Abbreviations Used

AC - Advisory Circular

AC(J) - Advisory Circular (Joint)

Amdt. - Amendment

AN - Airworthiness Notice

ARAC - Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee

AWM - Airworthiness Manual

CAM - Civil Aviation Manual

CAR - Canadian Aviation Regulations

CARAC - Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council

CARC - Civil Aviation Regulatory Committee

CPR - Changed Product Rule

DOT - Department of Transport

EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency

FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation

FR - Federal Register

ICPTF - International Certification Procedures Task Force

JAA - Joint Aviation Authorities

JAR - Joint Aviation Regulation

LSTC - Limited Supplemental Type Certificate

NPA - Notice of Proposed Amendment

NPRM - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

PDA - Part Design Approval

PMA - Parts Manufacturer Approval

STC - Supplemental Type Certificate

TC - Type Certificate

TCCA - Transport Canada Civil Aviation

TCDS - Type Certificate Data Sheet

TSO - Technical Standard Order

VLA - Very Light Aeroplanes