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Airbus Reference LanguageGlossary of Airbus Terms and

Expressions (GATE)

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SCOPE:This document applies to All Airbus Projects, Programs, Functions and Suppliers as contracted.

PURPOSE:This document is part of the Airbus reference language set and lists Approved definitions for use within theAirbus environment.This Module provides a glossary in Appendix A of approved terms and expressions for use by allemployees within Airbus and by external organizations (e.g.: suppliers, subcontractors…). It provides aconsistent language for use in communication between all users and reduces the risk of ambiguity ormisunderstanding

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Table of contents

1 Constitution of Glossary .......................................................... 5

1.1 Responsibility ............................................................................................ 5

1.2 Compilation Process ................................................................................. 5

1.3 Contents ..................................................................................................... 7

1.3.1 Terms and Their Definitions .............................................................................. 7

1.3.2 Validation............................................................................................................. 7

1.3.3 Definition Source ................................................................................................ 7

1.3.4 Multiple Definitions for the Same Term ............................................................ 7

1.3.5 Revision of Terms/Definitions ........................................................................... 8

1.3.6 Introduction of New Terms ................................................................................ 8

2 Management of the Glossary................................................... 9

2.1 Administration............................................................................................ 9

2.2 Data Base Outputs..................................................................................... 9

2.2.1 Electronic Output................................................................................................ 9

2.2.2 Paper Output ....................................................................................................... 9

3 Gate Index Table ..................................................................... 10

APPENDIX A........................................................................................................... 27

Approval ............................................................................................................... 112

Record of revisions ............................................................................................. 113

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1 Constitution of Glossary

1.1 ResponsibilityCompilation of this glossary is under the responsibility of the Airbus Reference Language

Network.

1.2 Compilation ProcessThe process for the lifecycle of creation, modification and deletion of terms is described

in the chart hereafter.

Continued…

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1.2 Compilation Process, continued

COMPILE THE AIRBUS REFERENCE LANGUAGE BASELINE - Definition

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SpecializedGlossaries etc.

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TerminologyData Sheet Reference Language

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Definition RETURNINFORMATION

Reference Language Network

Definition

Letter

Minutes

Specialized Glossarymanager, Persons whohave asked for adefinition, Proceduraldocumentation authors…

Common InterestTerminology?*

ReviewedDefinitions

SpecializedGlossary*

User➫ for information

CommonInterest

Definitions

Structures the dataper domain/

alphabetical orderStructured Data

Reference Language Network

SeveralDefinitions forthe same term

in the samecontext

Harmonize SingleDefinition


Definition Validate thedefinition**

ValidatedReferenceLanguageBaseline

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Reference LanguageNetworkOfficialized

ReferenceLanguageBaseline

Review regularly

RevisedReferenceLanguageBaseline

Data Inputs Activities ordecisions

Data Outputs Who to? AssociatedDocuments

NO

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* Common Interest/Specialized Terms: the scope of the terms to be integrated in the

DB (i.e. Common Interest vs specialized terms) shall be decided by the Reference

Language Network members according to whether these terms are used by a single

or several sectors of activity.

** Validation: by persons whose level must be close enough to the subject, high enough

to have an overall view and ensure effective application.

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1.3 Contents

1.3.1 Terms and Their Definitions

This module groups terms used in a specific meaning (a term means a word or an

expression). Terms to be included shall be either:

• specialized terms used within at least two sectors of activity or Functions,

• general terms used across several disciplines.

1.3.2 Validation

Terms and their definitions must have been validated by the sectors of activity

concerned before they are introduced. Validators shall be persons whose level of

knwoledge of the subject is high enough to have an overall view and ensure effective

application.

1.3.3 Definition Source

When there are several sources of definition for a term, the one that is selected must be:

• In compliance, when applicable, with the definitions provided in regulatory

texts and standards, eg:

• ISO standards (International Organization for Standardization)

• AECMA documents (The European Association of Aerospace Industries)

• FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations)

• JAR (Joint Aviation Requirements)

• …

• The one which best suits the needs of the company

• The most easily understandable one

• The most concise and simple

Note: Refer to Webster's Collegiate or Webster's International Dictionary for the

definitions of terms not found in this AP. Some definitions from Webster's (marked

with WD) are included for completeness.

Where the definitions of terms contained in this AP differ from those in Webster's

Dictionary, the meaning given here takes precedence.

1.3.4 Multiple Definitions for the Same Term

• There may be several definitions for the same term if it is used in different

contexts (the context shall then be specified).

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1.3.5 Revision of Terms/Definitions

• To avoid providing terms the definition of which may no longer be applicable,

terms/definitions shall be reviewed at least every 2 years.

• If, in the course of time, a term becomes redundant either by going out of

general use or by being replaced by another term which reflects current

technology or usage, it will remain listed in AP2080 as a matter of record of

past use, but it will have a note added to indicate any future limitation of use or

substitution by a new term.

1.3.6 Introduction of New Terms

New terms will be introduced on request via the Reference Language Network members

to whom the terms will be submitted (see list of the members page 112).

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2 Management of the Glossary

2.1 AdministrationTerms and definitions are centralized in the Lexicon Data Base (Lotus Notes Application)

and are administered by designated person(s).

2.2 Data Base Outputs

2.2.1 Electronic Output

The Lexicon Data Base is used as a data source for output of the Lexinet consultable on

Airbus France Intranet and on Airbus|People Portal.

2.2.2 Paper Output

The Lexicon Data Base is used as a data source for producing hard copies.

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3 Gate Index TableTerm/Expression Page

11SHEL Model ................................................................................................................................ 104AAb Initio Flight Training.................................................................................................................. 107Abbreviation .................................................................................................................................... 61ACBI Author Mode ........................................................................................................................ 111Accept ............................................................................................................................................. 96Acceptable Means of Compliance ................................................................................................... 52Accident .......................................................................................................................................... 48Achieve ........................................................................................................................................... 96Activity............................................................................................................................................. 91Actual Time of Arrival ...................................................................................................................... 42Actual Time of Departure................................................................................................................. 42Adaptability...................................................................................................................................... 74Adaptation Solution ......................................................................................................................... 30Additional Training......................................................................................................................... 107Adhere ............................................................................................................................................ 96Adhesive Film.................................................................................................................................. 55Advance Copy................................................................................................................................. 69Advanced Qualification Program ................................................................................................... 107Advisory Circular ............................................................................................................................. 52Advisory Circular-Joint .................................................................................................................... 52Advisory Material-Joint .................................................................................................................... 52Aeronautical Information Publication ............................................................................................... 42Agree .............................................................................................................................................. 96AIB Qualified Product .................................................................................................................... 101AIB Qualified Supplier ................................................................................................................... 101Air Traffic Control ............................................................................................................................ 42Airbus Approved Supplier.............................................................................................................. 101Airbus Color Control Part Number ................................................................................................... 57Airbus Definition Part Number ......................................................................................................... 57Airbus Deutschland GmbH.............................................................................................................. 86Airbus Directive and Procedure ..................................................................................................... 100Airbus España SL............................................................................................................................ 86Airbus France S.A.S........................................................................................................................ 86Airbus Industrie ............................................................................................................................... 86Airbus Industrie Livery..................................................................................................................... 55Airbus Integrated Management/Cockpit Resource Management ................................................... 107Airbus Inventory Management System............................................................................................ 73Airbus Livery ................................................................................................................................... 55Airbus Organization......................................................................................................................... 86Airbus Production Part Number ....................................................................................................... 57Airbus Qualified Product................................................................................................................ 101Airbus S.A.S.................................................................................................................................... 86Airbus Spares Part Number............................................................................................................. 57Airbus Takeoff Analysis Module ...................................................................................................... 47

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Airbus Technical Information System .............................................................................................. 72Airbus UK Ltd .................................................................................................................................. 86Aircraft Administrator....................................................................................................................... 90Aircraft Allocation Program.............................................................................................................. 99Aircraft Configuration ................................................................................................................... 27Aircraft Definition............................................................................................................................. 29Aircraft Definition and Specification............................................................................................ 29Aircraft Definition Evolution ......................................................................................................... 30Aircraft Definition Evolution/Definition Evolution Implementation............................................ 32Aircraft Definition Evolution/Definition Evolution Procedure .................................................... 34Aircraft Definition Evolution/Modification (Types of) ................................................................. 36Aircraft Definition Evolution/Modification Allocation ................................................................. 35Aircraft Delivery............................................................................................................................... 99Aircraft Identification .................................................................................................................... 37Aircraft Identification/Certification............................................................................................... 41Aircraft Individual Identification ........................................................................................................ 68Aircraft Inspection Report ................................................................................................................ 84Aircraft Operation/Flight Operations ........................................................................................... 42Aircraft Operation/General ........................................................................................................... 44Aircraft Operation/Operations Engineering................................................................................. 45Aircraft Operation/Performance Engineering.............................................................................. 47Aircraft Operation/Unscheduled Occurrences ............................................................................ 48Aircraft Performance Monitoring Program ....................................................................................... 47Aircraft Project Management........................................................................................................ 49Aircraft Publications Automated Management System .................................................................... 69Aircraft Sectioning ........................................................................................................................... 80Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance - Overhaul - Repair ................................................................. 51Aircraft Technical Logbook .............................................................................................................. 78Aircraft Technical Specification........................................................................................................ 29Aircraft Version Re-allocation .......................................................................................................... 32Airline .............................................................................................................................................. 90Airline Pre-Qualification................................................................................................................. 107Airport Facilities............................................................................................................................... 61Airworthiness Authorities ................................................................................................................. 92Airworthy ......................................................................................................................................... 52All Operator Telex ........................................................................................................................... 32Alteration......................................................................................................................................... 52Alternate Item.................................................................................................................................. 65Alternative Configuration ................................................................................................................. 27Amendment..................................................................................................................................... 30and Computer-Based Instruction ................................................................................................... 111Applicability ..................................................................................................................................... 35Applicant ......................................................................................................................................... 64Apply ............................................................................................................................................... 95Appraise.......................................................................................................................................... 94Approve........................................................................................................................................... 96Approved Repair Station ................................................................................................................. 98Archive ............................................................................................................................................ 76As a Set (Interchangeability) ........................................................................................................... 65Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 57Assess ............................................................................................................................................ 94

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Associated Partner .......................................................................................................................... 86ation Industry CBT Committee Station........................................................................................... 107Author Mode.................................................................................................................................. 107BBaseline .......................................................................................................................................... 49Basic Build Status ........................................................................................................................... 81Basic Configuration Definition.......................................................................................................... 27Basic Standard................................................................................................................................ 61Block Hours..................................................................................................................................... 45Briefing.......................................................................................................................................... 107Broker ............................................................................................................................................. 98Budget............................................................................................................................................. 93Budgeted Cost of Work Performed.................................................................................................. 49Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled.................................................................................................. 49Build Status ..................................................................................................................................... 81Bulletin Météo Spécial ..................................................................................................................... 42Buyer............................................................................................................................................... 90Buyer Furnished Equipment ............................................................................................................ 57CCabin Attendant Operating Manual.................................................................................................. 45Cabin Configuration Guide .............................................................................................................. 27Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer ........................................................................................... 107Cabin Furnishings ........................................................................................................................... 81Carrier ............................................................................................................................................. 90Catalog Sequence Number ............................................................................................................. 69Certificate of Airworthiness.............................................................................................................. 52Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.............................................................................................. 52Certification ................................................................................................................................... 52Certification Basis............................................................................................................................ 52Certification Card............................................................................................................................. 79Certification Flight Test Program ..................................................................................................... 79Certification Flight Test Report ........................................................................................................ 79Certification Identification ................................................................................................................ 52Certification Procedure.................................................................................................................... 52Certification Process ....................................................................................................................... 52Change ........................................................................................................................................... 30Change Identification Number ......................................................................................................... 30Check.............................................................................................................................................. 94Circulation Aérienne Générale......................................................................................................... 42Clause 16...................................................................................................................................... 107CMS (Code Matière Société)........................................................................................................... 57Cockpit System Simulator ............................................................................................................. 107Collective Modification..................................................................................................................... 30COMBI ............................................................................................................................................ 61Combination Aircraft........................................................................................................................ 61Commercial and Government Entity ................................................................................................ 57Commercial And Government Entity................................................................................................ 57Common Terms ............................................................................................................................. 55Common Terms/Aircraft Constituent Items................................................................................. 57

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Common Terms/Basic Terms ....................................................................................................... 61Common Terms/General Terms ................................................................................................... 64Common Terms/Interchangeability.............................................................................................. 65Common Terms/Malfunctioning ................................................................................................... 66Commonality ................................................................................................................................... 65Company License.......................................................................................................................... 107Competence.................................................................................................................................... 91Complete Provision ......................................................................................................................... 83Compliance Demonstration ............................................................................................................. 84Compliance Inspection .................................................................................................................... 53Compliance Inspection and Tests.................................................................................................... 53Component...................................................................................................................................... 57Composite Materials ..................................................................................................................... 67Computer ........................................................................................................................................ 76Computer Managed Instruction ..................................................................................................... 108Computerization .............................................................................................................................. 76Conceive ......................................................................................................................................... 61Concept........................................................................................................................................... 61Conception ...................................................................................................................................... 61Concern .......................................................................................................................................... 84Concession ............................................................................................................................... 55, 85Configuration............................................................................................................................. 27, 69Configuration Change ..................................................................................................................... 30Configuration Classification ............................................................................................................. 27Configuration Definition ................................................................................................................... 27Configuration Deviation List............................................................................................................. 45Configuration Item........................................................................................................................... 49Configuration Management ............................................................................................................. 27Conformity....................................................................................................................................... 74Conformity Inspection...................................................................................................................... 53Consolidation Modification............................................................................................................... 30Constituent Assembly...................................................................................................................... 58Constituents .................................................................................................................................... 58Contractual Training ...................................................................................................................... 108Control ............................................................................................................................................ 95Controls........................................................................................................................................... 84Conversion Instruction..................................................................................................................... 32Convertible Aircraft.......................................................................................................................... 61Coordinate....................................................................................................................................... 95Corrective Action............................................................................................................................. 55Cost Breakdown Structure............................................................................................................... 49Cost of Sales................................................................................................................................... 93Cosynus ........................................................................................................................................ 108Counterpart ..................................................................................................................................... 74Course .......................................................................................................................................... 108Course Acceptance ....................................................................................................................... 108Course Completion Certificate....................................................................................................... 108Courseware................................................................................................................................... 108Cross Crew Qualification ............................................................................................................... 108Curriculum..................................................................................................................................... 108Customer ........................................................................................................................................ 61

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Customer Acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 99Customer Effectivity Code ............................................................................................................... 69Customer Livery .............................................................................................................................. 55Customer Markings ......................................................................................................................... 55Customer Originated Change.......................................................................................................... 32Customer Rank ............................................................................................................................... 37Customer Services/Aircraft Identification ................................................................................... 68Customer Services/Contractual Technical Publications ............................................................ 69Customer Services/Effectivity ...................................................................................................... 71Customer Services/Information Systems .................................................................................... 72Customer Services/Spares ........................................................................................................... 73Customization ............................................................................................................................... 108Customized Aircraft ......................................................................................................................... 81Customized Specification ................................................................................................................ 29DData ................................................................................................................................................ 76Data Bank ....................................................................................................................................... 76Data Base ....................................................................................................................................... 76Data Collection................................................................................................................................ 76Data Entry ....................................................................................................................................... 76Data Handling System..................................................................................................................... 76Data Input ....................................................................................................................................... 76Data Output..................................................................................................................................... 76Data Processing.............................................................................................................................. 76Data Storage ................................................................................................................................... 77Date ................................................................................................................................................ 61Dealer ............................................................................................................................................. 98Debriefing...................................................................................................................................... 108Decal or Transfer............................................................................................................................. 55Decide............................................................................................................................................. 96Deck (Structural Floor Level) ........................................................................................................... 61Declaration of Compliance .............................................................................................................. 53Defect.............................................................................................................................................. 64Define.............................................................................................................................................. 61Definition ......................................................................................................................................... 62Definition Dossier ............................................................................................................................ 82Definition Evolution.......................................................................................................................... 30Definition Modification ..................................................................................................................... 36Delegation....................................................................................................................................... 64Dependent Fleet.............................................................................................................................. 37Derivative ........................................................................................................................................ 41Describe.......................................................................................................................................... 62Description ...................................................................................................................................... 62Design............................................................................................................................................. 74Design Engineering ......................................................................................................................... 74Design Organization Approval ......................................................................................................... 53Design Standard ..................................................................................................................... 74, 100Design-Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 74Desktop Trainer............................................................................................................................. 108Detailed Visual Inspection ............................................................................................................... 51

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Development Aircraft ....................................................................................................................... 37Deviation ......................................................................................................................................... 74Dictionary ........................................................................................................................................ 62Difference Training ........................................................................................................................ 108Direct............................................................................................................................................... 95Directive .................................................................................................................................. 97, 100Discipline......................................................................................................................................... 86Document Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 100Document Owner .......................................................................................................................... 100Domestic ......................................................................................................................................... 86Dry Lease/Wet Lease.................................................................................................................... 108Dummy Parts .................................................................................................................................. 58Duplicate Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 84EEducation ........................................................................................................................................ 91Effectivity......................................................................................................................................... 35Electronic Data Processing (EDP)................................................................................................ 76Electrostatic Method........................................................................................................................ 55Embodiment .................................................................................................................................... 85Empty Cabin.................................................................................................................................... 37Endorse........................................................................................................................................... 96Endurance Demonstration............................................................................................................... 79Enforce............................................................................................................................................ 96Entity per Aircraft Change ............................................................................................................... 27Equipment ....................................................................................................................................... 58Equivalence..................................................................................................................................... 74Equivalent Safety Finding................................................................................................................ 53Estimate .......................................................................................................................................... 93Estimated Time of Arrival ................................................................................................................ 42Estimated Time of Departure........................................................................................................... 42Evidence ......................................................................................................................................... 84Evolution Modification ..................................................................................................................... 36Examine .......................................................................................................................................... 94Exemption ....................................................................................................................................... 53Expression ...................................................................................................................................... 62External Paint System ..................................................................................................................... 55FFabric .............................................................................................................................................. 67Failure ............................................................................................................................................. 64Family and Family Code.................................................................................................................. 37Family Concept ............................................................................................................................... 81Fault ................................................................................................................................................ 64FCOM Bulletin ................................................................................................................................. 45Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers .......................................................................................... 58Ferry Flight ...................................................................................................................................... 45Field ................................................................................................................................................ 91Field Trip ....................................................................................................................................... 108File .................................................................................................................................................. 77Finance ........................................................................................................................................... 93

