| Acronym | Meaning |
| HNDLG | Handling |
| TLCSC | Top-level Computer Software Component |
| PEP | Proposal Evaluation Plan |
| AAI | Aircraft Armament Inc (aai Corp Baltimore) |
| AIT | Aircraft Interface Tester |
| GAFC | General Airframe Change (tdc 71) |
| SDC | Shaft Driven Compressor |
| FRACAS | Failure Reporting Analysis And Corrective Action System |
| NADC | Naval Air Development Center (warminster) |
| BOA | Basic Ordering Agreement |