Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 605

AlP—airport improvement plan AIRMET—Airmen’s Meteorological Information AIRNET—Airport Network Simulation Model AIS—aeronautical lnformation service AlT—automated information transfer ALP—airport layout plan This is a list of common acronyms and abbreviations used in the aviation industry as well as NOTAM contractions. For a more complete list of contractions used in aviation, see FAA Order JO 7340.2 (as amended). Additional information regarding NOTAMs can be found at pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/. B-2 ALS—approach light system ALSFl—ALS with sequenced flashers I ALSF2—ALS with sequenced flashers II ALSIP—Approach Lighting System Improvement Plan ALSTG—altimeter setting ALT—altitude ALTM—altimeter ALTN—alternate ALTNLY—alternately ALTRV—altitude reservation AMASS—airport movement area safety system AMCC—ADF/ARTCC Maintenance Control Center AMDT—amendment AMGR—Airport Manager AMOS—Automatic meteorological observing system AMP—ARINC Message Processor; Airport Master Plan AMVER—automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system ANC—alternate network connectivity ANCA—Airport Noise and Capacity Act ANG—Air National Guard ANGB—Air National Guard Base ANMS—automated network monitoring system ANSI—American National Standards Group AOA—air operations area AP—airport; acquisition plan APCH—approach APL—airport lights APP—approach; approach control; Approach Control Office APS—airport planning standard AQAFO—Aeronautical Quality Assurance Field Office ARAC—Army Radar Approach Control (AAF); Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee ARCTR—FAA Aeronautical Center or Academy ARF—airport reservation function ARFF—aircraft rescue and fire fighting ARINC—Aeronautical Radio, Inc. ARLNO—Airline Office ARO—Airport Reservation Office ARP—airport reference point ARR—arrive; arrival ARRA—American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ARSA—airport service radar area ARSR—air route surveillance radar ARTCC—air route traffic control center ARTS—automated radar terminal system ASAS—aviation safety analysis system ASC—AUTODIN switching center ASCP—Aviation System Capacity Plan ASD—aircraft situation display ASDA—accelerate-stop distance available ASLAR—aircraft surge launch and recovery ASM—available seat mile ASOS—automated surface observing system ASP—arrival sequencing program ASPH—asphalt ASQP—airline service quality performance ASR—airport surveillance radar ASTA—airport surface traffic automation ASV—airline schedule vendor AT—air traffic ATA—Air Transport Association of America ATAS—airspace and traffic advisory service ATC—air traffic control ATCAA—air traffic control assigned airspace ATCBI—air traffic control beacon indicator ATCCC—Air Traffic Control Command Center ATCO—Air Taxi Commercial Operator ATCRB—air traffic control radar beacon ATCRBS—air traffic control radar beacon system ATCSCC—Air Traffic Control System Command Center ATCT—airport traffic control tower ATIS—automatic terminal information service ATISR—ATIS recorder ATM—air traffic management; asynchronous transfer mode ATMS—advanced traffic management system ATN—Aeronautical Telecommunications Network ATODN—AUTODIN terminal (FUS) ATOMS—air traffic operations management system ATOVN—AUOTVON (facility) ATS—air traffic service ATSCCP—ATS contingency command post AUTH—authority AUTOB—automatic weather reporting system AUTODIN—DoD Automatic Digital Network AUTOVON—DoD Automatic Voice Network AVBL—available AVN—Aviation Standards National Field Office, Oklahoma City AVON—AUTOVON service AWlS—airport weather information AWOS—automatic weather; observing/reporting system AWP—Aviation Weather Processor AWPG—aviation weather products generator AWS—air weather station AWY—airway AZM—azimuth B BA FAIR—braking action fair BA NIL—braking action nil BA POOR—braking action poor BANS—BRITE alphanumeric system BART—billing analysis reporting tool (GSA software tool) BASIC—basic contract observing station BASOP—military base operations B-3 BC—back course BCA—benefit/cost analysis BCN—beacon BCR—benefit/cost ratio BDAT—digitized beacon data BERM—snowbank(s) containing earth/gravel BLW—below BMP—best management practices BND—bound BOC—Bell Operating Company bps—bits per second BRG—bearing BRI—basic rate interface BRITE—bright radar indicator terminal equipment BRL—building restriction line BUEC—back-up emergency communications BUECE—back-up emergency communications equipment BYD—beyond C C/S/S/N—capacity/safety/security/noise CAA—civil aviation authority; Clean Air Act CAAS—Class A Airspace CAB—civil aeronautics board CARF—Central Altitude Reservation Facility CASFO—Civil