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Financing ........................................................................................................................................ 93Finding ............................................................................................................................................ 84Firmware ......................................................................................................................................... 77First Flight ....................................................................................................................................... 99First Flight Indicated in Planning Document..................................................................................... 99Fixed Base Simulator .................................................................................................................... 109Fleet ................................................................................................................................................ 37Fleet Serial Number ........................................................................................................................ 37Flexible Concept.............................................................................................................................. 81Flexible Zones................................................................................................................................. 81Flight ............................................................................................................................................... 45Flight Crew Operating Manual ......................................................................................................... 44Flight Crew Report .......................................................................................................................... 78Flight Cycle ..................................................................................................................................... 45Flight Date....................................................................................................................................... 99Flight Hours..................................................................................................................................... 45Flight Level...................................................................................................................................... 42Flight Manual................................................................................................................................... 44Flight Operations Desk.................................................................................................................... 78Flight Order ..................................................................................................................................... 78Flight Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 42Flight Plan Computation Program.................................................................................................... 47Flight Test Management System..................................................................................................... 78Flight Test/Activity ........................................................................................................................ 78Flight Test/Certification ................................................................................................................ 79Flight to Hamburg............................................................................................................................ 99Flight to Toulouse............................................................................................................................ 99Flight Training Device.................................................................................................................... 109Floor Panels .................................................................................................................................... 58Fulfill................................................................................................................................................ 96Full Flight Simulator....................................................................................................................... 109Full Production Subcontracting...................................................................................................... 105Full Provision................................................................................................................................... 83Full Subcontracting........................................................................................................................ 105Function .................................................................................................................................... 58, 87Functional Designation.................................................................................................................... 58Functional Item Number .................................................................................................................. 58GGeneral Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................................. 27General Modification Committee ..................................................................................................... 87General Visual Inspection................................................................................................................ 51Generic Part of a Courseware ....................................................................................................... 109GIE.................................................................................................................................................. 87Global RFC ..................................................................................................................................... 34Glossary.......................................................................................................................................... 62Green Aircraft.................................................................................................................................. 37Ground Support Equipment............................................................................................................. 62Group.............................................................................................................................................. 90Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 95, 97

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HHand-Out ...................................................................................................................................... 109Handover to AIB.............................................................................................................................. 99Handover to Programs .................................................................................................................... 99Hardcore Fleet ................................................................................................................................ 37Highlight Code................................................................................................................................. 69Highlights ........................................................................................................................................ 69IIllustrated Provisioning Document ................................................................................................... 73Implement ....................................................................................................................................... 96Improvement Manufacturer Program for Airbus Customer Training............................................... 109Incident ........................................................................................................................................... 48Indenture......................................................................................................................................... 69Industrial Choice.............................................................................................................................. 80Industrial Standard .......................................................................................................................... 80Industrialization............................................................................................................................. 80Industrialization Dossier .................................................................................................................. 80Industrialization/Aircraft Build Definition .................................................................................... 81Industrialization/Industrialization Dossier................................................................................... 82Industrialization/Provisions.......................................................................................................... 83In-Flight Performance Computation Program ................................................................................. 47Information ...................................................................................................................................... 77Initial Operating Experience .......................................................................................................... 109Initial Provisioning Data................................................................................................................... 73Inspect ............................................................................................................................................ 94Inspectability ................................................................................................................................... 84Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 84Inspection Dossier........................................................................................................................... 82Inspection Record ........................................................................................................................... 84Inspection Report ............................................................................................................................ 84Installation Figure............................................................................................................................ 69Installation Modification ................................................................................................................... 36Instruction ............................................................................................................................... 97, 100Instructor Led ................................................................................................................................ 109Interactivity .................................................................................................................................... 109Interchangeability ............................................................................................................................ 65Interchangeable Component ........................................................................................................... 65Interface Concession....................................................................................................................... 85Intermixability .................................................................................................................................. 65Interpretative Material...................................................................................................................... 53Invoice............................................................................................................................................. 93Item................................................................................................................................................. 58JJobbing ......................................................................................................................................... 105Justification Dossier ........................................................................................................................ 82Justify.............................................................................................................................................. 94KKit.................................................................................................................................................... 59

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Know-how ....................................................................................................................................... 62LLabel ............................................................................................................................................... 55Laissez-Passer Exceptionnel........................................................................................................... 42Landing ........................................................................................................................................... 45Landing Fees .................................................................................................................................. 42Laptop ........................................................................................................................................... 109Lay-Over Period .............................................................................................................................. 32Lead................................................................................................................................................ 95Lease .............................................................................................................................................. 90Lessee ............................................................................................................................................ 90Lesson .......................................................................................................................................... 109Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................. 109Lessor ............................................................................................................................................. 90Line Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 51Line Maintenance Part .................................................................................................................... 59Line Replaceable Item..................................................................................................................... 59Line Replaceable Unit ..................................................................................................................... 59List .................................................................................................................................................. 77Live Animals.................................................................................................................................... 62Livery .............................................................................................................................................. 55Livestock ......................................................................................................................................... 62Logo................................................................................................................................................ 55MMaintenance.............................................................................................................................. 51, 53Maintenance Dossier....................................................................................................................... 82Maintenance Figure......................................................................................................................... 69Maintenance Practices .................................................................................................................. 109Maintenance Procedure .................................................................................................................. 69Maintenance Significant Item .......................................................................................................... 59Maintenance Training Simulator .................................................................................................... 110Malfunction...................................................................................................................................... 66Manage ........................................................................................................................................... 95Manual .......................................................................................................................................... 100Manual Identity Code ...................................................................................................................... 70Manufacture .................................................................................................................................... 85Manufacturer Change Request........................................................................................................ 34Manufacturer Specification Change Notice...................................................................................... 34Manufacturer's Serial Number ......................................................................................................... 37Manufacturing ............................................................................................................................... 85Manufacturing Dossier .................................................................................................................... 82MAP ................................................................................................................................................ 29Markings ......................................................................................................................................... 62Master Fleet .................................................................................................................................... 38Master Minimum Equipment List ..................................................................................................... 44Material ........................................................................................................................................... 59Material Standard ............................................................................................................................ 62Means and Methods...................................................................................................................... 100Member........................................................................................................................................... 87

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Member And Associated Partner Code ........................................................................................... 88Météo .............................................................................................................................................. 42Method ............................................................................................................................................ 97Milestone......................................................................................................................................... 49Mise au point................................................................................................................................... 29Mission Configuration...................................................................................................................... 38Mixability ......................................................................................................................................... 65Mock-Up........................................................................................................................................ 110Model .............................................................................................................................................. 41Modification ..................................................................................................................................... 30Modification Category...................................................................................................................... 53Modification Certification Classification............................................................................................ 53Modification Closure Stage .......................................................................................................... 30Modification Information Document ................................................................................................. 72Modification Proposal ...................................................................................................................... 30Modification System ........................................................................................................................ 28Module ............................................................................................................................................ 59Monitor ............................................................................................................................................ 95Multi Crew Cooperation ................................................................................................................. 110NNational Company........................................................................................................................... 88NATO Supply Code for Manufacturers ............................................................................................ 59Next Higher Assembly..................................................................................................................... 70No Technical Objection ................................................................................................................... 33Noise Certificate.............................................................................................................................. 53Non-Airbus Aircraft .......................................................................................................................... 38Nonconformity ................................................................................................................................. 55Non-Listed Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 70Non-Revenue Flight ........................................................................................................................ 45Non-Standard Item.......................................................................................................................... 59Note ................................................................................................................................................ 96Notice to Airmen.............................................................................................................................. 42OOccasional Subcontracting............................................................................................................ 105On Board Replaceable Module........................................................................................................ 77On Job Training............................................................................................................................. 110Operating Engineering Bulletin ........................................................................................................ 46Operational Group........................................................................................................................... 88Operational Liaison Visit.................................................................................................................. 46Operator.......................................................................................................................................... 90Opportunity...................................................................................................................................... 49Option ............................................................................................................................................. 80Optional Item................................................................................................................................... 65Optional Modification....................................................................................................................... 30Organization Breakdown Structure.................................................................................................. 49Organization/Airbus ...................................................................................................................... 86Organization/Airbus - Aircraft Buyer Relationships ................................................................... 90Organization/Airbus/Skills & Competences ................................................................................ 91Organization/Airworthiness Authorities ...................................................................................... 92

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Organization/Commercial ............................................................................................................. 93Organization/Evaluation Means ................................................................................................... 94Organization/Management............................................................................................................ 95Organization/Management Implementation................................................................................. 96Organization/Management Means................................................................................................ 97Organization/Suppliers ................................................................................................................. 98Organizational Breakdown Structure ............................................................................................... 49Overhaul ......................................................................................................................................... 51Owner ............................................................................................................................................. 90PPage Block ...................................................................................................................................... 70Part ................................................................................................................................................. 59Part Number (General Definition) .................................................................................................... 60Part Number Length Limitation ........................................................................................................ 59Part Task Trainer........................................................................................................................... 110Partial Embodiment ......................................................................................................................... 85Partner ............................................................................................................................................ 88Parts Manufacturing Approval ......................................................................................................... 53Performance Audit........................................................................................................................... 46Performance Engineers Program .................................................................................................... 47Performance Monitoring Program.................................................................................................... 47Performance Programs Manual....................................................................................................... 47Phases ............................................................................................................................................ 99Philosophy....................................................................................................................................... 62Placard............................................................................................................................................ 55Planning ......................................................................................................................................... 99Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 62, 100Possible Configuration .................................................................................................................... 28Post-flight Debriefing ....................................................................................................................... 78Pre-flight Briefing............................................................................................................................. 78Prerequisite Level.......................................................................................................................... 110Problem........................................................................................................................................... 66Procedural Documentation......................................................................................................... 100Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 97, 100Process ........................................................................................................................................... 97Process Standard............................................................................................................................ 62Product............................................................................................................................................ 60Product Integrity .............................................................................................................................. 64Product Liability ............................................................................................................................... 64Product Standard ............................................................................................................................ 62Production Effectivity....................................................................................................................... 71Production Rank.............................................................................................................................. 38Production Standard........................................................................................................................ 38Production Standard Rank .............................................................................................................. 38Profession ....................................................................................................................................... 91Proficiency Level ............................................................................................................................. 91Program .................................................................................................................................... 38, 49Program Code................................................................................................................................. 68Project............................................................................................................................................. 49Project and Project Code................................................................................................................. 39

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Project Identity Code ....................................................................................................................... 68Project plan ..................................................................................................................................... 50Proprietary Part ............................................................................................................................... 60Purchase Agreement....................................................................................................................... 64Purchaser........................................................................................................................................ 98QQualification .................................................................................................................................... 74Qualified Person.............................................................................................................................. 46Quality.................................................................................................................................. 101, 102Quality Assurance ......................................................................................................................... 102Quality Audit.................................................................................................................................. 103Quality Control .............................................................................................................................. 103Quality Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 103Quick Reference Handbook ............................................................................................................ 46Quick/Rapid Change Aircraft ........................................................................................................... 62RRecognize ....................................................................................................................................... 96Recommend.................................................................................................................................... 95Recondition ..................................................................................................................................... 51Recurrent Training......................................................................................................................... 110Refresher Course.......................................................................................................................... 110Refurbishing .................................................................................................................................... 33Remedial Session ......................................................................................................................... 110Rent ................................................................................................................................................ 90Repair ....................................................................................................................................... 51, 55Repair Dossier ................................................................................................................................ 82Repairability .................................................................................................................................... 74Replace........................................................................................................................................... 65Replaceability.................................................................................................................................. 65Report ............................................................................................................................................. 63Request for Action........................................................................................................................... 34Request for Change ........................................................................................................................ 34Request for Work ............................................................................................................................ 63Requirement.................................................................................................................................... 55Responsibility .................................................................................................................................. 64Restoration...................................................................................................................................... 51Restricted Statement....................................................................................................................... 74Retrofit ............................................................................................................................................ 33Retrofit Modification Offer................................................................................................................ 34Revenue Flight ................................................................................................................................ 46Revision Service............................................................................................................................ 110Rework............................................................................................................................................ 55Risk ................................................................................................................................................. 50Risk Cause...................................................................................................................................... 50Risk Contingency ............................................................................................................................ 50Risk Control..................................................................................................................................... 50Risk Database................................................................................................................................. 50Risk Impact ..................................................................................................................................... 50Risk Owner...................................................................................................................................... 50

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Risk Sharing.................................................................................................................................... 64Risk Sharing Partner ....................................................................................................................... 64Roll-out............................................................................................................................................ 99Rotable Item.................................................................................................................................... 60Rotable Part .................................................................................................................................... 60Route ............................................................................................................................................ 110Route Proving Flights ...................................................................................................................... 79SSafety.............................................................................................................................................. 64Safety and Reliability .................................................................................................................. 104Scrap............................................................................................................................................... 56Second-hand Aircraft....................................................................................................................... 39Selection ......................................................................................................................................... 65Seller............................................................................................................................................... 90Seller Furnished Equipment ............................................................................................................ 60Seller Purchased Equipment ........................................................................................................... 60Semi-Equipment.............................................................................................................................. 60Series.............................................................................................................................................. 41Service ............................................................................................................................................ 63Service Bulletin................................................................................................................................ 33Service Bulletin Effectivity ............................................................................................................... 71Service readiness............................................................................................................................ 50Servicing ......................................................................................................................................... 51Session ......................................................................................................................................... 110Shareholder..................................................................................................................................... 64Short-Term Working Group ............................................................................................................. 88Siglum............................................................................................................................................. 88Significant Item................................................................................................................................ 60Silk Screen Method ......................................................................................................................... 56Skill ................................................................................................................................................. 91Skill resource manager.................................................................................................................... 50Slot.................................................................................................................................................. 43Snag................................................................................................................................................ 66Source Code ................................................................................................................................... 70Space Provision .............................................................................................................................. 83Spare Part Technical Specification.................................................................................................. 73Spares Effectivity............................................................................................................................. 71Spares Interchangeability ................................................................................................................ 65Special Condition ............................................................................................................................ 54Special Detailed Inspection ............................................................................................................. 51Specification Change Notice ........................................................................................................... 34Specification Change Request ........................................................................................................ 34Splitting ........................................................................................................................................... 80Stakeholder ..................................................................................................................................... 50Standard Aircraft ............................................................................................................................. 29Standard Generalized Markup Language ........................................................................................ 77Standard Interior ............................................................................................................................. 80Standard Item.................................................................................................................................. 60Standard Markings .......................................................................................................................... 56Standard Modification...................................................................................................................... 31

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Standard Specification .................................................................................................................... 29Standard/Norm................................................................................................................................ 63Stand-up Lecture........................................................................................................................... 110State of the Art ................................................................................................................................ 63Statement of Conformity.................................................................................................................. 54Stencil ............................................................................................................................................. 56Stockist ........................................................................................................................................... 98Storage ........................................................................................................................................... 80Stowage Provision........................................................................................................................... 83Strategy........................................................................................................................................... 63Structural Provision ......................................................................................................................... 83Structural Significant Item................................................................................................................ 60Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 60Subassembly................................................................................................................................... 60Subcontract Work.......................................................................................................................... 105Subcontracting ............................................................................................................................ 105Subcontractor................................................................................................................................ 105Subfleet........................................................................................................................................... 39Subsidiary ....................................................................................................................................... 88Substitute ........................................................................................................................................ 65Supervise ........................................................................................................................................ 95Supplemental Type Certificate......................................................................................................... 54Supplier ........................................................................................................................................... 98Supplier Furnished Equipment ........................................................................................................ 98Supplier Originated Item.................................................................................................................. 60Supply Code - FSCM....................................................................................................................... 60Supply Code - NSCM ...................................................................................................................... 60Support ........................................................................................................................................... 95Supportability Engineering......................................................................................................... 106Surface............................................................................................................................................ 74Survey............................................................................................................................................. 95Syllabus ........................................................................................................................................ 110System ............................................................................................................................................ 60System Installation Design Principles ............................................................................................ 100System Provision............................................................................................................................. 83System Trainer.............................................................................................................................. 110Systematic Subcontracting ............................................................................................................ 105Systems Configuration Guide.......................................................................................................... 28TTable ............................................................................................................................................... 77Tabulation and Interpolation Program.............................................................................................. 47Takeoff ............................................................................................................................................ 46Takeoff and Landing Chart Computation Program........................................................................... 47Takeoff Charts................................................................................................................................. 46Takeoff Charts Computation Program ............................................................................................. 47Takeoff Path.................................................................................................................................... 46Task ................................................................................................................................................ 91Task - AMM..................................................................................................................................... 70Task Force ...................................................................................................................................... 89Taxiway........................................................................................................................................... 43

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Technical Definition ......................................................................................................................... 63Technical Description Unit............................................................................................................... 28Technical Design Directive ............................................................................................................ 100Technical Dossier............................................................................................................................ 34Technical Impact Difference ............................................................................................................ 72Technical Incident Report................................................................................................................ 78Technical Information Document ..................................................................................................... 28Technical Repercussion Sheet ........................................................................................................ 34Technical Solutions ......................................................................................................................... 80Technical Specification.................................................................................................................... 63Technique ....................................................................................................................................... 60Technology...................................................................................................................................... 60Telemeasure ................................................................................................................................... 43Temporary Revision ........................................................................................................................ 63Term................................................................................................................................................ 63Test ................................................................................................................................................. 94Test/Inspection Standard................................................................................................................. 63Third Party License ....................................................................................................................... 110Times (Flight) .................................................................................................................................. 78Top Document............................................................................................................................... 100Topic-AMM...................................................................................................................................... 70Total Quality .................................................................................................................................. 103Touch and Go ................................................................................................................................. 46Tower .............................................................................................................................................. 43Traceability.................................................................................................................................... 103Training ................................................................................................................................... 91, 107Training Aids/Supports .................................................................................................................. 110Training Media/Means/ Equipment ................................................................................................ 110Training Module............................................................................................................................. 111Transferability.................................................................................................................................. 74Transferable .................................................................................................................................... 75Transformer (of Decals/Adhesive Films).......................................................................................... 56Trigger Date .................................................................................................................................... 50Trigger Point.................................................................................................................................... 50Trouble............................................................................................................................................ 66Type................................................................................................................................................ 41Type Certificate ............................................................................................................................... 54Type Certification ............................................................................................................................ 54Type Design.............................................................................................................................. 54, 75UUncustomized Aircraft ..................................................................................................................... 81Universal Time Coordinated ............................................................................................................ 43Use.................................................................................................................................................. 96Used Aircraft ................................................................................................................................... 39VVACBI Station ............................................................................................................................... 111Validate ........................................................................................................................................... 96Validation ........................................................................................................................................ 63Validity ............................................................................................................................................ 35

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Glossary of Airbus Terms and Expressions (GATE)Term Definition Source

Aircraft ConfigurationAlternativeConfiguration

Basic pre-defined or pre-designed configuration which is included in theAircraft Standard Specification and which offers a possible choice for differentsources of supply.

Basic ConfigurationDefinition

For Aircraft, this is the compilation of decisions which result in a SpecificAircraft Definition:• Type,• Series,• Model.

The Aircraft is flyable and certificatable.

The result is compiled in an A/C Standard Specification.• For Products, their definition is recorded in the corresponding Technical

Specification and they are qualified as part of the aircraft certificationprocedure.

ACMR

Cabin ConfigurationGuide

This is the same as for the SCG but for cabin items only.

Configuration Functional and physical characteristics of a product as defined in technicaldocuments and achieved in the product.

ACMR

ConfigurationClassification

Aircraft Configuration Definition in relation to its Certification Identificationsystem:• Type,• Series,• Model,• Variant.

ConfigurationDefinition

Selection of a Theoretical Definition of an Aircraft/System/Product according toTechnical, Commercial and Airbus Policy decisions with reference to a givenTechnical Specification.

ACMR

ConfigurationManagement

Technical and organization activities including:• configuration identification,• configuration control,• recording of configuration state,• configuration audit.

