| Acronym | Meaning |
| FCS | Flight Control System (Subsystem) |
| S/M | Structural/Mechanical |
| QVVT | Qualified Verification Vibration Testing |
| GPTE | General Purpose Test Equipment |
| SDC | Software DeveloPment COmPuter |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| CL | Coefficient Of Lift |
| OP | Oxygen Purge |
| CI | Certification Inspection |
| SFTF | Static Firing Test Facility |