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Appendix I Glossary-Cont. - 14001_254
Appendix I Glossary-Cont. - 14001_256

Aviation Boatswains Mate E 3 & 2 - Aviation theories and other practices
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EIC– Equipment identification code. I-LEVEl- Intermediate level. ELONGATION- An increase in the length of a material due to heating, stretching, hammering, and so forth. IC– Interior communications. ILARTS- Integrated Launch and Recovery Television Surveillance System. EM– Electrician’s Mate. IMA- Intermediate maintenance activity. ENERGIZE- To put into operation electrically. INSURV– Inspection and survey. EROSION– Pitting or eating away of metal due to the action of steam, chemicals, water, or atmosphere. IPB- Illustrated Parts Breakdown. IRAC- Interim rapid action change. ERRATIC- Operating in an unusual manner that may result in possible breakdown or failure. JCN– Job control number. FADR– Fast Action Discrepancy Report. JSN– Job sequence number. FATIGUE- A major breakdown of the surface metal over a large area, resulting in the surface metal’s becoming loose and detached from the base material. LAGGING- The material used to insulate steam pipes or boilers to prevent the loss of heat by radiation. LANG LAY- The lay in the strands and the lay in the rope are in the same direction. FBR- Feedback Report. FLOLS- Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System. LAY- That length of rope in which one strand makes one complete revolution about the core. FOD- Foreign object damage. MC– Maintenance control. FREEZING- Stopping of motion between two contacting surfaces because of lack of lubrication. MAF- Maintenance Action Form. MAGNAFLUX TESTING- An inspection procedure to determine the presence of cracks in metal parts, utilizing the magnetic particle inspection. GALLING- Tearing away of a metal surface by friction. HERTZ- Cycles per second. MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION– A nondestructive method of inspecting areas on or near the surface of iron or steel. The part is magnetized and then sprinkled with iron powder to locate discontinuities, such as hairline cracks. HMR– Hazardous Material Report. HONE— To grind with an abrasive stone to remove surface imperfections. MALFUNCTION- Any failure of a system or component that prevents normal operation of the catapult. HUD- Heads-up display. HYDRAULIC- That which is operated or moved by the use of pressurized fluid. MDR– Maintenance Data Report. HYDROSTATIC TEST– A test to determine whether a part can withstand certain hydraulic pressures without deforming or leaking. MDS- Maintenance Data System. AI-3







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