ACMR

Entity per AircraftChange

This is a set of potential or already developed functions which is recorded inthe ACC database. An EPAC item records a basic or customized operationalfunction for the aircraft, or a Standard evolution.eg: the introduction of a QAR.

General AssemblyDrawing

The top Cascade Drawing which validates, per Aircraft Type and Version, theDefinition Dossiers to demonstrate that the Aircraft Configuration-Definition isin Compliance with its ApplicableDefinition Document (eg: Aircraft Standard Specification, AircraftModifications).

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Term Definition Source

Aircraft Configuration (cont'd)

Modification System Administrative means used by Airbus to control and Manage the configurationof an aircraft for type and definition change certification.

ACMR

PossibleConfiguration

Available Pre-Defined and Pre-Designed Aircraft Configuration which issubject to specific negotiations with Customers.• weight,• performance,• payload,• weight and balance system.

SystemsConfiguration Guide

This is a handbook detailing all Entity per Aircraft Change (EPAC) items, forsystems, and their respective TDUs which may be offered as options tocustomers and prospective customers.

TechnicalDescription Unit

This is a solution for the operational function described by an Entity per AircraftChange (EPAC) item.E.g.: the introduction of a TELEDYNE QAR.

TechnicalInformationDocument

A TID is a summary in a standard form of the technical changes made to anaircraft following the introduction of a modification.TIDs are made available to Customers prior to delivery of the first aircraft of afleet and throughout fleet delivery.

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Aircraft Definition and Specification

Aircraft Definition Data made of validated reference data/information which identifies an aircraft,its functions, characteristics and performance.

Basis for establishment of Aircraft Standard Specification, SystemSpecifications, Technical Design Directives.

ACMR

Aircraft TechnicalSpecification

No longer to be used.Superseded by Customized Specification for new Aircraft Projects.

CustomizedSpecification

The specification issued by Airbus to describe a customized aircraft, eg: A340-200 Customized Specification for Lufthansa.

MAP See Mise Au Point

Mise au point Identifies the requirement for a change/adjustment, to ensure the correctassembly of the aircraft in accordance with the definition.

Standard Aircraft A production standard aircraft which is represented by a StandardSpecification plus the package of applicable MSCNs.

StandardSpecification

The Aircraft Standard Specification generally presents the aircraft functions/sub-functions (operational criteria) and is the reference for:• the Aircraft Purchase Agreement,• the evolution of the definition.

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Aircraft Definition EvolutionAdaptation Solution Intermediate Technical Solution to be embodied on some aircraft before the

Series Technical Solution can be applied.Based on ACMR

Amendment Evolution/Change which does not generate any repercussion on the Functionsor characteristics or in the use of the product concerned.

Change Term used to identify definition evolution with reference to a Basic or TechnicalDefinition or Specification of an Airbus Product. Changes are managed bymeans of the Modification System as described in the Aircraft ConfigurationManagement Rules (ACMR).

ACMR

Change IdentificationNumber

Code composed of one modification number and one modification proposalnumber and associated with a defined effectivity.

Based on ACMR

CollectiveModification

Modification grouping several Modification Proposals raised during Design orManufacture to cover small changes of minor character which do not justify theopening of specific modifications..

ACMR

ConfigurationChange

Results from the decision to review the Basic Configuration in order to:• improve the Product,• consider In-Service Experience.Results in revision to specification (Aircraft/System/Product).

ConsolidationModification

A Consolidation Modification is opened to gather already approvedmodifications in order to facilitate, for administrative purposes, thedevelopment continuity of different standards.A Consolidation Modification is strictly administrative and no additional workshall be launched under its modification number.Note: The creation of new or extension of validity of existing Consolidation

Modifications is no longer permitted.

ACMR

Definition Evolution Term used for changes occurring in the early stages of definition of a newAircraft Project/Program/Product. As soon as the definition is frozen theexpression to be used is "Configuration Change".

Modification Term used by Airbus to control, via the Modification System, any change to thedefinition of an aircraft or equipment whose introduction affects Airworthiness/Certification, operational serviceability, Customer or Airbus contractual/financial considerations.

ACMR

Modification ClosureStage

Several stages are defined in the modification process. Closure stages areused to make a modification progress to completion and enable the varioustasks to be initiated, with conformity being assessed at any stage.

ACMR

ModificationProposal

Document required prior to opening of any modification. It briefly describes thetechnical aspects of a proposed change. The corresponding detailed TechnicalInformation is compiled on a Technical Repercussion Sheet (TRS).

ACMR

Optional Modification A modification which is incorporated on the aircraft to cover embodiment of aspecific choice from a customer.

Based on ACMR

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Aircraft Definition Evolution (cont'd)

StandardModification

Relates to modification which is embodied on all aircraft of a same Type,Series and Model within a given A/C Standard to form the Basic Build Status.

Based on ACMR

Version Modification Relates to a modification which covers a specific request from anOwner/Customer/Lessor/Operator.

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Aircraft Definition Evolution/Definition Evolution Implementation

Aircraft Version Re-allocation

Relates to the operation which consists in converting an aircraft from oneVersion to another during the production phase.

ACMR

All Operator Telex An AOT is used to launch very urgent action which is required to be taken bythe Operators concerned due to an event/finding which has implication on theairworthiness of the affected Airbus aircraft or due to an event which hasserious operational impact. The action is to be performed within a few days ora few weeks from receipt of the AOT. For such cases, the AOT is the fastestpossible means of communication.

The content of an AOT may later be rendered mandatory by the AirworthinessAuthorities through a Consigne de Navigabilité (CN) or an AirworthinessDirective (AD), but even if this is not the case, the AOT is considered by Airbusto be a mandatory action.

The AOT is sent to the Engineering/Maintenance department of the Operatorsconcerned (ie: all operators having the same type of aircraft, or having thesame type of engine in the case of an AOT linked to power plant.

Where an AOT may have a repercussion on flight operations, the FlightOperations department of the Operator is addressed by means of a FlightOperations Telex (FOT).

Communicationfor technical and

operational issues- SIL00-052

ConversionInstruction

A Conversion Instruction (CI) is a Service Bulletin in simplified form.Contrary to the Service Bulletin, a CI does not show the details of themodification on the A/C; instead it presents the design documents which havebeen compiled in such a way that only Airbus and/or partners can accomplishthe conversion work on the A/C.

As a matter of principle, Airbus has overall responsibility for theaccomplishment of any modification.

ABD0038

Customer OriginatedChange

A modification specific to one airline (customer) or recognized group of airlinesand generated by their Engineering or Maintenance Departments.

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Aircraft Definition Evolution/Definition Evolution Implementation (cont'd)

No TechnicalObjection

An NTO is an Airbus written statement responding to an Operator request forusing specific aircraft in a configuration (aircraft definition) or with procedures(operational or maintenance) which deviates from the current ones. The NTOis issued in exceptional circumstances and would normally have a temporaryvalidity.The statement contains information technically acceptable to Airbus andspecifies any conditions, limits or limitations identified as necessary.The statement is not approved by the Airbus prime Airworthiness Authority(DGAC - French Airworthiness Authority). It is the responsibility of the Operatorto obtain the local Airworthiness Authority approval according to the nationalprocedures for the provisions and the limitations contained in the document.The NTO shall not be used for structural repairs for which ABD0054 applies.

ABD0084

Refurbishing Relates to the operation which results in either simultaneous embodiment ofModifications or accomplishment of Service Bulletins/Conversion Instruction-SB/CI during special Working Parties/Sessions to upgrade an AircraftDefinition.

Retrofit Action of incorporating a modification on an aircraft outside the normalproduction phase.

ACMR

Service Bulletin The only document issued by the manufacturer to notify the airline ofrecommended modifications, substitution of parts, special inspections/checks,reduction of existing life limits or establishment of first time life limits andconversion from one engine model to another.Note: ATA Specification No. 100 describes the recommended content of the

document.

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Vendor ServiceBulletin

Service Bulletin issued by a Vendor mainly to cover changes or inspectionsaffecting his equipment. VSBs require approval of Airbus. Depending upon theeffect they have on the definition or in the operation of aircraft, VSBs may becovered by Airbus Service Bulletins.

Working Party A Working Party or "chantier" is organized when work cannot be performed onan aircraft during its normal final assembly cycle. It can be organized before orafter aircraft delivery.

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Aircraft Definition Evolution/Definition Evolution ProcedureGlobal RFC Document which lists several Customer originated changes.

Manufacturer ChangeRequest

Use Request For Work (RFW) procedure.

ManufacturerSpecification ChangeNotice

A SCN relating to a Manufacturer Modification which has an effect on thewording of the Aircraft Standard Specification.

Request for Action Document raised and processed by Airbus Engineering during the flight testphase to cover the changes required to bring the characteristics of the aircraftin line with certification requirements or specifications.

ACMR

Request for Change Request from a Customer for a change to the Aircraft Standard Specificationor the aircraft. This request may concern aircraft that have not already beendelivered as well as aircraft that have already been delivered. See RMO(Retrofit Modification Offer) and SCN (Specification Change Notice).

Retrofit ModificationOffer

An RMO is a contractual document offered to the Customer in response to anRFC, RFW or Query to change the definition of an in-service aircraft, and togive the Customer description/details of the change/lead time andrepercussions.

Specification ChangeNotice

Contractual document between the Seller and the Buyer for implementing aChange in the A/C Standard Specification further to an RFC, RFW orCustomer Query.

Specification ChangeRequest

Name used in the past to designate requests from a potential Customer formodification to the Aircraft Standard Specification before its official issue(preliminary phase of aircraft definition). For new philosophy refer to Requestfor Change.

Technical Dossier The Technical Dossier is a document describing all the technicalrepercussions related to a modification when their design definition isconsidered to be complete.

ACMR

TechnicalRepercussion Sheet

Document presenting technical information on the contents of each individualModification Proposal. This document is issued by the Modification Proposalinitiator and/or any other parties involved.This document, completed by costand deadline information, allows a decision concerning the actions to be takenas a result of the proposal to be made.

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Aircraft Definition Evolution/Modification AllocationApplicability Designates the Engineering Configuration capability/possibility of embodying a

modification on Aircraft. To be allocated at Modification Proposal level.

• A/C Type/Series/Model/Variant (A340-300C),• Major/Minor change modification classification (Y/X),• Modification Certification Category.

Taken as basis for validity definition in the following:

eg: Engineering Data/Documentation, Equipment Central Data Bank (ECDB).

Effectivity Effective/confirmed application. Indication of the Aircraft on which anapplicable modification has effectively been attested as embodied by theQuality Organization.

Validity Scheduled application with precise embodiment point for a modificationselected for Industrialization.

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Aircraft Definition Evolution/Modification (Types of)DefinitionModification

Relates to convenience modifications which are created to initiate a NewAircraft/Aircraft Project/Program/Section/Function/Technique.

EvolutionModification

Relates to modifications which change the Basic/ReferenceFunctions/Characteristics with, as a consequence, an impact on the TechnicalDefinition of a Technical Solution.

InstallationModification

Relates to validation of modifications to integrate Pre-Defined or Pre-DesignedTechnical Solutions such as Aircraft Sections/Functions/Techniques in anaircraft where for example holes/hoisting/jacking points have been madeavailable in the Basic Build Status structure to allow addition of TechnicalSolutions, Wiring, Piping, Ducting.

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Aircraft IdentificationAircraft Identification Term relating to that information which allows a specific aircraft to be uniquely

identified. (see ACMR, pargraph 4.1)

Customer Rank A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by Customer and MSNwithin an aircraft program and which identifies its actual position (rank) in thedelivery sequence to that Customer. (e.g. MSN: 753, CUSTOMER: JAS,RANK: 026)

Dependent Fleet A Dependent Fleet is created as the copy of a Master Fleet at RFC/SCN levelto cover additional aircraft operated through a leasing company.

ACMR

Development Aircraft Any aircraft used for certificating the product.

Empty Cabin Aircraft technically completed but without cabin furnishings.

Identifies an aircraft project according to Airbus marketing/commercialstrategy.

Program Family Code AbbreviationA300 and A310 Widebody W WB

A318, A320, A321and A319

Single Aisle N SA

A330 and A340 Long Range L LRA380 Double Decker R DD

Family and FamilyCode

A400M To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed

Fleet A fleet is a group of aircraft with the same configuration sold to a singleCustomer. The fleet itself is handled as a single unit in accordance with onePurchase Agreement covering a quantity of aircraft for the same customer.Fleets can be subdivided into hardcore, sub-fleet, master and dependentfleets. This mainly refers to Leasing Companies.

ACMR

Fleet Serial Number A number allocated by the Customer to an MSN either:• to allow its easy incorporation in an Airline Group,or• to facilitate the handling of aircraft in a fleet.

Green Aircraft Aircraft with sufficient equipment for safe operation but without passengercompartment furnishings and most of the associated equipment andelectronics. It may also have standard exterior paintwork with only themanufacturer's name and serial number displayed.

Hardcore Fleet A hardcore fleet covers the basic configuration of all aircraft of the LeasingCompany.

ACMR

Manufacturer's SerialNumber

Identifier corresponding to an individual aircraft as defined by Airbus throughvalidated modifications for assembly, flight and delivery. It is allocated to acomplete aircraft within each Aircraft program. (eg: A300/A310: MSN 0001 to 9999, A318/A319/A320/A321: MSN 0001 to9999…).

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Aircraft Identification (cont'd)

Master Fleet When an airline purchases an aircraft fleet and at a later date requiresadditional aircraft to the same configuration from a leasing company, theoriginal airline ordered aircraft becomes known as the Master Fleet and theadditional aircraft operated through the leasing company is known as theDependent Fleet.

ACMR

MissionConfiguration

Where related to a Convertible Aircraft it means:• all passenger,• all cargo,• passenger and cargo.

Non-Airbus Aircraft An aircraft which has not been designed or manufactured by Airbus but whichhas temporarily come under the control and responsibility of Airbus who mayalso maintain or operate the aircraft as owner or agent.Note: Denoted by "NAA" where space is limited.

Production Rank A number allocated to an aircraft to link it to the corresponding production linesequence. This number may change during production of the aircraft.

Production Standard Identifier allocated to aircraft to indicate that generally their technical definitionis nearly identical for production purposes at a given date.

WIDEBODY (W) SINGLE AISLE (N) LONG RANGE (L)A300 A310 A318 A319 A320 A321 A330 A340

DOUBLEDECK (R)

IdentifierST1 A300B2 A320-100

A320-200A340-300 A380-800

ST2 A300B4 A321-100A321-200

A340-200 A380-800F

ST3 A319-100 A340-300CST4 A318-100 A340-300

(Growth)ST5 A310-200 A340-200

(2000 NM)ST6 A300-600

A300-600(R)A330-300

ST7 A310-300 A330-200ST8 A330-300

(Growth)STB A340-500STA A340-600

Note: The allocation of a new Production Standard should be related to a newSeries and/or Derivative (eg: ST3 A340-300C).

Production StandardRank

A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by a Production Standardand which identifies its actual position (rank) in that Production Standardsequence.(e.g. TYPE-SERIES: A340-300, PRODUCTION STANDARD: ST1,STANDARD RANK: 0008, REFERENCE MSN: 0015).

Program Relates to the organizational management of Airbus aircrafts.• A300 and A310• A318, A319, A320, and A321• A330 and A340• A380.

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General term used, at an early stage of aircraft definition, by the Engineeringorganizations to designate a specific aircraft generation. A code letter isallocated by the Engineering organization to identify the documents anddrawings which are specific to this aircraft Project.

Project Project Code Drawing Set LetterA300A310

A300-600A320A321A340A330

A310MRTTA319

A300-600 STA380

A400MA318

ABCDEFGHJKLMPRWZ

AA + BA + BD + ED + EF + GF + G

CD + E

K + A + BLM

D + ERepair drawings onlySimulator activitiesPartner activities

Project and ProjectCode

Notes:1. A/C Standard Specifications always use the relevant Project Code.2. Letter N is reserved for possible A400M drawings overspill but is not yet

released for use.3. Letter T is reserved for possible A380 drawings overspill but is not yet

released for use.4. The letters I, O, Q, S and Y are not used as Project Codes.5. Letter X is reserved for multi-project document management.

Second-hand Aircraft No longer to be used. See Used Aircraft.

Subfleet When the Hardcore Fleet common configuration is expanded to cover aspecific configuration definition coming from an operator of the LeasingCompany, a Subfleet is created. Subfleet covers the additional Requests forChange (RFCs) required by the single Operator of aircraft from the LeasingCompany.

ACMR

Used Aircraft An aircraft which has been subject to one or more changes of ownership sinceconstruction including the first delivery by Airbus.Note: Denoted by "USED" where space is limited.

Version Specific customized definition of an allocated aircraft within a given ProductionStandard/Model.

When a Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) is allocated to a customer it isgiven a Version identifier which consists of the 3-letter ICAO Airline designatorand a number identifying the Version.(e.g. MSN: 753, VERSION: JAS 03)

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Version Rank A number allocated to an aircraft already identified by a Version andManufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) and which identifies its actual position(rank) in that Version sequence. (e.g. MSN: 753, VERSION: JAS 03, RANK:016)

White Tail Redundant term used in the past to refer to an aircraft which had beencompleted but not allocated (no logo on the vertical stabilizer).

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Aircraft Identification/CertificationDerivative Development of an existing type for a specialized role (eg: F = Freighter,

C = Combi (A340) or Convertible (A300/A310)).

Model Designates a series with a particular engine installation(eg: A330-301: CF6-80E1A2 (GE engine)

A330-321: PW4164 (PW engine)A330-341: TRENT 768-60 (RR engine)).

Series Designates specific structure and systems design characteristics within anaircraft type (eg: A310-200, A310-300...).

Type Relates to specific design definition for Certification purposes (eg: A300, A310,A319, A320, A321, A330, A340).

Variant Designates a specific model definition.Eg: modified design weight:Type-model: A340-313Variant: - 020Variant definition: MTOW 271, MLW 190, MZFW 178

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Aircraft Operation/Flight OperationsActual Time of Arrival Under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) the ATA is the actual time an aircraft is

above a designated arrival point from where the pilot would begin aninstrument approach. Under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), or if the airport doesnot have instrument landing facilities, the ATA is the actual time the aircraftarrives over the airport.

Actual Time ofDeparture

The ATD is the actual time an aircraft is above a designated departure point,or if there is no air traffic control, the actual time the aircraft leaves the airport.

AeronauticalInformationPublication

A publication issued by or with the authority of a nation and containingaeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.

Air Traffic Control A service operated by an appropriate authority to provide safe, orderly andexpeditious flow of air traffic.

Bulletin MétéoSpécial

Special weather messages provided to operators by a weather station.

Circulation AérienneGénérale

French term equivalent to General Aviation (GA).

Estimated Time ofArrival

The ETA is an advance estimate of the arrival time of an aircraft at an airport.See Actual Time of Arrival.

Estimated Time ofDeparture

The ETD is an advance estimate of the departure time of an aircraft from anairport.See Actual Time of Departure.

Flight Level A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to the standard atmosphere.For convenience these are referred to in numbers which represent hundreds offeet. For example, Flight Level 250 represents a barometric altimeter indicationof 25 000 feet.

Flight Plan Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filedorally or in writing with an Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility.

