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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONi2OE/AAA Acronym List v. 1.01
SAILSAIMAIPAIRMETAIRPACAISALDAirport/Facility DirectoryAirway Facilities ServiceFAA Office of Accident InvestigationAdvanced Automation ProgramAirport Acceptance RateAdvanced Automation SystemAssociate Administrator for Air TrafficAlaskan Aviation Weather UnitAdvisory CircularAir Carrier Association of AmericaAircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting SystemAir Carrier District OfficeAirport Capacity Enhancement PlanAirport Development Aid ProgramAutomated Weather Observing System Data Acquisition SystemAir Defense CommandAdvise CustomsAviation Digital Data ServiceAutomatic Direction FinderATS Interfacility Data CommunicationsAeronautical Data LinkAirline Dispatch OfficeAirport District OfficeAutomatic Dependent SurveillanceAirfield Delay Simulation ModelFAA Office of Environment and EnergyAirlines Electronic Engineering CommitteeAir ForceAir Force BaseAutomatic Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight ManualAutomatic Flight Management SystemAirways Facilities SectorAutomated Flight Service StationFAA Office of Government and Industry AffairsAttitude Heading Reference SystemAutomatic Instrument Landing SystemAeronautical Information ManualAirport Improvement ProgramAirmen's Meteorological InformationAdvisor for the Intelligent Resolution of Predicted AircraftAeronautical Information SystemAvailable Landing Distance2
PAPMAPVARCARCARCAREAARFF AATCATCAATCAAAirlines Pilots AssociationApproach Light SystemsApproach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashing LightsAltitude ReservationAirport Movement Area Safety SystemAir Route Traffic Control Center Maintenance Control CenterArea Manager in ChargeAircraft Management Information SystemAbove Mean Sea LevelAssociate Administrator for NAS DevelopmentNorthwest Mountain RegionActual Navigation PerformanceNAS Transitions and ImplementationFAA Office of the AdministratorAdvanced Oceanic Automation SystemAirline Operational Control CenterAirline Operations Control CenterNAS OperationsAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationOperational Support ServiceAutopilot SystemApproach Path MonitorApproach with Vertical GuidanceAdministrator’s Review CommitteeAirlines Reporting CorporationAviation Review CommitteeAutomated En Route Air Traffic ControlAircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Incident CommanderAeronautical Radio IncorporatedAirport Reservations OfficeAirport Radar Service AreaAir Route Surveillance RadarAir Route Traffic Control CenterAutomated Radar Terminal SystemAviation Safety Analysis SystemAircraft Situation DisplayAirport Surface Detection EquipmentAutomated Surface Observing SystemArrival Sequencing ProgramAirport Surveillance RadarAirline Transport AssociationAir Traffic ControlAir Traffic Control AssociationATC Assigned Airspace3
ATTSCBICDCDCDCCDICDMCDSCDTCDTIAir Traffic Control Radar Beacon SystemAir Traffic Control Systems Command CenterAirport Traffic Control TowerAlong Track (Straight-line) DistanceAirport Surface Target Identification SystemAutomatic Terminal Information ServiceAir Traffic ManagerAutomated Training Management SystemAeronautical Telecommunications NetworkAir Traffic OrganizationAir Traffic OperationsAir Traffic Management Operations Management SystemsAir Traffic ServicesAttitude Retention SystemAviation System StandardsAviation Weather CenterAutomated Weather Observing SystemAviation Weather ProcessorWestern Pacific RegionSevere Weather Forecast AlertBulletin Board SystemBack CourseBright Radar Indicator Tower EquipmentBackup Emergency CommunicationsCoarse AcquisitionConflict AlertCenter for Advanced Aviation System DevelopmentComputer Aided DrawingComputer Aided Engineering GraphicsCivil Aeronautical Medical InstituteCivil Air PatrolCentral Altitude Reservation FunctionController Automated Spacing AidClear Air TurbulenceComputerized Air Traffic Training SystemComputer Based InstructionCommon DigitizerController DisplayComputer Display ChannelCourse Deviation IndicatorCollaborative Decision MakingCentral Dispatch SystemControlled Departure TimeCockpit Display of Traffic4
