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APU - Answer- Auxilary Power Unit. The APU provides ground power to the aircraft
when the engines are not running. It is mainly used when the aircraft is parked at the
gate.
Arm, Arming (the exit) - Answer- The process of attaching the evacuation slide to the
A/C floor at departure. When the door is opened in the armed mode, the slide deploys
and inflates.
Concierge Key - Answer- The Concierge Key Program is an exclusive program that
American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is by invitation only.
Compliance Check - Answer- Flight Attendant verification that customers are adhering
to safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage stowed, seatbacks forward, etc....
Deadhead, Deadheader and Deadheading - Answer- A crew member traveling on
company business as a passenger and occupies
a passenger seat (usually). A Deadheader is not part of the working crew. Deadheading
includes being positioned to work a flight from another city or going back home after
working a previous flight.
Disarm, Disarming and Disarmed - Answer- The process of releasing the evacuation
slide from the A/C floor brackets upon arrival. When the exit is in the disarmed mode,
the escape slide will not deploy automatically when the door is opened.
Doghouse - Answer- An enclosed storage area onboard the aircraft that is often used to
store supplies and emergency equipment
AFT - Answer- Rear of the aircraft
Exit Row Seating - Answer- Seats in which a customer can go directly to an exit without
entering an aisle
Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) - Answer- Regulations set forth by the FAA in which
an airline carrier must abide
FAA Minimum Crew - Answer- The minimum number of FA crew members required by
the FAA to board and work a flight. One FA is required for every 50 passenger seats.