Laissez-PasserExceptionnel

Temporary document provided by the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile(DGAC - French Airworthiness Authority) that gives authorization for A/C to beflown under French regulations until delivered to the operator.

Landing Fees Charges invoiced to the operator of an A/C for each landing performed andwhich are levied according to the MTOW of the A/C.

Météo Also abbreviated WX: Weather forecast provided by a Weather station ondemand.

Notice to Airmen A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition orchange in a component (facility, service procedure or hazard in the airspacesystem), the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concernedwith flight operations.

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Slot Time allocated to an aircraft to arrive over a designated point (eg: navaid) inorder to regulate the air traffic accordingly or imposed landing time for anairport.

Taxiway Defined area, on a land airport prepared for taxiing aircraft to and from therunway.

Telemeasure Exploitation in real time of flight test parameters through Distance MeasuringEquipment (DME).

Tower Organization which authorizes aircraft to land or take off at the airportcontrolled by the tower, or to transit the airport traffic area regardless of flightplan or weather conditions. May also provide approach control services.

Universal TimeCoordinated

This is the standardized time used for flight planning and execution. Previouslyknown as Greenwich Meantime (GMT).

Visual Flight Rules VFRs are rules governing aircraft operation during visual weather conditions,that is with a specified minimum visibility and minimum distance away fromcloud, and governing the flight plan of an aircraft operating under theseconditions. Flight above a cloud layer is permitted if the way to the destinationairport is clear of cloud. The pilot need not have an instrument rating but theaircraft must have a specified minimum of equipment, including a radio if theflight plan crosses controlled zones.

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Aircraft Operation/GeneralFlight CrewOperating Manual

The FCOM is the basic reference document for flight crews and flight operationengineering. FCOM provides aircraft systems descriptions, flight proceduresand performance.

Flight Manual The FM gives the limitations, the procedures and the performance required bythe aircraft type certifications.The FM is approved by the airworthiness Authorities.

Master MinimumEquipment List

An MMEL is a list of system functions or items of equipment which are allowedto be inoperative at dispatch for a limited period of time.It is approved by the Authorities and must be used by the airlines to developtheir own MEL.

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Aircraft Operation/Operations EngineeringBlock Hours The number of hours incurred by an airplane from the moment it first moves for

a flight until it comes to rest at its intended blocks at the next point of landing,or returns to its departure point prior to takeoff.

Note: Push-out from the gate is considered as part of block hours.

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Cabin AttendantOperating Manual

A CAOM is the basic reference document for flight attendants. It providescabin equipment descriptions and associated procedures.

ConfigurationDeviation List

The CDL is a list of outside parts such as small service doors which areallowed to be missing for a limited period of time provided appropriateperformance penalties are applied.

The CDL is part of the Flight Manual (FM) and consequently is an approveddocument.

FCOM Bulletin Bulletin published in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) to provide thecrews with a better understanding of a particular subject of general operationalnature. FCOM Bulletins are normally not updated or cancelled.

Ferry Flight A flight which is conducted to take the A/C after a technical problem to astation where repairs are made. These flights are also non-revenue flightswhich do not necessarily need to comply with operational regulations forcommercial transportation. Nevertheless, for flights which cannot be conductedas per the Flight Manual (FM), special permission from the A/C RegistrationAuthorities must normally be obtained.

Flight The entire passage consisting of one or more flight legs, from leaving theairport of origin to arrival at the airport of final destination and operated underone flight number.

WATOG

Flight Cycle A completed takeoff and landing sequence.

Flight Hours For Airbus, this is airborne time, i.e. wheels-off to wheels-on.

Notes:1) Term also used (but not by Airbus) for block hours. Ref. WATOG (TIME,

FLIGHT) which gives the following definition: "Either: (a) Airborne time, i.e.wheels-off to wheels-on; or (b) block time, i.e. chocks-away to chocks-under.

2) FAA Regulations (FAR 1.1) define flight time as block time whereasEuropean regulations (JAR 1.1) define flight time as airborne time. Whenthe term "Flight time" is used, or values of flight time are quoted, thedefinition which applies shall be stated".

Landing Operation of an aircraft touching the runway and coming to a full stop.

Non-Revenue Flight A flight which does not generate revenue and which must not necessarily beconducted in compliance with operational regulations for commercialtransportation.

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Aircraft Operation/Operations Engineering (cont'd)

OperatingEngineering Bulletin

Bulletin published in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) to providecrews with urgent information related to:• temporary resolution of technical problems by procedure,• material to stress a particular aircraft behavior.OEBs can be updated or cancelled.

Operational LiaisonVisit

Visit paid by Airbus Flight Division to an airline to bring operational support.Operational liaison visits usually consist in meeting with the airline Operations(Operations Engineering and Fleet Chief Pilot) and in observation flights toassess the airline operational needs.

Results of these visits are detailed in a report providing the airlines with Airbusrecommendations to improve operations.

Performance Audit Visit to an airline in order to establish in-flight current performance, in terms ofspecific range of one or several aircraft.

Qualified Person Someone having the qualifications, knowledge and experience whichcorrespond to the task required of him.

For freighter and convertible aircraft: A person, not being a crew member,having sufficient specialized training in aircraft systems and safety proceduresto enable him/her to travel in freighter aircraft or convertible aircraft in all-cargoconfiguration.

Quick ReferenceHandbook

The QRH is intended to be used by flight crews in the cockpit during eachflight. It contains the Check List (CL), the abnormal and emergency proceduresand a selection of performance data.

Revenue Flight A flight which generates a revenue and which must be conducted incompliance with operational regulations for commercial transportation.

Takeoff Term commonly used for Takeoff Path.

Takeoff Charts TCs provide takeoff performance data for a specific runway. They arecomputed using Performance Engineers' Programs (PEPs). TCs aresometimes also called Runway Takeoff and Landing Weight (RTOLW) chartsor, more recently, RTOW charts.

Takeoff Path The path of an aircraft which extends from a standing point on the runway tothe point at which the transition from the takeoff to the en route configuration iscompleted and the final takeoff speed is reached.

Touch and Go A landing in which an aircraft touches the runway and does not come to a fullstop prior to commencing an additional flight.

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Aircraft Operation/Performance EngineeringAirbus TakeoffAnalysis Module

Based on single-point computation concept (1 temperature/1 wind/1 QNH), theATAM is used as a sub-routine of the Airline's main program. Input/outputfeatures are standardized in accordance with IATA/ATA StandardComputerized Airplane Performance (SCAP) interface specification. TheATAM works from the Low Speed (LSP) data base.

A310/A300-600/A320

Aircraft PerformanceMonitoring Program

The APM permits the analysis of aircraft cruise performance from datarecorders during stabilized flight periods. The APM works from the High Speed(HSP) data base.

A310/A300-600/A320

Flight PlanComputationProgram

The FLIP permits the computation of complete flight profiles. The FLIP worksfrom the High Speed (HSP) data base.

A300B/A310/A300-600/A320

In-FlightPerformanceComputationProgram

The IFP permits the computation of the performance for each phase of flightunder various conditions (aircraft flight configuration, engine thrust,temperature, wind, number of engines in operation...). The IFP works from theHigh Speed (HSP) data base.

A300B/A310/A300-600/A320

PerformanceEngineers Program

A PEP provides airline's performance engineers with computer programs andperformance data bases for calculation of:• in-flight performance,• takeoff and landing performance,• flight planning,• performance monitoring.

PerformanceMonitoring Program

The PMP is similar to the Aircraft Performance Monitoring (APM) designed forother Airbus Aircraft.

A300B

PerformancePrograms Manual

PEP user manual.

Tabulation andInterpolationProgram

This program replaces the conventional diagrams usually given in theperformance section of the Flight Manual. It is certificated for A320 only. Itallows determination of a single or multiple point by fast interpolation within therelevant curve network of the data base considered. TAB program works forthe Low Speed (LSP) data base which is submitted for Airworthiness Authorityapproval.

A320

Takeoff and LandingChart ComputationProgram

The TLC permits the computation of regulatory takeoff and landingperformance as well as non-certified takeoff performance (wet or contaminatedrunways), taking into account runway data and atmospheric conditions. TheTLC works from the Low Speed (LSP) data base.

A310/A300-600/A320

Takeoff ChartsComputationProgram

The TCP allows computation of the aircraft maximum takeoff weight, takinginto account the aircraft performance, the runway characteristics and theatmospheric conditions.

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Aircraft Operation/Unscheduled Occurrences

Accident Extract from AP2509 (June 02), Airbus Accident Investigation Policy andProcedure Guide.

ICAO Annex 13 (Amendment 9) Definition:"An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes placebetween the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight, untilsuch time as all such persons have disembarked, in which:A- A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of

a. Being in the aircraftb. Direct contact with any part of the aircraft, including parts which have

become detached from the aircraftc. Direct exposure to jet blastExcept when the injuries are from natural causes, self-inflicted or inflictedby other persons, or when the injuries are to stowaways hiding outside theareas normally available to the passengers and crew,

or:B- The aircraft receives substantial damage or structural failure, which

adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flightcharacteristics of the aircraft, and would normally require major repair orreplacement of the affected component (before next flight).Except for engine failure or damage when the damage is limited to theengine, its cowling or accessories; or for damage limited to propellers, wingtips, antenna, tires, brakes, fairing, small dents or puncture holes in theaircraft skin.

or:C- The aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.

Note: The above definition of an accident does not cover all possibleevents.

Airbus Expanded Accident Definition:Airbus has adopted the ICAO definition, but has expanded it beyond aircraftboarding and disembarkation to encompass ground accidents resulting indeath or serious injury from aircraft-related causes. In other words, the Airbusdefinition covers aircraft-related injury or death of passengers, flight and cabincrews, and ground, dispatch, airport, maintenance and cleaning personnel thatoccur outside of "block times", as well as during any phase of flightoperations".

AP2509

Incident Extract from AP2509 (June 02), Airbus Accident Investigation Policy andProcedure Guide."An incident is an occurrence other than an accident or a serious incident,associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect safetyin the broadest sense."

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Aircraft Project ManagementBaseline A configuration of a product or status of product data, formally established at a

specific point in time, which serves as a reference for further activities.AP1002

Budgeted Cost ofWork Performed

The sum of budgeted costs for activities completed during a given time periodreferring to defined milestones. It is also referred to as Earned Value.

AP1002

Budgeted Cost ofWork Scheduled

The BCWS is the sum of budgeted costs for activities scheduled to beperformed during a given time period or at a defined milestone.

AP1002

Configuration Item An aggregation of hardware, software, processed materials, services, or anydiscrete portion, that is designated for configuration management and treatedas a single entity in the configuration management process.

AP1002

Cost BreakdownStructure

A pre-allocation of project costs, arranged in such way that each workpackage identified in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is attached to agiven budget. In principle, the CBS shall be directly derived from the WorkBreakdown Structure (WBS).

AP1002

Milestone A significant event in a project, usually completion of a major deliverable. Ithas the character of a decision point until the end of the definition phase and atarget date during the development phase.

AP1002

Opportunity An uncertainty which, if it occurs, will have a beneficial effect upon projectobjectives.

AP1002

OrganizationBreakdown Structure

A representation of the project organization, arranged so as to allocateaccountability (time, cost, performance) of work packages to organizationalunits.

AP1002

OrganizationalBreakdown Structure

No longer to be used.A representation of the project organization, arranged so as to allocateaccountability (time, cost, performance) of work packages to organizationalunits.

AP1002

Program A program describes the total life of a product and contains a set of technical,administrative tasks, intended to design, develop, produce and support theproduct for the benefit of the stakeholders.See also Program in Aircraft Identification Domain.

AP1002

Project A project is a temporary undertaking, consisting of managed, interdependentactivities which create a unique product or service.It has a finite life cycle, a clearly defined beginning, and a definite endpoint,which is when deliverables have to be available to agreed time, cost andperformance targets. It is unique in that the product or service is different insome distinguishing way. See also Project and Project Code.

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Aircraft Project Management (cont'd)Project plan A Project Plan is a document gathering the key activities within a project and it

shall contain at least the following:• its scope• the specific objectives• requirements/assumptions• proposed organization/responsibilities• the master schedule and phasing• proposed monitoring and control processes, and• the main risks.It is a reference for each participant in the project and a guide for its executionand control. It shall include a reference to all documents relevant to the abovetopics. A project plan shall also be established for a significant Work Package(WP).

AP1002

Risk An uncertainty which, if it occurs, will have an adverse affect upon projectobjectives.

AP1002

Risk Cause Event(s) or set of conditions which produce(s) risk. AP1002

Risk Contingency Recovery action planned in advance should a risk occur. This includes anyadvance activity which may be required to render the action practical. It canbe the provision of time, money or both to be used at some point in the futureshould the risk occur.

AM2098

Risk Control Elimination or reduction of a risk to an acceptable level. AM2098

Risk Database A live register/store for all risks (including all relevant details) which relates to aproject.

AP1002

Risk Impact An estimate of the effect that a risk will have on a project. AP1002

Risk Owner A person designated as best placed to manage a risk and report on progress. AP1002

Service readiness The extent to which a product in its operating environment fulfills its intendedfunction.

AP1002

Skill resourcemanager

A manager whose team can offer skills or resources required for carrying outthe project work or tasks.

AP1002

Stakeholder Individual or organization actively involved in a project, or whose interests maybe affected, either positively or negatively, as a result of project execution orsuccessful project completion.

AP1002

Trigger Date A date or the date of an anticipated event when it is predicted that a decisionor action will be required.

AM2098

Trigger Point A point in time, or in a program, when a risk occurred or is expected to occur. AM2098

Work BreakdownStructure

The WBS is a deliverable-oriented, organized grouping of project elementswhich organizes and defines the total scope of a project. Each descendinglevel element represents an increasingly detailed definition of projectcomponents; which may be either products or services.

AP1002

Work Package WPs are Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements assignable to anindividual or an organizational unit which is responsible at the appropriatelevel.

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Aircraft Servicing - Maintenance - Overhaul - Repair

Detailed VisualInspection

Intensive visual check of a specified detail, assembly or installation forevidence of damage or irregularity. The inspection may require surfacecleaning, elaborate access procedures including removal of componentswhere necessary and the use of such inspection aids as a flashlight, mirrors,magnifying glass.

General VisualInspection

A visual check of an installation or structure for obvious unsatisfactoryconditions or discrepancies.The inspection may require the use of access equipment (platforms,workstands, ...), removal of fillets, fairings, access panels/doors.

Line Maintenance Routine check, inspection and malfunction rectification performed en route andat base stations during transit, turnaround or night stop.

WATOG

Maintenance Those actions required for restoring or maintaining an item in serviceablecondition, including servicing, repair, modification, overhaul, inspection anddetermination of condition.(Note: See also "Maintenance" in the domain Certification).

WATOG

Overhaul The work necessary to return an item to the highest standard specified in therelevant manual. (Identical to "Recondition").

WATOG

Recondition No longer to be used. See Overhaul.

Repair No longer to be used.To make an item serviceable by replacing or processing failed or damagedparts.Note: A repair, the design of which has not been approved under the Type

certification Process must be treated as a Change to the Type Designand, must be approved (ref: JAR 21-431).

WATOG

Restoration The work necessary to return an item to a specific standard. WATOG

Servicing Any act of replenishment for the purpose of maintaining the inherent designoperating capabilities of an item.

WATOG

Special DetailedInspection

An intensive check of a specific location requiring some special technique suchas non-destructive test techniques, dye penetrant, high powered magnificationand that may require disassembly procedures.

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CertificationAcceptable Means ofCompliance

A means, but not the only means, by which a requirement can be met. JAA

Advisory Circular The FAA primary means of issuing to the public all non-regulatory material of apolicy, guidance, and informational nature.

FAA

Advisory Circular-Joint

A document which is appended to a JAR. An ACJ is not a requirement, butstates an Acceptable Means of Compliance or Interpretative Material related toone JAR paragraph.

JAA

Advisory Material-Joint

Guidance document on a given regulatory topic, usually more general than anACJ.

JAA

Airworthy An aircraft is considered to be airworthy when it is in conformity with its typedesign and is in a condition for safe operation.

FAA

Alteration Any modification, or change to an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller whichmakes it different from the originally type certificated product.

FAA

Certificate ofAirworthiness

Document which attests that the individual aircraft conforms to a type designapproved under a Type Certificate or a Supplemental Type Certificate and is incondition for safe operation.

Certificate ofAirworthiness forExport

As "Certification of Airworthiness" but issued exclusively for aircraft to beexported.It is not a "permit to Fly". It is the basis on which the Certificate ofAirworthiness of the country of Registration is issued. For all Airbus products,except for the A321, it is issued by the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile,(French Airworthiness Authority). For the A321 it is issued by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, LBA (Germany).

Certification Task of conducting the multinational activities which require detailedagreement between:• Airworthiness Authorities involved in Airbus Certification,• Airworthiness Authorities and Airbus,• Airbus Certification Airworthiness Authorities and other Authorities

(activities of witnessing and surveillance),• Airbus Central Entity, NatCos and Associated Partners,to obtain a Type Certificate, or a Certificate of Airworthiness.

Certification Basis The applicable airworthiness requirements and special conditions with whichcompliance must be demonstrated before the Authority issues a typecertificate or a Supplemental Type certificate.

FAA, JAA

CertificationIdentification

Each aircraft is subject to a Certification Process and as such a certificationidentifier is allocated to it.The Certification Identification is governed and recorded in "AircraftCertification Register - Airbus Industrie Nomenclature". eg: A310-300, A320-200.

CertificationProcedure

Document which stipulates the way to conduct the certification activities(Specific to each aircraft project).

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Certification (cont'd)

ComplianceInspection

Physical inspection of the prototype to determine compliance with FAR/CARrequirements which cannot be determined adequately from an evaluation ofthe technical data.

FAA

ComplianceInspection and Tests

Checks/inspections and ground/flight tests made by the Authority to check thevalidity of the Declaration of Compliance submitted by the applicant for a TypeCertificate. (JAR 21-33).

JAA

ConformityInspection

Determination that the materials, parts, processes, heat treatment, fabrication,installations, etc. used in producing the prototype or later products conformwith the approved technical data.

FAA

Declaration ofCompliance

Statement by which the applicant for a Type Certificate or a SupplementalType Certificate declares that he has shown compliance with applicableregulations (the certification basis) and provided to the Authority the means bywhich such compliance has been shown in accordance with the applicableprocedures.

JAA

Design OrganizationApproval

Procedural requirements and rules to be complied with by an applicant for orholder of a Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate in the JAAsystem. (JAR 21, Subparts B & JA).

JAA

Equivalent SafetyFinding

A finding that a method of showing compliance with a rule, although not strictlyin accordance with the provisions of the rule, provides a level of safetyequivalent to the intent of the rule.

FAA

Exemption Authorization granted by the Authority to deviate from a regulatory requirementunder certain conditions.

InterpretativeMaterial

Other documents which assist in illustrating the meaning of a requirement. JAA

Maintenance Any one or combination of overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement,modification or defect rectification of an aircraft/aircraft component. (JAR 145-5).

ModificationCategory

The category is an indication of the latest time for embodying the modificationon the standard/version concerned. Its main purpose is thus to determineembodiment targets correctly. There are ten categories (see ACMR, paragraph8.1.3).

