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ASME Y14.
38-2007
[Revision of ASME Y14.38-1999 (R2006)]
Abbreviations and
Acronyms for Use on
Drawings and Related
Documents
Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation Practices
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ASME Y14.38-2007
[Revision of ASME Y14.38-1999 (R2006)]
Abbreviations and
Acronyms for Use on
Drawings and Related
Documents
Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation Practices
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A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L S TA N D A R D
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Date of Issuance: April 25, 2008
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Correspondence With the Y14 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 Scope and Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Where and How Abbreviations Should Be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Basic Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Words and Terms and Their Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Cross-Reference List of Abbreviations and Their
Words and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Nonmandatory Appendices
A Table of Elements and Their Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
B Partial List of Engineering Societies and Industrial Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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FOREWORD
Subcommittee 38, Abbreviations, was formed in May 1995, and is a Subcommittee of the ASME
Standards Committee Y14, Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation Practices. The
Subcommittee is charged with the responsibility of compiling and maintaining a listing of abbrevi-
ations and acronyms for use on engineering drawings and related documents.
ASME Y1.1 was revised and redesignated as ASME Y14.38. This Standard is based on ASME Y1.1
and MIL-STD-12.
This revision of ASME Y14.38 incorporates the ASME Y14.38a-2002 addenda and comments
received since the release of the ASME Y14.38-1999 revision. No abbreviations or acronyms were
eliminated; however, one abbreviation was changed: SME was standard military drawing, and
it has changed to standard microcircuit drawing.
The successful completion of this Standard is attributed to the subcommittee members, contrib-
uting guests, and the departments and agencies of the U.S. Government.
Suggestions for the improvement of this Standard are welcome. They should be sent to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Attn.: Secretary, Y14 Main Committee, Three Park
Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
This revision was approved as an American National Standard on September 12, 2007.
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ASME Y14 STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Engineering Drawing and Related
Documentation Practices
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
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STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS
F. Bakos, Jr., Chair
K. E. Wiegandt, Vice Chair
C. J. Gomez, Secretary
STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

A. R. Anderson, Dimensional Control System, Inc. W. A. Kaba, Spirit Aerosystems
F. Bakos, Jr., Consultant K. S. King, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
J. V. Burleigh, Consultant A. Krulikowski, Effective Training, Inc.
P. J. McCuistion, Ohio University
D. E. Day, TEC-EASE, Inc.
J. D. Meadows, James D. Meadows and Associates, Inc.
K. Dobert, UGS PLM Solutions
J. M. Smith, Caterpillar, Inc.
C. W. Ferguson, WM Education Services N. H. Smith, Spirit Aerosystems
C. J. Gomez, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers K. E. Wiegandt, Sandia National Laboratories
B. A. Harding, Purdue University R. G. Wilhelm, University of North Carolina
D. H. Honsinger, Consultant B. A. Wilson, The Boeing Co.
SUBCOMMITTEE 38 ABBREVIATIONS
K. S. King, Chair, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division P. L. Keeney, Textron Automotive Co.
D. V. Alvarez, Boeing Defense and Space Group G. M. Nelson, Boeing North American, Inc.
J. V. Burleigh, Consultant N. Stern, U.S. Department of the Army, ARDEC
L. G. Davis, Modern Technologies Corp.
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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE Y14 COMMITTEE
General. ASME Standards are developed and maintained with the intent to represent the
consensus of concerned interests. As such, users of this Standard may interact with the Committee
by requesting interpretations, proposing revisions, and attending Committee meetings. Corre-
spondence should be addressed to:
Secretary, Y14 Standards Committee
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
Proposing Revisions. Revisions are made periodically to the Standard to incorporate changes
that appear necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by the experience gained from the application
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of the Standard. Approved revisions will be published periodically.

The Committee welcomes proposals for revisions to this Standard. Such proposals should be
as specific as possible, citing the paragraph number(s), the proposed wording, and a detailed
description of the reasons for the proposal, including any pertinent documentation.
Attending Committee Meetings. The Y14 Standards Committee regularly holds meetings or
telephone conferences, which are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend any meeting or
telephone conference should contact the Secretary of the Y14 Standards Committee or check the
Web site at http://www.asme.org/codes/.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS FOR USE ON DRAWINGS

AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 2 WHERE AND HOW ABBREVIATIONS SHOULD BE

USED
1.1 Scope
2.1 Where to Use Abbreviations
The abbreviations and acronyms, hereinafter referred
to as abbreviations, listed in this Standard are used Abbreviations are to be used only where necessary to
on engineering drawings and related documentation. save time and space. Even though this Standard estab-
lishes abbreviations for many terms, extreme care should
1.2 Purpose be exercised in their use. Since they may have to be
interpreted by people of varying backgrounds, abbrevia-
The intent of this Standard is to allow the use of tions should be used only where their meaning is
approved abbreviations in lieu of the use of complete unquestionably clear to the intended reader. Where there
words or terminology. Abbreviations defined by this is doubt that the reader will understand the meaning,
Standard need not be additionally defined by the using spell out the word or complete phrase where first used,
drawing or related document. It is not the intent of this followed by the abbreviation or acronym in parentheses.
Standard to include abbreviations defined or established When in doubt, spell it out.
in other standards such as those for scientific terms
and notations. However, an exception is made for those 2.2 Duplicate Abbreviations
abbreviations that have widespread use and recognition, The same abbreviation is included in this Standard
for example, AM for amplitude modulation, and FM for for several different terms due to established practice.
frequency modulation (radio). Care should be exercised to assure that the proper mean-
ing will be interpreted when using such abbreviations.
1.3 Abbreviations and Letter Symbols
Since abbreviations are conventional representations
3 BASIC PRINCIPLES
of words or names in a particular language, they may
be different in different languages. A symbol, on the 3.1 Abbreviations for Acronyms
other hand, represents a quantity or a unit (not its name) Sections 5 and 6 include some acronyms for com-
and is therefore independent of language. Because of pound terms as well as abbreviations for the acronyms.
this, the use of letter symbols is preferred over abbrevia-
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Some examples are: radar for radio detection and

tions for unit or quantity terms. While letter symbols ranging and rdr for radar; selsyn for self-syn-
may be used wherever abbreviations were formerly chronous and sels for selsyn.
used, abbreviations are never to be used whenever a
mathematical operation sign is involved, such as the 3.2 Punctuation
equality sign (p) or the division sign (/). An abbreviation spelling a whole word should
include a period if the abbreviation could be
1.4 Abbreviation Lists Format misinterpreted.
Abbreviations shown in the Drawings column pro-
vide the form for use on drawings and documents pro- 3.3 Spacing
duced with upper case characters. Abbreviations in the Spaces shall not be inserted within an abbreviation.
Text column provide the form for documents pro-
duced with lower case characters. Where upper case 3.4 Capitalization
abbreviations are shown in the Text column, they are Abbreviations included in the Drawings column of
a continuation of prior usage and are generally for major section 5, provide the form for use on drawings and
systems or are recognized as having significant applica- documents produced in upper case characters. The
tions when used in text. Bracketed modifiers may appear abbreviations in the Text column provide the form
with certain terms indicating alternate technology- required for lower case characters. However, these
specific applications for that term. abbreviations may be capitalized when required for
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emphasis. Abbreviations that are capitalized in the 3.9 New Abbreviations

Text column are a continuation of prior usage and The development of a new abbreviation will be con-
in general are abbreviations for major systems or are sidered for inclusion in this Standard based on the fol-
recognized as having significant application when used lowing minimum criteria:
in text. Abbreviations are not listed in the column for (a) A genuine need for the abbreviation has been
many short words. If space limitations make it necessary demonstrated.
to abbreviate such terms, the abbreviation that appears
(b) The abbreviation does not contain subscripts and
in the Drawings column shall be used except for sub-
superscripts.
stitution of lower case letters.
(c) The term to be abbreviated should be five or more
letters.
3.5 Syntactical Endings
(d) The abbreviation does not duplicate abbreviations
Unless otherwise indicated, the same abbreviations defined or established in other standards.
shall be used for all tenses, participle endings, the pos- (e) The abbreviation meets the intent of the scope of
sessive case, the singular and plural, and the noun and this Standard.
modifying forms of a term. Some examples are: bm (f) The term to be abbreviated would have wide-
for beam and beams; calc for calculate, calculated, spread application.
calculating, and calculation.
3.6 Word Combinations 4 APPENDICES

An abbreviation of a word combination shall not be 4.1 Chemical Elements
separated for use individually; e.g., the abbreviation for
The International Union of Pure and Applied
stainless steel sst is not to be split to use s for stain-
Chemistrys elements and their symbols appear in
less and stl for steel. Individual abbreviations may be
Appendix A. The symbols listed are not abbreviations,
combined when necessary if there is no abbreviation
and are preferred to the abbreviations listed in sections
listed for the combination; e.g., the abbreviation for aver-
5 and 6 for scientific and technical work. However, these
age avg and temperature temp can be combined as abbreviations may continue to be used in fields where
avg temp for average temperature. their use has been established by long standing practice.
3.7 Combining Forms 4.2 Engineering Societies
Where two abbreviations are listed for the same word A partial listing of Engineering Societies and
such as cath for cathode and c for cathode, as Industrial Associations and their abbreviations appear
in cathode ray tube, (comb form), the first abbreviation in Appendix B.
applies to the word used alone. The abbreviation indi-
cated (comb form) applies in combination with abbre-
viations of other words to form an abbreviation for a 5 WORDS AND TERMS AND THEIR
word combination such as CRT for Cathode Ray Tube. ABBREVIATIONS
See list beginning on page 3.
3.8 Colors
Two abbreviations are listed in sections 5 and 6 for
6 CROSS-REFERENCE LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
color name. The three-letter abbreviation is preferred
AND THEIR WORDS AND TERMS
for notes on drawings and in text. The other abbreviation
is used where a shorter designation for colors is needed. See list beginning on page 65.
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WORDS AND TERMS AND THEIR ABBREVIATIONS1,2

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text
A acknowledge ACK ack

a programming language APL APL acoustic ACST acst
abandon ship ABDNSHP abdnshp acoustic mine sweeping AMNSWP AMNSWP
abbreviate ABBR abbr acoustical plaster ceiling APC APC
abnormal ABNL abnl acoustical tile ceiling ATC ATC
about ABT abt acquire ACQ acq
above ABV abv acquisition ACQ acq
above baseline ABL abl acquisition advice code AAC AAC
above water AW aw across ACR acr
abrasion ABRS abrs across flats ACRFLT ACRFLT
abrasion resistant AR ar acrylic ACRYL acryl
abrasive ABRSV abrsv action ACTN actn
abrasive-resistant ABRSVRES abrsvres action cutout ACO aco
absolute ABS abs action time AT at
absolute ceiling ABSCLG absclg activate ACTVT actvt
absorption ABSORB absorb activation analysis ACTVNANAL actvnanal
abstract ABSTR abstr activator ACTVTR actvtr
accelerate ACCEL accel active element group AEG AEG
accelerator ACLTR acltr activity ACT act
accelerometer ACCLRM acclrm actual ACTL actl
accept ACPT acpt actuate ACTE acte
acceptable quality level AQL AQL actuating ACTG actg
acceptable quality test AQT AQT actuator ACTR actr
acceptable reliability level ARL ARL adaptation ADAPT adapt
acceptor ACPTR acptr adapter ADPTR adptr
access ACS acs adapter booster AB AB
access opening AO AO Adaptive Flight Control Systems AFCS AFCS
access panel AP AP addendum ADD add
access time ACST ACST addition ADD add
accessory ACCESS access additional ADDL addl
accident ACDT acdt additive ADDT addt
accommodate ACCOM accom address ADRS adrs
accordance with AW aw adhere ADH adh
account ACCT acct adhesive ADH adh
accumulate ACCUM accum adjacent ADJ adj
accumulator ACC acc adjust ADJ adj
accumulator switch ACS ACS adjustable speed ADJSP adjsp
accurate ACCUR accur administer ADMIN admin
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acetate ACTT actt admitting ADMG admg

acetate [insul] (see cellulose --- --- Adoptive Flight Control System AFCS AFCS
acetate) adsorbent ADSORB adsorb
acetylene ACET acet advance ADV adv
acid-resisting AR AR advance alteration notice AAN AAN
acid waste AW aw advance change notice ACN ACN
acidproof AP ap advance engineering change AECP AECP
acidproof floor APF APF proposal
advance engineering order AEO AEO
1 advance material request AMR AMR
The material in this section is in alphabetical order based on
the entries under the heading Term. advanced battery acquisition ABAR ABAR
2 radar
Bracketed ( [] ) modifiers may appear with certain terms to
indicate alternate technology-specific applications for that term. advertisement AD ad
See also para. 1.4. advisory ADVSY advsy
aerodynamic AERODYN aerodyn
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aerodynamic center AC AC air traffic control ATC ATC

aerological AEROL aerol air transport radio ATR ATR
aeronautic AERO aero air turbine motor ATM atm
aeronautical material AMS AMS airborne ABN abn
specification airborne early warning AEW AEW
aeronautical national taper pipe ANPT ANPT airborne interceptor AI AI
thread airborne surveillance radar ASR ASR
aeronautical recommended ARP ARP aircraft ACFT acft
practice aircraft approach light AAL AAL
aeronautical standards group ASG ASG aircraft control and warning ACW acw
aerospace ground equipment AGE AGE airframe AFR afr
after AFT aft airframe-mounted accessory AMAD AMAD
after cooler AFTCLR AFTCLR drive
after engine room AER AER airplane APL apl
after peak AP AP airport APRT aprt
after perpendicular AP AP airport surveillance radar APSR APSR
after torpedo room ATRM ATRM airscoop AS as
afterburner AB ab airspeed AS as
aftertreatment AFTM aftm airspeed indicator AI AI
agent AGT agt airtight AT at
aggregate AGGR aggr alarm ALM alm
agitate AG ag alarm check valve ACV ACV
aileron AIL ail alclad ALCD alcd
air blast AB ab alcohol ALC alc
air blast circuit breaker ABCB ABCB algebra ALG alg
air blast transformer ABT ABT algebraic compiler and translator ACT ACT
air-break switch ABSW absw algorithm ALGO algo
air circuit breaker ACB ACB algorithmic-oriented language ALGOL ALGOL
air circulating ACIRC acirc alidade ALDD aldd
air cleaner AIRCLNR AIRCLNR alignment ALIGN align
air-condition AIRCOND aircond alkaline ALK alk
air conditioning AC ac alkalinity ALKY alky
air-cooled ACLD acld all-number calling ANC ANC
air data computing ADC ADC
all-wheel drive AWD awd
air escape AE AE
all-wheel steer AWS aws
Air Force-Navy AN AN
allocate ALLOC alloc
Air Force-Navy Aeronautical ANA ANA
allowance ALLOW allow
Air Force-Navy-Civil ANC ANC
allowance parts list APL APL
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Air Force-Navy Design AND AND
alloy ALY aly
air header AHDR ahdr
alloy-steel protective plating ASPP ASPP
air induction AINDTN AINDTN
alphabetical ALPHA alpha
air inlet heater AIH aih
alphanumeric output ANO ANO
air installations AI AI
alteration ALTRN altrn
air lock AL AL
altered ALTRD altrd
air movement data AMD AMD
alternate ALTN altn
air munitions AMUN amun
air over AO AO alternating current AC AC
air over hydraulic AH ah alternating current synchronous ACS ACS
air passage AP AP alternation ALT alt
air-position indicator API API alternative ALTNV altnv
air route traffic control center ARTCC ARTCC alternator ALTNTR altntr
air shutoff ASHOF ASHOF altimeter ALTM altm
air shutter AIRSHTR AIRSHTR altitude ALT alt
air starting ASTRG ASTRG altitude transmitting equipment ALTE alte
air-to-air AA aa aluminum AL AL
air-to-air after cooler ATAAC ataac aluminum conductor steel- ACRS ACSR
air-to-air identification AAI AAI reinforced
air-to-air-missile AAM AAM amalgam AMLG amlg
air-to-ground AG AG amateur television ATV ATV
air-to-surface missile ASM ASM amatol AM am
air-to-underwater missile AUM AUM amber AMB amb
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amber light AL AL anode AD ad

ambient AMB amb anode [electron device] A A
ambulance AMB amb anodize ANDZ andz
amendment AMEND amend answer ANS ans
American AMER Amer ante meridiem [before noon] AM am
American Gage Design Standard AGDS AGDS antenna ANT ant
American National Standard ASCII ASCII antenna scan SCAN SCAN
Code for Information anti (comb form) A a
Interchange anti tracking control ATRC ATRC
American Standard Elevator Code ASEC ASEC antiair output AAO aao
American Steel Wire Gage ASWG ASWG antiaircraft AA AA
American Wire Gage AWG AWG antiaircraft artillery AAA AAA
ammeter AMM amm antiaircraft common AAC AAC
ammeter switch AS AS antiaircraft fire control AAFC AAFC
ammonia AMNA amna antiaircraft self-destroying AASD AASD
ammonium nitrate AMNIT amnit antifreeze ANTIFRZ antifrz
ammunition AMMO ammo antifriction bearing AFB AFB
ammunition hoist AMOHST AMOHST antifriction metal AFM AFM
ammunition hoist drive AMOHSTDR AMOHSTDR antihunt AH ah
ammunition identification code AIC AIC antiicing AI ai
ammunition rack AMMORK AMMORK antijamming AJ aj
amount AMT amt antilogarithm ANTILOG antilog
ampere AMP amp antimissile missile AMM AMM
ampere demand meter AD AD antimotor torpedo boat AMTB AMTB
ampere-hour AMPHR amphr antimotorboat AMB amb
ampere-hour meter AHM AHM antipersonnel APERS APERS
ampere [turn] AT at antirepeat relay ARR ARR
amphibian AMPH amph antiseptic ANTSPT antspt
amphibious AMPH amph antisubmarine AS AS
amphibious truck AMPHTRK amphtrk antisubmarine warfare ASW ASW
amplidyne AMPLDN ampldn antitank AT AT
amplidyne generator AMPLG AMPLG antitank nonmetallic ATNM ATNM
amplidyne motor generator AMPLMG AMPLMG antitorpedo ATORP atorp
amplifier AMPL ampl antitoxin ANTOX antox
amplitude AMPTD amptd antitransmit-receive ATR ATR
amplitude modulation AM AM antitransmit-receive tube ATRT ATRT
analog ANLG anlg antiunderwater warfare AUW AUW
analog-to-digital AD ad apartment APT apt
analog-to-digital converter ADC ADC aperture APERT apert
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analysis ANAL anal apothecary APOTH apoth
analytical rework program ARP ARP apparatus APPAR appar
analyze ANALY analy apparent APRNT aprnt
anchor AHR ahr appearance APP app
anchor bolt AB AB appendix APPX appx
anchor light ANLT anlt application APPL appl
anchor order AOR aor application list AL AL
anchor windlass AWNDLS AWNDLS applied APLD apld
anchored filament ANCFIL ANCFIL applique APLQ aplq
and so forth ETC etc approach APRCH aprch
anechoic ANCH anch approval APPVL appvl
angiocardiogram ACG acg approve APPV appv
angle order ANLOR ANLOR approved APVD apvd
angle stop valve ASV ASV approximate APPROX approx
angular ANLR anlr April APR Apr
anhydride ANHYD anhyd aqueous AQ aq
anhydrous ANHYD anhyd arbitrary ARB arb
anneal ANL anl arc weld ARCW arcw
announcing ANCG ancg arccosecant ARCCSE arccse
annular ANLR anlr arccosine ARCCOS arccos
annunciator ANN ann arccotangent ARCCOT arccot
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architectural projected window APW APW asbestos cement AC AC