Aviation Security Office CAT—category; clear-air turbulence CAU—Crypto Ancillary Unit CBAS—Class B airspace CBI—computer based instruction CBSA—Class B surface area CC&O—customer cost and obligation CCAS—Class C Airspace CCC—Communications Command Center CCCC—staff communications CCCH—central computer complex host CCLKWS—counterclockwise CCS7-NI—Communication Channel Signal-7-Network Interconnect CCSA—Class C surface area CCSD—Command Communications Service Designator CCU—Central Control Unit CD—clearance delivery; common digitizer CDAS—Class D Airspace CDR—cost detail report CDSA—Class D surface area CDT—controlled departure time CDTI—cockpit display of traffic information CEAS—Class E Airspace CENTX—central telephone exchange CEP—capacity enhancement program CEQ—council on environmental quality CERAP—center radar approach control; combined center radar approach control CESA—Class E surface area CFC—central flow control CFCF—Central Flow Control Facility CFCS—central flow control service CFR—Code of Federal Regulations CFWP—central flow weather processor CFWU—central flow weather unit CGAS—Class G Airspace; Coast Guard Air Station CHG—change CIG—ceiling CK—check CL—centerline CLC—course line computer CLIN—contract line item CLKWS—clockwise CLR—clearance, clear(s), cleared to CLSD—closed CLT—calculated landing time CM—commercial service airport CMB—climb CMSND—commissioned CNL—cancel CNMPS—Canadian Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace CNS—consolidated NOTAM system CNSP—consolidated NOTAM system processor CO—central office COE—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COM—communications COMCO—command communications outlet CONC—concrete CONUS—Continental United States CORP—private corporation other than ARINC or MITRE CPD—coupled CPE—customer premise equipment CPMIS—consolidated personnel management information system CRA—conflict resolution advisory CRDA—converging runway display aid CRS—course CRT—cathode ray tube CSA—communications service authorization CSIS—centralized storm information system CSO—customer service office CSR—communications service request CSS—central site system CTA—controlled time of arrival; control area CTA/FIR—control area/flight information region CTAF—common traffic advisory frequency CTAS—center-TRACON automation system B-4 CTC—contact CTL—control CTMA—Center Traffic Management Advisor CUPS—consolidated uniform payroll system CVFR—controlled visual flight rules CVTS—compressed video transmission service CW—continuous wave CWSU—Central Weather Service Unit CWY—clearway D DA—direct access; decision altitude/decision height; Descent Advisor DABBS—DITCO automated bulletin board system DAIR—direct altitude and identity readout DALGT—daylight DAR—Designated Agency Representative DARC—direct access radar channel dBA—decibels A-weighted DBCRC—Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission DBE—disadvantaged business enterprise DBMS—database management system DBRITE—digital bright radar indicator tower equipment DCA—Defense Communications Agency DCAA—dual call, automatic answer device DCCU—Data Communications Control Unit DCE—data communications equipment DCMSND—decommissioned DCT—direct DDA—dedicated digital access DDD—direct distance dialing DDM—difference in depth of modulation DDS—Digital Data Service DEA—Drug Enforcement Agency DEDS—data entry and display system DEGS—degrees DEIS—Draft Environmental Impact Statement DEP—depart/departure DEPPROC—departure procedures DEWIZ—distance early warning identification zone DF—direction finder DFAX—digital facsimile DFI—direction finding indicator DGPS—Differential Global Positioning Satellite (System) DH—decision height DID—direct inward dial DIP—drop and insert point DIRF—direction finding DISABLD—disabled DIST—distance DITCO—Defense Information Technology Contracting Office Agency DLA—delay or delayed DLT—delete DLY—daily DME—distance measuring equipment DME/P—precision distance measuring equipment DMN—Data Multiplexing Network DMSTN—demonstration DNL—day-night equivalent sound level (also called Ldn) DOD—direct outward dial DoD—Department of Defense DOI—Department of Interior DOS—Department of State DOT—Department of Transportation DOTCC—Department of Transportation Computer Center DOTS—dynamic ocean tracking system DP—dew point temperature DRFT—snowbank(s) caused by wind action DSCS—digital satellite compression service DSPLCD—displaced DSUA—dynamic special use airspace DTS—dedicated transmission service DUAT—direct user access terminal DVFR—defense visual flight rules; day visual flight rules DVOR—doppler very high frequency omni-directional range DYSIM—dynamic simulator E E—east EA—environmental assessment