CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

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1/2 BANK – half bank

A
A/C – aircraft ACT – active
A/T – autothrottle ACU – air conditioning unit
A/ICE – anti-ice ADF – automatic direction finder
A-ICE – anti-ice ADI – attitude director indicator
A-SMGCS – advanced surface movement ADS – air data system
guidance and control systems
ADS – automatic dependent surveillance-
AAE – above airfield elevation contract
ABLD – autobrake landing distance ADS-B – automatic dependent surveillance -
broadcast
ABS – absolute
ADS-C – automatic dependent surveillance -
AC – alternating current
contract
ACARS – aircraft communication addressing
ADSP – air data smart probe
and reporting system
ADV – advisory
ACARS-DCL – aircraft communication
addressing and reporting system AEO – all engines operating; all-engine
departure clearance operation
ACARS-PDC – aircraft communication AFCS – automatic flight control system
addressing and reporting system pre-
AFCU – alternate flight control unit
departure clearance
AFD – adaptive flight display
ACC – area control center
AFM – Airplane Flight Manual
ACEPC – AC electrical power center
AFN – air traffic services facilities notification
ACMP – AC motor pump
AGB – accessory gearbox
ACP – audio control panel
AGL – above ground level
ACPT – accept
AHRS – attitude and heading reference
ACS – air conditioning system
system

Global 7500 # | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 AIL – aileron APPROX – approximately
AIM – align-in-motion APR – approach
AIP – Aeronautical Information Publication APS – air preparation system
AIRB – airborne application APU – auxiliary power unit
AIRMET – airmen’s meteorological APV – approach procedure with vertical
information guidance
ALD – actual landing distance AR – automatic realignment
ALI – AOA limit indicator ARINC – aeronautical radio incorporated
ALIGN – aligning; alignment ARM – airplane response monitor
ALS – approach light (lighting?) system ARR – arrival
ALT – altimeter; altitude ARTCC – air route traffic control center
ALT HOLD – altitude hold ASM – air separation module
ALTN – alternate ASSAP – airborne surveillance and
separation assurance processing
ALTS – altitude select
AT – autothrottle
ALTS CAP – altitude capture
ATA – air transport association
AM – amplitude modulation
ATC – air traffic control
AMA – approach mode annunciator
ATD – actual time of departure
AMM – airport moving map
ATIS – automatic terminal information
AMS – air management system
service
ANG – angular
ATN – aeronautical telecommunications
ANSP – air navigation service provider network
AOA – angle-of-attack ATN B1 – aeronautical telecommunications
AOC – aircraft operational control network baseline 1

AP – autopilot ATS – air traffic services; air turbine starter;

airborne telephone system; autothrottle
AP/PTY – autopilot/priority
system
APA – approach path angle
ATT – attitude
APP – approach
AUTO – automatic
APPR – approach mode
AUX – auxiliary
APPR VOR – VOR approach; VOR approach
AV – avionics
mode

Global 7500 | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 AVAIL – available AZ – azimuth; azimuth control indicator
AVLC – aviation VHF link control
AWO – all-weather operation

B
B/C – back course BITE – built-in test equipment
BAI – booster anti-ice BLISK – bladed disk
BARO – barometric BLTS – belts
BATT – battery BMC – bleed management controller
BC – back course BPV – bypass valve
BCS – brake control system BRG – bearing
BCU – brake control unit BRK – brake
BCV – bleed control valve; brake control BRT – bright
valve
BTMS – brake temperature monitoring
BFO – beat frequency oscillator system
BIT – built-in test

C
C – cabin; caution; center CBP – circuit breaker panel
CAI – cowl anti-ice CBV – cross-bleed valve
CAI/BAI/SBV – cowl anti-ice/booster anti- CCBP – cockpit circuit breaker panel
ice/starter bleed valve
CCM – common computing module
CAIS – cowl anti-ice system
CCP – cursor control panel
CAIV – cowl anti-ice valve
CCW – counterclockwise
CALC – calculated
CDA – current data authority
CAP – capture point
CDFA – constant descent final approach
CAS –calibrated airspeed; crew alerting
CDI – course deviation indicator
system
CDL – configuration deviation list
CAT – category; clear air turbulence
CDTI – cockpit display of traffic information
CB – circuit breaker
CDU – cabin display unit; control display
CBIT – continuous built-in test
unit

