| AD | ariworthiness directivies |
| AOC | air operators certificates |
| CAA | civil aviation authority |
| CAT | comertial air transport |
| CDCCL | critical design configuration control limitation |
| CMPA | complex motor power aircraft |
| CPCP | corrosion protection and control program |
| CS | certyfying staff |
| CZdL | ciągła zdatność do lotu |
| DAH | design approval holder |
| DOA | design organization approval |
| ELA | european light aircraft |
| ETSO | european technical standard orders |
| ICA | instruction for continued airworthness |
| LLP | life limited parts |
| MEL | minimum equipment list |
| MMEL | master minimum equipment list |
| MPD | maintenance planning document |
| MTOM | maximum take off mass |
| NAA | national aviation authority |
| OEM | original equipment maanufacturer |
| OM | operations manual |
| POA | production organization approval |
| SARPs | standards and recommended practices |
| SIB | safety information bulletin |
| SL | service letter |
| SB | service bulletin |
| SSID | supplemental structural inspection document |
| STC | supplemental type certificate |
| TC | type certificate |
| W/O | work order |