EARTS—en route automated radar tracking system EB—eastbound ECOM—en route communications ECVFP—expanded charted visual flight procedures EDCT—expedite departure path EFC—expect further clearance EFIS—electronic flight information systems EIAF—expanded inward access features EIS—environmental impact statement ELEV—elevation ELT—emergency locator transmitter ELWRT—electrowriter EMAS—engineered materials arresting system EMPS—en route maintenance processor system EMS—environmental management system E-MSAW—en route automated minimum safe altitude warning ENAV—en route navigational aids ENG—engine ENRT—en route ENTR—entire EOF—emergency Operating Facility EPA—Environmental Protection Agency EPS—Engineered Performance Standards B-5 EPSS—enhanced packet switched service ERAD—en route broadband radar ESEC—en route broadband secondary radar ESF—extended superframe format ESP—en route spacing program ESYS—en route equipment systems ETA—estimated time of arrival ETE—estimated time en route ETG—enhanced target generator ETMS—enhanced traffic management system ETN—Electronic Telecommunications Network EVAS—enhanced vortex advisory system EVCS—emergency voice communications system EXC—except F F&E—facility and equipment FAA—Federal Aviation Administration FAAAC—FAA aeronautical center FAACIS—FAA communications information system FAATC—FAA technical center FAATSAT—FAA telecommunications satellite FAC—facility/facilities FAF—final approach fix FAN—MKR fan marker FAP—final approach point FAPM—FTS2000 associate program manager FAR—Federal Aviation Regulation FAST—final approach spacing tool FAX—facsimile equipment FBO—fixed base operator FBS—fall back switch FCC—Federal Communications Commission FCLT—freeze calculated landing time FCOM—FSS radio voice communications FCPU—Facility Central Processing Unit FDAT—flight data entry and printout (FDEP) and flight data service FDC—flight data center FDE—flight data entry FDEP—flight data entry and printout FDIO—flight data input/output FDIOC—flight data input/output center FDIOR—flight data input/output remote FDM—frequency division multiplexing FDP—flight data processing FED—federal FEIS—Final Environmental Impact Statement FEP—front end processor FFAC—from facility FI/P—flight inspection permanent FI/T—flight inspection temporary FIFO—Flight Inspection Field Office FIG—flight inspection group FINO—Flight Inspection National Field Office FIPS—federal information publication standard FIR—flight information region FIRE—fire station FIRMR—Federal Information Resource Management Regulation FL—flight level FLOWSIM—traffic flow planning simulation FM—from FMA—final monitor aid FMF—facility master file FMIS—FTS2000 management information system FMS—flight management system FNA—final approach FNMS—FTS2000 network management system FOIA—Freedom Of Information Act FONSI—finding of no significant impact FP—flight plan FPM—feet per minute FRC—request full route clearance FREQ—frequency FRH—fly runway heading FRI—Friday FRZN—frozen FSAS—flight service automation system FSDO—Flight Standards District Office FSDPS—flight service data processing system FSEP—facility/service/equipment profile FSP—flight strip printer FSPD—freeze speed parameter FSS—flight service station FSSA—flight service station automated service FSTS—federal secure telephone service FSYS—flight service station equipment systems FTS—federal telecommunications system FT—feet/foot FTS2000—Federal Telecommunications System 2000 FUS—functional units or systems FWCS—flight watch control station G GA—general aviation GAA—general aviation activity GAAA—general aviation activity and avionics GADO—General Aviation District Office GC—ground control GCA—ground control approach GIS—geographic information system GNAS—general national airspace system GNSS—global navigation satellite system GOES—Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOESF—GOES feed point B-6 GOEST—GOES terminal equipment GOVT—government GP—glide path GPRA—Government Performance Results Act GPS—global positioning system GPWS—ground proximity warning system GRADE—graphical airspace design environment GRVL—gravel GS—glide slope indicator GSA—General Services Administration GSE—ground support equipment H H—non-directional radio homing beacon (NDB) HAA—height above airport HAL—height above landing HARS—high altitude route system HAT—height above touchdown HAZMAT—hazardous materials HCAP—high capacity carriers HDG—heading HDME—NDB with distance measuring equipment HDQ—FAA headquarters HEL—helicopter HELI—heliport HF—high frequency HH—NDB, 2kw or more HI-EFAS—high altitude EFAS HIRL—high intensity runway lights HIWAS—Hazardous lnflight Weather Advisory Service HLDC—high level data link