AFT - Correct Answers The rear;toward the tail section of the aircraft
agent - Correct Answers A person who assist passengers on the ground with company related
business(reservations,gate and ground).
AIRCRAFT TAIL NUMBER - Correct Answers An identification number painted on the tail section of the
aircraft
Able-bodies person (ABP) - Correct Answers A passenger(not a crewmember) who assists in evacuating
an aircraft.
AIRCRAFT LEFT (A/C L) - Correct Answers The left side is aircraft left
AIRCRAFT RIGHT (A/C R) - Correct Answers The right side is aircraft right
altitude - Correct Answers height above sea level
Annunciator Panel - Correct Answers Bank of colored lights that work in conjunction with the aircraft
call chime system.
arm - Correct Answers To turn on or prepare equipment for use
ascent - Correct Answers The action of an airplane climbing
, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) - Correct Answers A small engine used to operate a generator that supplies
direct current power to an aircraft when the engines are shut down. This generator is typically used to
power the air and lights while the aircraft is parked at the gate.
ballast - Correct Answers Weight added to an aircraft to keep it in proper weight and balance.
bidding - Correct Answers The procedure that crew members are awarded monthly and vacation
schedules.
Block Time - Correct Answers The time the blocks are pulled from beneath the aircraft wheels prior to
taxi until the blocks are replaced upon completion of the flight.
boarding pass - Correct Answers Card issued to passengers prior to boarding,showing date,destination
and flight number.Each passenger must have a boarding pass before he/she can board an aircraft.
briefing - Correct Answers The instructions concerning procedures and particulars
Bulkhead - Correct Answers The partition or wall separating various compartments in an aircraft
bump - Correct Answers The removal of a passenger,normally non-revenue,from a flight for
weight/balance considerations or because the flight is full.
cabin - Correct Answers The section of the aircraft for passenger seating
Captain(CA) - Correct Answers The pilot responsible for the entire aircraft including crew and
passengers.occupies left seat.
carousel - Correct Answers A company involved in the transportation of people.
CARRY-OUT CART (Plane side checked baggage cart) - Correct Answers Cart, on which passengers can
leave carry-on bags before boarding the aircraft and pick them up immediately after exiting the aircraft.