ACMR

ModificationCertificationClassification

Modifications forming part of the "Aircraft Type Certification" definition areapproved by the certification Authorities. Any additional modification is to beapproved.A classification:

Y = Major changeX = Minor change

is proposed to the Authorities.

ACMR

Noise Certificate Document which attests that the aircraft meets the noise regulations.

Parts ManufacturingApproval

Procedural requirements for the approval of parts and appliances (Ref. FARPart 21, Subpart K).

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Certification (cont'd)

Special Condition Special airworthiness requirements prescribed by the Authority whenairworthiness requirements of the relevant JAR do not contain adequate orappropriate safety standards, because the product has novel or unusualdesign features, or the intended use of the product is unconventional, orexperience from other similar products in service or products with similardesign features, has shown that unsafe conditions may develop, or it is foundnecessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in theapplicable JAR.

JAA/FAA

Statement ofConformity

Statement issued by the aircraft production organization stating that a newproduct conforms to its Type Design, has been properly ground and flightchecked and is in condition for safe operation. This statement is necessary forthe issue of a JAA Certificate of Airworthiness (JAR 21-130).

Supplemental TypeCertificate

Document issued by the Airworthiness Authorities to attest that a majorchange in Type Design, not great enough to require a new application for aType Certificate, has satisfied the certification procedure.Note: If the change is originated by the Type Certificate holder, amendment ofthe original Type Certificate may replace the STC (Ref.: JAR 21, Subpart E,FAR 21, Subpart E).

JAA/FAA

Type Certificate Document issued by the Airworthiness Authorities. The Type Certificate isallocated only if the aircraft has satisfied the Certification procedure.One set of documents:• Airworthiness Requirements,• Certification Procedure,is established for each Aircraft Project (A300, A310, A320, A321, A330,A340...).The Type Certificate holder for Airbus is Airbus.The Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile - DGAC (French AirworthinessAuthority) is considered as the Prime Authority regarding certification in nonJAA countries and for monitoring continued airworthiness.

Type Certification Process in which the applicant for a Type or Supplemental Type Certificatehas to investigate and demonstrate that a newly developed aircraft or achange to an aircraft is in compliance with the Certification Basis. The processis closed when the Authority issues the Type or Supplemental Type Certificateafter acceptance of the compliance demonstration.

AM-B

Type Design The Type Design consists of:• the drawings and specifications, and a listing of those drawings and

specifications, necessary to define the configuration and design features ofthe product shown to comply with the Applicable Requirements

• information on materials and processes and on methods of manufactureand assembly of the product necessary to ensure the conformity of thatproduct

• the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for ContinuedAirworthiness as required by the appropriate JAR; and

• any other data necessary to allow by comparison, the determination of theairworthiness of later products of the same type.

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Common TermsAdhesive Film Wide tape, printed by the Silk Screen or Electrostatic Methods, applied on the

aircraft surface. An adhesive layer coats the inner surface. It can be in largeformat for logos, or in the form of colored strips as decided by the Customer.

AI/PE-T

Airbus IndustrieLivery

No longer to be used.The external color scheme in accordance with the appropriate Airbus standardspecification.

AI/PE-T

Airbus Livery The external color scheme in accordance with the appropriate Airbus standardspecification.

AI/PE-T

Concession Permission to use or release a product that does not conform to specifiedrequirements.

ISO 9000:2000

Corrective Action Action to eliminate the cause of a detected Nonconformity or other undesirablesituation.

ISO 9000:2000

Customer Livery The external color scheme and artistic design specific to the Customerrequirement.

AI/PE-T

Customer Markings Particular texts and translations of Standard Markings requested by theCustomer.

AI/PE-T

Decal or Transfer Pre-prepared graphic and/or text applied by adhesive to the aircraft orcomponent.

AI/PE-T

Electrostatic Method Deposit of ink/paint onto a surface by electrostatic means. AI/PE-T

External PaintSystem

The coatings applied to the external surfaces of an aircraft, for example thiscould be:i) wash primerii) primeriii) topcoativ) varnish (optional).

AI/PE-T

Label Strip of material (usually plastic or metal foil), normally adhesive, used forindicating Functional Item Numbers (FINs) and Functional Designations ofitems, or frame/stringer numbers.

TF7

Livery Commercial decoration of an aircraft ( Customer choice). TF7

Logo "Trademark" or "emblem" used by the Customer as part of his livery. AI/PE-T

Nonconformity Non-fulfillment of a requirement. ISO 9000:2000

Placard A notice, indicating, eg: Safety information, Maintenance-significantinformation, Ground Servicing instructions, Cautions, Warnings…Can be decals, Metal plates…

TF7

Repair Action of a non-conforming product to make it acceptable for the intended use. ISO 9000:2000

Requirement Need or expectation that is stated generally implied or obligatory. ISO 9000:2000

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Common Terms (cont'd)

Scrap Action of a non-conforming product to preclude its originally intended use. ISO 9000:2000

Silk Screen Method Application of ink/paint through a silk screen onto a surface. AI/PE-T

Standard Markings Markings established by Airbus for each Standard Specification taking intoconsideration the certification requirements. These include: safetyinformation, maintenance information (such as ground service instructions),cautions and warnings.The text in these markings is in English only and they can be in the form ofdecals.

AI/PE-T

Stencil Pre-cut template applied temporarily to the aircraft or component surface towhich paint of a pre-defined color is applied. When removed only theunmasked painted zone remains.

AI/PE-T

Transformer (ofDecals/AdhesiveFilms)

Supplier of finished products. Transforms Decals/Adhesive Films and appliesgraphic/text according to the customized definition.

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Common Terms/Aircraft Constituent Items

Airbus Color ControlPart Number

Allocated to items which, customized in their final color scheme/finishing, arein compliance with the Customer Definition. (Character added to theProduction PN). Limited to 15 Characters maximum.

Airbus Definition PartNumber

Allocated by Design Offices. Limited to 12 Characters total (Drawing No. +Assembly/Part No.).

Airbus ProductionPart Number

Allocated by the Production Organization to assess conformity with theapplicable Design Definition PN (2 Characters added to the Definition PN).Limited to 14 Characters maximum.

Airbus Spares PartNumber

Allocated to items which are manufactured for Spares provision but incompliance with the approved Design Definition (2 Characters added to theDefinition PN). Limited to 14 Characters maximum.

Assembly A number of parts, subassemblies or any combination thereof joined togetherto perform a specific function and which can be disassembled withoutdestruction of designed use.

WATOG

Buyer FurnishedEquipment

Equipment which is supplied in response to an Airline or Operator originatedpurchase order.

CMS (Code MatièreSociété)

Administration Code allocated by Airbus France S.A.S. to Items foridentification purposes.

Commercial andGovernment Entity

Code which is issued to Suppliers (USA and Canada only) for identificationpurposes enabling them to have a unique and abbreviated reference mainly forEDP use. This uses five-position, alphanumeric codes as specified inCataloging Handbook H4/H8: Sections A and B, Commercial and GovernmentEntity (CAGE) Codes (United States and Canada only).

AI/SM

Commercial AndGovernment Entity

Code which is issued to Suppliers (USA and Canada only) for identificationpurposes enabling them to have a unique and abbreviated reference mainly forElectronic Data Processing (EDP) use. This uses five-position, alphanumericcodes as specified in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8: Sections A and B,Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Codes (United States andCanada only).

AI/SM

Component Any self-contained part, combination of parts, subassemblies or units, whichperform a distinctive function necessary to the operation of a system.

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Common Terms/Aircraft Constituent Items (cont'd)

ConstituentAssembly

A constituent assembly (CA) is a class of configuration item, in the sense ofISO 10007, reflecting the physical product assembly breakdown. The completeand tested aircraft is the overall CA. It is broken down into several levels ofCAs reflecting the various assembly processes, facilities and owners whichcontribute to the final product. Each assembly process owner is responsible forthe establishment and follow-up of its CA configuration up to aircraft delivery tothe customer.AI/QI list the applicable CAs for a given aircraft program and give instructionsto compile the CA delivery documents. The A/C inspection report is the top CAdelivery documents.

Constituents In Airbus projects an aircraft is considered to be made of:• functions (structure/systems),• techniques (to fulfill the functions).

By techniques is meant:• Materials,• Standard Items,• Non-Standard Items (eg: Equipment),• Processes.

These form the constituents (or parts) of an Airbus.

Dummy Parts Parts which are installed in lieu of aircraft parts, such as dummy Floor Panels,pending a definitive decision about the final aircraft configuration.

These have to be considered as Tooling but may be installed to allow theaircraft to be flown in some instances.

Equipment An item (often a Line Replaceable Unit, LRU), which is part of a system, andwhich includes Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) or components and parts withhardware devices and possibly software elements (see ABD0100/0200).

Federal Supply Codefor Manufacturers

No longer to be used. Replaced by CAGE code.

Floor Panels Floor Panels are an integrated part of the aircraft structure.

Some Floor Panels are fitted during the production phase of the aircraft sectionaffected. The remainder in areas of Lavatory/Galley installation (flexible zones)are replaced by Dummy Parts/Panels.

Function The normal characteristic actions of part of an aircraft in relation to the whole.

FunctionalDesignation

Title describing the function of equipment/components or significant items ofan aircraft system/circuit/installation (see ABD0036).

Functional ItemNumber

Code allocated to the function of Equipment/Components or significant itemsof an aircraft System/Circuit/Installation.

Item Any level of hardware assembly. (i.e.: System, Subsystem, Module,Accessory, Component, Unit, Part).

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Common Terms/Aircraft Constituent Items (cont'd)

Kit Pre-defined set of Equipment and Parts to form a Technical Solution/Option.

Where related to repetitive equipment, different kits may comprise the samebasic equipment. The integration in different aircraft areas may be performedby means of specific adaptation parts.

Line MaintenancePart

Identifies part of a component/unit which might be replaced on thecomponent/unit during aircraft line maintenance or in the hangar/servicecentre.

Line ReplaceableItem

Identifies part of a Line Maintenance Part/Line replaceable Unit (LMP/LRU)which might be replaced on the LMP/LRU during aircraft line maintenance.

Line ReplaceableUnit

A unit which can be readily changed on an aircraft during line maintenanceoperations.

WATOG

MaintenanceSignificant Item

Items identified by the manufacturer whose failure:a) could affect safety (ground or flight), and/orb) is undetectable during operations, and/orc) could have significant operational economic impact, and/ord) could have significant non-operational economic impact.

WATOG

Material Relates to processed products:• substances,• raw,• manufactured.

Classified as follows:• metallic,• nonmetallic,• composites,• consumable (oil, fuel...).

Module A combination of assemblies, subassemblies and parts, contained in onepackage, or so arranged as to be installed in one maintenance action.

WATOG

NATO Supply Codefor Manufacturers

Code which is issued to Suppliers (outside the USA and Canada) foridentification purposes, enabling them to have a unique and abbreviatedreference mainly for Electronic Data Processing (EDP) use. These are five-position, alphanumeric codes as specified in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8:Sections C and D, NATO Supply Codes for Manufacturer (NSCM) (excludingthe USA and Canada).

Non-Standard Item Designates any item which has not been classified Material or Standard Itembut which follows an Airbus Specification and Qualification procedure.

Part One piece or two or more pieces joined together which are not normallysubject to disassembly without destruction of designed use.

WATOG

Part Number LengthLimitation

International Convention to allow the handling of Spares Provisioning (Ref:ATA Specification 200 requirement: Limited to 15 Characters maximum).

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Common Terms/Aircraft Constituent Items (cont'd)Part Number (GeneralDefinition)

A Part Number (PN) is the Manufacturer's, Supplier's or Industry standardidentifier for a Part, Assembly, Kit or Material item. A PN, when linked with itsManufacturer Code (NSCM), provides a unique identity for the given item. APN consists of not more than 15 characters.

ATA 2000

Product The result of activities or processes. ISO 8402

Proprietary Part A part made and marketed by a company with legal rights or exclusive title tomanufacture and sale.

DASA

Rotable Item An item that can be economically restored to serviceable condition and, in thenormal course of operations, can be repeatedly rehabilitated to a fullyserviceable condition over a period approximating the life of the flightequipment to which it is related.

WATOG

Rotable Part No longer to be used. Use Rotable Item.

Seller FurnishedEquipment

Commercial Classification of Equipment supplied and installed by the AircraftManufacturer.

Seller PurchasedEquipment

No longer to be used.

Semi-Equipment No longer to be used.Items shall be classified either Standard or Non-Standard Item (eg:Equipment).

Significant Item Any item to which has been allocated a Functional Item Number (FIN).

Standard Item An Item which, due to its repetitive production or use, becomes the subject of aStandard/Norm.

Structural SignificantItem

A structural detail, structural element, or structural assembly which is judgedsignificant because of the reduction in aircraft residual strength or loss ofstructural function which are consequences of its failure.

WATOG

Structure An assembly of parts which accepts/transfers loads and provides consistentlyadequate aircraft response and flight characteristics.

Subassembly Two or more parts which form a portion of an assembly or componentreplaceable as a whole, but having a part or parts which are individuallyreplaceable.

WATOG

Supplier OriginatedItem

Related to items which are supplied from outside companies (to AirbusIndustrie, Members, Associated Partners) according to an Airbus agreedSpecification and Qualification procedure.

Supply Code - FSCM No longer to be used. Replaced by Commercial and Government Entity. Airspares

Supply Code - NSCM No longer to be used. See NATO Supply Code for Manufacturers.

System A combination of inter-related items arranged to perform a specific function(see ABD0200).

WATOG

Technique The method of accomplishing a desired aim. WD

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Common Terms/Basic TermsAbbreviation A shortened form of a written word or phrase used for brevity in place of the

whole word or phrase. It is commonly made by the omission of letters from oneor more parts of the whole word or phrase.

Airport Facilities Fixed installations with aircraft interface or connections to Ground SupportEquipment (GSE). eg: passenger boarding bridges or fuel hydrant facility.

Basic Standard Design documents which provide basic definition terms and symbols to ensureuniformity and clarity on Design Office drawings or associated documents.

Design Standard

COMBI See Combination Aircraft

Combination Aircraft Fixed configuration of an aircraft type to carry both cargo and passengers onthe main deck.

COMBI

Conceive Process of Conception.

Concept A general notion or idea comprising all attributes common to a class of things.

Conception Creative activity which, on the basis of expressed needs/requirements andfeasibility analysis, results in basic data for definition.

NFL 00-007B

Convertible Aircraft Aircraft type which can be converted from an all-passenger to an all-cargocarrying aircraft and vice-versa.

Customer Recipient of a product provided by a supplier.Notes:1) In a contractual situation, the customer is called the purchaser.2) The customer may be, for example, the ultimate consumer, user,

beneficiency or purchaser.3) The customer can be either internal or external to the organization.

In the context of Aircraft Buyer Relationships, a general term used to identifythe Buyer or potential Buyer of an aircraft.

Date To avoid confusion and according to the conclusions of the Airbus ReferenceLanguage Network, dates shall be written as follows:

DD: number for the dayMmm: 3 to N letters for the monthYYYY: number for the year (2 or 4 digits)

Eg: 10 April 2003 - 10 Apr 2003 - 10 April 03 - 10 Apr 03 - Apr 03

Deck (StructuralFloor Level)

For aircraft having one structural floor only, this level is referred to as the MAINDECK. For aircraft having more than one structural floor the different floorlevels are referred to as LOWER DECK, MAIN DECK and UPPER DECKstarting at the lowest level.

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Common Terms/Basic Terms (cont'd)

Definition Process of determining the essential characteristics of a product. (eg:validation of existing technical solutions, where applicable or initiation of newstudies). Results in precise data to be used as basis for the establishment ofSpecifications.

Describe Process of Description.

Description Process of describing the characteristics, components and operation of aproduct that exists. Results in data necessary to understand the product, itsinterface(s) with other products and its operation.

Dictionary A reference book containing words usually alphabetically arranged along withinformation about their forms, pronunciation, functions, etymologies, meaningsand syntactical idiomatic uses.

WD

Expression Word or phrase which indicates a feeling or general idea (eg: Decide, Approve,To be Issued Later, As Soon As Possible).

Glossary A collection of terms limited to a special area of knowledge (eg: technical orusage: dialectical words).

WD

Ground SupportEquipment

Equipment required on the ground to support the operation and maintenanceof the aircraft and all its airborne equipment.

WATOG

Know-how Accumulated practical skill or experience. WD

Live Animals All species including dogs, cats, birds, marine animals, etc. IATA

Livestock Farm animals (sheep, cows, etc.). IATA

Markings Designation of specific notices or requirements from Certification and theCustomer.

AI/PE-T

Material Standard Document which specifies the physical, chemical and technical characteristicsof materials.

Philosophy A- A system of motivating beliefs, concepts and principles.B- Synthesis of learning.

WD

Policy A definite course or method of action selected (as by management, institution,group or individual) from among alternatives and in given conditions to guideand, usually, determine present and future decisions.

WD

Process Standard Document which defines the design and quality requirements formanufacturing, treating, processing and handling products.

Product Standard Document which provides information on the characteristics fully defining aproduct (eg: dimensions, material).

Quick/Rapid ChangeAircraft

Aircraft which can be converted in a very short time from an all-passenger toan all or part-cargo configuration and vice-versa.

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Report A- To make known to the appropriate Authority.B- Formal statement of the result of an inquiry about the status of any

aircraft/constituent to demonstrate its compliance with a given reference.

WD

Request for Work Document drawn up by Airbus and sent to the industrial organizations, relatedto problems experienced on in-service aircraft or during aircraft delivery. It canalso arise from changes to meet the aircraft specification and from studies toimprove the product beyond the aircraft specification.

ACMR

Service The results generated by activities at the interface between the supplier andthe customer and by supplier internal activities to meet the customer needs.

ISO 8402

Standard/Norm A document, complying with Technical Specification Requirements, which maybe produced for a Material or Product due to its repetitive use.

State of the Art Results from the application of validated know-how at a given point oftime/development level.

AIB

Strategy The art of devising or employing plans toward a goal.

Technical Definition Document containing the Definition Data of an aircraft or a product. It recordsthe identified requirements (functions, characteristics, performances).Basis for establishment of Aircraft Definition or Technical Specifications(Systems/Equipment/Products...).

TechnicalSpecification

Document which states the required characteristics of a product, such asDesign Objectives/requirements, Performance levels and Safety taking intoconsideration the Certification aspects. Part of the Definition Dossier.

Specification

Temporary Revision A means of issuing changes to manuals and other documents before their nextplanned normal revision.

Term Word or phrase which designates a specific concept eg: Flight compartment. ISO 704

Test/InspectionStandard

Document which defines the methods to be applied to verify the compliance ofthe characteristics, quality and performances of a product with thecorresponding design and quality requirements.

Validation The act of confirming that a specific requirement has been met.

Work Query Note Document used to convey a query to Engineering/Design concerninginformation on drawings which may require change or clarification.

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Common Terms/General TermsApplicant Someone who asks for something. WD

Defect Failure to meet defined standards.

Delegation Assignment of authority by one person to another to act in the name of or forthe benefit of the person who delegates.

Failure The inability of an item to perform within previously specified limits. WATOG

Fault Failure to function as defined.

Product Integrity State of a product which complies with product definition and its evolution.