architecture ARCH arch asbestos-cement board ACB ACB
archive ARCH arch asbestos-covered metal ACM ACM
arcing ARNG arng asbestos millboard AMB amb
arcsecant ARCSEC arcsec asbestos roof shingles ARS ARS
arcsine ARCSIN arcsin asphalt ASPH asph
arctangent ARCTAN arctan asphalt-plank floor ASPHPF asphpf
area drain AD AD asphalt roof shingles ASPHRS asphrs
area moving target indicator AMTI AMTI asphalt-tile base ATB ATB
area weight average resolution AWAR awar asphalt-tile floor ATF ATF
area weighted average T-number AWAT awat aspirator ASPRTR asprtr
argument programming AP AP assemble ASSEM assem
arithmetic ARITH arith assemble [auto manufacturing] ASM asm
arithmetic and logic unit ALU alu assembly ASSY assy
arithmetic average AA AA assembly and repair AR AR
arithmetic unit ARITHU arithu assembly jig AJ AJ
armament ARMT armt assign ASGN asgn
armament and electronics AE ae assignment ASGMT asgmt
armature ARM arm assistance ASSTN asstn
armature accelerator AA AA assistant ASST asst
armature shunt ARMSHT armsht Assisted Takeoff System ATOS ATOS
arming ARM arm associate ASSOC assoc
Arming and Fusing System AFS AFS association ASSN assn
arming wire AW AW assort ASRT asrt
armor grating AG AG astern ASTN astn
armor-piercing AP AP astigmatism ASTIG astig
armor-piercing-capped APC APC astragal A a
armor-piercing-capped incendiary APCI APCI astronomical time switch ATS ATS
armor-piercing-capped incendiary APCIT APCIT astronomical unit AU AU
with tracer astrophysics ASTROPHYS astrophys
armor-piercing-incendiary API API asymmetric ASYM asym
armor-piercing-incendiary with APIT APIT asymptote ASYMP asymp
tracer at a later date ALD ALD
armor-piercing-with tracer APT APT athwartship ATH ath
armor plate ARMPL armpl atmosphere ATM atm
armored ARMD armd atomic (comb form) AT at
armored cable ARMCA armca atomic explosion ATXPL atxpl
armored infantry vehicle AIV AIV atomic hydrogen weld ATW atw
armored personnel carrier APC APC atomic weight ATWT atwt
armored utility vehicle AUV AUV atomizing ATMG atmg
Army-Navy AN AN attach ATCH atch
Army-Navy-Air Force ANAF ANAF attachment ATCH atch
Army-Navy British ANB ANB attack ATCK atck
Army-Navy Commercial ANC ANC attention ATTN attn
Army-Navy Design AND AND attenuation ATTEN atten
aromatic AROM arom attenuator ATTEN atten
arrange ARR arr attitude ATTD attd
array processing instruction set APIS APIS attorney ATTY atty
arrester ARSR arsr audible AUD aud
arresting [gear or hook] ARG arg
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audio AUD aud

arsine ARS ars audio frequency AF AF
article ART art auditor AUDTR audtr
articulated ARTCLD artcld augment AGMT agmt
artificial ARTF artf August AUG Aug
artificial neutron ARTRON artron authorize AUTH auth
artillery ARTY arty auto reverse fan ARF arf
as drawn AD AD automatic AUTO auto
as required AR AR automatic bandwidth control ABWC ABWC
as soon as possible ASAP ASAP automatic bass compensation ABSC ABSC
asbestos ASB asb automatic bias compensation ABCP ABCP
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automatic brightness control ABC ABC manufacturer

automatic check valve AUTOCV autocv auxiliary power unit APU APU
automatic checkout equipment ACE ACE auxiliary register AUXR AUXR
automatic circuit exchange ACKTX ACKTX auxiliary switch ASW ASW
automatic clutter eliminator ACLE ACLE auxiliary switch [breaker] ASC ASC
automatic data processing ADP ADP normally closed
automatic digital network AUTODIN AUTODIN auxiliary switch [breaker] ASO ASO
automatic direction finder ADF ADF normally open
automatic door seal ADS ADS availability AVLBL avlbl
automatic electronic traction aid AETA aeta available AVAIL avail
automatic flight control AFCE AFCE avenue AVE ave
equipment average AVG avg
Automatic Flight Control System AFCS AFCS average daily traffic ADT ADT
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automatic frequency control AFC AFC average diameter AVGDIA avgdia
automatic gain control AGC AGC average efficiency index AEI AEI
automatic ground-controlled AGCA AGCA average outgoing quality AOQ AOQ
approach average outgoing quality limit AOQL AOQL
automatic ground-controlled AGCL AGCL average picture level AVPL AVPL
landing average sample number ASN ASN
Automatic Instrument Landing AILAS AILAS average total inspection ATI ATI
Approach System aviation AVN avn
Automatic Instrument Landing AILS AILS aviation electronics AVIONICS AVIONICS
System aviation gas turbine AGT AGT
automatic lean AUTOLEAN autolean avoirdupois AVDP avdp
automatic level control ALC ALC awning AWN awn
automatic message accounting AMA AMA axial flow AXFL AXFL
automatic meteorological AMOS AMOS axial pitch AXP AXP
observing station axial pressure angle APA APA
automatic mixture control AMC AMC azimuth AZ az
automatic monitoring AUM AUM azimuth and elevation AZEL AZEL
automatic moving-target AMTI AMTI azimuth and range AZRNG AZRNG
indicator
automatic noise limiter ANL ANL B
automatic number identification ANI ANI babbitt BAB bab
automatic output control AOC AOC back-connected BC BC
automatic overload AUTOOVLD AUTOOVLD back end BE BE
automatic overload circuit AOVC AOVC back-feed BF bf
automatic phase control APC APC back focal distance BFD BFD
automatic phase lock APL APL back focal length BFL BFL
automatic pistol AUTOP AUTOP back gear BG BG
automatic reclosing AUTORECL AUTORECL back of board BB BB
automatic rich AUTORICH AUTORICH back pressure BP BP
automatic sensitivity control ASC ASC back-pressure control BPC BPC
automatic starter AUTOSTRT AUTOSTRT back shelf BKSLF bkslf
automatic starting AUTOSTRTG autostrtg back to back BB bb
automatic stop and check valve AUTOSCV AUTOSCV back view BV bv
automatic terrain recognition and ATRAN ATRAN backface BF bf
navigation background BKGD bkgd
automatic test equipment ATE ATE backlash BL bl
automatic transformer AXFMR AXFMR backlash allowance BA BA
automatic voice network AUTOVON AUTOVON backrest BKRST bkrst
automatic volume control AVC AVC backshell BKSHL bkshl
automatic volume expansion AVE AVE backup BKUP bkup
automatic zero set AZS AZS backward BKWD bkwd
automation AUTOMN automn backward-wave magnetron BWM BWM
automobile AUTO auto backward-wave oscillator BWO BWO
automotive AUTOM autom backward-wave power amplifier BWPA BWPA
automotive industry action group AIAG AIAG backwater valve BWV BWV
autotransformer AUTOXFMR AUTOXFMR bacteriological BACT bact
auxiliary AUX aux baffle BAF baf
auxiliary equipment AEM AEM baggage BAG bag
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bail out BO BO batch mixer BMXR bmxr

bakery BAK bak bathythermograph BT bt
balance BAL bal battalion BN bn
balanced line driver BLD BLD batten BATT batt
balanced voltage BALV balv batter BAT bat
balancing coil BALCL balcl battery BTRY btry
balancing rheostat BALRHEO balrheo battery charger BATCHG batchg
balancing set BALS bals battery discharge indicator BDI bdi
ball bearing BBRG bbrg battery [electrical] BAT bat
ball stop BSP bsp battle BAT bat
ballast BLST blst battle dressing BD BD
ballistic BAL bal bayonet BAY bay
Ballistic Missile Early Warning BMEWS BMEWS bayonet candelabra BAYC bayc
System bayonet candelabra BAYCAND baycand
balloon B b (BAYC) (bayc)
band display BNDDIS BNDDIS bayonet candelabra double BAYCANDDC baycanddc
band elimination BDELIM BDELIM contact
band filter cutoff BFCO bfco bayonet candelabra single BAYCANDSC baycandsc
bandpass BP bp contact
bandstop filter BSFL bsfl bayonet skirted BAYSK baysk
bandwidth BW bw beacon BCN bcn
barbette BARB barb beams and stringers BS bs
barge, knockdown BK BK beamsteering BMSTRG bmstrg
barge, cargo BC BC beamwidth BMW bmw
barge, training BT BT bearing BRG brg
barium crown BC BC bearing deviation indicator BDI BDI
barometer BARO baro bearing procurement BPS BPS
barracks BKS bks specification
barred BRRD brrd beat frequency BF BF
barrel tile roof BTR BTR beat-frequency oscillator BFO BFO
barrier BARR barr becket BCKT bckt
barrier coat BC BC bedding BDNG bdng
barrier, greaseproof BGP BGP bedpan BDPN bdpn
barrier, moisture-vaporproof BMVP BMVP bedroom BR br
Barrier Ready Light System BRLS BRLS before BFR bfr
Barrier Up Indicator System BUIS BUIS before top dead center BTDC btdc
beginners all-purpose symbolic BASIC BASIC
barrier, waterproof BWP BWP
instruction code [computers]
barring BRRG brrg
bell alarm switch BASW basw
baryta light fling BLF BLF
bell and bell BB BB
base and increment B&I B&I
bell and flange BF BF
base band BB BB
bell and spigot BS BS
base detonating BD BD
bell cord BC BC
base detonating fuze BDF BDF
bell crank BELCRK belcrk
base detonating, self-destroying BDSD BDSD
bell end BE BE
base diameter BDIA bdia
belling BLNG blng
base ejection BE BE
bellmouth BLMTH blmth
base [electron device] B B bellows BLWS blws
base fuze BF BF below BLW blw
base helix angle BHA BHA belt work line BWL BWL
base ignition BI BI bench BNCH bnch
base line BL BL bench mark BM BM
base percussion BP BP benchboard BNCHBD bnchbd
base pitch BP BP bend down BDN bdn
base plate BP BP bend line BL BL
basement BSMT bsmt bend radius BR BR
basic BSC bsc bend up BUP bup
basic contour line BCL BCL bending BNG bng
basic impulse insulation level BIL bil bent BT bt
basic network BASNET basnet berth BTH bth
basket BSKT bskt berthing BERTH berth
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ASME Y14.38-2007
Bessemer BESS Bess blackening BLKNG blkng

between BETW betw blackout BO bo
between centers BC BC blackout door BOD BOD
between perpendiculars BP BP blackout window BOW BOW
bevel BEV bev blacksmith BSMITH bsmith
beveled wood siding BWS BWS blade BL bl
beverage BVGE bvge blank BLK blk
bi-directional BIDIR bidir blanket BLKT blkt
biconditional BICOND bicond blanking BLKG blkg
biconvex BCVX bcvx blanking die BLKGD blkgd
bicycle BCL bcl blast BL bl
bill of exchange BE BE blasting powder BLSTGPWD blstgpwd
bill of lading BL BL bleed BL bl
bill of material BM BM bleeder BLDR bldr
bill of sale BS BS blend BLN bln
billet BL bl blinder BLD bld
billet steel BLSTL blstl block BLK blk
bimetallic BMTLC bmtlc blocking BLKG blkg
binary BIN bin blocking oscillator BO BO
binary coded decimal BCD BCD blowdown BLWDN blwdn
binary coded information BCI BCI blower BLO blo
binary counter BC BC blowoff BO bo
binary decoder BD BD blowout BLWT blwt
binary digit BIT BIT blowout coil BOC boc
binary divide BDV BDV blowtorch BLWT blwt
binary subtract BS BS blue BL bl
binder BDR bdr blue BLU blu
binding BDG bdg blue indicating light BIL BIL
binding head BDGH BDGH blue stern light BSTLT bstlt
binnacle BNCL bncl blue tool steel BTS BTS
binocular BNCLR bnclr blueprint BP bp
binominal expansion BINOMEXP BINOMEXP board BD bd
bioastronautic orbiting space BOSS BOSS board foot [measure] FBM FBM
station boatswain BOSN bosn
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biochemical oxygen demand BOD BOD bobbin BOB bob
biological BIOL biol body-bound bolts BBB BBB
biological defense BIODEF BIODEF body-on-chassis BOC BOC
biological electronics BIONICS BIONICS boiler BLR blr
biological warfare BW BW boiler feed BF BF
biology BIOL biol boiler feed compound tank BFCT BFCT
biology (comb form) BIO bio boiler feed pump BFP BFP
biparting doors BIPD BIPD boiler feedwater BFW BFW
bipost BPT bpt boiler house BH BH
Birmingham Wire Gage BWG BWG boiler pressure BOPRESS bopress
bistaple BSTL bstl boiler water BOWR BOWR
bits per inch BPI BPI boilermaker BMKR bmkr
bits per second BPS BPS boiling BOG bog
bituminous BITUM bitum boiling point BP BP
black BK bk boldface type BF BF
black BLK blk bolster BOLS bols
black and white BW bw bolt circle BC BC
black and white prints BW bw bolted bonnet BLTBT bltbt
black enamel slate BES BES bolted on base BOBS bobs
black iron BI BI bolted plate BP BP
black oil finish slate BOFS BOFS bomb nose fuze BNF BNF
black powder BP BP bomb service BS BS
black scale BS BS bomb tail fuze BTF BTF
black varnish cambric [insul] BVC BVC bomb testing device BTD BTD
blackboard BKD bkd bombardier BMBDR bmbdr
blacken BLKN blkn bombardment [projectile] BBT bbt
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ASME Y14.38-2007
bomber [aircraft] B b breadth or beam of ship B b

bombsight BOMST bomst break BRK brk
bonded BND bnd break before make BBM BBM
bonderize BNDZ bndz break jaw BJ BJ
bonding BNDG bndg breakdown BKDN bkdn
boneless BNLS bnls breakdown diode BKDNDIO BKDNDIO
bonnet BNT bnt breaker BRKR brkr
book-form drawing BFD BFD breaker end BE BE
bookcase BC bc breaking BRKG brkg
bookrack BR br breakout BKO bko
boost rocket BSTRKT bstrkt breathe BRTH brth
booster BSTR bstr breather BRTHR brthr
bootstrap BTST btst breathing apparatus BA BA
borescope BS bs breech loading BL BL
boresight BRSIT brsit breech mechanism BM BM
borosilicate crown BSC BSC brick BRK brk
borrowed light BLT BLT bridge BRDG brdg
both faces BF BF bridge cutoff BCO BCO
both sides BS BS bright BRT brt
both ways BW BW brightness BRT brt
bottle BTL btl brilliance BRIL bril
bottom BOT bot Brinell hardness BH BH
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bottom chord BC BC Brinell hardness number BHN BHN

bottom face BF BF British Standard BSI BSI
bottom layer BL BL British Standard Wire Gage SWG SWG
bottom lead left BTLL BTLL British thermal unit BTU BTU
bottom lead right BTLR BTLR broach BRCH brch
bottoming BOTMG botmg broadband BRDB brdb
boundary BDY bdy broadcast BC bc
bow buoyancy BBYCY bbycy bronze BRZ brz
bow designation light BDLT bdlt broom closet BCL bcl
bow diving BDVG bdvg brown BR br
bow door BDO bdo brown BRN brn
bow light BWLT bwlt Brown & Sharpe Wire Gage BS BS
bow plane BPLA BPLA browning aircraft machine gun BAMG BAMG
bowstring BWSTRN bwstrn browning automatic rifle BAR BAR
box fin BXF bxf browning machine gun BMG BMG
boxcar detector BXDT BXDT brush BR br
brace BRC brc brush holder BRH brh
bracket BRKT brkt bubble memory BUBMEM BUBMEM
braid BRD brd bucket BKT bkt
braided BRD brd buckram BUCK buck
braided wire BW BW buffer BFR bfr
brake BK bk buffer amplifier BA BA
brake air pressure BKAIRPR bkairpr buffer register BR BR
brake band BRKBD brkbd buffing BFG bfg
brake horsepower BKHP bkhp building BLDG bldg
brake mean effective pressure BMEP BMEP building line BL BL
brake oil pressure BKOILPR bkoilpr built-in BLTIN bltin
brake oil temperature BKOILTEMP bkoiltemp built in test BIT BIT
brake saver BKSVR bksvr bulk [substrate] [electron device] BU BU
branch BR br bulkhead BHD bhd
brass BRS brs bulldozer BDZR bdzr
brass divider strip BDS BDS bulletin BULL bull
braze BRZ brz bulletin board BB BB
brazier BRAZ braz bulletproof BPRF bprf
brazier head BRAZH brazh bullnose BN bn
brazing BRZG brzg bumper BMPR bmpr
bread wrapping and sealing BWSM BWSM bunching BCHG bchg
machine bunching black BB BB
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bundle BDL bdl carburize CARBZ carbz