control HLDG—holding HOL—holiday HOV—high occupancy vehicle HP—holding pattern HR—hour HSI—horizontal situation indicators HUD—housing and urban development HWAS—hazardous in-flight weather advisory Hz—Hertz I I/AFSS—international AFSS IA—indirect access IAF—initial approach fix IAP—instrument approach procedures IAPA—instrument approach procedures automation IBM—International Business Machines IBP—international boundary point IBR—intermediate bit rate ICAO—International Civil Aviation Organization ICSS—international communications switching systems ID—identification IDAT—interfacility data IDENT—identify/identifier/identification IF—intermediate fix IFCP—interfacility communications processor IFDS—interfacility data system IFEA—in-flight emergency assistance IFO—International Field Office IFR—instrument flight rules IFSS—international flight service station ILS—instrument landing system IM—inner marker IMC—instrument meteorological conditions IN—inch/inches INBD—inbound INDEFLY—indefinitely INFO—information INM—integrated noise model INOP—inoperative INS—inertial navigation system INSTR—instrument INT—intersection INTL—international INTST—intensity IR—ice on runway(s) IRMP—information resources management plan ISDN—integrated services digital network ISMLS—interim standard microwave landing system ITI—interactive terminal interface IVRS—interim voice response system IW—inside wiring K Kbps—Kilobits per second Khz—Kilohertz KT—knots KVDT—keyboard video display terminal L L—left LAA—local airport advisory LAAS—low altitude alert system LABS—leased A B service LABSC—LABS GS-200 computer LABSR—LABS remote equipment LABSW—LABS switch system LAHSO—land and hold short operation LAN—local area network LAT—latitude LATA—local access and transport area LAWRS—limited aviation weather reporting station LB—pound/pounds B-7 LC—local control LCF—local control facility LCN—local communications network LCTD—located LDA—localizer-type directional aid; landing directional aid LDG—landing LDIN—lead-in lights LEC—local exchange carrier LF—low frequency LGT—light or lighting LGTD—lighted LINCS—leased interfacility NAS C LIRL—low intensity runway lights LIS—logistics and inventory system LLWAS—low level wind shear alert system LLZ—localizer LM—compass locator at ILS middle marker LM/MS—low/medium frequency LMM—locator middle marker LO—compass locator at ILS outer marker LOC—local; locally; location; localizer LOCID—location identifier LOI—letter of intent LOM—compass locator at outer marker LONG—longitude LPV—lateral precision performance with vertical guidance LRCO—limited remote communications outlet LRNAV—long range navigation LRR—long range radar LSR—loose snow on runway(s) LT—left turn M MAA—maximum authorized altitude MAG—magnetic MAINT—maintain, maintenance MALS—medium intensity approach light system MALSF—medium intensity approach light system with sequenced flashers MALSR—medium intensity approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights MAP—maintenance automation program; military airport program; missed approach point; modified access pricing MAPT—missed approach point Mbps—megabits per second MCA—minimum crossing altitude MCAS—Marine Corps air station MCC—maintenance control center MCL—middle compass locater MCS—maintenance and control system MDA—minimum descent altitude MDT—maintenance data terminal MEA—minimum en route altitude MED—medium METI—meteorological information MF—middle frequency MFJ—modified final judgment MFT—meter fix crossing time/slot time MHA—minimum holding altitude Mhg—Meghertz MIA—minimum IFR altitudes MIDO—Manufacturing Inspection District Office MIN—minute MIRL—medium intensity runway lights MIS—Meteorological Impact Statement MISC—miscellaneous MISO—Manufacturing Inspection Satellite Office MIT—miles in trail MITRE—Mitre Corporation MLS—microwave landing system MM—middle marker MMAC—Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center MMC—maintenance monitoring console MMS—maintenance monitoring system MNM—minimum MNPS—minimum navigation performance specification MNPSA—minimum navigation performance specifications airspace MNT—monitor; monitoring; monitored MOA—memorandum of agreement; military operations area MOC—minimum obstruction clearance MOCA—minimum obstruction clearance altitude MODE C—altitude-encoded beacon reply; altitude reporting mode of secondary radar MODE S—mode select beacon system MON—Monday MOU—memorandum of understanding MPO—Metropolitan Planning Organization MPS—maintenance processor subsystem or master plan supplement MRA—minimum reception altitude MRC—monthly recurring charge MSA—minimum safe altitude; minimum sector altitude MSAW—minimum safe altitude warning