Product Liability Generic term used to describe the onus on a producer or other to makerestitution for loss related to personal injury, property damage or other harmcaused by a product.Note: The legal and financial implications of Product Liability may vary from

one jurisdiction to another.

ISO 8402

Purchase Agreement Contract whereby the Seller commits to deliver to the Purchaser a goodagainst payment of its price by the purchaser.

Responsibility Obligation to answer for and one's actions or omissions.

Risk Sharing An agreement where two or more partners share financial and industrial risksfor a contractually agreed work package.

Risk Sharing Partner A supplier who has entered into a contractual commitment with Airbuswhereby the supplier pays for the product development costs.

Safety A qualifying term used in conjunction with an activity, such as flight safety orsystem safety analysis.

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Common Terms/InterchangeabilityAlternate Item In context of Technical Publications domain, an item which fully meets required

functional and structural specifications, but differs either in overall externaldimensions, connections, installations and/or mounting provisions and requiresadditional parts, rework or modification to install in a specific application.

Alternate procedures fully meet the required maintenance specifications, butmay require additional documentation, training, manning, special tooling and/ortest equipment.

WATOG

As a Set(Interchangeability)

When used in conjunction with interchangeability:• a set is composed of several identical parts (with same Part Number, PN)

which have to operate in common to obtain the expected function (for a setcomprised of more than one PN, ATA code 5 applies)

• "interchangeability as a set" (ATA code 4) states that if one part (PN A) ofa set is not replaced by a PN A but by a different part (PN B), all the otherPN A's of the set have to be replaced simultaneously with the PN B (in aset, mixability is not allowed)

Commonality Relates to the capability of an item to be used in different aircraft types withinan Airbus Family (eg: A319/A320/A321) or in different Airbus Families (eg:Single aisle/Long range).

Interchangeability Ability of an entity (e.g. part, item, component, etc.) to replace another withoutalteration and fulfill the same requirement.

Based on ISO8402

InterchangeableComponent

A single item or assembly of items which, as a unit may be interchangedbetween aircraft or replaced by another interchangeable component having thesame part number (ABD0027: 1-3).

Intermixability No longer to be used. Use Mixability.

Mixability Relates to the approved use of a mixture of pre-mod and post-mod items onan aircraft, which ensures that the function of the system concerned ismaintained, with or without conditions.

Optional Item Indicates a choice of two way interchangeable items (in context of TechnicalPublications domain).

Replace The action whereby an item is removed and another item is installed in itsplace for any reason.

WATOG

Replaceability Relates to Items manufactured according to a specification which arrangessome provisions for adaptation (limited item rework is required).

Selection Choice within qualified Supplier-Product entities.

SparesInterchangeability

Relates to the capability of a replacing item to ensure the same function, withthe same physical characteristics as the replaced item; with or without certainconditions. The effect of a definition change on Spares Interchangeability isspecified by Interchangeability codes (see AP2027, Module 1).

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Common Terms/MalfunctioningMalfunction The occurrence of a condition whereby the operation of an item is outside of

specified limits.WATOG

Problem Something that is the source of difficulty, perplexity or worry.

Snag 1) Malfunction.2) Unexpected difficulty.

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Composite MaterialsFabric Material whose fibres run in two or more directions. AM2017

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Customer Services/Aircraft IdentificationAircraft IndividualIdentification

Method of positive identification of a specific aircraft by means of the AircraftProject Code Letter being quoted together with the associated ManufacturersSerial Number.

Program Code Code identifier allocated to Aircraft Programs according to their generalcharacteristics and technological evolution standards within a family.Code 0 Widebody aircraft (A300/A310)Code 4 Long Range A/C (A330/A340)Code 2 Single Aisle A/C (A318/A319/A320/A321)

Project Identity Code Letter code identifier allocated to a specific Aircraft Project.This code can be different for the same Aircraft Project within CustomerServices documentation and also between the Design Office and CustomerServices. eg:

Project IPC IPD AMM DrawingSet

Certifica-tion

A300A310

A300-600A318-100

A319A320A321A330A340

ABCNNNNGF

MMMFFFFGG

ABDNNNNGF

AB

A/BD/ED/ED/ED/EF/GF/G

AB

(B)/CDDDEGF

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Customer Services/Contractual Technical PublicationsAdvance Copy Documents/Data issued against Technical Publications to provide advance

information until inclusion in the normal or Temporary revisions. Valid onlywhere related to aircraft before delivery.

Aircraft PublicationsAutomatedManagement System

The acquisition of data for the coordination and follow-up of product supportmanuals for each airline customer.

GIDOCA

Catalog SequenceNumber

Code identifier giving the position within a Technical Publication in whichspecific information is located. The first 6 digits of a CSN are defined within theAIB ATA100 Breakdown (see ABD0036 - Numbering/Naming).

Configuration Where related to aircraft/products: refer to Configuration in the domain "AircraftConfiguration".

Where related to electrical drawings/documentation: refer to ABD0004.

Where related to technical publications: A method of covering variations in anitem/equipment using different text within the same 6-digit ATA REF/TOPIC.eg: 31-44-00: single weight and balance system;eg: 31-44-00 config: dual weight and balance system.

Customer EffectivityCode

A letter code identifying the recipient of the aircraft documentation.This can be:• customer code eg: MSR• group name eg: ATLAS• group leader code eg: DLH (FOR ATLAS A300)

IPC only

Highlight Code A numeric code identifying the reason for change within a manual forautomatic inclusion in the highlights list when an electronic publishing systemis used.eg: 01 = Modification XXXXX incorporated,eg: 09 = Layout improved/material relocated.

AMM, ASM, TSMand AWM

Highlights List at the front of a manual/chapter specifying the changes for a given revisionwith a reason for each change.

Indenture The process of indentation in documents such as the Illustrated PartsCatalog/Illustrated Parts List (IPC/IPL) which shows the relationship betweenan item and its next higher assembly within a cascade.

Installation Figure A figure within the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) containing a group or itemswhich are not procurable as an assembly but are procurable individually.

IPC

Maintenance Figure A figure within the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) containing an item which mayor may not have Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) removal and installationprocedures.

IPC

MaintenanceProcedure

A Page Block containing maintenance related procedures. AMM

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Customer Services/Contractual Technical Publications (cont'd)

Manual Identity Code A code identifier allocated to a specific manual within the Customer Servicesdocumentation.

This code can be different for the same manual in two different Electronic DataProcessing (EDP) systems.eg:Manual Illus-DB GIDOCA CICS561AMM M MP-D/OIPC P PC 2SRM S SRIPL/CMM V 4

Next HigherAssembly

With reference to a cascade, it represents the next higher level to which anitem belongs.

Non-Listed Assembly The computer cascade linking the general aircraft assembly to the breakdownat IPC level.

IPC

Page Block Page blocks result from the division of a publication into sections according tosubjects where the pages are numbered sequentially within each section.

Source Code A code identifier allocated to a specific NatCo or Associated Partner to identifythe originator (source) of the data.

Task - AMM A- (Pre-revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each operationcontained in a Maintenance Procedure. Tasks are subdivisions of Topics.

B- (Post revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each operationcontained in a Maintenance Procedure. Topics are subdivisions of Tasks.

Topic-AMM A- (Pre-revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Name given to each specificmaintenance requirement. Usually corresponds to the content of a PageBlock.

B- (Post revision 28 of ATA 100 Specification). Headings used within tasks toprovide groupings of sub-tasks (steps). Topics include headings such as"prepare for removal", "prepare for inspection", etc. For less complexprocedures which do not use headings, a single topic, "procedure", is usedto provide the proper outline requirements.

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Customer Services/EffectivityProduction Effectivity Indicates aircraft to which the Part will be/is fitted.

Service BulletinEffectivity

Indicates the aircraft to which the Technical Status will apply when thecorresponding SB is accomplished.

Spares Effectivity Indicates aircraft to which the Part will apply:• either to replace the initial Part by an identical Part,• or according to interchangeability status,• or if the corresponding SB is accomplished.

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Customer Services/Information SystemsAirbus TechnicalInformation System

This is a computerized information system used to create, store and deliver tocustomers the technical documentation necessary for the operation,maintenance and repair of aircraft.The system contains information on all aircrafts currently in production.

ModificationInformationDocument

Under Airbus Technical Information System (A.T.I.S.), this is the equivalent ofa "Technical Information Document" (see in the domain "AircraftConfiguration").

Technical ImpactDifference

The TID is an Airbus Technical Information System (A.T.I.S.) data packagewhich contains all the information necessary to describe the technicaldifferences between two aircraft delivered consecutively within a fleet.

The impact of these differences is given respect to:• modification descriptions,• operational and maintenance documentation,• spares provisioning and technical upgrade of the fleet.

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Customer Services/SparesAirbus InventoryManagement System

System used by Airbus for the input of Part Number data which is laterextracted automatically for use in the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).

IllustratedProvisioningDocument

The IPD provides illustrations (Part 1) and parts list (Part 2) covering units andcomponents/Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) installed on the aircraft and isused during the initial provisioning period until the customized Illustrated PartsCatalog (IPC) is available.

Initial ProvisioningData

Data raised for components/Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) includes:• Recommended quantity,• Price,• Spares part code,• Overhaul/Repair/Expendable data.

Spare Part TechnicalSpecification

A definition document which gives the state of supply of a spare part which is"not to drawing". The part may be supplied with more or less items thandetailed on the drawing or may require further work.

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Design-Engineering

Adaptability The extent to which an item is able to become suitable for a new use orsituation. (Not approved for use in relation to "interchangeability").

Conformity Statement that an aircraft, engine, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) or part conformsto the Aircraft Type Design thereof (JAR 21).

Counterpart A counterpart is the zone of Primary or Secondary structure (sometimes ahigher assembly/subassembly/equipment/component) to which theTransferable/Adaptable assembly/subassembly is fitted.

Design Interpretation of requirements expressed in basic Technical Specifications.Activities result in the compilation of Definition Dossier which is used asreference for Manufacturing of the aircraft.

Design Engineering Organization responsible for Design, Certification, Flight Test and Justificationof products.

Design Standard The design standard of an individual aircraft consists of a specific set ofmodifications, as given by the Airbus Configuration Control data bank, for theaircraft, based on:• type definition,• modifications in addition to the Type Definition (manufacturer

improvements, customization)

AIQI 2.24.014.00

Deviation Term used to indicate that a Definition Dossier is not in compliance with:• the applicable Directives/Procedures,• or with the applicable Aircraft Design and Certification

Objectives/Requirements.

Equivalence Relates to the demonstrated compliance between two or moredocuments/Technical Specifications/Standards/Norms.

When this term is applied to products it means that products have beenproduced in compliance with Technical Specifications which have beendeclared equivalent.

Qualification An act by which a competent authority recognizes that a person, an object or amethod has the qualities required to fulfill a specified function.

Repairability The extent to which a component of equipment or structure may be restored togood or sound condition after damage or the effects of wear.

Restricted Statement Term used to indicate that a technical agreement is pending detailedinvestigation.

Surface Computer-Aided Design (CAD) entity that defines a shape. AP2619

Transferability The extent to which an item may be transferred between systems or aircraftType, Series or Model. (Not approved for use in relation to"interchangeability").

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Design-Engineering (cont'd)

Transferable The designation of an item as being able to be transferred between systems,equipment or aircraft. (Not approved for use in relation to "interchangeability").

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Electronic Data Processing (EDP)Archive A collection of stored data which is no longer in regular use but which remains

accessible for consultation.

Computer A functional unit that can perform substantial computations including numerousarithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention.

Notes:1) A computer may consist of a stand-alone unit or several interconnected

units.2) In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a

digital computer.

ISO 2382/1-1993

Computerization Automation by means of computers. ISO 2382/1-1993

Data A reinterpretable representation of information in a formalized manner suitablefor communication, interpretation, or processing.Note: Data can be processed by humans or by automatic means.

ISO 2382/1-1984

Data Bank A set of data related to a given subject and organized in such a way that it canbe consulted by subscribers.

ISO 2382/1-1993

Data Base A collection of data organized according to a conceptual structure describingthe characteristics of these data and the relationships among theircorresponding entities, supporting one or more application areas.

ISO 2382/1-1993

Data Collection The process of bringing data together from one or more points for use in acomputer.Example: To collect transactions generated at branch offices by a data

network for use at a computer center.

ISO 2382/1-1984

Data Entry The process of putting data onto a machine readable medium.Example: To enter to a payroll file on a flexible disk from a terminal.

ISO 2382/1-1984

Data HandlingSystem

Automatic handling, such as sorting, decoding, or storing of information in adesired form. Sometimes called data reduction system.

Data Communica-tions Dictionary -

ISBN 0 44221931 8

Data Input Data entered into an information processing system or any of its parts forstorage or processing.

ISO 2382/1-1993

Data Output Data that an information processing system, or any of its parts, transfersoutside of that system or part.

ISO 2382/1-1993

Data Processing Automatic data processing (ADP).The systematic performance of operations upon data.

Example: Arithmetic or logic operations upon data, merging or sorting of data,assembling or compiling of programs, or operations on text, such asediting, sorting, merging, storing, retrieving, displaying or printing.

Note: The term data processing must not be used as a synonym forinformation processing.

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Electronic Data Processing (EDP) (cont'd)

Data Storage The utilization of any medium for storing data and suggesting a capability tostore large volumes immediately on-line to a central processor as in amagnetic drum or magnetic disk store.

DataCommunicationsDictionary - ISBN

0 442 21931 8

File A named set of records stored or processed as unit. ISO 2382/1-1984

Firmware Computer program(s) contained permanently in a hardware device as read-only memory.

Information (In information processing). Knowledge concerning objects, such as facts,events, things, processes, or ideas, including concepts, that, within a certaincontext, has a particular meaning.

ISO 2382/1-1993

List An ordered set of data elements. ISO 2382/1-1984

On BoardReplaceable Module

An add-on device which enables computer software to be modified withoutremoval of the associated hardware.

Standard GeneralizedMarkup Language

A language for document representation that formalizes markup and frees it ofsystem and processing dependencies.

ISO

Table An arrangement of data each item of which may be identified by means ofarguments or keys.

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Flight Test/ActivityAircraft TechnicalLogbook

Official document on which, after a test, the flight crew reports:• all anomalies encountered during the test,• all maintenance actions to be performed.

It is the main communication tool between the flight and the maintenancecrews.

Prior to dispatch the flight crew accepts the technical state of the aircraft bysigning the logbook, which is then carried on board during all flights. A copyremains on ground.

Flight Crew Report Document established by the Flight Test Engineer and/or the Pilot incommand, who then countersigns, which gives the results and crew commentsof a test flight. A FCR is mandatory for every test flight.A copy is submitted to the Airworthiness Authorities.

Flight OperationsDesk

Responsible for the support required for all test flights: Air Traffic Controlclearances, Flight Planning, Ground control around St Martin test facilities,flight crew allocation, aircraft documentation...

Flight Order Document established by the Flight Test Engineer responsible for the test flightand countersigned by the Pilot in command. It defines the tests to beperformed during a flight and includes test procedures, A/C applicablelimitations and safety procedures. The Flight Order is a legal document whichis transmitted to the Airworthiness Authorities and which must be duly signedprior to the flight. A copy of the Flight Order remains on ground while theaircraft is in flight.

Flight TestManagement System

Software system used to manage all flight test activity, eg: programs, A/Cactivity.

Post-flight Debriefing Meeting after the flight between the flight test crew and other interested parties(Mise Au Point - MAP, Members Design Office, Suppliers) to collect the crewcomments relative to the tests performed.

Pre-flight Briefing Meeting prior to a test flight between the flight test crew and all other personnelinvolved in the execution of the test. The purpose of the pre-flight briefing is toreview the contents of the Flight Order (FO), task/responsibilities allocationduring the test, review safety procedures and drills.

Technical IncidentReport

Document established by the Flight Test Engineer, which reports the detailsand consequences of any major incident in flight or on the ground with directimplications on the airworthiness of the aircraft.

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Flight Test/CertificationCertification Card A Certification Card is established for each Certification flight test. It includes:

• details of test conditions,• substantiation of test results,• statement of compliance with the applicable regulation.

It is signed by the Director of the Test and Development Department andapproved by the Airworthiness Authorities.

Certification FlightTest Program

Detailed list of all tests to be performed to demonstrate compliance with theapplicable certification requirements. It is an official document approved by therelevant Airworthiness Authorities.

Certification FlightTest Report

Summary report per ATA chapter covering all Certification Flight testsperformed. It gives the conclusions of each test performed and an overallairworthiness assessment.

EnduranceDemonstration

Flights performed in the context of the Certification Campaign for a new aircraftor airframe/engine combination to demonstrate an adequate level of systemand components reliability in an operational environment.

Route ProvingFlights

Flights performed in the context of the Certification Campaign for a new aircraftmodel to demonstrate the adequacy of the aircraft, its systems and itsprocedures for an operational environment.

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IndustrializationAircraft Sectioning Division of the aircraft into predetermined sections for manufacturing purposes,

taking into account the Design requirements, the Industrial Feasibility andTransportation capability.

Industrial Choice For A340/A330 it relates to a list of options which have to be added to anaircraft at Basic Build Status, to achieve an Industrial Standard.

Industrial Standard Code representing additional features added to a standard definition beforeallocation of the aircraft to a Customer. The Code consists of a figurerepresenting the standard, the feature and a neutral character.For the time being, it is only used to introduce propulsion system related todefinitions (e.g. 1A*).

Aircraft

Industrialization Actions jointly undertaken by Design Offices, Production, Procurement,Inspection and Quality Organizations to bring the development of an aircraft, ora product, from the experimental status (Prototype) to Series production,taking into consideration the economic, industrial and quality aspects.

IndustrializationDossier

Documentation that is necessary and sufficient for a product to be produced incompliance with the initial technical specification and guaranteeingreproducibility and the required quality. The industrialization dossier is madeup of the Definition Dossier, Manufacturing Dossier and Inspection Dossier.

ACE glossary

Option Pre-Defined or Pre-Designed Technical Solutions which may be offered to thecustomers for choice. At an early stage of each new aircraft definition, anOption list is established between Customers-Airbus.

For Optional, refer to Optional Item.

Splitting Division of aircraft systems in functional entities, taking into accountworksharing packages and manufacturing divisions of the aircraft (eg:Navigation Lights).

Standard Interior A300/A310/A320/A321 Version created by Airbus where no Customer isknown.

Storage Aircraft may be stored for a certain time according to special procedures. Theyare stored under the Industrialization Organization responsibility.

Technical Solutions Relates to Pre-Defined/Pre-Designed possible choices of Functions and/orTechniques.Basis for Options Catalog Compilation.

Work-sharing Any Airbus Program is subject to Work-sharing Document (Report 6), whichdefines the Work-sharing between the industrial organizations for the Programdevelopment phase. In principle, the Work-sharing for the series productionphase is the same as for the development phase.In other words, the Report 6 determines what has to be done by whom withoutspecifying how.

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Industrialization/Aircraft Build DefinitionBasic Build Status Highest status of an aircraft or aircraft section which is launched in production

where no allocation can be foreseen.

A Basic Build Status is capable of accepting, within a reasonable leadtime andCost, Pre-Defined or Pre-Designed Technical solutions.