buoy messenger BMSS BMSS card cage CRCG crcg
buoyancy B b card per minute CPM CPM
buoyant BYNT bynt card random access memory CRAM CRAM
bureau BU bu card-to-tape tape CTT CTT
burlap BRLP brlp carriage CRG crg
burner BNR bnr carrier CARR carr
burning BRNG brng carrier elimination filter CEF CEF
burnish BNSH bnsh carrier frequency CF CF
burster BRSTR brstr carrier frequency shift CFS CFS
bursting strength BRSTSTR brststr carrier operated relay COR COR
bus selector BSLR bslr carrier supply CS CS
bus tie BT BT carrier to noise CN CN
bus transfer BTR BTR carrier wave CW CW
bush transfer BTR BTR carrying CRYG cryg
bushel BU bu cartographer CRTOG crtog
bushing BSHG bshg carton CTN ctn
bushing current transformer BCT BCT cartridge CRTG crtg
bushing potential device BPD BPD cartridge storage case CSC CSC
business BUS bus casing CSG csg
business input-output rerun BIOR BIOR cast steel CS CS
but-live BL bl cast stone CS CS
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butane BUTN butn castellate CSTL cstl
butcher BTCR btcr casting CSTG cstg
butt line BL BL catalyst CTLST ctlst
butt weld BTWLD BTWLD category CAT cat
butterfly BTFL BTFL cathode [electron device] K K
buttock line BL BL cathode-ray oscilloscope CRO CRO
button BTN btn cathode-ray tube CRT CRT
button head BTNHD BTNHD catwalk CTWALK CTWALK
buzzer BUZ buz caution CAUT caut
bypass BYP byp ceiling and visibility unlimited CAVU CAVU
bypass closing BYPC bypc celestial CEL cel
bypass opening BYPO bypo cellulose acetate [insul] L l
Celsius C C
C
center CTR ctr
cable CBL cbl
center ball CB cb
cable control CC cc
center ball hydraulic tilt CBHT cbht
cable fuzing [firing] CF Cf
center ball manual tilt CBMT cbmt
cable television CATV catv
center flange CFLG cflg
cable termination equipment CTE CTE
center frequency CTRF CTRF
calculate CALC calc
center frequency modulation CFM CFM
calibration CAL cal
center frequency stabilization CFS CFS
cam drive CAMDR camdr
cam timing contact CTC CTC center line CL cl
camera control unit CCU CCU center line average CLA CLA
camshaft CAMSH camsh center line vertical keel CVK CVK
canceled CANC canc center section CS CS
canceled transmission CANTRAN CANTRAN center shift CSHIFT cshift
candlepower CP cp center tap CT CT
canister CSTR cstr center to center C TO C C TO C
canopy CAN. can. centering CTRG CTRG
capable CPBL cpbl centipoise CP CP
capacitance CAP cap central CTL CTL
capacitor diode CD CD central command decoder CCD CCD
capacitor diode gate CDG CDG central logic unit CLU CLU
capacity CAP. cap. central processing element CPE CPE
carbon film resistor CFR CFR central processing unit CPU CPU
carbon free depth CFD cfd central timing equipment CTE CTE
carbon steel CS CS central timing unit CTU CTU
carburetor CARB carb centralized traffic control CTC CTC
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centrifugal CNTFG cntfg close type control circuit contact CTCCC CTCCC
centrifuge CNTFG cntfg closed loop CL CL
ceramic tile CT CT closed loop approach control CLAC CLAC
ceramic-tile base CTB CTB cluster bomb unit CBU CBU
ceramic-tile floor CTF CTF clutch CL cl
certification CERT cert coarse CRS crs
chamber CHAMB chamb coated CTD ctd
chamfer CHAM cham coating CTG ctg
change CHG chg code identification number CIN cin
change in design CID CID coded automatic gain control CAGC CAGC
change point CP CP coded biphase COBI COBI
change request CR CR coded pulse anticlutter system CPACS CPACS
changeable type-plate style CTPS CTPS coder sequential pulse CSP CSP
character CHAR char coherent master oscillator COMO COMO
charge coupled device CCD CCD coherent phase shift keying CPSK CPSK
charging CHRG chrg coil sketch CS CS
chassis CHAS chas cold drawn CD cd
check CHK chk cold drawn copper CDC CDC
check value CV CV cold finished CF cf
checkout and automatic CAM CAM cold finished surface CFS cfs
monitoring
cold planer CP cp
chemical biological munitions CBM CBM
cold rolled CR cr
chemical warfare CW CW
cold-rolled steel CRS CRS
chloropicrin PS PS
cold side CSD CSD
chrome-tanned leather CRTANLTHR crtanlthr
cold water CW CW
chrome vanadium CRVAN crvan
cold weather CW cw
chromium plate CRPL CRPL
collector COLL coll
chronometer CRNMTR crnmtr
color code CC CC
chuck CHUK chuk
column COL col
circle CIRC circ
combat ready CR CR
circuit CKT CKT
circuit card assembly CCA cca combat vehicle CV CV
circuit master CM CM combination CMB cmb
circuit requirement table CRT CRT combination of adopted items COAI coai
circuit switching magnetic tape CSMT CSMT combined CMBD cmbd
circuit switching unit CSU CSU combined distribution frame CDF CDF
circular CIRC circ combiner CMB cmb
circular pitch CP cp combining COMB comb
circular polarization CP CP combustion COMB. comb.
circular probable error CPE CPE comformance CONF conf
circulate CIRC circ command and service module CSM CSM
circulating water pump CWP CWP command control number CCN CCN
citizen band CB CB command data acquisition CDA CDA
civil CVL cvl command destruct receiver CDR CDR
clam shell CLMSH clmsh command destruct transmitter CDT CDT
clarification CLAR clar command module CM CM
class CL cl command pulse output CPO CPO
classification CLASS. class. command radio link CORAL coral
clean exhaust induction CEI cei commercial COML coml
clean gas induction CGI cgi commercial and government CAGE CAGE
cleaner CLNR clnr entity (code)
clear air turbulence CAT CAT commercial item description CID CID
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clear write condition CWC CWC commission COMSN comsn

clearance CLRN clrn common digitizer CD CD
clock pulsed control CPC CPC common steel [projectile] CS CS
clockwise CW cw communication COM com
close-in support CIS CIS communication line terminator COLT colt
close packed CP CP communications access device CAD CAD
close support CS CS communications and data C&D c&d
close to shoulder CTS CTS communications and navigation CN cn
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communications automatic CAPE CAPE computerized tomography CT CT

processing equipment concentric CONC conc
communications electronics CEM CEM concept formulation CF CF
meteorological concession CON con
communications intelligence COMINT COMINT concrete splash block CSB CSB
communications jamming COMJAM COMJAM concurrent CNCR cncr
communications moon relay CMR CMR condensation trail CONTRAIL contrail
communications need COMNEED comneed condenser COND cond
communications network COMNET COMNET condition COND cond
communications satellite COMSAT comsat conditioner CONDR condr
communications satellite relay CSR CSR conducted susceptibility CS cs
communications support element CSE CSE conductor COND cond
communications zone indicator COZI COZI conference CONF conf
community automatic exchange CAX CAX configuration CONFIG config
compact common rail CCR ccr configuration item CI ci
compacted graphite CG cg configuration memory operating CMOS CMOS
compactor CMPT cmpt system
companion CO co confine CONF conf
company CO co conformance CONF conf
comparator buffer CB CB conical CONL conl
compartment COMPT compt conical scan CONSCAN conscan
compatible single sideband CSSB CSSB conical scan on receive only CSORO CSORO
compensated avalanche diode CAD CAD connecting CONN conn
compensating COMP comp connection CONN conn
compensator COMP comp connector CONN conn
compiler COMP comp consecutive CONSEC consec
complementary semiconductor CSCR CSCR console CSL csl
controlled consolidated cryptologic program CCP CCP
complementary transistor logic CTL CTL constant current transformer CCT CCT
complementary unijunction CUJT CUJT constant level speech CLS CLS
transistor constant output amplifier COA COA
complete COMPL compl constant speed drive CSD CSD
complete with CW CW contact CONT cont
component CMPNT cmpnt contact lost CL CL
component board CB CB contact potential difference CPD CPD
component board assembly CBA CBA contactor CNTOR cntor
component change control CCC CCC container CNTNR cntnr
component metal parts CMP CMP container handler CH ch
component repair CR CR contamination CTMN ctmn
composition COMPSN compsn continental horsepower CONTHP CONTHP
compressed natural gas CNG cng continental polar air mass CPAM CPAM
compression CPRSN cprsn continental tropical air mass CTAM CTAM
compressor COMPR compr continued CONT cont
computed air release point CARP CARP continued CONTD contd
computer access device CAD CAD continuous current monitoring CCMD CCMD
computer access device input CADI CADI device
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computer access device output CADO CADO continuous rod CR CR

computer aided design CAD CAD continuous wave CW CW
computer aided earthmoving CAES CAES continuous wave acquisition CWAR CWAR
system radar
computer aided manufacturing CAM CAM continuous wave frequency CWFM CWFM
computer aided product CAPT CAPT modulated
technology continuous wave illuminator CWI CWI
computer aided test equipment CATE CATE continuous wave intermediate CWIF CWIF
computer automated support CASE CASE frequency
equipment continuously variable CV CV
computer data word CDW CDW contour CTR ctr
computer direct to telegraph CODIT codit contract data requirements list CDRL CDRL
computer indicator CI CI contract end item CEI CEI
computer numerical control CNC CNC contractor furnished aircraft CFAE CFAE
computer process control CPC CPC equipment
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contrast CTRS ctrs corrosion CRSN crsn

control CONT cont corrosion resistant steel CRES cres
control area network CAN. can. corrosive CRSV crsv
control [computers] CTRL ctrl corrugated wire glass CWG CWG
control point CP CP cosecant CSC csc
control power switch CSW CSW count CT ct
control read-only memory CROM CROM count per minute CTM ctm
control shift register CSR CSR count per second CTS cts
control stick steering CSS CSS counter CTR ctr
control switch CS CS counter bore CBORE cbore
control transmitter CX CX counter drill CDRILL cdrill
control wheel steering CWS CWS counter intelligence CI CI
controllable radar target CRTS CRTS counter voltage CV CV
simulator counterbalance CB cb
controlled blip scan CBS CBS counterclockwise CCW ccw
controlled carrier modulation CCM CCM counterfire CF CF
controlled current feedback CCFT CCFT counterinsurgency COIN coin
transformer countermeasures and deception CMD CMD
controlled radius CR CR countermeasures homing CMH CMH
controlled rectifier CR CR countershaft CTSHFT ctshft
Controller CONT cont countersink CSK csk
controls and displays CD CD countersink other side CSKO CSKO
convection CONVN convn countersunk CTSK ctsk
convector CONVR convr countersunk head CSKH CSKH
conventional CVNTL cvntl counterweight CTWT ctwt
convergence CONVG convg county CTY CTY
conversion CVRSN cvrsn coupler CPLR cplr
converter CONV conv coupling CPLG cplg
converter retarder oil CROT CROT course deviation indicator CDI CDI
temperature cradle CRDL crdl
convex CVX cvx crankcase CRKC crkc
conveyor CNVR cnvr crankshaft CSHAFT cshaft
coolant COOL. cool. crash position indicator CPI CPI
coolant flow COOLFLOW coolflow crating CTG ctg
coolant temperature COOLTEMP cooltemp credit CR cr
cooler CLR clr
crescent CRSCNT crscnt
cooling CLG clg
crimp CRP crp
cooling system CS cs
critical design review CDR CDR
coordinate COORD coord
critical flicker frequency CFF CFF
coordinate system CSYS csys
cross bracing XBRA xbra
coordinated universal time UTC UTC
cross-connection XCO xco
copper oxide CUO cuo
cross-connection XCONN xconn
coppersmith CSMITH CSMITH
cross-country XCY xcy
copyright COPY. copy.
cross-point XPT xpt
core memory CM CM
cross section XSECT xsect
core memory driver CMD CMD
crossarm XARM xarm
core shift CS CS
crossbar XBAR xbar
core shift driver CSD CSD
core storage element CSE CSE crossbar tandem XBT xbt
core transistor logic CTL CTL crosshair XHAIR xhair
corner COR cor crosshead CRSHD crshd
corporate CORP corp crossing XING xing
corporation CORP corp crossover CRSVR crsvr
correction CORR corr crowfoot CRWFT crwft
corrective maintenance CM CM cruise control CRCONT crcont
correlated orientation tracking COTAR COTAR cruising CRUIS cruis
and ranging cryogenics CRYOG cryog
correlation display analyzing and CODAR CODAR cryptograph CTGH ctgh
recording cryptography CRYPTO crypto
correlation radar CORAD CORAD crystal XTAL xtal
correlation radio link CORAL CORAL crystal oscillator XTLO xtlo
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ASME Y14.38-2007
crystalline CRYST cryst daylight opening DLO dlo

cubic CU cu dead light DL dl
cubic boron nitride CBN cbn dead load DL dl
cubic feet per minute CFM cfm dead reckoning DR dr
cubic feet per second CFS cfs dead reckoning analyzer DRA dra
cubic foot CUFT cuft dead reckoning equipment DRE DRE
cubic inch CUIN cuin dead reckoning indicator DRI DRI
cubic meter CUM cum dead reckoning tracer DRT DRT
cubic millimeter CUMM cumm dead reckoning trainer DRTR DRTR
cubic yard CUYD cuyd deadweight DWT dwt
cubicle CUB cub deaerating DEARTG deartg
culvert CULV culv deaerating feed tank DFT DFT
cumulative CUM cum dealer DLR dlr
cupboard CUP cup decade scaler DS DS
current CUR cur decalcomania DECAL decal
current scroll fuel system CSFS csfs decanning scuttle DS DS
current source IGEN igen decarburization DECARB decarb
current transformer CT CT decay time DT DT
curtain CURT curt decelerate DCLR dclr
curve CRV crv December DEC Dec
curve drawing CRVDWG crvdwg decibel DB dB
cushing CSHG cshg decimal DEC dec
cushion CUSH cush decision DECN decn
cushion hitch CH ch deck drain valve DDV ddv
customer CUST cust deck edge DKE dke
cut stone CUTS cuts deck edge light DELT delt
cutlery CTLRY ctlry deck piercing DP dp
cutter CTR ctr deck surface light DSLT dslt
cutting CTG ctg deckhouse DKHSE dkhse
cyanide CYN cyn declutch DCLU dclu
cycle CY cy decode DCD dcd
cycle per second CS cs decoder DCDR dcdr
cyclonite RDX rdx decompression DECOMPN decompn
cyclotron CYCLO cyclo decontamination DECONTN decontn
cylinder CYL cyl decrease DECR decr
cylinder lock CYLL cyll decrement DECRT decrt
cylindrical CYL cyl dedendum DED ded
cylindrical cartridge CYLCART cylcart deep-drawn DD DD
deep-space instrumentation DSIF DSIF
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facility
damage control DC DC
deep tank DT DT
damper DMPR dmpr
deep underwater nuclear counter DUNC DUNC
damping DPG dpg
defective DEF def
dampproofing DP dp
defense DEF def
dashpot [relay] DP dp
deficiency in allowance DIA DIA
data base update time DBUT DBUT
definite time DEFT DEFT
data line translator DLT dlt
data link DL DL definite-time relay DTR DTR
data list DL DL definition DEF def
data management DMGT dmgt deflating DFL dfl
data processing machine DPM DPM deflect DEFL defl
data recording DRCDG drcdg deflection plate DP DP
data reduction DRDCN drdcn deflector DFTR dftr
data scanning and routing DSR DSR defogging DF df
data terminal equipment DTE DTE defrost DFR dfr
data transmitting equipment DXE DXE degasifier DGSFR DGSFR
dated DTD DTD degaussing DEGUSG DEGUSG
datum DAT dat degaussing compass DCMPS DCMPS
datum reference frame DRF DRF degaussing computer DCMPTR DCMPTR
daughterboard DTRBD dtrbd degaussing system DGS DGS
daylight DL dl degrease DGR dgr
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degree DEG deg desk, double-pedestal flat-top DPFT DPFT

dehumidify DHMY dhmy desk, double-pedestal typewriter DPTW DPTW
dehydrator DYHR dyhr desk, single-pedestal flat-top SPFT SPFT
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deicing DI di desk, single-pedestal typewriter SPTW SPTW
delay DLY dly destination DESTN destn
delay line DL dl destroyer antisubmarine trans- DASTARD DASTARD
delayed automatic gain control DAGC DAGC portable array detection
delayed automatic volume control DAVC DAVC destructive firing DESTRFIR destrfir
delete DELE dele destructive readout DRO DRO
delineation DEL del destructor DESTR destr
delivery DLVY dlvy desuperheater DSUPHTR dsuphtr
delta amplitude DA DA detached DTCH dtch
deluxe DLX dlx detail DET det
demagnetize DMGZ dmgz detector DET det
demagnetizer DMTZR dmtzr detector back bias DBB DBB
demand indicator DI DI detent DTT dtt
demand meter DM DM detention DETN detn
demand meter, printing DP DP determinant DET det
demand-totalizing relay DTR DTR determination DETN detn
demineralizer DMNRLZR dmnrlzr detonator DET det
demodulator DEMOD demod develop DVL dvl
demodulator band filter DBF DBF developed length DEVLG DEVLG
demolition DML dml development DEV dev
demountable DMOUNT dmount deviate DEV dev
demultiplexer DMUX DMUX deviation DEVN devn
denatured DNTRD dntrd deviation equalizer DEVEQL DEVEQL
denote DEN den device DVC dvc
dense flint DF DF device under test DUT DUT
density DENS dens dew point DP DP
dental DNTL dntl dewatering DEWTRG dewtrg
dental amalgamator DAMLG DAMLG diagnostic DIGN dign
dental suction apparatus DISCAPRS DISCAPRS diagonal DIAG diag
department DEPT dept diagram DIAG diag
department of transportation DOT. DOT. diagrammatic DIAGR diagr
deposit DEP dep dial illumination DLILMN dlilmn
depot installed DEPINST depinst dial indicating DLINDG dlindg
depression DEPR depr dial lock DLOCK dlock
depth DP dp diallyl phthalate DIALPHTH dialphth
depth (of ship) D D diameter DIA dia
depth charge DC DC diameter bolt circle DBC DBC
depth deviation indicator DDI DDI diametral pitch DP DP
depth keeping DKPG DKPG diamond DMD dmd
derivative DERIV deriv diamond-pyramid hardness DPH DPH
dermatine DER der diaphragm DIAPH diaph
derrick DRK drk diaphragm gland DGLD dgld
desalter DSLTR dsltr diazo print DPR dpr
describe DESCR descr die lock DLX dlx
description DESCP descp die template DT DT
descriptor attribute matrix DAM DAM dielectric DIEL diel
desensitize DSNTZ dsntz diesel DSL dsl
desiccant DSCC dscc diesel belt drive DBD DBD
design DSGN dsgn diesel direct DD dd
design control DESCONT descont diesel-electric DE de
design specification DSPEC DSPEC diesel engine DENG deng
designation DES des diesel engine antifreeze coolant DEAC deac
designator DES des diesel engine, direct drive DED DED
designed waterline DWL DWL diesel engine oil DEO deo
designer DES des diesel engine, reduction drive DER DER
desk, combination flat-top and FTTW FTTW diesel mechanical DM DM
typewriter diesel oil DO DO
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ASME Y14.38-2007
diesel particulate filter DPF dpf disassemble DISASSM disassm

