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Viewing Aviation Terms that Begin with the Letter "R"

RA

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RAA

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Rabbit

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Radar

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Radar approach

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Radar attenuation

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Radar Contact

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Radar services

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Radar summary chart

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Radar weather report (SD)

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Radials

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Radiant energy

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Radiation

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Radio frequency (RF)

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Radio magnetic indicator (RMI)

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Radio or radar altimeter

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Radio wave

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Radiographic inspection

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Radiosonde

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RAIL

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RAIM

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RAIS

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RAM recovery

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Ramjet

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Random RNAV routes

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Ranging signals

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RAPCO

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RAPCON

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Rapid decompression

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RATCC

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RATCF

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Rated 2-minute OEI Power , with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated 21/2-minute OEI power , with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated 30-minute OEI power , with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated 30-second OEI Power , with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated continuous OEI power , with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated maximum continuous augmented thrust, with respect to turbojet engine type certification, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated maximum continuous power, with respect to reciprocating, turbopropeller, and turboshaft engines, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated maximum continuous thrust, with respect to turbojet engine type certification, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated takeoff augmented thrust, with respect to turbojet engine type certification, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated takeoff power, with respect to reciprocating, turbopropeller, and turboshaft engine type certification, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rated takeoff thrust, with respect to turbojet engine type certification, – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rating – 14 CFR 1.1

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Rational Analysis – 16G Seat Testing Term

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RBC

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RBDPE

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RBDT

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RBSS

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RCAG

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RCC

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RCCC

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RCF

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RCIU

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RCL

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RCLR

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RCLS

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RCLT

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RCO

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RCP (NextGen)

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RCU

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RD

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RDAT

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RDP

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RDSIM

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Reamers

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Rebuilt Aircraft Engine

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Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring

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Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)

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Receiver-transmitter (RT)

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Recommended altitude

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Rectifier

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Red Plague – Corrosion

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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)

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Redundancy

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Reference circle (also, distance circle)

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Reference landing speed – 14 CFR 1.1

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Region of Reverse / Reversed Command

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Regions of command

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REIL

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Rejected Takeoff (ICAO Definition)

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REL

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Relative bearing (RB)

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Relative bearing indicator (RBI)

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Relative humidity

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Relative wind

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Reliability

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Reliability – Aviation

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Remote communications outlet (RCO)

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Remote failure conditions

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Repair

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Repair Assessment Program

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Repair Classifications

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Repair station

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Reporting Point

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Reporting point – 14 CFR 1.1

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Required navigation performance (RNP)

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Required Visual Reference

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Resistance

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Resolution advisory (RA)

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Resonance

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Restricted area

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Restricted area – 14 CFR 1.1

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Retentivity

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Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs)

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Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM)

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Revenue per Employee

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Reverse sensing

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Reverted Rubber (steam) Hydroplaning

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RF

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RFM

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Rheostat

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Rhodopsin

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Rig Pin – Aviation Maintenance

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Rigging

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Rigidity

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Rigidity in space

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RIL (NextGen)

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Rime ice

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RIRP (NextGen)

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Risk

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Risk Acceptance

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Risk Analysis

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Risk Assessment

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Risk Control

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Risk elements

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Risk homeostasis

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Risk Management

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Risk Severity

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RL

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RLIM

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RLVs (NextGen)

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RMCC

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RMCF

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RMI

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RML

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RMLR

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RMLT

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RMM

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RMMS

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RMS

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RMSC

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RNAV

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RNAV (GPS) approach

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RNP

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ROA (NextGen)

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ROC

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Rocket – 14 CFR 1.1

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ROD

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ROSA

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ROT

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Rotational speed

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Rotorcraft (ICAO Definition)

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Rotorcraft – 14 CFR 1.1

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Route discontinuity

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Route segment – 14 CFR 1.1

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Routine inspection

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RP

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RPAT

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RPAT (NextGen)

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RPC

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RPG

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RPR (NextGen)

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RRH

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RRHS

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RRWDS

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RRWSS

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RSA

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RSAT

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RSP (NextGen)

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RSS

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RT

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RT & BTL

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RTA (NextGen)

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RTAD

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RTCA

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RTCA (NextGen)

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RTP

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RTR

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RTRD

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Rudder

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Ruddervator

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Run-up, Power Run

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Runway

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Runway centerline lights

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Runway Datum Point (RDP)

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Runway edge lights

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Runway end identifier lights (REIL)

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Runway Excursion (ICAO Definition)

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Runway Incursion

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Runway Incursion Animal (ICAO Definition)

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Runway Incursion Vehicle, Aircraft or person (ICAO Definition)

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Runway Overrun Event

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Runway Protection Zone – RPZ

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Runway Status Lights (RWSL)

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Runway visibility value (RVV)

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Runway Visual Range

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Runway visual range (RVR)

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RVR – Runway Visual Range

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RW

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RWDS

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RWP

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RWSL

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RWSL (NextGen)

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