Build Status Real Technical situation of an aircraft at any time.Results from the various steps in aircraft life with reference to a determinedconfiguration definition during its production and after delivery life.

Cabin Furnishings Consist of all the parts/equipment that make up the Passenger Cabin eg:• side wall/door panels,• ceiling panels,• overhead stowage compartments,• carpets/curtains,• lavatories and their system adaptation kit,• galleys and their system adaptation kit,• passenger/attendant seats and associated systems,• partitions,• stowages,• emergency equipment.

Customized Aircraft Basic Build Status completed with options as selected by a Customer andcompleted with some specific customer modifications to make it:• flyable,• certificatable,• deliverable.

Family Concept For A310/A300-600 it represents a selection of Pre-Defined Cabin Floor plans.

Flexible Concept A Concept developed for A340/A330 to give an aircraft the capability ofaccepting relatively large Pre-Defined/Pre-Designed configurations within alimited leadtime and cost, with the minimum of provisions installed in the BasicBuild Status.

Flexible Zones For A340/A330 these are Pre-Defined and Pre-Designed areas whereprovisions have been made during the definition of the Structure/Systems toaccept different Locations/Technical Solutions.

UncustomizedAircraft

Administrative configuration.Basic Build Status completed with the part of the Cabin Furnishings which isnot customized.Defined by the applicable Aircraft Standard Specification and its associatedCabin Configuration Guide.

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Industrialization/Industrialization DossierDefinition Dossier Set of Data/Documents which freeze the technical configuration of an aircraft,

or a product, by means of a Drawing Set and TechnicalSpecifications/Standards, taking into account the certification requirements.

The purpose of the Definition Dossier is to fix the reference status of thedefinition of the product involved, and to give access to the definitioninformation relative to the reference status.

Inspection Dossier Set of Data/Documents or a list of actions which allows, with reference to theDesign Requirements and Definition Dossier, the verification of conformity ofan aircraft or a product with its definition.

Justification Dossier Set of Data/Documents or actions which assess/demonstrate the conformity ofan aircraft or a product with its definition.

Maintenance Dossier The sum of documents compiled during the maintenance of an aircraft andsubsequently kept on record. May also be referred to as the MaintenanceRecords Package.

ManufacturingDossier

Set of Data/Documents which allows, with reference to the Definition Dossier,the purchase, production, assembly and testing of an aircraft, or a product.

Repair Dossier Set of data/documents which defines and records all operations performed onan aircraft from the date of an incident until the next revenue flight.

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Industrialization/ProvisionsComplete Provision Complete Provision for a specific item or set of items of equipment shall mean

that, for example, all supports, brackets, tubes and fittings, electrical wiring andhydraulic lines, shall have been installed, except where this is not technicallyacceptable for normal operation, that space has been allocated and thatinstallation of the specified item(s) can be made with the minimum of alterationto the aircraft.

Full Provision Full Provision for a specific item or set of items or equipment shall mean that,for example, all supports, brackets, tubes and fittings, electrical wiring andhydraulic lines, shall have been installed, except where this is not technicallyacceptable for normal operation, that space has been allocated and thatinstallation of the specified item(s) can be made with the minimum of alterationto the aircraft.

Systems for which Full Provision is installed shall be certified such thatoperation is permitted when the item(s) of equipment are incorporated. Onaircraft to be delivered, only ground testing of Full Provision will be performedand the Buyer may be required to provide equipment necessary for groundtesting and system certification.

Space Provision Space Provision for an installation shall mean that space shall be allocated forthe installation, but that, for example, no supports, brackets, tubes and fittings,bolt holes, electrical wiring or hydraulic lines shall be furnished, designed orinstalled nor shall the installation itself be furnished. This shall bedemonstrated by dimensioned drawings or on a mockup if required. Spaceprovision shall not provide adequate attaching structure unless otherwisespecified.

Stowage Provision Stowage Provision for an item of equipment shall mean that, for example,clips, holders and structure shall be installed to allow stowage of specifieditems.

Structural Provision Structural Provision for an item of equipment (or an assembly) shall mean thatthe basic structure shall be suitable, from the structural point of view only, totake this item of equipment, and that this item of equipment shall not besupplied also, that, for example, the supports, brackets, tubes and fittings,electrical wiring and hydraulic lines shall neither be installed nor designed indetail.

The basic structure shall be defined as that which is necessary for thestructural integrity of the aircraft unless otherwise specified.

System Provision System Provision shall mean that, for example, supports, brackets, tubes andfittings, electrical wiring and hydraulic lines, shall be installed whereaccessibility on the completed aircraft would be limited. Adequate space shallbe allocated so that system installation can be completed easily.

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Inspection

Aircraft InspectionReport

A document which records the status of an aircraft and attests its conformanceto its definition and the register for certain concessions such as Customerconcessions, and those classified as recordable.

ComplianceDemonstration

Operation that consists in proving that Aircraft status is exactly in conformitywith its detailed Definition and Specification. This during its complete life.

Concern Statement of conclusion following an investigation or inspection which doesnot demonstrate a Finding but identifies a condition which could become aFinding (FAA Circular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).

FAA

Controls Key procedures, responsibilities and decision making positions within anOrganization, Division, Department or Functional Area (FAA Circular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).

FAA

Duplicate Inspection Two identical and independent inspections carried out consecutively.

Evidence Documented statement of facts that may be quantitative or qualitative and isbased on observations, measurements or tests that can be verified (FAACircular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).

FAA

Finding Statement of conclusion following an investigation or inspection whichdemonstrates non-compliance with a specific standard or requirement (FAACircular: AC 120-59 26 Oct. 92).

FAA

Inspectability The extent to which an assembly, subassembly, equipment component orstructure may be inspected having regard to limitations due to the design,material or accessibility.

Inspection The process of measuring, examining, testing, gaging or otherwise comparingthe unit with the applicable requirements.

EOQC

Inspection Record Compilation of all Inspection Reports.Basis for Aircraft Inspection Report (AIR) compilation.

Inspection Report Document which records that the status of a product has been checked andattested as conforming to its definition.

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ManufacturingEmbodiment Relates to physical incorporation of a modification according to its definition

content.

Interface Concession A specific type of concession resulting from the situation when aNonconformity has an effect on the other side of the interface (defined for eachProject in the relevant Report 6) between the technical responsibilities of oneor more industrial organizations.

Such effects shall include the following:• Installation/Assembly difficulties• Alteration of load distribution• Aerodynamic effect• Changes in system operation• Interchangeability

Manufacture To make/organize into a product suitable for use.

Partial Embodiment Relates to a modification which has not been incorporated in the aircraftaccording to its complete definition.

Requires a precise record and application of the concession procedure exceptwhere partial embodiment results from a General Modification Committee(GMC) decision.

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Organization/AirbusAirbus DeutschlandGmbH

Airbus Deutschland Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung.One of the four National Companies.Internally can be shortened to Airbus Deutschland or abbreviated to A-D.

Airbus España SL Airbus España Sociedad Limitada.One of the four National Companies.Internally can be shortened to Airbus España or abbreviated to A-E.

Airbus France S.A.S. Airbus France Société par Actions Simplifiée.One of the four National Companies.Internally can be shortened to Airbus France or abbreviated to A-F.

Airbus Industrie No longer to be used.European aircraft manufacturer partnership constituted as a GIE in order tolead and co-ordinate the work relating to the Airbus programs as well as tomarket and to sell Airbus aircraft.

Airbus Organization No longer to be used.Term used to identify the combination of Airbus Industrie and the world widesubsidiaries of Airbus Industrie, together with the Members and AssociatedPartners of Airbus Industrie.

Airbus S.A.S. It is the registered name of the company in which EADS NV and BAe Systemsrespectively hold 80% and 20% of the shares. It is a Société par ActionsSimplifiée.Internally this designation can be shortened to Airbus.

Airbus UK Ltd Airbus UK Limited.One of the four National Companies.Internally can be shortened to Airbus UK or abbreviated to A-UK.

Associated Partner No longer to be used.Company involved in the Airbus Program having financially contributed to theaircraft development eg: BELAIRBUS-Belgium, FOKKER-Netherlands butwhich is not part of Airbus Group.

Discipline Field of activities, eg: Design, Certification, Purchase, Production, Quality,Support, Administration.

Domestic No longer to be used.General adjective used to indicate that the subject is an internal AirbusOrganization one.

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Organization/Airbus (cont'd)

Function A function in organizational terms represents the main fields of activities of theCompany to which specific accountabilities have been assigned to.The main functions of Airbus are:General Management, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, InformationSystems, Quality, Programs, Customer Services, Human Resources, Finance,Procurement and Customer Affairs.

Functions can be grouped by the nature of the accountabilities and activitiesassigned to them:• Staff functions: organizations with primary advisory activities reporting to

the General Management or to the Heads of operative or central functions.

• Central functions: Human Resources and Finance and other supportingorganizations at General or national management level as well as withinthe main operative functions.

• Operative functions: functions performing operative tasks to design,manufacture, maintain or sell the company's products.

General ModificationCommittee

Meeting organized to examine conflicts, make decisions about importantsubjects or re-examine decisions and if necessary confirm the modificationdecisions made during the continuous process. This committee meets as andwhen required.

ACMR

GIE "Groupement d'Intérêt Economique" a legal entity governed by a FrenchOrdonnance No. 67-821 dated September 23, 1967.

Member No longer to be used. Replaced by National Company (NatCo).Holder of membership rights in a GIE. In Airbus Industrie:• Aerospatiale.• Daimler-Benz Aerospace Airbus.• British Aerospace. P.L.C.• CASA.

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Member AndAssociated PartnerCode

No longer to be used.

A specific code letter/number is allocated to each Airbus Member orAssociated Partner.

May be different depending on:• A/C project,• Nature of the document.

For new applications, use the Wide Body Members identification code as usedfor the A300/A310/A330/A340 Mod Proposals:• AIB = A, (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE)• AM-B = S, (Member)• BAE = H, (Member)• CASA = C, (Member)• DASA = D, (Member)• BELAIRBUS = B, (Associated Partner)• FOKKER = F, (Associated Partner)

Any directive shall indicate clearly the identification system selected for thecorresponding documentation or computer application.

For contractual Technical Publications refer to Technical Publications Guide -Airbus General Guide (TPG-AGG).

National Company The official names of the National Companies are:• Airbus Deutschland GmbH• Airbus España SL• Airbus France S.A.S.• Airbus UK Ltd

Operational Group A group of specialists from all disciplines (Design, Certification, Production,Purchasing, Product Support, Quality) working together on a given subject.

Partner No longer to be used.Term used to express the business relationships of the National Companiesbetween themselves in the context of the GIE.

Short-Term WorkingGroup

A temporary group of people functioning under a Chairman for the purpose ofconducting, during a limited period of time, a program of work which has beendefined for it by the organization to which it is responsible.

Siglum Airbus organization sigla are short codes identifying clearly each organizationunit within the Airbus organization structure. They comprise letters andnumbers.

Subsidiary Company the shares of which are directly or indirectly held by Airbus SAS,Airbus GIE or the National Companies, eg:• European Subsidiaries: AVSA, AIRBUS INVEST S.A.S.,• North American subsidiaries: ANA Holdings Inc., ANA Inc., Airbus Service

Company Inc., AI Leasing (Corporation) Inc.,• Japanese subsidiary: Airbus Japan KK.

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Task Force A group of people, who may be from different sources and disciplines,functioning under a Chairman for the purpose of accomplishing a specificpredetermined objective.

Working Group No longer to be used.A specialist group established under the authority and control of a Task Force,formed to handle a specialized subject. It consists of a group of people, whomay be from different sources and disciplines, functioning under a Chairmanfor the purpose of continuing over a period of time, a program of work whichhas been defined by and is subject to the approval of the associated TaskForce.

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Organization/Airbus - Aircraft Buyer RelationshipsAircraftAdministrator

Entity which manages the business affairs relating to an aircraft of which it mayor may not be the owner but for which it is considered at the time to haveultimate financial responsibility.

Airline An organization licensed to manage the commercial operation of civil aircraft.

Buyer Person (or entity) who commits to pay a certain price against delivery of goodsor services under a Purchase Agreement.Note: This term is used when referring to the customers of Airbus. (eg: Buyer

Furnished Equipment, BFE).Do not use Purchaser in this context.

Carrier Organization that ensures the transport of passengers/freight.

Group Association of Airlines.

Lease Supply of a product against a contracted payment with regard to the legalmeaning: agreement, whereby one party (called lessor) waives his right toimmediate possession of property while retaining ultimate legal ownership. Theother party (lessee) holds the possession and pays money in return for theright of possession.

Lessee Organization that leases an aircraft from a Lessor.

Lessor Organization that leases an aircraft.

Operator Organization responsible for the day-to-day utilization of the aircraft.

Owner Possessor of the legal title to an aircraft.

Rent No longer to be used. Use Lease.

Seller Someone who transfers ownership of goods to another for a certain sum ofmoney.

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Organization/Airbus/Skills & CompetencesActivity A collection of tasks grouped together for a particular purpose.

Competence Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills. EN 9100-2001

Education Development of a person through continued learning

Field Groups the activities and/or professions which are relevant to a function(equivalent to Organization Unit).

Profession General term used to describe a job or the main activity.

Proficiency Level Set of 5 categories used to assess the level of competence, professions,activities, skills and knowledge (Basic, Capable, Proficient, Specialist, Expert).

Skill Ability to perform a particular task. EN 9100-2001

Task A piece of work to be done.

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Organization/Airworthiness AuthoritiesAirworthinessAuthorities

Official organizations which have the ability to deliver:• Type Certificate,• Certificate of Airworthiness.

These organizations may be:• either those of the aircraft manufacturer's country with recognition by the

other countries according to bilateral agreements,• or based on ICAO rules,• or the association of several countries for joint certification (eg: for Airbus).

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Organization/CommercialBudget A- The amount of money available, required or assigned to a particular

purpose in or as if in a budget.B- To plan expenditure for...

WD

Cost of Sales The amount of cash a company has spent to make the products sold. BusinessAwareness

Training

Estimate The act of appraising or valuing. WD

Finance To raise or provide funds or capital for... WD

Financing The act, process, or an instance of raising or providing funds. WD

Invoice A- A printed form used for detailing charges.B- To submit a statement of charges for...

WD

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Organization/Evaluation MeansAppraise To give a definitive expert judgment of the merit, rank or importance of... WD

Assess To analyse critically and judge definitely the nature, significance, status ormerit of.

WD

Check Supervision/insuring accuracy, fitness, or due performance. WD

Examine • To survey.• To inspect or test for abnormality.

Inspect To view closely and critically (as in order to ascertain quality or state, detecterrors, or otherwise appraise).

WD

Justify To prove, or show to be valid, sound or conforming to fact or reason (may beto a court of law).

WD

Test The procedure of submitting an analytical statement to such either generallyrecognized or specifically stipulated operations as will either prove or disproveit.

WD

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Organization/ManagementApply To bring into action.

Control A- To exercise restraining or directing influence over.B- To check, test or verify by counter or parallel evidence or experiments: Use

Check/Test/Verify.

WD

Coordinate To ensure action together in a smooth concerted way. WD

Direct Impel/push toward an action. WD

Guide Direct in a way; conduct. WD

Lead To guide on a way. WD

Manage To control and direct. WD

Monitor A- To check and sometimes to adjust.B- To watch, observe or check-up for a special purpose.

WD

Recommend Indicate as being one's choice for something as otherwise having one'sapproval or support.

WD

Supervise A- To coordinate, direct and inspect continuously and at first hand theaccomplishment of ...

B- Oversee with the powers of direction and decision the implementation ofone's own or another's intentions.

WD

Support To uphold by aid, countenance or adherence: actively promote the interests orcause of.

WD

Survey A- To look over or examine with reference to conditions, situation or value.B- Examine and ascertain the state of: Appraise, Estimate, Evaluate.

WD

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Organization/Management ImplementationAccept To receive with consent (something given or offered). WD

Achieve To bring to a successful conclusion. WD

Adhere To hold, follow or maintain loyalty steadily and consistently (as to a person,group, principle or way).

WD

Agree To indicate willingness: consent. WD

Approve A- To express often formally agreement with and support of or commendationof as meeting a standard.

B- To vote into effect.

WD

Decide To choose or select as a future course of action. WD

Endorse To express definite approval or acceptance of... WD

Enforce To cause to take effect. WD

Fulfill To carry out: accomplish, execute. WD

Implement To fulfill, perform. WD

Note Record, or fix in the mind or memory. WD

Recognize To admit the fact. WD

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Organization/Management MeansDirective Something that serves to direct, guide and usually impel toward an action,

attainment or goal.WD

Guide A document, such as a handbook or instruction manual, which leads or directsthe reader.

WD

Instruction Something that instructs or is imparted in order to instruct (to give a specialknowledge or information to: give skill or knowledge in some art or field ofspecialization).

WD

Method A- A systematic procedure, technique or mode of inquiry employed by orproper to a particular science or discipline.

B- Means used or the procedure followed in doing a given kind of work orachieving a given end.

WD

Procedure A particular way of doing or of going about the accomplishment of something. WD

Process A- The action of moving forward progressively from one point to another on theway to completion.

B- To subject to a particular method, system or technique of preparation,handling or other treatment designed to effect a particular result, as toprepare for manufacture.

C- A set of inter-related resources and activities which transform inputs intooutputs.

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Organization/SuppliersApproved RepairStation

Qualified Organization with appropriate human and technical resourcesapproved by Airworthiness Authorities, Aircraft Manufacturer or Suppliers forrepair or maintenance of aircraft and constituent items.

Broker Individual or company that buys Used Aircraft parts and sells them on toairlines, operators, or maintenance organizations.

Dealer No longer to be used. See Broker.A company holding stocks of materials and/or parts purchased from a sourceapproved by Airbus Industrie, its Members or Associated Partners forsubsequent supply to the AIB Organization in the same condition as whenreceived.

Purchaser Person (or entity) who commits to pay a certain price against delivery of goodsor services under a Purchase Agreement, Contract or Order.Do not use Buyer in this context.

Stockist Use Dealer.

Supplier An organization that sells products for use by the air transport industry. Theproducts may include spare parts, information and Electronic Data Processingrequirements.

WATOG

Supplier FurnishedEquipment

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PlanningAircraft AllocationProgram

Document which records the aircraft identification parameters, its allocation tocustomers and consequent definition with indication of scheduled dates forproduction.Issued in two forms:• Production Instruction (large distribution),• General overview (confidential).

Aircraft Delivery Date at which the aircraft is handed over to the customer.

CustomerAcceptance

Indicates when the Aircraft is ready for delivery to the customer (technicallyand commercially).

First Flight (AI/P 1200, AI/P 1400, AI/P 1600...)Scheduled date for first flight which is the target for production. It is updatedregularly and takes into consideration industrial aspects.

First Flight Date Date on which the Aircraft is flown for the first time.

First Flight Indicatedin PlanningDocument

Where related to the current aircraft programs it represents the theoretical firstflight calculated date. It can differ from the date indicated in the ProductionProgram as it does not allow for industrial problems. Production rate figuresare based on these first flight dates and all the production stations consider itas the reference.

Flight to Hamburg Date indicated in production programs. It generally coincides with the start ofthe interior furnishing phase done by Airbus Deutschland GmbH at Hamburg.