diesel v-belt drive DVBD DVBD disassembly DISASSY disassy
diethanolamine DEA dea discarding sabot DS DS
difference DIFF diff discharge DISCH disch
difference channel DCHAN dchan disconnect DISC disc
differential DIFF diff disconnect switch DS DS
differential amplifier DIFA difa disconnecting device DD DD
differential pressure DP DP discontinue DSCONT dscont
differential thermocouple volt- DTVM DTVM discrete fourier transform DFT DFT
meter discriminator DSCRM dscrm
differential time relay DIFFTR difftr disengaging DSENGA dsenga
diffraction DIFFR diffr dish-rinsing DSHR dshr
diffusing DIFFUS diffus dishwasher DW dw
digital DGTL dgtl disk grind DG dg
digital block AND-OR gate DBAO DBAO disk operated system DOS DOS
digital counting unit DCU DCU disk storage unit DSU DSU
digital differential analyzer DDA DDA dismantle DISM dism
digital ignition system negative DISN disn dispatcher DISP disp
digital microcircuit DMC DMC dispensary DISP disp
digital-to-analog DA DA dispenser DISP disp
digital-to-analog converter DAC DAC dispensing DSPNSG dspnsg
digital voltmeter DVM DVM displacement DISP disp
digitally directed control DDC DDC display DSPL dspl
digitizer DGTZR dgtzr display and control unit DCU DCU
dihydrate DIHY dihy display and storage DS DS
dilute DIL dil disposal DSPL dspl
dimension DIM dim disposition DISPN dispn
dimmer DMR dmr dissipation factor DF DF
dining DNG dng dissolved DISLVD dislvd
diode DIO dio dissolved oxygen DO DO
diode resistor transistor logic DRTL DRTL distance DIST dist
diode transistor logic DTL DTL distance-measuring equipment DME DME
diopter DIOPT diopt distant DIST dist
diplex DIPX dipx distant early warning DEW DEW
diplexer DIPLXR diplxr distill DSTL dstl
dipstick DPSK dpsk distillate DSTLT dstlt
direct DIR dir distilled water DW DW
direct acting DACT dact distinguish DISTING disting
direct acting steam DAS DAS distortion DISTN distn
direct-connect DIRCONN dirconn distress DTRS dtrs
direct-coupled transistor logic DCTL DCTL distribute DISTR distr
direct current DC DC distributed emission magnetron DEMA DEMA
direct current linkage DCLKG dclkg amplifier
direct distance dialing DDD DDD distribution amplifier DAMP DAMP
direct drive DDR DDR distribution box DB DB
direct electric DIRELEC direlec distribution panel DPNL DPNL
direct injection DIRINJ dirinj distributor DISTR distr
direct inward dialing DID DID district DIST dist
direct memory access DMA DMA dither DTER dter
direct noise amplification DINA DINA ditto DO do
direct operated DIROPR diropr diver DVR dvr
direct outward dialing DOD DOD diverter DIV div
direction DIR dir divide DIV div
direction finder DF df division DIV div
directional DIR dir do not use DNU DNU
directional coupler DIRCOUP dircoup docking DCKG dckg
directional filter DIRFLT dirflt document DOC doc
directly DRCTY drcty does not apply DNA DNA
director DIR dir dogged DG dg
disable DSBL dsbl dolly DLY dly
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ASME Y14.38-2007
domestic DOM dom drain DR dr

domestic service DS DS drain tile DT DT
dominant wavelength DWL DWL dram DR dr
door closer DCL DCL draw out DO DO
door stop DST DST drawbar pull DBP DBP
door switch DSW DSW drawer DWR dwr
doppler velocity and position DOVAP DOVAP drawing DWG dwg
dots per inch DPI dpi drawing change notice DCN DCN
double DBL dbl drawing list DL DL
double-acting DBLACT DBLACT drawn DWN dwn
double-acting door DAD DAD dredger DRGR drgr
double-acting steam DASTM DASTM dressed and matched DM DM
double-based solid propellant DBSP DBSP dressed [lumber] DRS drs
double-biased [relay] DB DB dresser DRSR drsr
double bottom DB DB dressing DRSG drsg
double break DB DB drift DFT dft
double contact DC DC drill DR dr
double density DD dd drill jig DJ DJ
double end DE DE drill plate DP DP
double extra strong XXSTR xxstr drill rod DR DR
double face DBLF DBLF drinking fountain DF DF
double feeder DF DF dripproof DP dp
double flange DFLG dflg dripproof and ratproof DPRP DPRP
double-groove double-petticoat DGDP DGDP dripproof open DPO DPO
[insulators] dripproof protected DPP DPP
double-groove [insulators] DG DG dripproof semi-enclosed DPS DPS
double-hung windows DHW DHW dripproof totally enclosed DPT DPT
double-pole DP DP driptank DRTA drta
double-pole back-connected DPBC DPBC drive DR dr
double-pole double-throw DPDT DPDT drive end DE DE
double-pole double-throw switch DPDTSW DPDTSW drive fit DF DF
double-pole front-connected DPFC DPFC drive unit DRU DRU
double-pole single-throw DPST DPST driver DRVR drvr
double-pole single-throw switch DPSTSW DPSTSW drone [aircraft] Q Q
double-pole switch DPSW DPSW drop forge DF DF
double secondary current trans- DSCT DSCT drop hammer die DHD DHD
former drop manhole DMH dmh
double-sideband DSB DSB drop wood siding DWS DWS
double sided DS ds dry battery DP DP
double single-sideband DSSB DSSB dry bulb DB DB
double-throw DT DT dry chemical DCHEM dchem
double-wall DBLW DBLW dry pipe valve DPV DPV
double-wall fiberboard DWLFBD DWLFBD drydock DD DD
double weight DW DW drying DYG dyg
doubler DBLR dblr dual fuel DF df
douglas fir DF DF dual inline package DIP DIP
dovetail DVTL dvtl dual-purpose DP dp
dowel DWL dwl dual-speed drive DSD DSD
down DN dn dual tires DT DT
down solenoid DOWNSOL downsol duct type DCTP DCTP
downdraft DNDFT dndft ductile DCTL dctl
downspout DS ds dull black finish slate DBFS DBFS
dozen DOZ doz dumbwaiter DW dw
draft DFT dft dumbwaiter door DWD DWD
draft stop DS DS dummy DUM dum
drafting DFTG dftg dumping DMPG dmpg
drafting machine DFMACH DFMACH duplex DX dx
drafting request DR DR duplexer DPLXR dplxr
drafting room manual DRM DRM duplicate DUP dup
draftsman DFTSMN DFTSMN dust and moisture DUMR DUMR
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ASME Y14.38-2007
dust-tight DT DT electric water cooler EWC EWC

dutch door DD DD electrical discharge machining EDM EDM
duty cycle DTYCY DTYCY electrical metallic tubing EMT EMT
dwelling DWEL dwel electrical resistance ER ER
dynamic DYN dyn electrical specification ESPEC ESPEC
dynamic breaking DYB DYB electrical time ET ET
dynamic octal load DOL DOL electrical time, superquick ETSQ ETSQ
dynamic random access memory DRAM DRAM electrically erasable programma- EEPROM EEPROM
dynamite DYNMT dynmt ble read-only memory
dynamo DYN dyn electrically operated valve ELV ELV
dynamometer DYNMT dynmt electrically polarized [relay] EP EP
dynamotor DYNM dynm electro optical light modulator EOLM EOLM
electrocardiogram ECG ECG
E electrocardiograph ECG ECG
each EA ea electrochemical diffused collector ECDC ECDC
each face EF EF electrode ELCTD elctd
each layer EL EL electroencephalogram EEG EEG
each way EW EW electroencephalograph EEG EEG
early inlet closing EIC eic electrogasdynamics EGD egd
ebony asbestos EBASB ebasb electrohydraulic ELHYD elhyd
eccentric ECC ecc electroluminescent EL el
eccentric-orbit geophysical EGO EGO electroluminescent- ELPC ELPC
observatory photoconductive
echelon ECH ech electrolyte ELCTLT elctlt
echo ranging ER ER electrolytic ELCTLT elctlt
echo sounding ES ES electromagnetic EM em
economize ECON econ electromagnetic compatibility EMC emc
edge of cutter EOC EOC electromagnetic intelligence EMINT EMINT
edge of ply EOP eop electromagnetic interference EMI EMI
edge of ply material EOPM eopm electromagnetic wave amplifica- EWASER EWASER
edge thickness ET ET tion by stimulated emission of
edgewise EDGW edgw radiation
education EDUC educ electromechanical ELMCH ELMCH
educator EDUC educ electromotive force EMF EMF
eductor EDUC educ electron ELCTRN elctrn
effect EFT eft electron (n)-type semiconductor N N
effective EFF eff material
effective diameter of objective EDO EDO electron-coupled oscillator ECO ECO
effective focal length EFFL effl electronic ELEK elek
efficiency EFF eff electronic automatic exchange EAX EAX
effluent EFL efl electronic checkout ECO ECO
ejection EJN ejn electronic control ELECTC ELECTC
ejection seat EJNST EJNST electronic counter- ECCM ECCM
ejector EJCTR ejctr countermeasures
elapsed time ET ET electronic countermeasures ECM ECM
elapsed-time code generator ETCG ETCG electronic countermeasures ECME ECME
elastic ELAS elas environment
elastic limit EL EL electronic countermeasures ECMP ECMP
elasticity ELAS elas program
elbow ELB elb electronic data processing EDP EDP
electric ELEC elec electronic differential analyzer EDFA EDFA
electric contact ELCTC ELCTC electronic digital analyzer EDA EDA
electric contact brush ELCTCBR ELCTCBR electronic funds transfer EFT EFT
electric contact ring ELCTRG ELCTRG electronic intelligence ELINT ELINT
electric discharge tube EDT EDT electronic interface EI EI
electric drive ELECDR elecdr electronic monitoring system ELECMS elecms
electric dynamometer EDYNMT EDYNMT electronic private branch exchange EPBX EPBX
electric-motor driven EMD EMD electronic standard ESTD ESTD
electric power and distribution EPD EPD electronic switching ES ES
electric power supply EPS EPS electronic voltmeter EVM EVM
electric starting ELECSTG elecstg electronic voltohmmeter EVOM EVOM
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ASME Y14.38-2007
electronic warfare EW EW end to end EE EE

electronically alterable read-only EAROM EAROM endless tangent screw ETS ETS
memory endstone ESTN estn
electronically steerable array radar ESAR ESAR energize ENRGZ enrgz
electronically steerable phased ESPAR ESPAR energy ENGY engy
array radar engage ENGA enga
electronics ELEX elex engaging ENGA enga
electronics switching system ESS ESS engine ENG eng
electroplate EPL epl engine drive ED ED
electropneumatic ELPNEU elpneu engine negative torque control ENTC ENTC
electrostatic ES es engine oil EO EO
electrostatic discharge ESD ESD engine oil pressure ENGOILPR engoilpr
electrostatic discharge resistive ESOS ESOS engine order EOR EOR
electrostatic discharge sensitive ESDS ESDS engine propeller order EPO EPO
electrostatic sensitive ESS ess engine room ENGRM ENGRM
electrostatic storage tube EST EST engine shipping order ESO eso
element ELEM elem engine v-belt ENGV ENGV
elementary ELEM elem engineer ENGR engr
elevate ELEV elev engineering ENGRG engrg
elevating scraper ELVSCPR elvscpr engineering change EC ec
elevation EL el engineering change notice ECN ECN
elevator ELEV elev engineering change order ECO ECO
eliminate ELIM elim engineering change proposal ECP ECP
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elliptical ELP elp engineering change request ECR ECR
elliptical head ELPH ELPH engineering department sketch EDSK EDSK
elongate ELNG elng engineering field change EFC EFC
elongation ELONG elong engineering manufacturing EMA EMA
embedded wiring board EWB EWB authorization
emboss EMB emb engineering order EO EO
emergency EMER emer engineering release notice ERN ERN
Emergency Coolant System ECS ECS engineering release record ERR ERR
emergency decelerating [relay] EDE EDE engineering sketch ESK ESK
emergency identification light EIDLT eidlt engineering support activity ESA ESA
emergency power EPWR EPWR engineering work order EWO EWO
emergency power supply EMPS EMPS English ENG Eng
emergency room ER ER
engrave ENGRV engrv
emergency ship service ESS ESS
enlarge ENLG enlg
emission EMSN emsn
enlarged ENLGD enlgd
emitter EMTR emtr
enlisted men EM EM
emitter-coupled current-steered ECCSL ECCSL
entrance ENTR entr
logic
enumeration ENUM enum
emitter-coupled logic ECL ECL
envelope ENV env
emitter [electron device] E E
environment ENVIR envir
emitter follower EF EF
environmental ENVIR envir
empennage EMP emp
epitaxial mesa EM EM
employee EMPL empl
emulator EMU emu epitaxial planar EP EP
emulsion EMUL emul equal EQL eql
enable ENBL enbl equal section ES ES
enamel ENAM enam equalizer EQL eql
encapsulation ENCAP encap equally EQL eql
encased ENCSD encsd equally spaced EQLSP eqlsp
enclose ENCL encl equation EQ eq
enclosure ENCL encl equilibrium EQUIL equil
encode ENCD encd equip and install EI EI
encoder ENCDR encdr equipage category number ECN ECN
end cell switch ECSW ECSW equipment EQPT eqpt
end half EHF EHF equipment and spare parts ESP ESP
end of part EOP EOP equipment condition analysis ECA ECA
end of tape EOT EOT equivalent EQUIV equiv
end of transmission [computers] EOT EOT equivalent airspeed EAS EAS
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ASME Y14.38-2007
equivalent direct radiation EDR EDR experimental order EXPO EXPO

equivalent focal length EQFL eqfl experimental testing [aircraft] X X
equivalent-noise-sideband input ENSI ENSI explanation EXPL expl
equivalent series resistance ESR ESR explode EXPLD expld
erasable programmable read-only EPROM EPROM exploitation EXPLTN expltn
memory explosion EXPLN expln
erased ERS ers explosion-proof EP EP
erecting ERCG ercg explosive XPL xpl
erection ERECT erect explosive device XPLD XPLD
erector ERCR ercr explosive ordnance disposal EOD EOD
error correction ERRC ERRC exponent EXPNT expnt
error correction code ECC ECC exponential EXPNT expnt
escape ESC esc exposed EXP exp
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escutcheon ESC esc exposure EXPSR expsr
especially ESP esp express EXP exp
establish ESTAB estab expulsion EXP exp
estimate EST est extended life coolant ELC elc
estimated completion date ECD ECD extender EXTND extnd
et cetera ETC etc extension EXT ext
ethylene oxide EO EO exterior EXT ext
evacuate EVAC evac external EXT ext
evacuator EVAC evac external pipe thread EPT EPT
evaluate EVAL eval extinguish EXT ext
evaluation EVLTN evltn extinguisher EXTG extg
evaporate EVAP evap extra EX ex
evaporator EVAP evap extra control wire ECWIRE ECWIRE
ever-lock EVRLK evrlk extra fine [threads] EF EF
examination EXAM exam extra heavy XHVY XHVY
example EX ex extra-long wheel base XLWB XLWB
excavate EXC exc extra strong XSTR XSTR
excellent EXC exc extracting EXTG extg
except EXC exc extractor EXTR extr
excessive EXCSV excsv extraordinary wave XWAVE XWAVE
exchange EXCH exch extreme EXTM extm
excitation EXC exc extreme high water EHW EHW
exciter EXCTR exctr extreme low water ELW ELW
exclusive EXCL excl extremely high frequency EHF EHF
execute EXEC exec extremely low frequency ELF ELF
executive EXEC exec extrude EXTD extd
exercise EXER exer extrusion EXTRN extrn
exhaust EXH exh extrusion trim and drill template ETDT ETDT
exhaust gas recirculation EGR egr extrusion trim template ETT ETT
exhaust gas temperature EGT EGT eye guard EGRD EGRD
eye lens EL EL
exhaust valve actuator EVA eva
eyelet EYLT eylt
exhaust vent EXHV EXHV
eyepiece EYPC eypc
exhibit EXH exh
existing EXST exst F
exit guide vane EGV EGV fabricate FAB fab
expand EXP exp fabrication FAB fab
expanded binary-coded decimal EBCDIC EBCDIC face or field of drawing FD FD
interchange code face to face FF FF
expanded direct distance dialing EDDD EDDD face width FW FW
expanded metal EM EM faceplate FP FP
expansion EXP exp facility FACIL facil
expansion joint EXPJT expjt facing FCG fcg
expedite EXPED exped facsimile FAX fax
expendable EXPEN expen factor FAC fac
expense EXP exp factory FCTY fcty
experiment EXP exp factual complier FACT FACT
experimental EXP exp Fahrenheit F F
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failure FLR flr field programmable gate array FPGA FPGA

failure rate FR FR field protective FP FP
fairing FAIR fair field reversing FR FR
fairlead FRLD frld field service FS FS
fairwater planes FWPLN FWPLN field service modification work FSMWO FSMWO
familiar FAM fam order
fan in FNI FNI field support equipment FSE FSE
fan out FNO FNO field switch FSW FSW
far side FS FS field weakening FWK FWK
fast automatic shuttle transfer FAST FAST fighter [aircraft] F F
fast Fourier transform FFT FFT figure FIG fig
fast operate [relay] FO FO filament FIL fil
fast release [relay] FR FR filament center tap FCT FCT
fast time constant FTC FTC filament ground FG FG
fastener FSTNR fstnr file cabinet FC FC
fault FLT flt file finish FF FF
fault isolation test FIT FIT filler FLR flr
feasible FSBL fsbl fillet FIL fil
feather FTR ftr filling FILL fill
February FEB Feb fillister FIL fil
Federal FED Fed fillister head FILH FILH
Federal Specification FS FS film processing FLMPRS FLMPRS
Federal Stock Number FSN FSN film sound FLMSD FLMSD
Federal Supply Catalog FSCIL FSCIL filter FLTR FLTR
Identification List filter (comb form) FL fl
Federal Supply Code for FSCM FSCM fin-stabilized FS FS
Manufacturers final assembly FA FA
feedback FDBK fdbk final drive FDR fdr
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feedback positive FP FP final drive and axle oil FDAO fdao