LAPDMEDME/NDME/PDODDOTDOTSDOVEDPDPUCompressed Digital VideoCenter Radar Arts PresentationCenter Radar Approach ControlCombined Center/RAPCONControlled Firing AreaCode of Federal RegulationsComputer Human InterfaceCapital Investment PlanCommunications, Navigation, and SurveillanceContracting Officer's Technical RepresentativeCommercial-Off-The-ShelfConflict ProbeController Pilot Data Link CommunicationsConflict Resolution AdvisoryConverging Runway Display AidCommon Traffic Advisory FrequencyCenter TRACON Automation SystemCharted Visual Flight ProcedureComputerized Voice Reservation SystemCenter Weather AdvisoryCentral Weather ProcessorCenter Weather Service UnitDecision AltitudeDirect Access Radar ChannelDynamic Aircraft Route PlanningDirect Altimeter Setting IndicatorDecibelDigital Bright Radar Indicator Tower EquipmentDirect Channel ComplexData Collection PackageDirection FinderDifferential Global Navigation Satellite SystemDifferential Global Positioning SystemDecision HeightData Link Applications ProcessorDistance Measuring EquipmentStandard DMEPrecision DMEDepartment of DefenseDepartment of TransportationDynamic Ocean Track SystemDSR Oceanic VSCS En Route Implementation Working GroupInstrument Departure ProcedureData Processor Unit5
ATSATFADEFAFFANSFARMFASTFAWPFBFCCFCMDiversion Recovery ToolDeparture Sequencing ProgramDisplay System ReplacementDecision Support SystemDirect User Access Terminal SystemDiverse Vector AreaDefense Visual Flight RulesDoppler Very High Frequency Omni Directional RangeDigital Voice Recorder SystemDiversionEn Route Analysis and Reporting SystemEn Route Automated Radar Tracking SystemEarly Display ConfigurationEstimated Departure Control TimeExpect Departure Clearance TimeElectronic Data InterchangeElectronic Document Management SystemsEn Route Flight Advisory ServiceEmergency Locator TransmitterEnvironmental Protection AgencyEstimate of Position ErrorEn Route Spacing ProgramEnroute Sequencing ProgramExpanded Service VolumeEstimated Time of ArrivalEstimated Time of DepartureEstimated Time En RouteEnhanced Traffic Management SystemsEmergency Voice Communications SystemsElectronic Visual Flight RulesEnhanced Weather Information SystemArea ForecastFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation Administration Technical CenterFederal Aviation Administration Telecommunications SatelliteFAA/Airline Data ExchangeFinal Approach FixFuture Air Navigation SystemFielded Automation Requirements ManagementFinal Approach Spacing ToolFinal Approach WaypointFly-byFederal Communications CommissionFlight Schedule Monitor6
GMCCGNASGNSSGNSSPGOMPGPSGRIGSAGSDGUIFederal Contract TowerFlight Director SystemFlight Data CenterFault Detection and ExclusionFlight Data Processing/Radar Data ProcessingFlight Inspection Area OfficeFlight Information RegionFlight Information ServicesFlight Information Services Data LinkFlight Information PublicationFlight CheckFinal Monitor AidFlight Management SystemFlight Management System ProcedureFly-overFinding of No Significant ImpactFull Performance LevelFeet Per Nautical MileMilitary Primary RadarFlight Standards District OfficeFlight Service Data Processing SystemFlight Schedule MonitorFlight Service StationFederal Telecommunications SystemGeneral AviationGeneral Accounting OfficeGround Based Augmentation SystemGround Delay EnhancementsGround Delay ProgramGeneral NoticeGeostationary SatelliteGovernment Emergency Telecommunications ServiceGlobal Orbiting Navigational Satellite SystemGNSS Landing SystemGeneral National Airspace System Maintenance Control CenterGeneral National Airspace SystemGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemGlobal Navigation Satellite System PanelGulf of Mexico ProgramGlobal Positioning SystemGroup Repetition IntervalGeneral Services AdministrationGeographical Situation DisplayGraphic User Interface7
CITCITDITWSIVTIWGDSJAIJSSkHzGround Uplink StationGraphic Weather Display SystemHeight Above TouchdownHost Computer SystemHigh Density Traffic AirportsHost Interface DisplayHost Interface Device/National Airspace System/Local Area NetworkHigh Intensity Runway LightsHazardous Inflight Weather Advisory ServiceHelicopter Rapid Refueling ProceduresHeads Up DisplayHertzImpact and ImplementationInitial Approach FixInstrument Approach ProcedureInstrument Approach Procedures AutomationIndicated Air SpeedInternational Air Transport AssociationInitial Approach WaypointInternational Civil Aviation OrganizationIntegrated Communications Switching SystemIntermediate FixInternational Flight Information ManualInstrument Flight RulesInstrument Landing SystemInner MarkerInstrument Meteorological ConditionsIntegrated Noise ModelInertial Navigation SystemInitial Operating CapabilityInitial Operational CapabilityIndependent Operational Test and EvaluationIntegrated Product TeamIFR Military Training RouteInertial Reference UnitInitial System CapabilityIn-Trail ClimbIn-Trail DescentIntegrated Terminal Weather SystemInteractive Video TeletrainingInterim Weather Graphic-Display SystemJoint Acceptance InspectionJoint Surveillance SystemKilohertz8