Global 7500 B | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 CFIT – controlled flight into terrain CONT’D – continued
CFS – Canada Flight Supplement COND – condition
CG – C of G; center of gravity CONFIG – configuration
CH – channel; chapter CPCS – cabin pressure control system
CHK – check CPD – circuit protection device
CHKL – checklist CPDLC – controller-pilot data link
communication
CHR – chronometer
CPDLC-DCL – controller-pilot data link
CKPT – cockpit
communication departure clearance
CL – centerline
CPL – couple
CLAWS – control laws
CPLT – copilot
CLB – climb
CRA – Central Reporting Agency
CLK – clock
CRM – crew resource management
CLR – clear
CRO – Central Reporting Office
CLSD – closed
CRS – course
CLX – clearance
CRZ – cruise
CMPTR – computer
CSP – communication service provider
CMS – cabin management system
CTP – control tuning panel
CMU – communications management unit
CTR – center
CNCL – cancel
CTRL – control
CNS – communication, navigation, and
CU – control unit
surveillance
CVR – cockpit voice recorder
CO2 – carbon dioxide
CVS – combined vision system
COM – communication
CW – clockwise
COMM – communication
COMP – comparator; compensation;
compressor

D
DA – decision altitude DAI – digital alarm indicator
DA/DH – decision altitude/decision height DB – database

Global 7500 D | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 DC – direct current DISCH – discharge
DCEPC – DC electrical power center DISP – dispatch; display
DCL – departure clearance DIST – distance
DCP – display control panel DL – data link
DCU – data concentrator unit DLK GWX – data link graphical weather
DDA – derived decision altitude DLMA – Data Link Monitoring Agency
DDG – Dispatch Deviation Guide DM – direct mode
DECR – decrease DMC – DCU module cabinet
DEGRAD – degraded DME – distance measuring equipment
DEL – delete DN – down
delta P – differential pressure (often shown DOCS – documents
as ∆ P)
DOP – dilution of precision
DEP – departure
DOT – Department of Transport
DEPRESS – depressurization
DP – departure procedures
DEPT – departure
DR – dead reckoning
DES – descent
DSK – double-stack knob
DEST – destination
DSP – data service provider; data link service
DET – detector provider

DEV – deviation DSPL – display

DH – decision height DSPL SEL – display select

DIFF – difference DTG – distance to go

DIM – dimming DTK – desired track

DIR – direct DTS – duct temperature sensor

DISC – disconnect DU – display unit

E
EAS – equivalent airspeed eCDU – emulated control display unit
EASA – European Aviation Safety Agency ECL – electronic checklist
EC – EASA Commission ECS – environmental control system
ECB – electronic circuit breaker EDCM – electronic door control module

Global 7500 E | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 EDM – emergency descent mode EMI – electromagnetic interference
EDP – engine-driven pump ENG – engine
EEC – electronic engine control; electronic EPC – electrical power center
engine controller
EPR – engine pressure ratio
EFB – electronic flight bag
EPU – estimated position uncertainty
EFC – expect further clearance
ERP – eye reference position
EFIS – electronic flight instrument system
ES – extended squitter
EFVS – enhanced flight vision system
ESC – escape
EGNOS – European Geostationary
ESS – essential
Navigation Overlay System
ETA – estimated time of arrival
EGPWS – enhanced ground proximity
warning system ETD – estimated time of departure

EGT – engine gas temperature; exhaust gas ETE – estimated time enroute
temperature ETOPS – extended-range twin-engine
EHSV – electrohydraulic servo valve operations

EICAS – engine indication and crew alerting ETP – equal time point
system ETTS – electronic thrust trim system
ELEC – electrical EVMS – engine vibration monitoring system
ELEV – elevation; elevator EVS – enhanced vision system
ELPS – emergency lighting power supply EWH – eye-to-wheel height
ELT – emergency locator transmitter EXEC – execute
EMER – emergency EXT – external
EMERG – emergency EXT PWR – external power
EMGCY – emergency

F
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration FAS – final approach segment
FACF – final approach course fix FAV – fan air valve
FADEC – full authority digital engine control FBW – fly-by-wire
FAF – final approach fix FBWPC – fly-by-wire power converter
FANS – future air navigation system FCOM – Flight Crew Operating Manual

Global 7500 F | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 FCP – flight control panel FLT ID – flight identification
FCTN – function FLX – reduced thrust takeoff
FCU – flight control unit FMA – flight mode annunciator
FCV – flow control valve FMS – flight management system
FD – flight director FMU – fuel metering unit
FDE – fault detection and exclusion FMV – fuel metering valve
FDR – flight data recorder FOB – fuel on board
FDRAS – flight deck remote access system FOM – figure-of-merit
FF – fuel flow FOV – field of view
FIDEEX – fire detection and extinguishing FPA – flight path angle
system
FPLN – flight plan
FIR – flight information region
FPV – flight path vector
FIRE BTL – fire bottle
FQMC – fuel quantity and management
FIREX – fire extinguishing computer
FL – flight level FRMT – format
FLC – flight level change FRTT – fuel return-to-tank
FLD – factored landing distance FSCL – flap/slat control lever
FLEX – reduced thrust takeoff FTIS – fuel tank inerting system
FLT – flight FWD – forward
FLT CTRL – flight control

