| Acronym | Meaning |
| PAL | APA Indonesian Communications Satellite |
| CKT | Circuit |
| VAL | Valid |
| MIP | Modification Instruction Package |
| DSC | Dedicated Signal Conditioner |
| RMS | Remote ManiPulator System (SubsYstem) |
| MA | Missed Approach |
| ULT | Ultimate |
| RTOP | Research And Technology Objectives And Plans |
| KCAS | Knots Calibrated Airspeed |