unit
SDF Smoke Detection Function, Simplified Directional Facility
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U
Abbreviation Term
UFD Unit Fault Data
ULB Underwater Locator Beacon
UNLK Unlock
UP Up, Upper
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTC Universal Coordinated Time
V
Abbreviation Term
V/S Vertical Speed
V1 Decision Speed
V2 Takeoff Safety Speed
VAPP Approach Speed
VBV Variable Bypass Valve
VC Calibrated airspeed
VDEV Vertical Deviation
VEL Velocity
VERT Vertical
VERT REV Vertical Revisor
VFE Maximum Speed for each Flap configuration
VFEN VFE Next
VFTO Final Takeoff Speed
VHF Very High Frequency
VHV Very High Voltage
VIB Vibration
VIP Vertical Intersection Point
VLE Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed
VLS Lowest Selectable Speed
VLV Valve
VM Maneuvering Speed
VMAX Maximum Allowable Speed
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W
Abbreviation Term
W/S Wind Shear
WAI Wing Anti-Ice
WARN Warning
WBm Weight and Balance Manual
WBS Weight and Balance System
WBS Weight and Balance System
WD Warning Display
WGD Windshield Guidance Display
WHC Window Heat Computer
WNDW Window
WPT Waypoint
WSHLD Windshield
WT Weight
WTB Wing Tip Brake
WXR Weather Radar
X
Abbreviation Term
XBLD Crossbleed
XCVR Transceiver
XFR Transfer
XMTR Transmitter
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Y
Abbreviation Term
Z
Abbreviation Term
ZFCG Zero Fuel Center of Gravity
ZFW Zero Fuel Weight
ZFWCG Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity field
Zp Pressure Altitude
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DSC-24 Electrical
DSC-25 Equipment
DSC-28 Fuel
DSC-29 Hydraulic
DSC-33 Lights
DSC-34-NAV Navigation
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DSC-35 Oxygen
DSC-36 Pneumatic
DSC-49 APU
DSC-52 Doors
DSC-70 Engines