G
g – gravitational force GHSI – ground handling and servicing
information
GA – go-around
GLC – generator line contactor
GAGAN – GPS Aided GEO Augmented
Navigation GLD – ground lift dumping
GCS – ground clutter suppression GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
GCU – generator control unit GND – ground
GE – General Electric GND PROX – ground proximity
GEN – generator GNSS – global navigation satellite system

Global 7500 G | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 GNSSU – global navigation system sensor GRND TRK – ground track
unit
GS – glideslope; ground spoiler;
GOLD – global operational data link groundspeed
document
GSHLD – glareshield
GP – glide path
GTC – generator transfer contactor
GPS – global positioning system
GUI – graphical user interface
GPWS – ground proximity warning systems
GW – gross weight
GRAD – gradient
GWX – graphical weather

H
HAAO – high-altitude airport operations HIRL – high-intensity runway lights
HAL – height above landing; horizontal alert HOLD – takeoff thrust hold (mode)
limit
HP – high-pressure
HAP – high angle-of-attack protection
HPC – high-pressure compressor
HASOV – hot air shutoff valve
HPL – horizontal position level; horizontal
HDG – heading protection level
HDG HOLD – heading hold HPL/VPL – horizontal protection
level/vertical protection level
HDG SEL – heading select
HPSOV – high-pressure shutoff valve
HDOP – horizontal dilution of precision
HPT – high-pressure turbine
HDOP/VDOP/HUL – horizontal dilution of
precision/vertical dilution of HPTACC – high-pressure turbine active
precision/horizontal uncertainty level clearance control
HDPH – headphone HPV – high-pressure valve
HEAT – heater HRD – high-rate discharge
HF – high-frequency HSI – horizontal situation indicator
HFOM – horizontal figure-of-merit HSTAB – horizontal stabilizer
HFOM/VFOM – horizontal figure-of- HT – uncorrected altitude
merit/vertical figure-of-merit
HUD – head-up display
Hg – mercury
HUL – horizontal uncertainty level
HI – high
HYD – hydraulic

Global 7500 H | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 I
I/C – intercom IMS – information management system
I/C PTT – intercom/push-to-talk INBD – inboard
IAP – instrument approach procedure INCR – increase
IAS – indicated airspeed IND – indication; indicator
IASC – integrated air system controller INFO – information
IBIT – initiated built-in test INIT – initialization; initialize
ICAO – International Civil Aviation INOP – inoperative
Organization
INSP - inspection
ID – identification
INT – internal
IDX – index
INT/PTT – interphone/push-to-talk
IFIS – integrated flight information system
INTEG – integral
IFR – instrument flight rules
IPC – integrated processor cabinet
IGN – ignition
IR – infrared radiation
IHMS – integrated health management
IRS – inertial reference system
system
IRU – inertial reference unit
IIM – interceptor interface module
ISA – International Standard Atmosphere
ILS – instrument landing system
ISI – integrated standby instrument
IM – inner marker
ISOL – isolated; isolation
IMBAL – imbalance
ISU – infrared sensor unit
IMC – instrument meteorological conditions
ISI – integrated standby system
IMP – imperial
ITT – interturbine temperature

J
JAR – joint aviation requirement JPSOV – jet pump shutoff valve

K
KIAS – knots indicated airspeed

Global 7500 I | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 LONG – longitude
L – left
LP – low-pressure
L/T – landing/taxi
LPC – low-pressure compressor
LAN – local area network
LPT – low-pressure turbine
LAT – latitude
LPTACC – low-pressure turbine active
LAV – lavatory
clearance control
LCD – liquid crystal display
LPV – localizer performance with vertical
LDG – landing guidance
LDG ELEV – landing elevation LRC – long-range cruise
LDS – lightning detection system LRU – line-replaceable unit
LEC – low-emission combustor LSB – lower side band
LED – light-emitting diode LSK – line select key
LFE – landing field elevation LV SSB – lower voice single sideband
LFL – landing field length LVL – level
LG – landing gear LVO – low-visibility operations
LGSCU – landing gear and steering control LVOP – low-visibility operating procedures
unit
LVP – low-visibility procedures
LIM – speed limiting
LVTO – low-visibility takeoff
LNAV – lateral navigation
LW – landing weight
LO – low
LWIR – long wavelength infrared
LOA – letter of authorization
LWR – lower
LOC – localizer
LX – lightning; lightning detection system
LOC/GS – localizer/glideslope

