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54 ms- §1.2REGULATION — OFFICIAL DEFINITION
IFSD
IFSD means in-flight shutdown.
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ILS
ILS means instrument landing system.
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IM
IM means ILS inner marker.
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INT
INT means intersection.
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Idle thrust
Idle thrust means the jet thrust obtained with the engine power control level set at the stop for the least thrust position at which it can be placed.
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In-flight shutdown (IFSD)
In-flight shutdown (IFSD) means, for ETOPS only, when an engine ceases to function (when the airplane is airborne) and is shutdown, whether self induced, flightcrew initiated or caused by an external influence. The FAA considers IFSD for al
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Indicated airspeed
Indicated airspeed means the speed of an aircraft as shown on its pitot static airspeed indicator calibrated to reflect standard atmosphere adiabatic compressible flow at sea level uncorrected for airspeed system errors.
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Instrument
Instrument means a device using an internal mechanism to show visually or aurally the attitude, altitude, or operation of an aircraft or aircraft part. It includes electronic devices for automatically controlling an aircraft in flight.
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Instrument approach procedure (IAP)
Instrument approach procedure (IAP) is a series of predetermined maneuvers by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles and assurance of navigation signal reception capability. It begins from the initial appro
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Interstate air commerce
Interstate air commerce means the carriage by aircraft of persons or property for compensation or hire, or the carriage of mail by aircraft, or the operation or navigation of aircraft in the conduct or furtherance of a business or vocation,
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Interstate air transportation
Interstate air transportation means the carriage by aircraft of persons or property as a common carrier for compensation or hire, or the carriage of mail by aircraft in commerce:
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Intrastate air transportation
Intrastate air transportation means the carriage of persons or property as a common carrier for compensation or hire, by turbojet-powered aircraft capable of carrying thirty or more persons, wholly within the same State of the United States
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Kite
Kite means a framework, covered with paper, cloth, metal, or other material, intended to be flown at the end of a rope or cable, and having as its only support the force of the wind moving past its surfaces.
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LDA
LDA means localizer-type directional aid.
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LFR
LFR means low-frequency radio range.
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LMM
LMM means compass locator at middle marker.
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LOC
LOC means ILS localizer.
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LOM
LOM means compass locator at outer marker.
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Landing gear extended speed
Landing gear extended speed means the maximum speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown with the landing gear extended.
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Landing gear operating speed
Landing gear operating speed means the maximum speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or retracted.