TM 1-1520-238-23
Glossary 8
SECTION II. DEFINITION OF UNUSUAL TERMS
A
Abrasive – Rough (sandpaper, emery paper, file, etc.).
Access – Entrance or opening through which to reach equipment.
Actuated – Moved or put into action.
Aft – Rear.
ALCLAD – Bonded plating on aluminum sheet.
Aline – To position an item or mark to line up with another.
Ambient – Surrounding atmosphere.
Amplifier – Increases sound, light, etc.
Anvil – Hard-faced surface upon which something is hammered or pressed.
Applicable – Relative to, matching, associated with, connected.
Ascent – Upward movement.
Audible – Sound that can be heard.
Audio – Sound reproduction.
Augment – To increase, make more of, to add.
Auxiliary – Extra or reserve unit or source.
B
Bay – A place on the helicopter that houses systems, parts, or components.
Binds – Does not move freely.
Bulkhead – Wall that separates bays or compartments.
Bus – A point that receives many electrical connections either for grounding or carrying a signal to further points.
Bushing – A round, removable part inserted in an opening to limit size, eliminate abrasion on parts passing through
it, or to serve as a guide.
Buttline – Distance left or right of the helicopter centerline.
