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Glossary of Terms or Abbreviations

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ADIZ Air Defense Identification Zone

AIM Aeronautical Information Management

AIP Aeronautical Information Publication

AIS Aeronautical Information Services

AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance

AOC Aerodrome Obstacle Chart

AOM Aerodrome Operating Minima

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATS Air Traffic Service

CAA Civil Aviation Authority

CAR Civil Aviation Regulation

CAT Category

COM Communications/Equipment

DME Distance Measuring Equipment

FAF Final Approach Fix

FAP Final Approach Point

ft Feet

GM Guidance Material

IAC Instrument Approach Chart

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ISA International Standard Atmosphere

IAF Initial Approach Fix

IF Intermediate Approach Fix

ILS Instrument Landing System

in Inches

Km Kilometer

m Meter

MAP Aeronautical Maps and Charts

MAPt Missed Approach Point

mm Millimeter

Nm Nautical Mile

NOTAM Notice to Airmen

OCA/H Obstacle Clearance Altitude/Height

OIS Obstacle Identification Surface

PANS-OPS Procedures for air navigation services –operations