feedback potentiometer FPOT FPOT final limit, down FLDO FLDO
feedback resistance FBR FBR final limit, forward FLF FLF
feeder FDR fdr final limit, hoist FLH FLH
feedwater FDW fdw final limit, lower FLL FLL
feedwater pump FWP FWP final limit, reverse FLR FLR
feeler FELR felr final limit, up FLU FLU
female FEM fem find number FN FN
female flared FFL FFL finder FDR fdr
female pipe thread FPT FPT finger FGR fgr
female soldered FS FS finish FNSH fnsh
female thread FTHRD FTHRD finish all over FAO FAO
fender FND fnd finish one side F1S F1S
ferrule-contact FERCON fercon finish specification [number] FS FS
fiber FBR FBR finish two sides F2S F2S
fiberboard FBRBD fbrbd fire alarm bell FABL FABL
fiberboard, corrugated FBDC FBDC fire alarm box FABX FABX
fiberboard, double wall FDWL FDWL fire and bilge FB FB
fiberboard, solid FBDS FBDS fire and flushing FF FF
fiberglass FBRGL fbrgl fire control FC FC
fibrous FBRS fbrs Fire Control System FCS FCS
field FLD fld fire department connection FDC FDC
field accelerator FAC FAC fire door FDR FDR
field artillery FA FA fire extinguisher FEXT FEXT
field decelerator FDE FDE fire fighting FF FF
field discharge FDI FDI fire hose FH FH
field dynamic braking FDB FDB fire-hose cabinet FHC FHC
field-effect transistor FET FET fire hose rack FHR FHR
field failure FFL FFL fire hydrant fhy FHY
field forcing [decreasing] FFD FFD fire main FM FM
field forcing [increasing] FFI FFI fire plug FPL fpl
field manual FM FM fire-resistant FRES FRES
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fire-resistant fluid FRESFL fresfl flight data entry FLIDEN FLIDEN

fire room FRM frm flight deck FLDK FLDK
fire station FS FS flight space FLSP FLSP
fire wall FW FW flint F F
firebrick FBCK fbck flip-flop FF FF
fireclay FC fc flip-flop complementary FFC FFC
fireplace FP fp flip-flop latch FFL FFL
fireproof FPRF fprf float FLT flt
firmware FMW fmw floating FLTG fltg
first-aid box FAB fab floating commutator FLOCOM FLOCOM
first-in-first-out FIFO FIFO floating machine shop FMS FMS
fiscal year FY FY floating-point instruction set FIS FIS
fishpaper FPPR fppr flood [vent] FL fl
fission FSSN fssn flooding FLDNG fldng
fitted FTD ftd floodlight FLDT fldt
fitting FTG ftg floor FL fl
fixed FXD fxd floor drain FD FD
fixed autotransformer FATR FATR floor line FL FL
fixed point FXP FXP flooring FLG flg
fixed transom FTR FTR floppy disc FD fd
fixture FXTR fxtr flotation FLOT flot
flagnote (number) FL FL flow control FCONT fcont
flagstaff FLGSTF flgstf flow line FLL FLL
flagstone FLGSTN flgstn flow rate FLRT FLRT
flame FLM flm flow switch FLSW FLSW
flame resistant FLMRES FLMRES fluid FL fl
flame retardant FLMRTD FLMRTD fluid flow FDFL FDFL
flameproof FLMPRF flmprf fluid pressure line FDPL FDPL
flametight FLMTT flmtt fluked FLKD flkd
flammable FLMB flmb fluorescent FLUOR fluor
flange FLG flg fluorescent penetrant inspection FPI FPI
flange focal distance FD FD flurry FLRY flry
flapper FLPR flpr flush FL fl
flared FLRD flrd flush armor balance watertight FABWH FABWH
flared tube fitting FTF FTF hatch
flared tube fitting gasket seal FTFGS FTFGS flush metal threshold FMT FMT
flaring FLRG FLRG flush mount FLMT FLMT
flash welding FLW FLW flush oiltight ventilation hole FOVH FOVH
flashing FL fl flush threshold FT FT
flashless FLHLS flhls flush type FLTP FLTP
flashless nonhygroscopic FNH FNH flush value FV FV
flashlight FLT flt flute lead FL FL
flat-band metallicarmor [insul] F F fluted FLTD fltd
flat bar FB FB fluted socket FLUSOC FLUSOC
flat fillister head FFILH FFILH fluted socket head FLUSOCH FLUSOCH
flat head FLH FLH flutter FLUT flut
flat nose [projectile] FN FN flux logic element array FLEA FLEA
flat oval FO FO flyweight FLYWT flywt
flat pattern F/P F/P flywheel FLYWHL flywhl
flat point FP FP foam liquid FOLQ FOLQ
flat tile roof FTR FTR focal FOC foc
flat trim template FTT FTT focal length FL FL
flat washer FLW FLW focus FOC foc
flat work FLWK FLWK focusing FCSG fcsg
flatten FLN fln fog foam FOFM FOFM
fleet ballistic missile FBM FBM fog oil smoke generator FOSGEN FOSGEN
flexible FLEX flex foggy FGY fgy
flexure FLEX flex folding FLDG fldg
flight FLT flt folding-fin aircraft rocket FFAR FFAR
Flight Control Ready Light System FCRLS FCRLS foldout FO fo
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follow FOL fol free-cutting brass FCB FCB

follow-up FLWP flwp free fork height FFH ffh
following FF ff free height FRHGT FRHGT
food service FDSVC FDSVC free on board FOB FOB
foot FT ft free wheeling stator FWS fws
foot board measure FBM FBM freeboard FREEBD freebd
foot per minute FPM FPM freemachining steel FMS FMS
foot per second FPS FPS freezer FRZR frzr
foot pound force FTLB FTLB freezing point FP FP
foot-pound-second FPS FPS freight FRT frt
footcandle FC fc freight supply [vessel] FS FS
footing FTG ftg french fry FRFY frfy
footlambert fL fL frequency FREQ freq
for example EG eg frequency (comb form) F f
for your information and guidance FYIG FYIG frequency changer FREQCHG freqchg
force F F frequency converter FREQCONV freqconv
forced-draft FD FD frequency division FD FD
forced-draft blower FDB FBD frequency division multiplex FDM FDM
fore and aft FA FA frequency doubler FDBLR FDBLR
forecastle FCSLE fcsle frequency interference control FIC FIC
foreign object damage FOD FOD frequency meter FREQM FREQM
foreign service FS FS frequency modulated radar FMR FMR
foreman FMAN fman frequency modulation FM FM
forepeak FP fp frequency of optimum operation FOT FOT
foresight FS fs frequency-shift keying FSK FSK
forged FGD fgd frequency time indicator FTI FTI
forged steel FST FST frequency tracker FT FT
forging FORG forg fresh water FW FW
forked FKD FKD fresh water drain collecting tank FWDCT FWDCT
form block template FBT FBT fresh water pump FWP FWP
formation FORM form friction FRICT frict
former FRMR frmr fringe FRNG frng
formula FORM form from below FRBEL frbel
formula translation FORTRAN FORTRAN front FR fr
forward FWD fwd front-connected FC FC
forward ballast tank FBT FBT front connection FC FC
forward engine room FER FER front end FRTN frtn
forward perpendicular FP FP front focal length FFL FFL
forward propagation tropospheric FPTS FPTS front of board FOB FOB
scatter front of dash FD FD
foundation FDN FDN front shovel FS fs
foundry FDRY fdry front upset jaw FUJ FUJ
four-conductor 4/C 4/c front vertex back focal distance FVD FVD
four-dimensional 4D 4d front view FV FV
four-pole 4P 4p front wheel assist FWA fwa
four-pole double-throw switch 4PDTSW 4PDTSW frozen storage FZSTO fzsto
four-pole single-throw switch 4PSTSW 4PSTSW fuel-air ratio FARATIO faratio
four-pole switch 4PSW 4PSW fuel and defueling FDF FDF
four-stage 4STG 4STG fuel indicator reading FIR FIR
four-way 4WAY 4WAY fuel injection line FIL FIL
four-wire 4W 4W fuel injection pump FIP FIP
fourth stage 4STG 4STG fuel line FLN fln
foyer FOY foy fuel oil FO FO
fractional FRAC frac fuel oil pump FOP FOP
fragment FRAG frag fuel-oil transfer FOT FOT
fragmentation FRAG frag fuel pressure FPR fpr
frame FR fr fuel pump FP fp
frame synchronization word FSW FSW fuel ratio control FRC frc
framework FRWK frwk fuel service nozzle FSN FSN
free aperture FA FA fuel tank FTK FTK
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fuel transfer pump FTP FTP galvanized steel GALVS galvs

fueling FLNG flng galvanized-steel-wire rope GSWR GSWR
fueling-at-sea FAS FAS galvannealed GALVND galvnd
fulcrum FUL ful galvanometer GALVNM galvnm
full dog point FDP FDP Gamma Scintillation System GSS GSS
full duplex teletype FDTT FDTT gang punch GP GP
full field FF FF gap-filler data GFD GFD
full free lift FFL ffl garage GAR gar
full free triple lift FFTL fftl garbage GBG gbg
full hard FH FH garbage in, garbage out GIGO GIGO
full indicator movement FIM FIM garboard GARBD garbd
full indicator reading FIR fir garnish molding GMLDG gmldg
full load FLLD flld garter GTR gtr
full-load amperes FLA fla gas admission valve GAV gav
full scale FSC fsc gas amplification GA GA
full size FS fs gas ejection GE GE
full voltage FV fv gas, nonpersistent GNP GNP
full wave FW fw gas operated GOPR GOPR
fully automatic compiler- FACT FACT gas, persistent GP GP
translator gas safety GS gs
fully heat-treated FHT fht gas start GST gst
fully tapered and polished FTP ftp gas turbine GTRB GTRB
fumes FMS fms gas turbine compressor GTC GTC
fumetight FT ft gas weld GASW GASW
function FCTN fctn gaseous mixture GM gm
functional configuration audit FCA FCA gaseous oxygen GOX gox
functional electronic block FEB feb gasifier GASFR gasfr
functional schematic FS FS gasket GSKT gskt
functional test FT ft gasoline GAS gas
functional test requirement FTR ftr gasoline engine GENG geng
fundamental FUND fund gasoline engine, close-coupled GECC GECC
fungus proof FP FP gasoline-engine driven GED GED
funnel FUNL funl gasproof GPF gpf
furnace FUR fur gastight GT gt
furnish FURN furn gate [electron device] G G
furniture FURN furn gate turnoff GTO GTO
fuse block FB FB gate valve GTV GTV
fuse box FUBX FUBX gear oil GRO gro
fuse holder FUHLR fuhlr gear rack GRK grk
fuselage FUSLG fuslg gear shaft GRSHFT grshft
fuselage station FS FS
gearbox GRBX grbx
fusible FSBL fsbl
gearcase GRC grc
fusible cutout FSBLCUT fsblcut
gearing GRG grg
fusion point FNPT FNPT
gearshift GRSH grsh
future FUT fut
general GENL genl
fuze FZ fz
general contractor GENCONT gencont
G general note (number) GN GN
gage (gauge) GA ga general operational requirement GOR GOR
gage board GABD GABD general plant equipment GPER GPER
gage code number GCN GCN requirements
gain time control GTC GTC general purpose GP gp
gallery GALL gall Generalized Information Retrieval GIRLS GIRLS
galley GALY galy and Listing System
gallon GAL gal generalted rotor GRTR grtr
gallon per hour GPH GPH generation GEN gen
gallon per minute GPM GPM generator GEN gen
gallon per second GPS GPS generator field GFLD gfld
galvanic GALV galv geological GEOL geol
galvanize GALV galv geomagnetism GEOMAG geomag
galvanized iron GALVI galvi geometric dilution of precision GDOP GDOP
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geometric mean GM GM grater GRTR grtr

geometry GMTRY gmtry grating GRTG grtg
German silver GSIL GSIL gravel GVL gvl
gimbal GMBL gmbl gravel-surface buildup roof GSBR GSBR
girder G g gravity G g
glass GL gl gray GRA gra
glass block GLB glb gray GY gy
glaze GLZ glz gray iron GI gi
glazed facing unit GFU GFU grease GRS grs
glazed structural facing unit GSFU GSFU grease nozzle GNOZ GNOZ
glazed structural unit base GSUB GSUB grease trap GT GT
glazed structural units GSU GSU greatest common divisor GCD gcd
glazed wall tile GWT GWT green GRN grn
glazed wall tile base GWTB GWTB green G g
glazed wallboard GLWB glwb green indicating lamp GIL GIL
glide angle GA GA green light GL GL
glide slope GLS GLS Greenwich mean time GMT GMT
glider GLI gli grid leak GDLK GDLK
global positioning system GPS GPS grid resistor GR GR
globe stop valve GSV GSV grid return GRTN GRTN
globe valve GLV GLV griddle GRDL grdl
glossary GLOSS gloss grille GRL grl
glow plug GLPG glpg grind GRD grd
glycerin GLYCN glycn grommet GROM grom
gold GLD gld groove GRV grv
governing GOVG govg grooved GRVD grvd
government GOVT govt groover GRVR grvr
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government-furnished aircraft GFAE GFAE grooving GRVG grvg
equipment gross GR gr
government-furnished equipment GFE GFE gross combined weight rating GCWR gcwr
government-furnished material GFM GFM gross vehicle weight GVW GVW
government-furnished parts GFP GFP gross weight GRWT GRWT
government-furnished property GFP GFP ground GND gnd
Government-Industry Data GIDEP GIDEP ground control center GCC GCC
Exchange Program ground-controlled approach GCA GCA
government-loaned equipment GLE GLE ground-controlled interception GCI GCI
government test laboratory GTL GTL ground detector GD GD
governor GOV gov ground driven GNDDRVN gnddrvn
governor torque GOVTOR govtor ground-fault interrupter GFI GFI
grab rod GR gr ground glass GGL GGL
grade GR gr ground lamp GRLP GRLP
grade ability GRAB grab ground mapping radar GMR GMR
grade line GL GL ground operation equipment GOE GOE
gradient GRAD grad ground-position indicator GPI GPI
graduation GRDTN grdtn ground-protective [relay] GP GP
grain GR gr ground speed GS GS
gram G g ground support equipment GSE GSE
granite GRAN gran ground-to-air GA GA
granodize GRAN gran ground-to-ground GG GG
granolithic base GRB GRB ground zero GZ GZ
granolithic finish floor GFF GFF grounded [outlet] G g
granulated GNLTD gnltd group GP gp
graph isomorphism tester GIT GIT grown diffused GD GD
graphic GRPH grph grown junction GJ GJ
graphic ammeter GA GA guarantee GUAR guar
graphic demand meter GD GD guaranteed minimum value GMV GMV
graphic kilovolt-ampere meter GVA GVA guard GD gd
graphic varmeter GRVA GRVA guard rail GDR GDR
graphite GPH gph guidance GDNC gdnc
grapple GRPL grpl guide GDE gde
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guide light GLT glt hardened voice channel HVCH HVCH

guided GDE gde hardened voice circuit HVC HVC
guided aircraft missile GAM GAM hardness HDNS hdns
guided aircraft rocket GAR GAR hardness assurance HA HA
guided missile GM GM hardness-critical item HCI HCI
guided missile countermeasures GMCM GMCM hardness-critical process HCP HCP
guillotine GLTN gltn hardness maintenance HM HM
gun carriage GCRG GCRG hardness surveillance HS HS
gun metal GMET gmet hardover HDOV hdov
gun motor carriage GMC GMC hardware HDW hdw
gunnery GUN gun hardware cloth HDWC hdwc
gunsight aiming point GSAP GSAP hardwood HDWD hdwd
gusset GUS gus harmonic HMNC hmnc
gutter GUT gut harmonic distortion HD HD
gymnasium GYM gym harness HARN harn
gypsum GYP gyp harness leather HARNLTHR harnlthr
gypsum-plaster ceiling GPC gpc harvester HARVEST. harvest.
gypsum-plaster wall GPW gpw harvester head HH hh
gypsum sheathing board GSB GSB hatch H h
gypsum wallboard GWB gwb haversine HAV hav
gyrocompass GCMPS gcmps hazard beacon HBCN HBCN
gyroscope GYRO gyro hazardous HAZ haz
head (comb form) H h
H head and cover H&C h&c
halberd HLBRD hlbrd head diameter HD hd
half breadth HB hb head wind HW hw
half dog point 1/2DP 1/2dp header HDR hdr
half-hard 1/2H 1/2h heading HDG hdg
half-moon HLFM hlfm headlamp HDLMP hdlmp
half-round 1/2RD 1/2rd headless HDLS hdls
half-track HTRK htrk headlining HLNG hlng
half wave HW HW
headquarters HQ hq
halftone HT ht
headset HDST hdst
Halpern antiradar point HARP HARP
heat emergency service tanks HEST HEST
hammer HMR hmr
heat exchange HE HE
hand (comb form) HD hd
heat-resisting HTRES htres
hand control HNDCONT hndcont
heat shield HTSHLD htshld
hand crank HC HC
heat sink HTSK htsk
hand form block HFB HFB
heat-treat HTTR httr
hand generator HNDGEN hndgen
heated HTD htd
hand lantern HL HL
heater HTR htr
hand rail HNDRL hndrl
heating HTG htg
hand reset HNDRST hndrst
heating cabinet HC HC
handbook HDBK hdbk
handhold HH hh heating, venting, and air HVAC HVAC
conditioning
handhole HH hh
heavy HVY hvy
handicap HDCP hdcp
handle HDL hdl heavy aircraft fuel HAF HAF
handling HDLG hdlg heavy-barrel [rifle] HB HB
handling room HR hr heavy-duty HD HD
handset HNDST hndst heavy end aviation fuel HEAF HEAF
handshake [computers] HDSHK hdshk heavy equipment HVYEQUIP hvyequip
handwheel HNDWL hndwl heavy machine gun HMG HMG
hanger HGR hgr heel breaster HLBR HLBR
hanging HNG hng heel line HL HL
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harbor defense HD HD heel sanding HLSD HLSD

