Aircraft Furnishings and Terminology

Aircraft Furnishings, Systems, and Terminology

• Portside (PRT): Left side of the aircraft, from a passenger's perspective facing forward.
• Starboard Side (STRB): Right side of the aircraft, from a passenger's perspective facing forward.
• Cabin: Interior area of the aircraft where passengers are seated.
• Flight Deck (F/D): Also known as the cockpit, houses controls and navigational equipment. Pilots sit in the cockpit.
• Emergency Doors/Aircraft Exits: Ways out of the aircraft during emergencies. Most have two modes:
  • Disarmed Mode: Normal entry and exit during boarding and deplaning.
  • Armed Mode: Emergency evacuation, with inflatable slides deploying when the exit is opened or a handle is pulled.
• Placarded Exit Signs: Clearly marked exits that illuminate during emergencies, located above doors, over-wing, and throughout the cabin.
• Floor Proximity Lights: Lights or markings illuminating aisles to guide passengers to exits during emergencies or in smoky conditions.
• Galley: Area where food and beverages are stored and prepared.

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• Bulkhead: Dividers separating service classes and zones within a service class.
• Overhead Bins/Overhead Stowage Bins (OHB/OSB): Compartments above seats for passenger belongings.
• Crew Rest Area: Section dedicated to cabin crew breaks and rest, especially on wide-body aircraft.
• FA Jumpseat/Cabin Crew Station: Retractable/foldable seat for cabin crew during takeoff and landing.
• Passenger Service Unit (PSU): The entire unit above a passenger seat.
• Area Call Panel (ACP): Colored lights attached to ceilings, doors, and galleys, indicating needs for crew or passenger attention.
  • ACP Installation: Installed in pairs, one pair near the front exit sign (FWD) and another near the rear exit sign (ECY).
  • ACP Features: Four individually controlled, illuminated colored fields coordinating with a call system, each color corresponding to a specific call mode (steady or flashing).

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• Flight Crew to Attendant Emergency Call: Initiated by indicators when the Captain requests an attendant's response to an emergency; signaled by pink/red call lights flashing on all ACPs, a red light on the AIP, and three HI/LO chimes.
• Attendant to Captain Call: Initiated by pressing CAPT on the AIP, displayed as "<>" and "<>" flashes for emergencies.
• Attendant Indication Panel (AIP): Panel installed near attendant stations showing communication system or emergency alerts and other indicators; for example, green for communication alerts, and red for emergency alerts; displays relevant messages.

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• Lighting and Electrical System: Provides light and power to the cabin and galleys, with adjustable lighting.
• Water/Waste Page: Shows water and waste tank levels using a system of symbols on the FAP (Flight attendant panel).
• Water Systems: Supply potable water for human use in and around the cabin.
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): Backup power source in the tail.
• Ground Power Unit (GPU): Portable power source for aircraft operations where the APU and engines are not operating.
• Cargo Hold: Area for storing cargo on the aircraft.

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• Airline Acronyms and Abbreviations: Definitions for common acronyms, such as ABP (able-bodied person), FWD (forward), AFT (aft), ETD, ETA, ATD, ATA, RA (ramp agent).
• Passenger Categories: Categorization of passengers, such as children (CHD), unaccompanied minors (UM), and wheelchair users.

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• Crew Roles: Defining roles of crew members:
  • Cabin Crew: Responsible for passenger safety, comfort, and well-being.
  • Deadhead (DH): Transporting crew members to their position on flights.
  • Flight Purser (FP): Supervising flight attendants, ensuring safety, and completing reports.
  • Senior Cabin Crew (SCC): Leading flight attendants and conducting briefings.
  • Captain (CAPT): Making final decisions concerning aircraft operations and ensuring employee/passenger safety.
  • First Officer (F/O): Co-pilot, helping with preparations and taking command if the captain is incapacitated.
  • Second Officer (S/O): Third in command, often necessary for international flights for pilot rest periods.

Test your knowledge on aircraft furnishings, systems, and terminology in this quiz. Learn about the different areas of an aircraft, including the cabin, flight deck, and emergency exits. Understand the significance of portside and starboard sides, as well as safety features that ensure passenger protection during flights.