M
MAC – mean aerodynamic chord MC – master caution
MAG – magnetic North MCE – motor control electronic
MAINT – maintenance MCL – maximum climb
MAN – manual MCR – maximum cruise
MAP – missed approach point MCT – maximum continuous thrust
MB – marker beacon MDA – minimum descent altitude

Global 7500 M | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 MEA – minimum enroute altitude MKP – multifunction keyboard panel
MECH – mechanic; mechanical MKR – marker
MED – medium MKR SENS – marker beacon sensitivity
MEL – minimum equipment list MLG – main landing gear
MEM – memory MLW – maximum landing weight
MES – main engine starting MM – middle marker
METAR – meteorological aerodrome MP – medium-pressure
MFD – multifunction display MSAS – MTSAT Satellite Augmentation
System
MFP – main fuel pump
MSG – message
MFS – multifunction spoiler
MTO – maximum takeoff weight
MFW – multifunction window
MW/MC – master warning/master caution
MIC – microphone
MX – maximum speed
MID – runway mid-point
MISC – miscellaneous

N
NAV – navigation NOTAM – notice to airmen
ND – nosedown NU – noseup
NDA – next data authority NUCC – non-uniformity correction
calibration
NDB – non-directional beacon
NWS – National Weather Service
NEA – nitrogen-enriched air
NWS – nosewheel steering
NiCad – nickel-cadmium
NLG – nose landing gear

O
OAT – outside air temperature OMS – onboard maintenance system
OCA – Oceanic Control Authority ORIG – origin
ODL – onboard data loader OSPD – overspeed
OEI – one engine inoperative OT – other traffic
OFV – outflow valve OVHT – overheat
OM – outer marker OVLY – overlay

Global 7500 N | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 OWE – operating weight empty

P
P/N – part number PFD – primary flight display
P-RAIM – predictive receiver autonomous PIT – pitch
integrity monitoring (predictive RAIM)
PLT – pilot
PA – passenger address
PM – pilot monitoring
PA – precision approach
PMA – permanent magnet alternator
PAC – path attenuation compensation
PMG – permanent magnet generator
PAX – passenger
PPDS – primary power distribution system
PB/D – place, bearing/distance
PPOS – present position
PBA – pushbutton annunciator
PRESS – pressure
PBCS – performance-based communication
PRI – primary
and surveillance
PRI – priority
PBE – protective breathing equipment
PROC – procedure
PBIT – power-on built-in test
PROX – proximity
PCE – precooler heat exchanger
PRSOV – pressure-regulating shutoff valve
PCE-ECS – precooler for the ECS
PRV – pressure-relief valve
PCU – power control unit
PSU – passenger service unit
PDC – pre-departure clearance
PT – proximate traffic
PDU – power drive unit
PTT – push-to-talk
PERF – performance
PTU – power transfer unit
PF – pilot flying
PTY – priority
PFCC – primary flight control computer
PWS – predictive windshear

Q
QAK – quick access key QRP – Quick Reference Procedures
QRH – Quick Reference Handbook

R
RA – radio altimeter RA – radio altitude

Global 7500 P | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 RA – resolution advisory RO – rollout area
RAIM – receiver autonomous integrity ROL – roll
monitoring
ROLL – roll/heading hold
RAT – ram air turbine
RQ – request
RCLM – runway centerline markings
RSP – required surveillance performance;
RCP – required communications reversion switch panel
performance
RTA – receiver/transmitter antenna
RDP – refuel/defuel panel
RTA – required time of arrival
RECIRC – recirculation
RTO – rejected takeoff
REL – relative
RVOP – reduced-visibility operating
REU – remote electronic unit procedures
RIU – radio interface unit RVR – runway visual range
RLatSM – reduced lateral separation RW – runway
minimums
RWY – runway
RNP – required navigation performance

S
SA – situational awareness; special SDCM – system for differential corrections
authorization and monitoring
SACCSA – South Central America and the SEC – secondary
Caribbean
SELCAL – selective calling
SAR – search and rescue
SFECU – slat/flap electronic control unit
SAT – static air temperature
SI – systems integration
SATCOM – satellite communications
SID – standard instrument departure
SAV – starter air valve
SITA – Société Internationale de
SB/CAI/BAI – start bleed/cowl anti- Télécommunications Aéronautiques
ice/booster anti-ice
SLOP – strategic lateral offset procedure
SBAS – satellite-based augmentation system
SMGCS – surface movement guidance and
SBV – starter bleed valve control system
SCU – security controller unit SMS – surface management system
SCV – surge control valve SNAS – satellite navigation augmentation
system