hard chromium HDCR HDCR heel to heel HH HH
hard disc HD hd height HGT hgt
hard-drawn HDDRN HDDRN height by width by length HXWXL HXWXL
harden HDN hdn height finding HTF HTF
harden and grind HG HG helical HLCL hlcl
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helical compression HLCPS hlcps high-speed steel HSS HSS

helical extension HLEXT hlext high temperature HTM HTM
helicopter HLCPTR hlcptr high tensile HTNSL HTNSL
helipotentiometer HPOT hpot high-tensile cast iron HTCI HTCI
helix angle HLXA hlxa high-tensile steel HTS HTS
helper HLP hlp high-tensile strength HTS HTS
Henry H H high tension HT HT
hermetic sealed container HSC HSC high-threshold logic HTL HTL
herringbone HGBN hgbn high-velocity, aircraft rocket HVAR HVAR
hertz Hz Hz high-velocity, armor-piercing HVAP HVAP
heterodyne HET het high-velocity, target practice HVTP HVTP
hexachlorethane HC hc high voltage HV HV
hexagon HEX hex high-voltage regulator HVR HVR
hexagonal head HEXHD hexhd high-water line HWL HWL
hexagonal socket HEXSOC hexsoc highline HL hl
hexagonal socket head HEXSOCH hexsoch highpass filter HPFL HPFL
high altitude HA HA highway HWY hwy
high-altitude platform HAP HAP hinge HNG hng
high-altitude terrain contour data HATCDS HATCDS hinge jaw HJ HJ
sensor hinge line HL HL
high capacity [projectile] HC HC hinge pillar HPLR HPLR
high carbon HC HC hinged plotting board HPB HPB
high-carbon steel HCS HCS hinged seat HS HS
high-carbon steel, heat-treated HCSHT HCSHT hoist HST hst
high explosive HE HE hold off generator HOGEN HOGEN
high-explosive antiaircraft HEAA HEAA hold switch HOLDSW holdsw
high-explosive antitank HEAT HEAT holddown HLDN hldn
high-explosive armor-piercing HEAP HEAP holder HLDR hldr
high-explosive discarding sabot HEDS HEDS holding HLDG hldg
high-explosive incendiary HEI HEI holding coil HC HC
high-explosive incendiary with HEIT HEIT holding fixture HF HF
tracer hole (p)-type semiconductor P P
high-explosive plastic HEP HEP material
high-explosive ramjet HERJ HERJ hollow HOL hol
high-explosive rocket-assisted HERA HERA hollow metal HM hm
high-explosive spotting HES HES hollow metal door and frame HMDF HMDF
high-explosive with tracer HET HET hollow tile HT HT
high fidelity HIFI HIFI homing HOM hom
high frequency HF HF hone-finish monolithic floor HFMF HFMF
high-frequency current HFCUR HFCUR honeycomb HNYCMB hnycmb
honorary HON hon
high-frequency oscillator HFO HFO
hook rail HR HR
high-grade plow steel HGPS HGPS
hookup HKP hkp
high humidity HIHUM HIHUM
hopper HPR hpr
high impact HIMP HIMP
horizon HRZN hrzn
high intensity HINT HINT
horizon scanner HSC HSC
high intensity discharge HID. hid.
horizon sensor HS HS
high-level language [computers] HLL HLL
horizontal HORIZ horiz
high-noise-immunity logic HNIL HNIL
horizontal (comb form) H h
high overlap HOL hol
horizontal center line HCL HCL
high pass HP HP
horizontal impulse HZMP HZMP
high point HPT HPT
horizontal impulse reaction HIR HIR
high potential HIPOT HIPOT horizontal location of center of HCG HCG
high-potential test HIPOTT HIPOTT gravity
high-power acquisition radar HIPAR HIPAR horizontal reaction HZRN HZRN
high pressure HP HP horizontal reference line HRL HRL
high-pressure steam HPS HPS horizontal shear HS HS
high-pressure test HPT HPT horizontal tabulation HT HT
high speed HS HS horizontal volute spring HVSS HVSS
high speed data link HSDL hsdl suspension
high-speed reader HSR HSR horn fiber HNDFBR hndfbr
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horn gap switch HGSW HGSW hyperbola HYPERB hyperb

horsepower HP hp hyperbolic secant SECH sech
horsepower-hour HPHR HPHR hyperbolic sine SINH sinh
hose bib HB HB hyperbolic tangent TANH tanh
hose clamp HC HC hyperfine structure HFS HFS
hose connector HCONN HCONN hypergolic clean HGC hgc
hose rack HR HR hypervelocity, armor-piercing HVAP HVAP
hose thread HSTH HSTH hypervelocity, armor-piercing HVAPDS HVAPDS
hospital HOSP hosp discarding sabot
hot brine pump HBPUMP HBPUMP hypervelocity, target practice HVTP HVTP
hot finished HF hf hypervelocity, target practice, HVTPDS HVTPDS
hot finished surface HFS hfs discarding sabot
hot finished surface-scale free HFSSF hfssf hypotenuse HYP hyp
hot-galvanize HGALV HGALV hypothetical HYPOTH hypoth
hot leg HLG HLG
hot-press HP HP I
hot-rolled HR HR ice cream ICRM icrm
hot-rolled, pickled and oiled HRPO HRPO ice-cuber ICBR icbr
hot-rolled steel HRS HRS ideal lowpass filter ILPFL ILPFL
hot side HSD HSD identification IDENT ident
hot tin HT HT identification beacon IBCN ibcn
hot water HW HW identification friend or foe IFF IFF
hot water, circulating HWC HWC identification friend or foe IFFS IFFS
hot-water heater HWH HWH switching
hotwell HWL hwl identification light IDLT idlt
hour HR hr identification number IDNO idno
house HSE hse identification of position IP IP
household HSHLD hshld identified foe IDFO IDFO
housing HSG hsg identify IDENT ident
hovering HVRNG hvrng idler IDL idl
howitzer HOW how ignition IGN ign
howitzer motor carriage HMC HMC ignitor IGNTR igntr
howler HW hw ignitron IGN ign
illuminate ILLUM illum
humid HMD hmd
illuminating [projectiles] SS ss
humidity HMD hmd
illustrate ILLUS illus
hunting HNTG hntg
illustrated parts breakdown IPB IPB
hybrid HYB hyb
illustrated parts catalog IPC IPC
hybrid electromagnetic wave HEMW HEMW
illustrated parts data IPD ipd
hybrid microelectronic assembly HMA hma
image, storage translation and ISTAR ISTAR
hybrid microelectronic device HYBMED HYBMED
reproduction
hydrated HYDTD hydtd
imaginary IMAG imag
hydraulic HYDR hydr
imitation IMIT imit
hydraulic clean HC HC
immediate IMMED immed
hydraulic cylinder repair stand HCS hcs immersion IMRS imrs
hydraulic excavator HEX hex impact IMP imp
hydraulic oil HO ho impedance IMPD impd
hydraulic oil temperature HOT. Hot. impedor IMPR impr
hydrid digital-analog and pulse HYDAPT HYDAPT impeller IMPLR implr
time imperfect IMPF impf
hydro-form die HFD HFD imperial IMPRL imprl
hydro-mechanical governor HMG hmg impingement IGMT igmt
hydro-mechanical shutoff HMSO hmso implement IMPL impl
hydrocyanic acid HCN HCN impose IMPS imps
hydroelectric HYDRELC hydrelc impregnate IMPRG imprg
hydrogen-ion concentration pH pH impression IMPRSN imprsn
hydrometer HYDM hydm improved plow steel IMPPS IMPPS
hydrophone HYPH hyph improvement IMPROV improv
hydrostatic HYDRST hydrst impulse IMPLS impls
hydrostatic drive system HDS hds impulse conductor IC IC
hydrostatic power unit HPU hpu in accordance with IAW IAW
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in the place cited LOCCIT loccit inertial guidance IG IG

inboard INBD inbd inertial guidance system IGS IGS
incandescent INCAND incand inertial measurement unit IMU IMU
incendiary INCND incnd inertialess scanning, tracking, and INSTAR INSTAR
incendiary bomb IB IB ranging
inch IN in inference INFRN infrn
inch per second IPS IPS infinite INF inf
inch-pound INLB inlb infinity INF inf
incinerator INCIN incin inflatable IFL ifl
inclined INCLN incln inflating-deflating IFLDFL IFLDFL
inclined ladder IL IL information INFO info
inclosure INCLS incls information retrieval center IRC IRC
include INCL incl information sort and predict ISAP ISAP
inclusive INCL incl infrared IR IR
incoherent INCOH incoh infrared acquisition radar IRACQR IRACQR
incoming INCM incm infrared countermeasures IRCM IRCM
incomplete INCOMP incomp infrared maser IRASER IRASER
incomplete sequence [relay] IS IS infrared monochromatic radiation IRMRA IRMRA
incorporated INC INC ingot IGT igt
incorrect INCOR incor inhibit INHB inhb
increase INCR incr inhibit halt flip-flop IHFF IHFF
increment INCR incr initial INIT init
incubator INCBR incbr initial velocity IV IV
indent INDT indt initiation INIT init
indentured data list ID ID inject INJ inj
indentured parts list IPL IPL injection INJ inj
independent INDEP indep injector INJ inj
indeterminate INDET indet inlet INL inl
index IDX idx inlet and outlet IO IO
index list IL IL inlet and outlet head IOH IOH
indicate IND ind inlet guide vane IGV IGV
indicated airspeed IAS IAS inlet manhole IMH IMH
indicated horsepower IHP ihp inlet valve actuator IVA iva
indicated horsepower-hour IHPH IHPH inner INR inr
indicated mean effective pressure IMEP IMEP inner back end IBE IBE
indicated parts data IPD ipd inner bottom IB IB
indicating lamp INDLP indlp inner front end IFE IFE
indicator driver ID ID inner keel IK IK
indicator-transmitter INDTR INDTR inoperative INOP inop
indirect waste IW iw inorganic INORG inorg
indirectly IDRTY idrty input INP inp
individually INDV indv input-output IO IO
induced draft ID ID input-output buffer IOB IOB
inductance IND ind input-output element IOE IOE
inductance (comb symbol) L L input-output register IOR IOR
inductance-capacitance LC LC input translator INXLTR INXLTR
inductance-capacitance resistance LCR LCR inquiry INQ inq
inductance regulator INDREG indreg inscription INSC insc
induction IND ind insect screen IS IS
induction compass ICMPS ICMPS insecticide ICTCD ictcd
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inductor IDCTR idctr inseparable INSEP insep

inductosyn ISYN isyn insert INSR insr
industrial INDL indl insert character INSCHAR inschar
industrial service IS IS insert screw thread INST INST
industry IND ind inside INS ins
inert INRT inrt inside diameter ID ID
inert filler INRTFLR INRTFLR inside frosted IF IF
inert gas INRTG INRTG inside layer IL IL
inertial INRTL inrtl inside mold line IML IML
inertial demand servomotor IDSM IDSM inside of metal IM IM
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inside radius IR IR interchangeable solid and screen IP IP

inside trim template ITT ITT panels
insignia ISGN isgn interchanger INTCHGR intchgr
insoluble INSOL insol intercommunication INTERCOM intercom
inspect INSP insp intercommunication drum ICDRUM ICDRUM
inspection check fixture ICF ICF intercommunication [short form] ICM icm
inspection check template ICT ICT Intercommunication System ICS ICS
install INSTL instl interconnection INTCON intcon
installation INSTL instl intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM ICBM
installation and maintenance IM IM intercooler INCLR inclr
installer INSTLR instlr intercylinder INTCYL intcyl
instantaneous INST inst interface INTFC intfc
instantaneous automatic gain IAGC IAGC interface control drawing ICD ICD
control interference INTRF INTRF
instantaneous automatic volume IAVC IAVC intergovernmental INTERGOVT INTERGOVT
control interim scroll fuel system ISFS isfs
instantaneous overload IOL IOL interior INTR intr
instantaneous relay INSTRLY instrly interior communication IC IC
institute INST inst interior communication and fire ICFCD ICFCD
instruct INSTR instr control distribution
instruction book IB IB interlock INTLK intlk
instruction card IC IC intermediate INTMD intmd
instruction folder IF IF intermediate distributing frame IDF IDF
instruction leaflet IL IL intermediate frequency IF IF
instruction plate IP IP intermediate missile IM IM
instruction pulse IP IP intermediate power amplifier IPA IPA
instruction tag IT IT intermediate pressure IP IP
instrument INSTR instr intermediate-range ballistic IRBM IRBM
instrument flight rules IFR IFR missile
instrument landing approach ILA ILA intermediate voltage IV IV
Instrument Landing Approach ILAS ILAS intermittent INTMT intmt
System intermittent commercial and ICAS ICAS
Instrument Landing system ILS ILS amateur service
instrument panel INSTPN INSTPN intermittent duty IDTY IDTY
instrumentation INSTM instm intermodulation distortion IMD IMD
insufficient INSUF insuf internal INTL intl
insulate INSUL insul internal combustion IC IC
insulated-gate field-effect IGFET IGFET internal combustion engine ICE ICE
transistor internal connection INTCON intcon
insulating transformer IT IT internal diameter ID ID
internal pipe thread IPT IPT
insulation resistance IR IR
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international INTL intl
insulation specification ISPEC ISPEC
International Annealed Copper IACS IACS
insulation test specification ITS ITS
Standard
insure INS ins
International Critical Tables ICT ICT
intake INTK intk
international direct distance IDDD IDDD
integral INT int dialing
integrated circuit IC IC International Pipe Standard IPS IPS
integrated data processing IDP IPD International Standard Thread IST IST
integrated injection logic IIL IIL [metric]
integrated passive-action detec- IPADAE IPADAE International System of Units SI SI
tion and acquisition equipment interoffice memorandum IOM IOM
integrated time and absolute error ITAE ITAE interphase transformer INTPHTR INTPHTR
integrating INTEG integ interphone INTPH intph
intelligence INTEL intel interphone control station ICS ICS
intensity INTEN inten interpolation INTRPL intrpl
intensive-care unit ICU ICU interpole INTPO intpo
intercept INTCP intcp interpost IP ip
interceptor [aircraft] F F interpret INTPR intpr
interceptor missile IM IM interpupillary INTRPLRY intrplry
interchangeable INTCHG intchg interrogate INTRG intrg
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interrogator-responder IR IR jettison JTSN jtsn

interrogator-transponder IT IT jig template JT JT
interrupt INTRPT intrpt job order JO JO
interrupt control register INCR INCR joggle JOG jog
interrupted continuous wave ICW ICW joiner J j
interrupter [relay] INT int joiner pilaster fume tight JPFT JPFT
intersect INTSCT intsct joiner pilaster nontight JPNT JPNT
intership INTSHP intshp joint JT jt
interstage INTSTG intstg Joint Army-Navy JAN JAN
interval INTVL intvl Joint Army-Navy-Air Force JANAF JANAF
intervalometer INTVLM intvlm joint bar JTB JTB
intricate INTRC intrc joint compound JC JC
intrinsic (i)-type semiconductor I I joints NPSM npsm
material joists and planks JP JP
introduction INTRO intro journal JNL jnl
invariant INVAR invar joystick JSTICK jstick
inventory INVN invn July JUL Jul
inventory schedule IS IS
junction JCT jct
inverse INVS invs
junction box JB JB
inverse cosecant ARCCSE arccse
junction field-effect transistor JFET JFET
inverse cosine ARCCOS arccos
June JUN Jun
inverse cotangent ARCCOT arccot
junior JR jr
inverse secant ARCSEC arcsec
just not noticeable difference JNND JNND
inverse sine ARCSIN arcsin
just noticeable difference JND JND
inverse tangent ARCTAN arctan
inverse time limit ITL ITL
inverse time relay ITR ITR K
invert INVT invt Kalamein KAL kal
inverter INV inv Kalamein door KALD KALD
involute INVLT invlt Kalamein door and frame KDF KDF
inward INWD inwd keenes cement plaster KCP KCP
ion chamber IC IC keenes cement plaster ceiling KCPC KCPC
ionsphere IONO iono keeping KPG kpg
iron-body bronze-mounted IBBM IBBM kelvin K K
iron-core reactor ICR ICR kerosene KRSN krsn
iron pipe IP IP key locker KL kl
iron pipe size IPS IPS key pulsing KPLS KPLS
iron pipe thread IPT IPT keyboard KYBD kybd
ironing board IB IB keypunch KP kp
irregular IRREG irreg keyseat KST kst
island IS is keyway KWY kwy
isolate ISOL isol kick out KOUT kout
isolated-gate field-effect transistor IGFET IGFET kick plate KPL KPL
isolation ISLN isln kick plate & drip KPD KPD
isolation ward ISLNWD islnwd kickoff [relay] KO ko
isometric ISO iso kickpipe KP kp
isosceles ISOS isos
kiln-dried KD kd
issue ISS iss
kilovolt-ampere hour KVAH KVAH
item identification II ii
kilovolt-ampere hour meter KVAHM KVAHM
item reduction studies IRS IRS
kilovolt-ampere meter KVAM KVAM
J kilowatt-hour meter KWHM KWHM
jacket JKT jkt kinescope KINE kine
jacket water JW JW kinetic energy KE KE
jackscrew JKSCR jkscr knee brace KB KB
jamming JAMG jamg knife-blade KNBL KNBL
janitors closet JC JC knife-edge KNED KNED
January JAN Jan knife switch KNSW KNSW
japanned JAP jap knock down KD KD
jet-assisted takeoff JATO JATO knockout KO ko
jet propelled JP JP Koroseal KRAL kral
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L left-hand drive LHDR LHDR

