Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study GuideFAA-G-8082-22
Appendix 3
Abbreviations and Acronyms
3 pagesPages 78–80
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used in this study guide.
| Abb./Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| 14 CFR | Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations |
| AC | Advisory Circular |
| ACS | Airman Certification Standards |
| ADDS | Aviation Digital Data Services |
| ADIZ | Air Defense Identification Zone |
| ADM | Aeronautical Decision-Making |
| AFM | Airplane Flight Manual |
| AFS | Flight Standards Service |
| AGL | Above Ground Level |
| AIRMET | Airman’s Meteorological Information |
| AOA | Angle of Attack |
| ATC | Air Traffic Control |
| ATD | Aviation Training Device |
| CB | Cumulonimbus |
| CFA | Controlled Firing Areas |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CG | Center of Gravity |
| CP | Center of Pressure |
| CRM | Crew Resource Management |
| CTAF | Common Traffic Advisory Frequency |
| CTP | Certification Training Program |
| DPE | Designated Pilot Examiner |
| DVFR | Defense VFR |
| EMS | Emergency Services |
| FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
| FADEC | Full Authority Digital Engine Control |
| FDA | Federal Drug Administration |
| FDC | Flight Data Center |
| Abb./Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FL | Flight Level |
| FRZ | Flight Restriction Zone |
| FS | Flight Service |
| FSDO | Flight Standards District Office |
| IAP | Instrument Approach Procedures |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
| IR | Instrument Routes (sectional charts) |
| ISA | International Standard Atmosphere |
| LAA | Local Airport Advisory |
| MAP | Missed Approach Point |
| MDA | Minimum Descent Altitude |
| MEL | Minimum Equipment List |
| MFD | Multi-functional Displays |
| MOA | Military Operation Areas |
| MSL | Mean Sea Level |
| MTR | Military Training Route |
| NACG | National Aeronautical Charting Group |
| NASA | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| NAS | National Airspace System |
| NM | Nautical Miles |
| NOAA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| NOTAM | Notice to Airmen |
| NSA | National Security Area |
| OTC | Over-the-Counter |
| PAVE | PIC – Aircraft – environment – External pressures |
| POH | Pilot’s Operating Handbook |
| SAO | Special Area of Operation |
| SIGMET | Significant Meteorological Information |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedures |
| TCU | Towering Cumulus |
| TFR | Temporary Flight Restrictions |
| TN | True North |
| TRSA | Terminal Radar Service Area |
| Abb./Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TUC | Time of Useful Consciousness |
| UNICOM | Aeronautical Advisory Communications Stations |
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time |
| VFR | Visual Flight Rules |
| VR | Visual Routs (sectional charts) |
| VO | Visual Observer |
| W&B | Weight and Balance |
| WST | Convective Significant Meteorological Information |