LAWRSLAWRSLCCLDALFMELINCSLIRLLLWASLLWAS MNPSMNSMOALocal Airport AdvisoryLocal Area Augmentation SystemLos Angeles Basin StudyLocal Area Global Positioning SystemLand and Hold Short OperationsLocal Area NetworkLimited Aviation Weather Reporting ServiceLimited Aviation Weather Reporting StationLife Cycle CostLocalizer Type Directional AidLocal Flow Management EnhancementsLeased Interfacility National Airspace System Communications SystemLow Intensity Runway LightsLow-Level Windshear Alert SystemLow Level Wind Shear Alert System Network ExpansionLow Level Wind Shear Alert System Relocation/SustainmentLateral NavigationLetter of AgreementLine Of BusinessLocalizerLocator Outer MarkerLine-of-positionLong-Range NavigationLong Range Navigation SystemLong Range RadarModel 1 Full CapacityMissed Approach Holding WaypointMedium-Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment IndicatorMissed Approach ProcedureMissed Approach PointMilitary Assumes Responsibility for SeparationMissed Approach WaypointMode C IntruderMinimum Descent AltitudeMinimum En Route AltitudeAviation Routine Weather ReportMegahertzMegahertzMedium Intensity Runway LightsMicrowave Landing SystemMiddle MarkerMinimum Navigation Performance SpecificationMission Needs StatementMilitary Operations Area9
AcronymExplanation/MeaningMOCAMODE CMODE OMinimum Obstruction Clearance AltitudeAltitude Reporting Mode of Secondary RadarMode Select; Discrete Addressable Secondary Radar System With Data LinkModulator-DemodulatorMemorandum of UnderstandingMinimum Reception AltitudeMagnetic Reference BearingMinimum Safe AltitudeMinimum Safe Altitude WarningMean Sea LevelMoving Target DetectionMoving Target IndicatorMountain ObscurationMilitary Training RouteMinimum Vectoring AltitudeMeteorological Watch OfficeMeteorological Weather ProcessorNational Aeronautical Charting Office (Part of the FAA's Office of AviationSystem Standards. It is comprised of employeeswho are involved in thecompilation, reproduction, and distribution of aeronautical navigation productsand digital databases for the U.S., its territories and possessions. NACOcontinuously collects topographic and aeronautical data from a large number ofsources and uses this source data to compile and maintain the charts andproducts provided to the aviation community.National Airspace Data Interchange NetworkNational Airspace Integrated Logistics SupportNational Airspace Performance Reporting SystemNational Airspace RedesignNational Airspace ReviewNational Radio Communications SystemNational Airspace SystemNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Aviation Safety Data Analysis CenterNational Airspace System ResourceNational Air Traffic Controllers AssociationNational Air Traffic ServiceNavigational AidNavigational AidsCoast Guard Navigation CenterNational Business Aircraft AssociationNational Beacon Code Allocation PlanNAS Change ProposalNational Convective Weather ForecastNondirectional Radio BeaconNext Generation Weather AD10
TSOBSOCAOCCODALSODAPSODLODPOE/AAAOMOMBNational Flight Data CenterNIMS Premier FacilityNational Airspace System Interfacility Communications SystemNational Institute for Discovery SciencesNational Imagery and Mapping AgencyNAS Infrastructure Management SystemNational Institute of Standards and TechnologiesNautical MileNear Midair CollisionNational Maintenance Control CenterNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNAS Operations ManagerNorth PacificNo Procedure Turn RequiredNational Oceanic Review and Enhancement ProgramNotice to AirmenNonprecision ApproachNational Plan for Integrated Airport SystemsNAS Program Manager/ManagementNational Performance ReviewNotice of Proposed Rule MakingNon-Rulemaking AirportNational Route ProgramNational Security AreaNo Significant WeatherNotices to Airmen PublicationNational Transportation Safety BoardNo Transgression ZoneNational Weather ServiceOff-Line Aircraft Management ProgramOceanic Automation ProgramOperational and Supportability Implementation SystemOutside Air TemperatureOffice Automation Technology ServicesOmni-bearing SelectorOceanic Control AreaOperations Control CenterOmnidirectional Approach Lighting SystemsOceanic Display and Planning SystemOceanic Data LinkObstacle Departure ProcedureObstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace AnalysisOuter MarkerOffice of Management and Budget11