label LBL lbl left-hand side LHS LHS
laboratory LAB lab left male LM LM
labyrinth LBYR lbyr left-right indicator LRI LRI
labyrinth pack LBYRPK LBYRPK left side LS LS
lacquer LAQ laq length LG lg
ladder LAD lad length between perpendiculars LBP LBP
ladder rung LR LR length of chord LC LC
lagging LAG lag length of curve LCRV LCRV
laminate LAM lam length of lead [actual] LOL LOL
lampblack LMPBLK lmpblk length overall LOA LOA
lampholder LPHLDR lphldr length-to-diameter ratio LGD LGD
landing LDG ldg lengthening LNG lng
landing gear LDGGR ldggr lens board LNBD lnbd
Landing Observer Signal System LOSS LOSS lens speed LNSP lnsp
landing signal wand light LSWLT lswlt letter LTR ltr
landmark LDMK ldmk letter box LB LB
lantern LTRN ltrn lettering LTR ltr
lanyard LNYD lnyd letterpress LTRPRS ltrprs
lapping LPG lpg level LVL lvl
large LGE lge level detector LDET LDET
large artificial neuron network LANNET LANNET level discriminator LDISCR LDISCR
large-scale hybrid integration LSHI LSHI levelometer LEVMETR levmetr
large-scale integration LSI LSI lever LVR lvr
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large tug LT lt lewisite L l
laser detection and ranging LADAR LADAR liaison [aircraft] L l
lashing LSHG lshg liberty LBRT lbrt
last-in-first-out LIFO LIFO library LBRY lbry
latch LCH lch license LIC lic
latch checking switch LCSW LCSW life-cycle survivability LCS LCS
lateral LATL latl life float LF LF
latitude LAT lat life jacket LJ LJ
lattice LTC ltc life preserver LPSVR LPSVR
launch LANH lanh lifeboat LB lb
launch and control center LCC LCC lifesaving LSVG lsvg
launcher LCHR lchr lift-up door LUD LUD
launcher site LS LS lifting LFT lft
laundry LAU lau lifting eye LE LE
laundry chute LC LC light LT lt
laundry tray LT LT light-activated semiconductor LASCR LASCR
lavatory LAV lav controlled rectifier
lawn faucet LF LF light amplification by stimulated LASER laser
layer LYR lyr emission of radiation
layout LYT lyt light case LC LC
lead angle LA LA light distribution box LDB LDB
lead-coated metal LCM LCM light-duty LD ld
lead-covered LC LC light-emitting diode LED LED
leader LDR ldr light-gun pulse generator LGG LGG
leading LD ld light-intensity detector LTID LTID
leading edge LE LE light lock LL LL
leading edge radius LER LER light-optic microscope LOM LOM
leakage LKG lkg light switch LTSW LTSW
leakoff LOFF loff light tank LTTK LTTK
least common multiple LCM LCM light trap LT LT
least material condition LMC LMC lightening LTG ltg
leather LTHR lthr lightening hole LTGH LTGH
leaves LVS lvs lighter-than-air LTA LTA
left arithmetic element LAE LAE lighting LTG ltg
left bank LBK lbk lightning arrester LA LA
left hand LH LH lightning hole LGTH LGTH
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lightproof louver LPL LPL load carrier LC LC

lightproof shade LPS LPS load center LC LC
lightproof vent LPV LPV load-compensating [relay] LC LC
lightweight concrete LWC LWC load control valve LCV lcv
lightweight insulating concrete LWIC LWIC load factor [tabular] LF LF
lignum vitae LGNMVTE LGNMVTE load-indicating relay LIRLY LIRLY
limber LIM lim load-limiting resistor LLRES LLRES
limestone LS ls load list LL LL
limit LIM lim load ratio LR LR
limit switch LIMSW LIMSW load-ratio control LRC LRC
limited LTD ltd load-resistor [relay] LR LR
limited-space-charge accumula- LSA LSA load shifting resistor LSR LSR
tion [microwaves diodes] load, update, subset LUS LUS
limiter LMTR lmtr load waterline LWL LWL
limiting LMTG lmtg loader LDR LDR
line (comb form) L l loading LDR ldr
line amplifier and super sync mixer LASSM LASSM loading and packaging LAP. lap.
line-carrying LC LC local LCL lcl
line drawing LD LD local apparent time LAPT LAPT
line-drop compensator LDC LDC local area network LAN lan
line-of-sight LOS LOS local automatic message LAMA LAMA
line printer LPTR LPTR accounting
line receiving amplifier LRA LRA local oscillator LO LO
line replaceable unit LRU LRU local sidereal time LSDT LSDT
lineal LIN lin local standard time LST LST
linear LIN lin localizer LOC loc
linear detonating card LDC LDC locate LCT lct
linear integrated circuit LIC LIC lock-on LO LO
lining LNG lng lock pillar LPLR LPLR
linkage LKGE lkge lock-up clutch LKUCL lkucl
linoleum LINOL linol lock washer LKWASH LKWASH
linoleum base LB LB locked LKD lkd
linoleum floor LF LF locked closed LKDC LKDC
lintel LNTL lntl locked in device LID LID
liquefied natural gas LNG lng locked open LKDO LKDO
liquefied petroleum LP lp locked rotor LKROT LKROT
liquefied petroleum gas LPG lpg locked-rotor amperes LRA LRA
liquefied petroleum safety LPS lps locker LKR lkr
liquid LIQ liq locking LKG lkg
liquid additive system LAS las locknut LKNT lknt
liquid-crystal display LCD LCD locknut pipe thread NPSL NPSL
liquid fuel LIQFL LIQFL lockout LKO lko
liquid in glass LQGLS LQGLS lockscrew LKSCR lkscr
liquid oxygen LOX LOX locksmith LSMITH lsmith
liquid petroleum gas LPG LPG lockup LKUP lkup
liquid rocket LR LR lockwire LKWR lkwr
liquid-rocket engine LRE LRE locomotive LOCO loco
liquidometer LQMETR lqmetr locus of radius LR LR
liquor LQR lqr locust LCT lct
list of material LM LM loft line LL LL
list of specifications and LSST LSST log skidder LGSK lgsk
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standards logarithm LOG log

liter L L logarithm [natural] LN ln
literature LIT lit logarithmic amplifier LOAMP LOAMP
literature pack LITPK litpk logging special LS ls
lithograph LITHO litho logic LGC lgc
litter LIT lit logic unit LU LU
litter hook LH LH long baseline radar LOBAR LOBAR
live load LL LL long-range navigation LORAN LORAN
lizard LIZ liz long-range radar input LRI LRI
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long side LSD LSD lower sideband LSB LSB

long taper LTPR LTPR lowercase LC lc
long undercarriage LC lc lowest LWST lwst
long wheelbase LWB LWB lowest usable frequency LUF LUF
longeron LONGN LONGN lowest usable high frequency LUHF LUHF
longitude LONG long lowpass filter LPFL LPFL
longitudinal LONG long lox clean LC LC
longitudinal expansion joint LEJ LEJ lubricant LUBT lubt
longitudinal position of center of LCB LCB lubricate LUB lub
buoyancy lubricating oil LUBO lubo
longitudinal position of center of LCF LCF lubricating oil pump LOP LOP
flotation lubrication order LO LO
longitudinal position of center of LCG LCG lumber LBR lbr
gravity lumen per watt LPW LPW
longleaf yellow pine LLYP LLYP luminous LUM lum
looking LKG lkg lunar excursion module LEM LEM
lookout LKT lkt lunar orbit-rendezvous LOR LOR
loop-control [relay] LPC LPC lunette LUN lun
looper LPR lpr
loss of signal LOS LOS M
lot fraction reliability definition LFRD LFRD Mach number MACH MACH
lot tolerance percent defective LTPD LTPD machine MACH mach
loudspeaker LS ls machine gun MG MG
louver LVR lvr machine rifle MR MR
louver opening LVO LVO machine screw MSCR MSCR
louvered door LVD LVD machine shipping order MSO MSO
low accumulator pressure LOACCUMPR loaccumpr machine steel MST MST
low-alloy steel LAS LAS machined surface MASU MASU
low-altitude bombing LAB LAB machinery MCHRY mchry
low carbon LC LC machinist MCHST mchst
low coolant LCOLNT LCOLNT magazine MAG mag
low emissions LE le magazine flooding and sprinkling MFS mfs
low explosive LE LE magnaflux M m
low frequency LF LF magnesium MAG mag
low-frequency acquisition and LOFAR LOFAR magnesium-thorium MAGTHOR magthor
ranging magnet MAG mag
low-frequency oscillator LFO LFO magnetic MAG mag
low-frequency outer marker LFOM LFOM magnetic amplifier MAGAMP MAGAMP
low level LL LL magnetic armature MG mg
low-level logic LLL LLL magnetic core memory MCM MCM
low overlap LOL lol magnetic ink character recognition MICR MICR
low pass LP LP magnetic-ink character recognition MICR MICR
low point LP LP magnetic mine sweeping MMS MMS
low-power acquisition radar LOPAR LOPAR magnetic modulator MAGMOD MAGMOD
low power output LPO LPO magnetic particle inspection MPI MPI
low-powered fan marker LPFM LPFM magnetic tape MT MT
low pressure LP LP magneto MGN mgn
low-resolution infrared radiometer LRIRR LRIRR magnetohydrodynamics MHD mhd
low speed LSP LSP magnetometer MGTMTR mgtmtr
low steam LSTM LSTM magnetomotive force MMF MMF
low temperature LTEMPT LTEMPT magnetostriction MS ms
low tension LT LT magnetron MAGN magn
low torque LTQ LTQ magnify MGF mgf
low voltage LV LV magnitude MAGTD magtd
low-voltage protection LVP LVP mahogany MAH mah
low-voltage release LVRLSE LVRLSE mail chute MCH MCH
low-voltage release effect LVRE LVRE mail tray MT MT
low-water line LWL LWL mailbox MB mb
lower LWR lwr main ballast tank MBT MBT
lower control limit LCL LCL main bang suppressor MBS MBS
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lower deck LDK LDK main battery [guns] MB MB
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main battle tank MBT MBT marine MAR Mar

main control tank MCT MCT marine-finish slate MFS MFS
main coolant MC MC mark sensing MS MS
main distributing frame MDF MDF marked MKD mkd
main feed MF MF marker MKR mkr
main frame MNFRM MNFRM markings MKGS mkgs
main landing gear MLG MLG masking MASK mask
maintenance MAINT maint mason operated MO MO
maintenance and repair MR MR masonite hydropress die MHPD MHPD
maintenance and supply MS MS masonry MSNRY msnry
maintenance engineering analysis MEAR MEAR mast hull loop MHL MHL
record master MA ma
maintenance ground equipment MGE MGE master change record MCR MCR
maintenance of close contact MCC MCC master cross-reference list MCRL MCRL
maintenance of true bearing MTB MTB master data record MDR MDR
maintenance parts kit MPK MPK master layout duplicate MLD MLD
maintenance parts list MPL MPL master layout original MLO MLO
maintenance support equipment MSE MSE master lines layout MLL MLL
major MAJ maj master makeup and display MMD MMD
makeup MKUP mkup master oscillator MO MO
makeup feed MUFD MUFD master oscillator power amplifier MOPA MOPA
male and female MF MF master sensitized material print MSMP MSMP
male flared MFLRD MFLRD master switch MSW MSW
male pipe thread MPT MPT master synchronizer MSYNC MSYNC
male threaded MTHRD MTHRD masthead MHD mhd
malfunction MALF malf masthead light MHDLT mhdlt
malleable MAL mal mastic MSTC mstc
malleable iron MI MI mastic floor MF MF
man overboard and breakdown MOBLT MOBLT mastic joint MJ MJ
light matched MTCHD mtchd
management MGT mgt material MATL matl
manager MGR mgr material handling MH mh
managing MNG mng material list ML ML
mandrel MDRL mdrl material test specification MTS MTS
maneuvering MANUV manuv mathematical MATH math
manhole MH mh mathematics MATH math
manhole cover MC MC matrix MAT mat
manifold MANF manf matrix output amplifier MOA MOA
manila [rope] M m matt-finish structural facing units MFSFU MFSFU
manual MNL mnl mattress MTRS mtrs
manual change order MCO MCO maximum MAX max
manual change request MCR MCR maximum available power gain MAPG MAPG
manual data input function MDIF MDIF maximum capacity MAXCAP maxcap
manual gain control MGC MGC maximum design meter MDM MDM
manual overload MANOVLD MANOVLD maximum flight MAXFLT MAXFLT
manual volume control MVC MVC maximum fork height MFH mfh
manually operated MNLOPR MNLOPR maximum material condition MMC MMC
manufacture MFR mfr maximum permissible exposure MPE MPE
manufactured MFD mfd maximum torque MT MT
manufacturing MFG mfg maximum usable frequency MUF MUF
manufacturing information MFGINFO MFGINFO maximum working pressure MWP MWP
manufacturing instruction MI MI maximum working voltage MWV MWV
manuscript MS ms mean aerodynamic chord MAC MAC
marble MR mr mean effective pressure MEP MEP
marble base MRB MRB mean flight hours between MFHBF MFHBF
marble floor MRF MRF failure
marble threshold MRT MRT mean high tide MHT MHT
March MAR Mar mean high water MHW MHW
margin MARG marg mean higher high water MHHW MHHW
marginal [relay] MGL mgl mean low tide MLT MLT
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mean low water MLW MLW metal casement window MCW MCW
mean lower low water MLLW MLLW metal casting pattern MCP MCP
mean sea level MSL MSL metal corner bead MCB MCB
mean tide MT MT metal-covered door MCD MCD
mean time MT MT metal curb METC METC
mean time between failures MTBF MTBF metal-dielectric-metal [filter] MDM MDM
mean time to failure MTTF MTTF metal door METD METD
mean time to first failure MTTFF MTTFF metal flashing METF METF
mean time to repair MTTR MTTR metal gravel stop MGS MGS
mean up time MUT MUT metal grille METG METG
mean variation MV MV metal-interface amplifier MIA MIA
mean width ratio MWR MWR metal jalousie METJ METJ
measure MEAS meas metal lath and plaster MLP MLP
mechanical MECH mech metal mold METM METM
mechanical buffer register MBR MBR metal mount MMT MMT
mechanical time fuze MTF MTF metal-nitride-oxide silicon MNOS MNOS
mechanical time, superquick MTSQ MTSQ metal-oxide semiconductor MOS MOS
mechanical unit injector MUI mui metal-oxide-semiconductor field MOSFET MOSFET
mechanically cooled MCHCL MCHCL effects transistor
mechanically refrigerated MCHRF MCHRF metal-oxide-semiconductor MOST MOST
mechanism MECH mech transistor
mechanize MECZ mecz metal partition METP METP
median MDN mdn metal portion METP METP
medical MED med metal rolling door MRD MRD
medicine cabinet MC MC metal roof METR METR
medium MDM mdm metal slitting MLS MLS
medium frequency MF MF metal splash pan MSP MSP
medium high frequency MHF MHF metal strip METS METS
medium pressure MP MP metal-thick-oxide silicon MTOS MTOS
medium-range ballistic missile MRBM MRBM metal threshold MT MT
megabyte MEG meg metal thru-wall flashing MTWF MTWF
melamine MEL mel metalclad switchgear MCSWGR mcswgr
metallic MTLC mtlc
melting point MP MP
metallize MTLZ mtlz
member MBR mbr
metallurgical MET met
membrane MEMB memb
meteorological METRL metrl
membrane waterproofing MWP MWP
meter (instr, comb form) M m
memorandum MEMO memo
meter [instrument] MTR mtr
memory MEM mem
meter-kilogram-second MKS MKS
memory allocation and MAPU MAPU
metering MTR mtr
protection unit
method MTHD mthd
memory point MEMPT MEMPT
methyl-violet paper MVP MVP
memory test computer MTC MTC
mezzanine MEZZ mezz
merchandise MDSE mdse
microammeter MCAM mcam
merchantable MERCH merch
microcircuit MCKT mckt
mercurial MRCL mrcl
microcomputer MCMPTR mcmptr
mercury arc MA MA
microcurrent MCKT mckt
meridian MER mer
microelectronic device MED MED
meshing MSHG mshg microelectronics MELEC melec
message MSG msg microelement MELEM melem
message generator MSGG MSGG microfilm MF mf
messenger MESS mess microfunctional circuit MFC mfc
metacenter M m micrometer MIC mic
metacentric height GM gm microminiature MMIN mmin
metal MET met micromodule MMOD mmod
metal-aluminum-oxidesilicon MAOS MAOS microphone MIC mic
silicon microphone element MICELEM MICELEM
metal anchor MA MA microprocessor MIPRCS miprcs
metal anchor slots MAS mas microscope MICR micr
metal awning-type window MATW MATW microwave amplification by stim- MASER MASER
metal base METB METB ulated emission of radiation
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microwave early warning MEW MEW mold line ML ML

middle MDL mdl molded MLD mld
middle landing MLD MLD molding MLDG mldg
midget MDGT mdgt molecular electronics MOLELEX MOLELEX
mildew-resistant thread MRT MRT molecular weight MOLWT MOLWT
mile MI mi molecule MOL mol
mile per gallon MPG MPG momentary MOM mom
mile per hour MPH MPH momentary contact MC MC
military MIL mil monitor MON mon
Military Affiliated Radio System MARS MARS monograph MONOG monog
military characteristics MC MC monolithic ML ml
military characteristics MCE MCE monolithic integrated circuit MIC MIC
equipment monophonic MONO mono
military characteristics motor MCM mcm monopulse radar MPR MPR
vehicles monostable multivibrator MNSTBMV MNSTBMV
military specification MILSPEC milspec month MO mo
military standard [book] MIL-STD MIL-STD monument MON mon
military standard [sheet] MS MS mooring MRG mrg
milliammeter MAM mam mop rack MOPR MOPR
mine hauling bogie MHB MHB morse taper MORT MORT
mineral MNRL mnrl mortar motor carrier MMC MMC
mineral-surface roof MSR MSR mosaic MOS mos
minesweeping light MSLT mslt most probable number MPN MPN
miniature MINTR mintr most significant bit MSB MSB
minicomputer MNCMPTR mncmptr mostly MSLY msly
minimum MIN min motherboard MTHBD mthbd
minimum discernible signal MDS MDS motion MTN mtn
minor MIN min motion picture control panel MPC MPC
mirror MIR mir motion picture phonographic MPPH MPPH
miscellaneous MISC misc unit
miscellaneous simulation MSG MSG motion picture projector MPP MPP
generation motor MOT mot
missile MSL msl motor belt drive MBD MBD
missile boat tail MSLBT mslbt motor can MOCAN MOCAN
missile impact predictor MIP MIP motor chain MC MC
missile precision instrumentation MPIR MPIR
motor circuit switch MCSW MCSW
radar
motor direct MD MD
mission and traffic control MTC MTC
motor direct-connected MDC MDC
miter MIT mit
motor-driven MTRDN MTRDN
miter end ME ME
motor field MF MF
mixed flow MXFL MXFL
motor generator MG MG
mixing MXG mxg
motor operated MO MO
mixture MXT mxt
motor transport MT MT
mobile MBL mbl
motor v-belt MVB MVB
mobile engine test stand METS METS
motor whaleboat MWB MWB
mobile unit support base MUSB MUSB
mockup template MUT MUT motorboat MB mb
mode transducer MXDCR MXDCR motorcycle MTRCL mtrcl
model MOD mod motorized MTZ mtz
model block MB MB mount MT mt
model [military nomenclature] M m mounted MTD mtd
modification MOD mod mounting MTG mtg
modification work order MWO MWO mounting center MTGC MTGC
modify MOD mod movable MVBL mvbl
modulated continuous wave MCW MCW movement MVT mvt
modulator MOD mod moving MVG mvg
modulator-demodulator MODEM MODEM moving-target indicator MTI MTI
module MDL mdl muffler MUF muf
modulus MOD mod muller MULR mulr
mogul MGL mgl multiaperture logic element MALE MALE
moisture MSTRE mstre multiaperture reluctance switch MARS MARS
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multichip MC mc navigation countermeasures and NAVCMD NAVCMD