Flight to Toulouse Date indicated in production programs. It generally coincides with the end ofthe interior furnishing phase done by Airbus Deutschland GmbH at Hamburg.

Handover to AIB No longer to be used.Milestone in the Aircraft production.Official session which takes place at the end of the Aircraft assembly tocompare the Aircraft status with its definition. At the end, the Aircraft isaccepted or not by AIB. When the aircraft is accepted by the Flight Testorganization it is under the responsibility of that organization.

Handover toPrograms

Milestone in the Aircraft production. Official session which takes place at theend of the Aircraft assembly to compare the Aircraft status with its definition. Atthe end, the Aircraft is accepted or not by Programs. When the aircraft isaccepted by the Flight Test organization it is under the responsibility of thatorganization.

Phases Industrial phases valid for A300/A310/A320:• Phase 1: period between A/C handover to Programs and commencement

of Cabin Furnishing.• Phase 2: period of completion of Cabin Furnishing installation.• Phase 3: period between cabin furnishing completed and delivery to the

customer.

Roll-out The formal completion of structural build and systems installation and the pointof handover of an aircraft to the Flight Test Department.The term Roll-out is also used in connection with the official presentation forthe first time, of the first aircraft of a new program, to the airlines, the publicand the press. At this time, the specific aircraft being displayed may not yet beready for handover to Flight Test.

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Procedural DocumentationAirbus Directive andProcedure

Airbus document that defines design requirements applicable to severalprograms.

Design Standard Airbus document that defines the principles to design a product.Eg: Technical Design Directive, TDD

Airbus Directive and Procedure, ABDSystem Installation Design Principles, SIDP

Directive A document that defines the general rules to be applied in the organization orits suppliers to fulfill internal and external needs that will be expressed inregulations or policies.

Document Checklist A form to record and progress the creation or revision of proceduraldocuments and Design Standards.

Document Owner Person responsible for the creation, approval, maintenance, disposal andpromotion of effective application of a document.

Instruction A document that prescribes the detailed steps for completing a task by askilled and competent person.

Manual A document that defines and captures the specific organizational groupings,process capability and resources, education and training to complete a set oftasks and activities.

Means and Methods A document that captures know-how, common and best practices andprovides information and guidance in implementing processes and using tools.

Policy A Top Document that defines the philosophy, strategy and objectives of abusiness process or organization goal.

ProceduralDocumentation

Set of business rules and related responsibilities necessary for the effectivefunctioning of an organization as mandated by its business objectives orregulatory constraints. These are contained in Directives, Procedures,Instructions and Methods.

Procedure A document that interprets the rules and describes the various tasks to beundertaken within a given business process or sub-process, together with therelations between these tasks. They shall give the minimum necessaryrequirements depending on the skills, competences and knowledge of theintended users. Also, to show associated risks and to encourage continuousimprovement.

System InstallationDesign Principles

Airbus document that defines, by Air Transport Association of America (ATA)chapter, technical solutions for installing systems in order to meet designrequirements applicable to a specific Aircraft Type.

Technical DesignDirective

Airbus document that defines, by Air Transport Association of America (ATA)chapter, design requirements applicable to a specific Aircraft Type.

Top Document Airbus document that defines the policy, strategy and objectives of theorganization or part of it.

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QualityAIB Qualified Product No longer to be used.

A product which meets the following criteria:A - Purchased from or supplied by an AIB Qualified Supplier.B - Defined by an agreed Technical Specification.C - Compliance with the agreed Technical Specification has been

demonstrated.

AIB QualifiedSupplier

No longer to be used.A Supplier who meets following criteria:A- Has established, implemented and maintained a fully documented quality

system.B- Has demonstrated the adequacy and effectiveness of the quality system

against a recognized Quality System Standard and/or meets the agreedrequirements of an acceptable/recognized organization.

C- Has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the agreedStandard through audits performed by either:

Airbus Industrie GIE (AIB), a Member or Associated Partner (MAAP), or aduly mandated organization on their behalf.

Or, by an Organization non-mandated by AIB or a MAAP but satisfying AIBquality requirements.

D- Is committed to the maintenance of the compliance of the quality systemwith the agreed Standard by means of periodical surveillance audits.

Airbus ApprovedSupplier

Has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the appropriateEuropean or International Aerospace Quality System standard following anassessment by Airbus approved assessor and has demonstrated productcompliance with Airbus Technical and Quality requirements.

Airbus QualifiedProduct

A product, which, by demonstration, is proved to comply with the requirementsdefined in the Airbus Technical Specification and product quality requirements.Such product may only be purchased from an Airbus Approved Supplier.

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Quality (cont'd)

Quality The totality of characteristics of an entity that bears on its ability to satisfystated and implied needs.

Notes:1. In a contractual environment or in a regulated environment, such as the

nuclear safety field needs are specified, whereas in other environments,implied needs should be identified and defined.

2. In many instances, needs can change with time; this implies periodic reviewof requirements for quality.

3. Needs are usually into characteristics with specified criteria. Needs mayinclude for example, aspects of performance, usability, dependability,(availability, reliability, maintainability), safety, environment, economics andaesthetics.

4. The term "quality" should not be used as a single term to express a degreeof excellence in a comparative sense nor should it be used in a quantitativesense for technical evaluations. To express these meanings, a qualifyingadjective should be used. For example, use can be made of the followingterms:

a) "relative quality" where entities are ranked on a relative basis in the"degree of excellence" or "comparative sense" (not to be confusedwith grade);

b) "quality level" in a "quantitative sense" (as used in acceptancesampling) and "quality measure" where precise technical evaluationsare carried out.

5. The achievement of satisfactory quality involves all stages of the qualityloop as a whole. The contributions to quality of these various stages aresometimes identified separately for emphasis; for example quality due todefinition of needs, quality due to product design, quality due toconformance, quality due to product support through its lifetime.In some references, quality is referred to as "fitness for use" or "fitness forpurpose" or "customer satisfaction" or "conformance to the requirements".These represent only certain facets of quality as defined above.

ISO 8402

Quality Assurance All the planned and systematic activities implemented within the qualitysystem, and demonstrated as needed, to provide adequate confidence that anentity will fulfill requirements for quality.Notes:1. These are both internal and external purposes for quality assurance.

a) Internal quality assurance: within an organization, quality assuranceprovides confidence to the management.

b) External quality assurance: in contractual or other situations, qualityassurance provides confidence to the customers or others.

2. Some quality control and quality assurance actions are interrelated.3. Unless requirements for quality fully reflect the needs of the user, quality

assurance may not provide adequate confidence.

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Quality (cont'd)

Quality Audit Systematic and independent examination to determine whether qualityactivities and related results comply with planned arrangements and whetherthese arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieveobjectives.Notes:1. Often called "quality system audit", "process quality audit", "product quality

audit" or "service quality audit".2. Quality audits are carried out by staff not having direct responsibility in the

areas being audited but, preferably, working in cooperation with therelevant personnel.

3. One purpose of a "quality audit" is to evaluate the need for improvement orcorrective action. An audit should not be confused with quality"surveillance" or "inspection" activities performed for the purpose of processcontrol or product acceptance.

4. Quality audits can be conducted for internal or external purposes.

ISO 8402

Quality Control Operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfill requirements forquality.Notes:1. Quality control involves operational techniques and activities aimed both at

monitoring a process and at eliminating causes of unsatisfactoryperformance at all stages of the quality loop in order to achieve economiceffectiveness.

2. Some quality control and quality assurance actions are interrelated.

ISO 8402

Quality Inspection Refer to Inspection. EOQC

Total Quality The acknowledgement that for any organization to achieve qualityimprovement, all functions/departments and divisions need to be actively andsimultaneously involved in the process.

ISO 8402

Traceability Ability to trace the history, application or location of an entity by means ofrecorded identifications.This may be: a physical follow-up (with item, Part Number, serial numberinstalled on Assy, Subassy, Aircraft) - a documented follow-up (eg: Supplier -Purchaser delivery documents, stock, follow-up).

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Safety and Reliability1SHEL Model A method of analysis for human factors established by Elwin Edwards in 1972.

SHEL is the acronym for:Software: any non-physical aspect of a systemHardware: a machine which a person is trying to controlEnvironment: the physical environment in which the person is trying to operateLiveware: the person.In the model the liveware is arranged at the centre. The interfaces betweenliveware and software, hardware and other liveware define the role of humanfactors.

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SubcontractingFull ProductionSubcontracting

Production subcontracting planned on a medium or long term basis fororganizational reasons. Covers development and series phase activities, forProduction only.

Full Subcontracting Subcontracting of all obligations.

Jobbing Subcontract work planned on a short-term basis.Raw materials supplied by the NatCo or Associated Partner. Coversindustrialization, manufacture (series production and spares) and inspection.

OccasionalSubcontracting

Work subcontracted in the event of:• workload peaks, to be absorbed,• program stoppages, in order to maintain facilities, transfer manufacture,• unpredictable production requirements.

Subcontract Work The supply of goods or services subcontracted by an organization fromanother qualified organization, in accordance with a specific definition and therelated quality clauses.

Subcontractor Person or entity to whom the holder of obligations under a contract hasdelegated part or all of such obligations.

SystematicSubcontracting

Subcontracting planned on a medium or long-term basis for organizationalreasons. Used in those cases where:• Material or human resources are not available and not planned,• in-house technological resources do not exist or are not suitable

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Supportability EngineeringSupportabilityEngineering

The concurrent design of a product and its support in order to meet customeroperational needs.

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TrainingAb Initio FlightTraining

Refers to pilot training programs that extensively train candidates with zeroflight time and prepare them for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating certificateand possibly, a type rating on an air carrier such as a turboprop used byregional/commuter airlines.

Additional Training Any training or training aids provided or to be provided to an Airbus Customerwhich is not covered by the terms of the Purchase Agreement. AdditionalTraining or training aids are subject to a specific agreement or commercialrelationship between the Customer and Airbus Customer Training.

AdvancedQualificationProgram

Alternate method of qualifying, training, certifying and otherwise ensuring thecompetency of flight crew members, cabin attendants, aircraft dispatchers,instructors, evaluators and other operations personnel subject to the trainingand evaluation requirements of the FAA.

Advisory Circular(FAA) AC 120-54

Airbus IntegratedManagement/CockpitResourceManagement

The effective use of all resources available to the crew, including hardware,software and all persons involved in aircraft operations to achieve safe andefficient flight.

Advisory Circular(FAA) ACC 120-

51 (CockpitResource

ManagementTraining)

Airline Pre-Qualification

A specialized training package which prepares pilots for transition intoadvanced technology aircraft. It allows pilots to begin transition training with afundamental knowledge of the differences in flying advanced technologyaircraft.

Author Mode A function of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) system enabling the creationand modification of CBT applications.

Aviation IndustryCBT CommitteeStation

A Computer-Based Training (CBT) student delivery system. The trainingdelivery system is also referred to as the PLATFORM. The platform alsoincludes the computer or PC, monitor, operating system and peripheraldevices.

Briefing Precise or essential information given before a training session.

Cabin EmergencyEvacuation Trainer

Full-scale mock-up of AIRBUS Aircraft door, cabin interiors and escape slidesused to teach emergency evacuation procedures.

Clause 16 It is the clause of the Airbus Purchase Agreement related to training andtraining aids.

Cockpit SystemSimulator

An enclosed aircraft cockpit Flight Training Device used by Flight crews, andwhich reproduces aircraft systems so that flight training events can beaccomplished.

Company License The company license gives an airline the right to use the entire Airbus Trainingcourseware library either Flight crew or maintenance for the correspondingaircraft type, without limitations.

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Computer ManagedInstruction

A Computer-Based Training (CBT) facility which includes:• rostering and storing of student information,• scheduling of students and resources,• computer acquisition and storage of student performance data,• data presentation function,• decision making function based on analysis of student's performance.

Contractual Training Training or training aids provided or to be provided to the AIRBUS customerunder the provision of the AIRBUS Purchase Agreement.

Cosynus It is a statistical database taking into account the notation of Flight Cycle (FC)trainees performances and some information on trainees' background.

Course A complete unit of training given for a specific make/model and series ofaircraft or/and a specific duty position specially, and including the associatedprograms, training equipment and training supports.

Course Acceptance Authorization delivered for the entry into service of a new or a modified course.

Course CompletionCertificate

A document certifying that one has reached a specified level of proficiency.

Courseware Instructional material developed for each curriculum. It includes Computer-Based Training (CBT) programs, audiovisual programs, and trainingdocumentation.

Based on FAA:EC 120-54

Cross CrewQualification

The Airbus term for applying the concepts of Advisory Circular (FAA) AC 120-53 to related aircraft families (A319, A320, A321, A330, A340). CCQ isintended to permit the carry over of substantial credit for crews qualifying fromone aircraft to another, based on the common cockpit and flight characteristics.CCQ is applicable to transition between these types and to mixed fleet flying ofthese types.

Curriculum A qualification curriculum addresses the required training and qualificationactivities for a specific make, model, and series of aircraft and for a specificduty position.

FAA: AC 120-54

Customization Embodiment of modifications in the instructional content as well as in thetraining media, to be consistent with the customer's Aircraft technicalconfiguration or operational policy.

Debriefing End of training session general overview, with participation of trainees,enabling a first evaluation of their newly acquired knowledge.

Desktop Trainer 2D trainer on a table. On a desktop trainer all student or instructor informationand controls are on one or several screens.

Difference Training The training required for crew members and dispatchers, who have qualifiedand served on a particular type of aircraft to serve in the same capability on aparticular variation of that aircraft.

Based on FAAdefinition

Dry Lease/Wet Lease Leasing of an Flight Training Device (FTD) without/with Airbus instructors.

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Fixed Base Simulator An enclosed aircraft cockpit Flight Training Device used by Flight crews, andwhich reproduces aircraft systems so that flight training events or flightchecking events can be accomplished.

Flight TrainingDevice

A full scale replica of an aircraft instrument, equipment panel and control in anopen cockpit area or an enclosed aircraft cockpit. Four levels are defined in theAC 120-45A: levels 4, 5, 6, 7.

Levels 4 and 5 corresponds to the Cockpit System Simulator (CSS).

Level 7 corresponds to the Fixed Base Simulator (FBS).

FAA: AC 120-45A

Full Flight Simulator A simulator including a visual system providing an out-of-the cockpit view anda force (motion) cueing system. It is in compliance with the standards specifiedin AC 120-40B as amended (four levels exist: A, B, C, D).

Generic Part of aCourseware

It is the set of Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules impacted only withaircraft standard modifications or major options (engines, Units). This part canbe delivered to several customers without any modifications.

Hand-Out Prepared paper document issued to trainees for specific complementarytechnical information.

ImprovementManufacturerProgram for AirbusCustomer Training

Airbus Customer Training's strategy to improve the dispatch reliability factor atthe aircraft entry into service and to improve the immediate response tounpredictable demand, as well as to better adapt services to market demand.

Initial OperatingExperience

It is an assistance to new type rated crews to ensure the best conditions foraircraft entry into service and to provide safety by the presence on board of anexperienced instructor.

Instructor Led It is a training tool composed of a Video and Computer-Based Instruction(VACBI) equipped computer connected to a projection system. Progressionwithin the course is directly by an instructor.

Interactivity Level of trainee interaction with the Computer-Based Training (CBT)man/machine interface:• in an interactive module (exercise, simulation) this level is high,• in a simple "page turning" or linear module the level of interactivity is very

low.

Laptop Portable personal computer (loaded with software used for training).

Lesson A meaningful division of learning consistent with the method of study, learningor testing of performance (proficiency) objectives.

FAA: AC 120654related to AQP

Lesson Plan Any instructor guideline. For simulators, it is an instructional tool enabling asimulator training session to be run automatically or semi-automatically withoutinstructor intervention of with minimum intervention, always using the samecontrols.

MaintenancePractices

Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules containing procedures to performspecific maintenance tasks.

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Maintenance TrainingSimulator

It is a Fixed Base Simulator (FBS) plus specific equipment and/or simulationfor maintenance training.

Mock-Up A full-size structural model built accurately to scale for study, testing or display.

Multi CrewCooperation

The functioning of the Flight Crew as a team of cooperating members led bythe Pilot in Command rather than a group of technically competent individuals.

On Job Training A set of maintenance training sessions composed of defined practicaloperations and procedures to be accomplished by trainees on in-serviceaircraft.

Part Task Trainer A computer-based system simulator used to teach a system by reproducingthe system itself and its associated peripherals. It can comprise a set of guidedexercises or can be used in free play.

Prerequisite Level Initial trainee level required, specified in the clause 16, to follow the trainingdelivered by Airbus.

Recurrent Training Training occurring periodically, following an initial training in order to maintain aqualification and/or a level of proficiency.

Refresher Course A course to recall previously studied material.

Remedial Session Any additional training sessions for helping the trainees to reach the specifiedlevel of proficiency.

Revision Service Through a yearly fee, the customer has access to a certain number of serviceswhich will provide him with the latest training standards as well as acontinuously updated courseware.

Route Menu defining the content of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) courseware.The modules of a courseware are accessed from this menu.

Session A period of training consistent with the method of study, learning or testing ofperformances.

Stand-up Lecture Course or part of a course conducted by an instructor, using transparencies,slides or projected Video and Computer-Based Instruction (VACBI).

Syllabus Training module supported by any flight training device from level 4 to 7 (asdefined by the AC 120-45A) or by the aircraft.

System Trainer No longer to be used. See Part Task Trainer.

Third Party License Allowance to perform third party training related to a specific aircraft type.

TrainingAids/Supports

All the work books, cockpit panels, videodisks given to a trainee and/or aninstructor for a specific course.

TrainingMedia/Means/Equipment

All the physical means for providing the instructional content, including entireset of training equipment, from transparencies, Computer-Based Training(CBT) to flight training devices as defined in the AC 120-45A.

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Training (cont'd)

Training Module Instructional item defined by:• a training objective,• a pedagogical approach,• the training media used (transparencies, Computer-Based Training - CBT,

system trainer, simulator...),• a technical definition.

VACBI Author Mode The function of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) system (Video andComputer-Based Instruction - VACBI for Airbus) enabling the creation andmodification of CBT modules.

VACBI Station The computer system used to study courses using Video and Computer-BasedInstruction - VACBI (hardware + VACBI software + VACBI courseware).

Video and Computer-Based Instruction

The Airbus Computer-Based Training system used to teach the academic partof a course.

Workstation License With the license per workstation the company is granted a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive license to install and use the Video andComputer-Based Instruction (VACBI) software and courseware on a singleworkstation at a time and only within the company's premises.

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Approval

This document has been approved by:

(signatures or proof of agreement are archived together with the master document)

Function/Organization Approval/Name

Reference Language Network ChairmanMarie-Line BAYONNEValérie TISSOT

Configuration Management Guy CASTERAN

Customer Services Kathleen BARTHE

Engineering Graham SHRUBSOLE

Information System Thierry COUTAND

Manufacturing Keith MUIRHEAD

Organization Sönke LUND

Procedural Documentation Alan WILSON

Procurement Dave WILLIAMSON

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Record of revisions

Issue Date Summary and reasons for changesA Aug 2000 New document containing the updated

contents of ABD0056.B Apr 2001 General revision and addition of new terms

and abbreviations.C Jul 2003 General update.

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