TRPVDPWIRARAARAIMRAISRAPCONRATVery Low Radio Navigation SystemOffice of Primary InterestOperations NetworkOperational Readiness DemonstrationChicago O'Hare International AirportOperating SystemOperational Shakedown & CutoverOceanic System Development and SupportOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationOceanic Separation Reduction Working GroupOperational Test and EvaluationOceanic Traffic Planning SystemPilot/Controller GlossaryPreferred Route Reduction ProgramPrecision ApproachPeripheral Adapter Module Replacement ItemPrecision Approach Path IndicatorPrecision Approach RadarPreferred Arrival RouteProfessional Airway Systems SpecialistsPrecision Approach Tracking SystemPower Conditioning SystemPre-Departure ClearancePassive Final Approach Spacing ToolPersonal Flotation DevicePoint-in-SpaceProgram Implementation PlanPilot Weather ReportPreventive MaintenancePersons on BoardPrincipal Operations InspectorPrecise Positioning ServicePrecision Runway MonitorProjected Service LifeProcedure TurnProgram Technical/Trouble ReportPlan View DisplayProximity Warning IndicatorResolution AdvisoryRemote Advisory AirportReceiver Autonomous Integrity MonitoringRemote Airport Information ServiceRadar Approach ControlRisk Assessment Team12
SAMSSARSASSAWRSSBASSCATSCAT-1DGPSRibbon Display TerminalsRemote Communications Air/GroundRemote Center Air/GroundRescue Coordination CenterRadio Control EquipmentRemote Communications FacilityRunway Centerline Lighting SystemRemote Communications OutletRotor DiameterRegional Information SystemRunway End Identification LightsRunway End Identifier LightsRadio Frequency InterferenceReturn on Future InvestmentRotorcraft Flight ManualRunway Incursion Action PlanRunway Incursion Action TeamRunway Incursion ProgramRunway Light Intensity MonitorRadio Magnetic IndicatorRadar Microwave LinkRemote Maintenance MonitoringRemote Maintenance Monitoring SystemsArea NavigationRequired Navigation PerformanceRequired Navigation PerformanceRemotely Piloted VehicleRunway Status LightRadio Technical Commission for AeronauticsRouteRemote Transmitter/ReceiverReturn to ServiceRunway Visual RangeReduced Vertical Separation MinimaReceiverSystem Area MonitorSpecial Use Airspace Management SystemSearch and RescueStability Augmentation SystemSupplemental Aviation Weather Reporting ServiceSatellite-based Augmentation SystemSouthern California Area TRACON ( Metroplex)Special Category I Differential GPS13
ed Directional FacilitySecondary RadarSystem Engineering and Technical AssistanceSequenced Flashing LightsSpecial Flight RulesStandard Instrument Approach ProcedureStandard Instrument DepartureSignificant Meteorological InformationAirspace and Airport Simulation ModelStatute MileSurface Monitor AidSurface Movement AdvisorSurface Movement Guidance Control SystemSystem Maintenance Monitor ConsoleSignal-to-noise RatioService Operations CenterStandard Operating ProcedureStorm Prediction CenterSingle Pilot IFRStandard Positioning ServiceSystem Support CenterSystem Shakedown TestingStandard Terminal Arrival RouteStandard Terminal ArrivalStandard Terminal Area Radar SystemStandard Terminal Automation Replacement SystemSpecial Traffic Management ProgramShort Take - Off and LandingStaffing to TrafficSmall Tower Voice SwitchSpecial Use Airspace: Airspcae of a defined dimension wherein activities mustbe confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations may be imposedupon aircraft activities because of their nature.Supervisors Committee (AAT AND AAF)Suspected Unapproved Parts SystemSpecial Visual Flight RulesSevere Weather Avoidance Procedure/ProgramSupplemental Weather Service LocationsTraffic AdvisoryTerminal Arrival AreaTactical Air Command (USAF)Terminal Area ChartTactical Air NavigationAerodrome 4
XUBAUBIUFOUHFUPRUPTURETUSAFUSCGTrue Air SpeedTerminal Air Traffic Control AutomationTraffic Count Automation ProgramTraffic Alert and Collision Avoidance SystemTower Control Computer ComplexThreshold Crossing HeightTransceiverTime DifferenceTower Data-Link ServicesTerminal Doppler Weather RadarTouchdown Zone LightsTower En Route ControlTerminal Instrument ProceduresTraffic Flow ManagementTemporary Flight RestrictionTelephone Information Briefing ServiceTraffic Information ServiceTransponder Landing SystemTraffic Management AdvisorTraffic Management
7 Acronym Explanation/Meaning FCT Federal Contract Tower FD Flight Director System FDC Flight Data Center FDE Fault Detection and Exclusion FDP/RDP Flight Data Processing/Radar Data Processing FIAO Flight Inspection Area Office FIR Flight Information Region FIS Flight Information
