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Acronyms & Initialisms

I sometimes got lost while reading the PHAK and had to go back several pages to find where it was defined. Hope this helps!

Related: The PHAK also has a glossary of terms. It doesn't have all the acronyms and initialisms though

ACAdvisory Circular
ADMAeronautical Decision-Making
ATCAir Traffic Control
ATPAirline Transport Pilot
CAACivil Aeronautics Authority
CABCivil Aeronautics Board
CFRCode of Federal Regulations
CRMCrew Resource Management
DOTDepartment of Transportation
DPEDesignated Pilot Examiner
FAAFederal Aviation Administration
ICAOInternational Civil Aviation Organization
IFRInstrument Flight Rules
MEIMaster Equipment Installation
NASNational Airspace System
POHPilot's Operating Handbook
SBTScenario-Based Training
TBTechnical Bulletin
VFRVisual Flight Rules
TCType Certificate
TCDSType Certificate Data Sheet
CGCenter of Gravity
CLCenter of Lift
AOAAngle of Attack
AOPAAircraft Owners and Pilots Association
SDPStandard Datum Plane
MACMean Aerodynamic Chord
GAMAGeneral Aviation Manufacturers Association
CHTCylinder Head Temperature
FADECFull Authority Digital Engine Control
PDFPrimary Flight Display

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