MSG—message MSL—mean sea level MSN—message switching network MTCS—modular terminal communications system MTI—moving target indicator MU—mu meters MUD—mud MUNI—municipal MUX—multiplexor MVA—minimum vectoring altitude MVFR—marginal visual flight rules B-8 N N—north NA—not authorized NAAQS—national ambient air quality standards NADA—ADIN concentrator NADIN—National Airspace Data Interchange Network NADSW—NADIN switches NAILS—National Airspace Integrated Logistics Support NAMS—NADIN IA NAPRS—National Airspace Performance Reporting System NAS—National Airspace System or Naval Air Station NASDC—National Aviation Safety Data NASP—National Airspace System Plan NASPAC—National Airspace System Performance Analysis Capability NATCO—National Communications Switching Center NAV—navigation NAVAID—navigation aid NAVMN—navigation monitor and control NAWAU—National Aviation Weather Advisory Unit NAWPF—National Aviation Weather Processing Facility NB—northbound NCAR—National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO NCF—National Control Facility NCIU—NEXRAD Communications Interface Unit NCP—noise compatibility program NCS—national communications system NDB—non-directional radio beacon NDNB—NADIN II NE—northeast NEM—noise exposure map NEPA—National Environmental Policy Act NEXRAD—next generation weather radar NFAX—National Facsimile Service NFDC—National Flight Data Center NFIS—NAS Facilities Information System NGT—night NI—network interface NICS—national interfacility communications system NM—nautical mile(s) NMAC—near mid-air collision NMC—National Meteorological Center NMCE—network monitoring and control equipment NMCS—network monitoring and control system NMR—nautical mile radius NOAA—National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOC—notice of completion NONSTD—nonstandard NOPT—no procedure turn required NOTAM—notice to airmen NPDES—National pollutant discharge elimination system NPE—non-primary airport entitlement NPIAS—national plan of integrated airport systems NR—number NRC—non-recurring charge NRCS—national radio communications systems NSAP—National Service Assurance Plan NSRCATN—National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America’s Transportation Network NSSFC—National Severe Storms Forecast Center NSSL—National Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, OK NSWRH—NWS Regional Headquarters NTAP—Notices To Airmen Publication NTP—National Transportation Policy NTSB—National Transportation Safety Board NTZ—no transgression zone NW—northwest NWS—National Weather Service NWSR—NWS weather excluding NXRD NXRD—advanced weather radar system O OAG—official airline guide OALT—operational acceptable level of traffic OAW—off-airway weather station OBSC—obscured OBST—obstruction ODAL—omnidirectional approach lighting system ODAPS—oceanic display and processing station OEP—operational evolution plan/partnership OFA—object free area OFDPS—offshore flight data processing system OFT—outer fix time OFZ—obstacle free zone OM—outer marker OMB—Office Of Management and Budget ONER—Oceanic Navigational Error Report OPLT—operational acceptable level of traffic OPR—operate OPS—operation OPSW—operational switch OPX—off premises exchange ORD—operational readiness demonstration ORIG—original OTR—oceanic transition route OTS—out of service; organized track system OVR—over P PABX—private automated branch exchange PAD—packet assembler/disassembler PAEW—personnel and equipment working PAM—peripheral adapter module PAPI—precision approach path indicator PAR—precision approach radar; preferential arrival route B-9 PARL—parallel PAT—pattern PATWAS—Pilots Automatic Telephone Weather Answering Service PAX—passenger PBCT—proposed boundary crossing time PBRF—pilot briefing PBX—private branch exchange PCA—positive control airspace PCL—pilot controlled lighting PCM—pulse code modulation PD—Pilot Deviation PDAR—preferential arrival and departure route PDC—pre-departure clearance; program designator code PDN—Public Data Network PDR—preferential departure route PERM—permanent/permanently PFC—passenger facility charge PGP—planning grant program PIC—principal interexchange carrier PIDP—programmable indicator data processor PIREP—pilot weather report PJE—parachute jumping exercise PLA—practice low approach PLW—plow/plowed PMS—program management system PNR—prior notice required POLIC—police station POP—point of presence POT—point of termination PPIMS—personal property information management system PPR—prior permission required PR—primary commercial service airport PREV—previous PRI—primary rate interface PRM—precision runway monitor PRN—pseudo random noise PROC—procedure PROP—propeller PSDN—public switched data network PSN—packet