QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
What does PSU stand for - ANSWER: Passenger service unit
What does PA stand for? - ANSWER: Passenger announcement
What is the definition of outboard - ANSWER: The direction towards the outside of
the aircraft window seat
What is the definition of load sheet or lid - ANSWER: The load information
document is prepared by handling agent and given to the captain prior to
departure. The lid contains information such passenger and baggage numbers and
locations
What is the definition of landing gear - ANSWER: The wheels and associated
component on which the aircraft lands also called the undercarriage
What is the definition of inboard - ANSWER: The direction towards the centre line
of the aircraft the seat next to the aisle
What is the definition of infant - ANSWER: Somebody that doesn't need a seat and
is under 2 sits on the parents lap
What is the definition of hold - ANSWER: A compartment in the lower deck with
baggage and cargo is stowed
What does GPU stand for - ANSWER: Ground power unit used instead of APU to
provide electrical power on the ground
What does SPI stand for - ANSWER: Safety procedures instruction and amendment
to operations manual part A
What does SEP stand for - ANSWER: Safety emergency procedures
What does ICAO stand for - ANSWER: International civil aviation organisation
What does IATA stand for - ANSWER: International air transport Association
What does IAA stand for - ANSWER: Irish aviation authority government
department regulating aircraft operations in Ireland
What is the definition of taxiway - ANSWER: Airport route linking runway with the
ramp area