Global 7500 S | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 SOP – standard operating procedure SST – systems simulation trainer
SOV – shutoff valve ST – sidetone
SPD – speed STAR – standard terminal arrival route
SPDA – secondary power distribution STBY – standby
assemblies
SVS – synthetic vision system
SPDS – secondary power distribution system
SWIR – short wavelength infrared
SPLRS – spoilers
SYS – system
SRC – source
SYNC – synchronization
SSPC – solid-state power controller

T
TA – traffic advisory TO – takeoff
TAS – true airspeed TOC – top-of-climb
TAT – total air temperature TOD – takeoff distance
TAV – trim air valves TOD – top of descent
TAWS – terrain awareness and warning TOFL – takeoff field length
system
TOGA – takeoff/go-around
TCAS – traffic collision and avoidance
TOLD – takeoff and landing data
system
TOW – takeoff weight
TCB – thermal circuit breaker
TPIS – tire pressure indicating system
TCDS – type certificate data sheet
TQA – throttle quadrant assembly
TCH – threshold crossing height
TRACON – terminal radar control
TCV – temperature control valves
TRANS – transition
TDZ – runway threshold
TRU – transformer rectifier unit
TEMP – temperature
TSS – traffic surveillance system
TFC – traffic
TTG – time-to-go
THRST – thrust
TURB – turbulence
THRUST – thrust control (mode)
TWIP – terminal weather information for
TLAF – takeoff and landing awareness
pilots
function

Global 7500 T | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 U
UIR – upper information region USPD – underspeed
UL – uncertainty level UV SSB – upper voice single sideband
USB – universal serial bus

V
VAC – volts alternating current VGP – VNAV glide path
VAL – vertical approach limit VL – visible light
VALT – VNAV altitude hold VMC – visual meteorological conditions
VALTS – VNAV altitude select VMIN TRIM – minimum trim speed
VALTV – VNAV FMS altitude VNAV – vertical navigation
VBV – variable bleed valve VOR – VHF omnidirectional range
VDA – vertical descent angle VOX – voice-activated mic
VDC – volts direct current VPATH – VNAV path
VDL – VHF data link VPL – vertical position level
VDOP – vertical dilution of precision VRP – virtual refuel panel
VDP – visual descent point VS – vertical speed
VENTS – ventilated temperature sensors VSA – visual separation on approach
VFG – variable frequency generator VSD – vertical situation display
VFLC – VNAV flight level change VSI – vertical speed indicator
VFOM – vertical figure-of-merit VSV – variable stator vanes
VFPA – VNAV flight path angle VTO – VNAV takeoff
VGA – VNAV go-around VVS – VNAV vertical speed

W
W/ – with WAI – wing anti-ice
W/DFRD – with deferred WAIS – wing anti-ice system
W/O – without WAIV – wing anti-ice valve
WAAS – wide area augmentation system WGS – world geodesic system

Global 7500 U | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 WOFFW – weight-off-wheels WSHR – windshear escape (mode)
WOW – weight-on-wheels WX – weather
WPT – waypoint WX+T – weather with turbulence
WSCP – water system control panel WXR – weather radar
WSHR – windshear

X
XBLEED – cross-bleed XPDR – transponder
XFEED – crossfeed XTK – cross track deviation

Global 7500 X | CBT Abbreviations and Acronyms

 CBT Units of Measure
A
A – Ampere AMP – ampere
Ah – ampere hour

C
cm – centimeter

F
FT – feet (uppercase on display only) fpm – feet per minute
ft – feet

G
gal – gallon gpm – gallons per minute

H
hPa – hectopascal Hz – hertz

I
in. – inch

K
kg – kilogram kph – kilograms per hour
kHz - kilohertz kt – knots
KIAS – knots indicated airspeed kVA – kilovolt Ampere
kN – kilonewton kW - kilowatt
kPa - kilopascal

L
l – liter lb – pound

Global 7500 A | CBT Units of Measure

 lbf – pounds force lpm – liters per minute

M
M – Mach; meter (uppercase on display mHz - megahertz
only)
m – meter

N
nm – nautical mile

P
pph – pounds per hour psid – pounds per square inch differential
psi – pounds per square inch

Q
qt – quart

R
RPM – revolutions per minute

S
sm – statute mile

V
V – volt

Symbol
& – and °F – degrees Fahrenheit
° – degrees % – percent
°C – degrees Celsius

Global 7500 M | CBT Units of Measure