switched network PSR —packed snow on runway(s) PSS—packet switched service PSTN—public switched telephone network PTC—presumed-to-conform PTCHY—patchy PTN—procedure turn PUB—publication PUP—principal user processor PVC—permanent virtual circuit PVD—plan view display PVT—private R RAIL—runway alignment indicator lights RAMOS—remote automatic meteorological observing system RAPCO—radar approach control (USAF) RAPCON—radar approach control (FAA) RATCC—Radar Air Traffic Control Center RATCF—Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (USN) RBC—rotating beam ceilometer RBDPE—radar beacon data processing equipment RBSS—Radar Bomb Scoring Squadron RCAG—remote communications air/ground facility RCC—Rescue Coordination Center RCCC—Regional Communications Control Centers RCF—Remote Communication Facility RCIU— Remote Control Interface Unit RCL— runway centerline; radio communications link RCLL—runway centerline light system RCLR—RCL repeater RCLT—RCL terminal RCO—remote communications outlet RCU—remote control unit RDAT—digitized radar data RDP—radar data processing RDSIM—runway delay simulation model REC—receive/receiver REIL—runway end identifier lights RELCTD—relocated REP—report RF—radio frequency RL—General Aviation Reliever Airport RLLS—runway lead-in lights system RMCC—Remote Monitor Control Center RMCF—Remote Monitor Control Facility RML—radio microwave link RMLR—RML repeater RMLT—RML terminal RMM—remote maintenance monitoring RMMS—remote maintenance monitoring system RMNDR—remainder RMS—remote monitoring subsystem RMSC—remote monitoring subsystem concentrator RNAV—area navigation RNP—required navigation performance ROD—record of decision ROSA—report of service activity ROT—runway occupancy time RP—restoration priority RPC—restoration priority code RPG—radar processing group RPLC—replace B-10 RPZ—runway protection zone RQRD—required RRH—remote reading hygrothermometer RRHS—remote reading hydrometer RRL—runway remaining lights RRWDS—remote radar weather display RRWSS—RWDS sensor site RSA—runway safety area RSAT—runway safety action team RSR—en route surveillance radar RSS—remote speaking system RSVN—reservation RT—right turn; remote transmitter RT & BTL—radar tracking and beacon tracking level RTAD—remote tower alphanumerics display RTCA—Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics RTE—route RTP—regional transportation plan RTR—remote transmitter/receiver RTRD—remote tower radar display RTS—return to service RUF—rough RVR—runway visual range RVRM—runway visual range midpoint RVRR—runway visual range rollout RVRT—runway visual range touchdown RW—runway RWDS—same as RRWDS RWP—real-time weather processor RWY—runway S S—south S/S—sector suite SA—sand, sanded SAC—Strategic Air Command SAFI—semi-automatic flight inspection SALS—short approach lighting system SAT—Saturday SATCOM—satellite communications SAWR—Supplementary Aviation Weather Reporting Station SAWRS—Supplementary Aviation Weather Reporting System SB—southbound SBGP—state block grant program SCC—System Command Center SCVTS—Switched Compressed Video Telecommunications Service SDF—simplified directional facility; simplified direction finding; software defined network SDIS—switched digital integrated service SDP—service delivery point SD-ROB—radar weather report SDS—switched data service SE—southeast SEL—single event level SELF—simplified short approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights SFAR-38—Special Federal Aviation Regulation 38 SFL—sequence flashing lights SHPO—State Historic Preservation Officer SIC—service initiation charge SID— standard instrument departure; station identifier SIGMET—significant meteorological information SIMMOD—airport and airspace simulation model SIMUL—simultaneous SIP—state implementation plan SIR—packed or compacted snow and ice on runway(s) SKED—scheduled SLR—slush on runway(s) SM—statute miles SMGC—surface movement guidance and control SMPS—sector maintenance processor subsystem SMS—safety management system; simulation modeling system SN—snow SNBNK—snowbank(s) caused by plowing SNGL—single SNR—signal-to-noise ratio, also: S/N SOAR—system of airports reporting SOC—service oversight center SOIR—simultaneous operations on intersecting runways SOIWR—simultaneous operations on intersecting wet runways SPD—speed SRAP—sensor receiver and processor SSALF—simplified short approach lighting system with sequenced flashers SSALR—simplified short approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights SSALS—simplified short approach lighting system SSB—single side band SSR—secondary surveillance radar STA—straight-in approach STAR—standard terminal arrival route STD—standard STMUX—statistical data multiplexer STOL—short takeoff and landing SUN—Sunday SURPIC—surface picture SVC—service SVCA—service A SVCB—service B SVCC—service C B-11 SVCO—service O SVFB—interphone service F (B) SVFC—interphone service F (C) SVFD—interphone service F (D) SVFO—interphone service F (A) SVFR—special visual flight rules SW—southwest SWEPT—swept or broom/broomed T T—temperature T1MUX—T1 multiplexer TAA—terminal arrival area TAAS—terminal advance automation system TACAN—tactical air navigation TACR—TACAN at VOR, TACAN only TAF—terminal area forecast TAR—terminal area surveillance radar TARS—terminal automated radar service TAS—true air speed TATCA—terminal air traffic control automation TAVT—terminal airspace visualization tool TCA—traffic control airport or tower control airport; terminal control area TCACCIS—Transportation Coordinator Automated Command And Control Information System TCAS—Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TCC—DOT Transportation Computer Center TCCC—Tower Control Computer Complex TCE—tone control equipment TCLT—tentative calculated landing time TCO—Telecommunications Certification Officer TCOM—Terminal Communications TCS—tower communications system TDLS—Tower Data-Link Services TDMUX—time division data multiplexer TDWR—terminal doppler weather radar TDZ—touchdown zone TDZ LG—touchdown zone lights TELCO—telephone company TELMS—telecommunications management system TEMPO—temporary TERPS—terminal instrument procedures TFAC—to facility TFC—traffic TFR—temporary flight restriction TGL—touch-and-go landings TH—threshold THN—thin THR—threshold THRU—through THU—Thursday TIL—until TIMS—telecommunications information management system TIPS—terminal information processing system TKOF—takeoff TL—taxilane TM—traffic management TM&O—telecommunications management and operations TMA—Traffic Management Advisor TMC—Traffic Management Coordinator TMC/MC—Traffic Management Coordinator/Military Coordinator TMCC—terminal information processing system; Traffic Management Computer Complex TMF—Traffic Management Facility TML—television microwave link TMLI—television microwave link indicator TMLR—television microwave link repeater TMLT—television microwave link terminal TMP—Traffic Management Processor TMPA—traffic management program alert TMS—traffic management system TMSPS—traffic management specialists TMU—traffic management unit TNAV—terminal navigational aids TODA—takeoff distance available TOF—time of flight TOFMS—time of flight mass spectrometer TOPS—Telecommunications Ordering And Pricing System (GSA software tool) TORA—take-off run available TR—telecommunications request TRACAB—terminal radar approach control in tower cab TRACON—Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility TRAD—terminal radar service TRB—Transportation Research Board TRML—terminal TRNG—training TRSN—transition TSA—taxiway safety area; Transportation Security Administration TSEC—terminal secondary radar service TSNT—transient TSP—telecommunications service priority TSR—telecommunications service request TSYS—terminal equipment systems TTMA—TRACON Traffic Management Advisor TTY—teletype TUE—Tuesday TVOR—terminal VHF omnidirectional range TW—taxiway TWEB—transcribed weather broadcast TWR—tower TWY—taxiway TY—type (FAACIS) B-12 U UAS—unmanned aircraft systems UFN—until further notice UHF—ultra high frequency UNAVBL—unavailable UNLGTD—unlighted UNMKD—unmarked UNMNT—unmonitored UNREL—unreliable UNUSBL—unusable URA—Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 USAF—United States Air Force USC—United States Code USOC—Uniform Service Order Code V V/PD—Vehicle/pedestrian deviation VALE—voluntary airport low emission VASI—visual approach slope indicator VDME—VOR with distance measuring equipment VDP—visual descent point VF—voice frequency VFR—visual flight rules VGSI—visual glide slope indicator VHF—very high frequency VIA—by way of VICE—instead/versus VIS—visibility VLF—very low frequency VMC—visual meteorological conditions VNAV—visual navigational aids VNTSC—Volpe National Transportation System Center VOL—volume VON—virtual on-net VOR—VHF omnidirectional range VOR/DME—VHF omnidirectional range/distance measuring equipment VORTAC—VOR and TACAN (collocated) VOT—VOR Test Facility VP/D—vehicle/pedestrian deviation VRS—voice recording system VSCS—voice switching and control system VTA—vertex time of arrival VTAC—VOR and TACAN (collocated) VTOL—vertical takeoff and landing VTS—voice telecommunications system W W—west WAAS—Wide Area Augmentation System WAN—wide area network WB—westbound WC—work center WCP—Weather Communications Processor WECO—Western Electric Company WED—Wednesday WEF—with effect from; effective from WESCOM—Western Electric Satellite Communications WI—within WIE—with immediate effect, or effective immediately WKDAYS—Monday through Friday WKEND—Saturday and Sunday WMSC—Weather Message Switching Center WMSCR—Weather Message Switching Center Replacement WND—wind WPT—waypoint WSCMO—Weather Service Contract Meteorological Observatory WSFO—Weather Service Forecast Office WSMO—Weather Service Meteorological Observatory WSO—Weather Service Office WSR—wet snow on runway(s) WTHR—weather WTR—water on runway(s) WX—weather C-1 Figure C-1. Samples and explanations of standard airport signs. Airport Signs Type of Sign Action or Purpose Action or Purpose Type of Sign 4 B 22 4-22 A 8-APCH B ILS C 26-8 J K 22 MIL A L G Taxiway/Runway Hold Position: Holding position for RWY 4-22 on TWY A. Runway Approach Hold Position: Runway approach holding position for RWY 8 on TWY B. ILS Critical Area Hold Position: Holding position for the ILS critical area on TWY C. No Entry: Identifies paved areas where aircraft entry is prohibited. Taxiway Location: Identifies taxiway on which aircraft is located. Runway Location: Identifies runway on which aircraft is located. Runway Distance Remaining: Provides remaining runway length in 1,000- foot increments. Runway/Runway Intersection: Identifies intersecting runways or holding position for LAHSO operations. Runway Exit: Defines direction and designation of exit taxiway from runway. Taxiway Direction: Defines direction and designation of intersecting taxiway(s). Runway Safety Area Boundary: Identifies exit boundary of runway safety area. ILS Critical Area Boundary: Identifies exit boundary of ILS critical area. Outbound Destination: Defines directions to takeoff runway(s). Inbound Destination: Defines directions to destination for arriving aircraft. Taxiway Ending Marker: Indicates taxiway does not continue. Direction Sign Array: Identifies location in conjunction with multiple intersecting taxiways. Airport Signs and Markings Appendix C C-2 15 15-33 15 15 ILS 15-APCH 15-APCH A1 A A D 15 A1 A2 A2 A1 D D D D A A 15 2 2a 3 5 1 8 1 12 14 1 1 7 13 11 1 1 1 1 7 9 9 10 3 4 6 9 1 9 1 8 3a 3a 5 8 17 Figure C-2. A sample runway with various possible markings and signs. C-3 18 15-33 15-33 33-15 15-33 33-15 A2 A A2 18-36 A A2 A 36-18 A 1 1 1 9 3 3 4 2a 2a 6 6 6 9 1 15 16 4 4 2a 1 1 2 2a 3 3a 4 5 6 7 8 Taxiway location sign Runway holding position sign at takeoff end Runway holding position sign at other than takeoff end Runway holding position marking Holding position marking for runway approach area Elevated runway guard lights Surface painted runway hold position sign Enhanced centerline marking (located 150' prior to runway hold position marking) Holding position sign for a runway approach area Runway safety area boundary sign (located on the backside of holding position sign) Taxiway direction sign Surface painted destination sign Holding position sign for ILS critical area Surface painted ILS critical area boundary marking ILS critical area boundary sign (located on backside of ILS hold sign) Blast pad Runway holding position sign and marking for Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) Runway hold position sign for intersecting runways Outbound destination sign 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 C-4 Figure C-3. Samples and explanations of standard airport markings. Airport Markings Action or Purpose Type of Marking Holding Position: Denotes entrance to a runway from a taxiway, approach hold position on a taxiway, or LAHSO holding position on a runway. ILS Critical Area Boundary: Denotes entrance to an area to be protected for an ILS signal. Taxiway/Taxiway Holding Position: Denotes location on taxiway or apron where aircraft hold short of another taxiway. Non-Movement Area Boundary: Delineates movement area under control of ATC, from non-movement area. Surface Painted Holding Position: Denotes entrance to a runway from a taxiway. Enhanced Taxiway Centerline: Provides visual cue to help identify location of a runway holding position on a taxiway. These markings are installed 150 feet prior to the holding position markings. Surface Painted Taxiway Direction: Defines designation/direction of intersecting taxiway(s). Surface Painted Taxiway Location: Identifies taxiway on which the aircraft is located. Taxiway Edge: Solid Double Yellow Lines Defines edge of usable, full strength taxiway. Adjoining pavement IS NOT intended for use by aircraft. 4-22 4-22 T B Taxi direction Taxi direction Type of Marking NON-USEABLE Action or Purpose Type of Marking Taxiway Edge: Dashed Double Yellow Lines Defines taxiway edge where adjoining pavement IS USABLE, such as along an apron or ramp. Action or Purpose NON-USEABLE USEABLE USEABLE