multifrequency pulsing MFP MFP deception
multigage MG mg navigational aid NAVAID NAVAID
multilith MULTH multh navigational aid inoperative for NAIOP NAIOP
multimeter MULTR multr parts
multiplane MLTPL mltpl Navy Primary Standards NPS NPS
multiple MULT mult Navy Secondary Standards NSS NSS
multiple contact MC MC navy standard flange NFL NFL
multiple gun motor carriage MGMC MGMC navy type NT NT
multiple unit MU MU near face NF NF
multiplex MUX mux near side NS NS
multiplication MULT mult necessary NEC nec
multiplier MULTR multr needle NDL ndl
multipole MP mp negative NEG neg
multipurpose MP mp negative-positive-innegative NPIN NPIN
multipurpose tractor oil MPTO mpto negative
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multispeed MLTSP mltsp negative-positive-negative NPN NPN

multivibrator MV mv [transistor]
munitions MUN mun negative-positive-nepositive NPNP NPNP
music wire MUW muw positive
Music Wire Gage MWG MWG negative print NEGPR NEGPR
mutilated MUT mut negative temperature coefficient NTC NTC
muzzle MZL mzl negative torque signal NTS NTS
muzzle velocity MV MV neon indicating light NEIL NEIL
neoprene NPRN nprn
net-laying light NLLT NLLT
N
net weight NTWT ntwt
nacelle NAC nac
network NTWK ntwk
namely VIZ viz
neutral NEUT neut
nameplate NPL npl
neutralizing NEUT neut
narrow NAR nar
neutron NTN ntn
narrow band NB NB
never used NU nu
narrow gage NG NG
new product introduction NPI npi
national NATL natl
next assembly NA na
National coarse [thread] NC NC
next higher assembly NHA NHA
National Electrical Code NEC NEC
nickel NKL nkl
National Electrical Code NECS NECS
nickel copper NICOP NICOP
Standards
nickel copper alloy NCA NCA
National Electrical Safety Code NESC NESC
nickel-plated NP NP
National extra fine [thread] NEF NEF
nickel-silver NISIL nisil
National fine [thread] NF NF nickel steel NS NS
National form [thread] N N night message NTM NTM
National Formulary NF NF night ration locker NRL NRL
National gas outlet [thread] NGO NGO night vision goggles NVG NVG
National pipe thread NP NP night vision imaging system NVIS NVIS
National special [thread] NS NS nipple NIP nip
national stock number NSN NSN nitride steel NITSTL NITSTL
National taper pipe [thread] NPT NPT nitrostarch NITROS nitros
National Wire Gage NWG NWG no bias [relay] NB NB
natural NAT nat no change NC NC
natural black slate NBS NBS no coil NC NC
natural logarithm LN LN no connection NC NC
nautical NAUT naut no control circuit contacts NOCCC NOCCC
nautical mile NMI NMI no drawing ND ND
naval NAV nav no good NG NG
naval bronze NAVBRZ NAVBRZ no load NLD nld
naval electronic warfare NEWS NEWS no voltage release NVR NVR
simulator noise equivalent temperature NET NET
naval oceanographic meteorologi- NOMAD NOMAD noise factor NF NF
cal automatic device noise figure NF NF
navigate NAV nav noise frequency NF NF
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noise generator NGEN NGEN notice of revision NOR NOR

noise meter NM NM novelty [insul] N N
nolead NL nl November NOV Nov
nomenclature NOMEN nomen nozzle NOZ noz
nominal NOM nom nozzle control unit NCU NCU
non-return-to-zero NRZ NRZ nuclear NUC nuc
noncombustible NCOMBL ncombl nuclear magnetron NM NM
noncorrosive metal NCM NCM nuclear reactor NR NR
noncoupled NCPLD ncpld number NO no
nondestructive evaluation NDE NDE numeral NUM num
nondestructive inspection NDI NDI numerical NUM num
nondestructive readout NDRO NDRO numerical control NC NC
nondestructive testing NDT NDT nut plate NTPL ntpl
nonelectric NELEC nelec nylon NYL nyl
nonenclosure NENCL nencl
nonflammable NFLMB nflmb O
nonfused NFSD nfsd o-ring face seal ORFS orfs
nongovernment standards NGS ngs o-ring port ORP orp
nonhygroscopic NH nh object OBJ obj
nonlinear NLNR nlnr objective OBJV objv
nonmagnetic NMAG nmag oblique OBL obl
nonmetallic NM nm obscure OB ob
nonoscillating NOSC nosc obscure glass OGL OGL
nonpetroleum NPET npet obscure wire glass OWGL OWGL
nonprocurable NP np observable critical item OCI OCI
nonpropelled NP np observable critical processes OCP OCP
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nonreactive [relay] NR nr observation OBSV obsv

nonreinforced-concrete pipe NRCP NRCP observation window OBW OBW
nonreplenishable demand NRD NRD observe OBS obs
nonreturn NRETN nretn obsolete OBS obs
nonreversible NRVSBL nrvsbl obstruction OBSTN obstn
obverse OBV obv
nonself NSLF nslf
occupy OCC occ
nonslip tread NST NST
octagon OCT oct
nonstandard NONSTD nonstd
octahedral OCTAHDR octahdr
nonstructural NSTRL nstrl
octal print punch OPP OPP
nonsynchronous NONSYN nonsyn
octane OCT oct
nontight NT nt
October OCT Oct
nonwatertight NWT nwt
octuple OCT oct
normal NORM norm
odometer ODOM odom
normal charge NLCHG NLCHG
of true position OTP OTP
normal circular pitch NCP NCP
offensive [ammunition] OFFEN offen
normal diametral pitch NDP NDP
office OFC ofc
normal fuel oil tank NFT NFT
officer OFCR ofcr
normal lube oil tank NLT NLT official OFCL ofcl
normal overload NOL NOL offset OFS ofs
normal pressure angle NPA NPA offset printing press OPPR OPPR
normal temperature and pressure NTP NTP ohmmeter OHM ohm
normalize NORM norm oil burner OBNR obnr
normally closed NC NC oil catcher OCHR OCHR
normally open NO NO oil circuit breaker OCB OCB
north N N oil circuit recloser OCR OCR
nose fuse NF NF oil cleaner OCLNR oclnr
nose landing gear NLG NLG oil control OCONT OCONT
not applicable NA NA oil-cooled OCLD OCLD
not available NA NA oil cooler OCLR OCLR
not for new design NFND nfnd oil differential ODIFF ODIFF
not for use with NFUW nfuw oil dipstick ODPSK ODPSK
not in contract NIC NIC oil filter OFL ofl
not to scale NTS NTS oil-immersed OI OI
notched NCH NCH oil-immersed water-cooled OIWC OIWC
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oil-insulated OI OI orange O o
oil-insulated fan-cooled OIFC OIFC orange ORN orn
oil-insulated self-cooled OISC OISC orange indicating light OIL OIL
oil level OLVL OLVL orbital determination module ODM ODM
oil nozzle ONOZ ONOZ orbiting astronomical observatory OAO OAO
oil pan OPN OPN orbiting geophysical observatory OGO OGO
oil plug OPLG OPLG order ORD ord
oil pressure OPRS OPRS ordinary ORD ord
oil pump OP OP ordnance ORD ord
oil renewal system ORS ors organic ORG org
oil ring OR OR organization ORG org
oil screen OSCRN OSCRN orientation ORIENT orient
oil seal OSL osl orifice ORF orf
oil suction pump OSP OSP orificed reverse flow check ORFC orfc
oil switch OS OS origin ORIG orig
oil tank OTK OTK original ORIG orig
oilproof OP op original equipment manufacturer OEM OEM
oiltight OT ot ornament ORN orn
olive drab OD OD oscillate OSC osc
on center OC OC oscillating OSCG oscg
on-vehicle equipment OVE OVE oscillator OSC osc
one-pole SP SP oscillogram OSCGRM oscgrm
one-shot OS OS oscillograph, string OSCG OSCG
one-shot multivibrator OSMV osmv oscilloscope SCOPE scope
one-stage OSTG ostg other design activity ODA ODA
one-way OW ow otherwise specified OS OS
one-wire OW ow ounce OZ oz
opalescent indicating light OPIL OPIL ounce-inch OZIN ozin
opaque OPA opa out-of-print OP OP
open-close-open OCO OCO out to out OO oo
open dripproof ODP ODP outboard OUTBD OUTBD
open dripproof protected ODPP ODPP outer wing OW OW
open end OE OE outerback end OBE OBE
open hearth OH OH outgoing OUT out
open-joisted OJ OJ outgoing repeater OGR OGR
open-type control circuit contacts OTCCC OTCCC outgoing trunk OGT OGT
open ventilated OV OV outlet OUT out
open-window unit OWU OWU output OUT out
opener OPR opr output display unit ODU ODU
opening OPNG opng output register OR OR
openside OPSD opsd output shift register OSR OSR
operate OPR opr output transfer gear OTG otg
operating steam pressure OSP OSP output translator OUTXLTR OUTXLTR
operating system OS OS outside OUT out
operation OPN opn outside circumference OC OC
operational OPNL opnl outside diameter OD OD
operational assistance and OAIDE OAIDE outside diameter tube ODT ODT
instructive data equipment outside face OF OF
operational support equipment OSE OSE outside helix angle OHA OHA
operator table OPRT oprt outside mold line OML OML
opposite OPP opp outside of metal OM OM
opposite commutator end OPPCE oppce outside radius OR OR
opposite pulley end OPPPE opppe outside screw & yoke OSY (OS&Y) osy (os&y)
optical OPT opt outside trim template OTT OTT
optical axis OPTAX optax outstanding leg OSL OSL
optical character recognition OCR OCR oval head OVH OVH
optical detection and ranging OPDAR OPDAR oval point OVP OVP
optimum OPT opt over all extended OAE oae
optimum working frequency OWF OWF overall OA oa
optional OPTL optl overall length OALG oalg
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overall lowered OALWR oalwr paravane PARV parv

overarm OVRM ovrm paravane and stores crane PARVSTRCRA PARVSTRCRA
overboard OVBD ovbd parchment PCHT pcht
overcurrent OC oc parenthesis PAREN paren
overcurrent relay OCR OCR parity bit PBIT PBIT
overflow OVFL ovfl parkerized PARK park
overfrequency relay OFR OFR parking PRKG prkg
overhanging OVHG ovhg parking brake PRKGBK prkgbk
overhaul OVHL ovhl parkway PKWY pkwy
overhaul and repair OR or part number PN PN
overhead OVHD ovhd part of PO po
overload OVLD ovld part or identification number PIN PIN
overload relay ORLY ORLY partial PART part
overpower OVPWR ovpwr particle PTCL ptcl
overpressurized OVPRS ovprs particulate PTCLT ptclt
override OVRD ovrd parting line [castings] PL PL
override control bits OCB OCB partition PTN ptn
oversize OVS ovs partly PTLY ptly
overspeed OVSP ovsp parts catalog PC PC
overtone OT ot parts kit PRTKT prtkt
overtravel OVTR ovtr parts list PL PL
overvoltage OVV ovv party PTY pty
own doppler nullifier ODN ODN passage PASS pass
oxide OXD oxd passenger PASS pass
oxidized OXD oxd passing scuttle PS PS
oxygen OXY oxy passing window PW PW
oxygen breathing apparatus OBA oba passivate PSVT psvt
ozalid print OP op passive PSIV psiv
passive airborne detection and PAADAR PAADAR
P ranging
package PKG pkg passive countermeasures PACM PACM
pad and boom [refueling] PB PB passive detection and location of PADLOC PADLOC
padder [capacitor] PAD PAD countermeasures
padlock PL pl passive detection and ranging PADAR padar
page printer PPTR PPTR paste PST pst
paint PNT pnt pastry PST pst
painted PTD ptd
patent PAT pat
painted base PB pb
patent pending PATPEND PATPEND
painting stringer PNTSTGR PNTSTGR
pathological PATHOL PATHOL
paints and oils PO PO
patrol PTL ptl
pallet PLL pll
pattern PATT patt
pan head PNH PNH
pavement PAVMT pavmt
panel PNL pnl
pay load PLD pld
panel point PP PP
peacoat locker PLKR plkr
panic bolt PANB PANB
peak inverse [reverse] voltage PRV prv
panoramic PAN pan
peak to peak PP PP
pantograph PANT pant
pedestal PED ped
pantry PAN pan
peeler PELR pelr
paper PPR ppr
paperboard PBD pbd pelorus PLRS plrs
parabola PRB prb pelorus stand PLRSTN PLRSTN
parabolic PRBLC prblc pencil PCL pcl
paraboloid PRBD prbd pending PEND pend
parachute PRCHT prcht pendular PNDLR pndlr
paragraph PARA para pendulum PNDLM pndlm
parallax PRX prx penetrate PEN pen
parallel PRL prl penetration PEN pen
parallel-to-serial PS ps pennant PNNT pnnt
parameter PRMTR prmtr penny [nails, etc.] D D
parametric amplifier PARAMP PARAMP pennyweight DWT dwt
parametric synthesis PARSYN PARSYN pentaerythryte tetranitrate PETN PETN
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pentagon PNTGN pntgn physical configuration PCI PCI

pentode PENT pent identification
percent PCT pct physiological PHYSIOL physiol
percussion PERC perc pickled and oiled PO po
perfect PERF perf pickup PU pu
perforate PERF perf picture PIX pix
performance PRFM prfm piece PC pc
performance evaluation and PERT PERT piece mark PCMK pcmk
review technique pierce PRC prc
Performance, Operational, and POMSEE POMSEE pierce, blank, and form die PBFD PBFD
Maintenance Standards for pierced aluminum plank PAP PAP
Electronic Equipment pierced steel plank PSP PSP
performed PERF perf piezoelectric-crystal unit CU CU
perimeter acquisition radar PACR PACR pigment PGMT pgmt
period P p pigtail PGT pgt
periodic PERD perd pilaster P p
peripheral PRPHL prphl piling PLG plg
peripheral command indicator PCI PCI pillar PLR plr
peripheral unit [computers] PU PU pillow block PLBLK PLBLK
periscope PERIS peris pilot PLT plt
permanent PERM perm pilot light PLTLT pltlt
permeability PERMB permb pilot operated PLTOPR pltopr
permission PERM perm pilothouse PLTHS plths
perpendicular PERP perp pinion PIN pin
person PER per pinion end PE PE
personnel PERS pers pint PT pt
personnel carrier PC PC pintle PTL ptl
perspective PERSP persp pioneer PION pion
petroleum PETRO petro pipe plug PPG ppg
petroleum, oils and lubricants POL POL pipe rail PR PR
pewter PWTR pwtr pipe sleeve PSL PSL
phantom PHM phm pipe tap PT PT
pharmacological PHARMACOL pharmacol pipeline PPLN ppln
pharmacy PHAR phar pipette PPE ppe
phase PH ph piping PP pp
phase conversion and step/down PHCVSD PHCVSD pistol PSTL pstl
phase meter PHM phm piston PSTN pstn
phase shift PSH psh pitch P p
phase-shift driver PSHD PSHD pitch circle PC PC
phenolic PHEN phen pitch diameter PD PD
phillips head PHH PHH pitch line PL PL
phone PH ph pitometer-log PTMTLG PTMTLG
phonograph PHONO phono pivot PVT pvt
phosphate PHOS phos pivoted door PD PD
phosphor bronze PHBRZ phbrz pivoted window PW PW
phosphorescent PHOS phos place PL pl
photo butt line PBL PBL places PL pl
photo contact master PCM PCM plain PL pl
photocopy PHOC phoc plain washer PW PW
photodiode PDIO pdio plan position indicator PPI ppi
photoelectric PELEC pelec plan view PV PV
photoelectric cell PEC PEC planar PLNR plnr
photoelectric scanner PES PES planar epitaxial passivated PEP pep
photoflash PHOFL phofl [transistor]
photograph PHOTO photo plane PLN pln
photolithographic PHOTOLITH photolith plane position indicator PPI ppi
photostat STAT stat planet PLNT plnt
phototransistor PXSTR pxstr planetary PLNTY plnty
phrase PHR phr plank PLK plk
physical PHYS phys planning PLNG plng
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plant PL pl portable PORT port

plaque PLQ plq position POSN posn
plaster PLAS plas position indicator PIN PIN
plastic PLSTC plstc positioner PSNR psnr
plate PL pl positive POS pos
plate [electron tube] P p positive crankcase ventilation PCV pcv
plate glass PLGL plgl positive displacement PDISPL PDISPL
plated PLD pld positive-intrinsic-negative PIN PIN
platform PLATF platf [transistor]
plating PLTG pltg positive-negative-intrinsic- PNIP PNIP
platinum PT PT positive [electron device]
pliers PLR plr positive-negative-positive- PNPN PNPN
plotting PLOT plot negative [electron device]
plow-steel rope PSR PSR positive-negative-positive PNP PNP
plug cock PC PC [transistor]
plumbing PLMB plmb positive pin retention PPR ppr
plumbing and deck drain PDD PDD positive reverse (inverse) voltage PRV prv
plunger PLGR plgr post indicator valve PIV PIV
plus or minus PORM PORM post office PO PO
pneumatic PNEU pneu posts and timbers PT pt
pneumatic tube PT PT potable water POTW POTW
pnpn transistor magnetic logic PTML PTML potential POT pot
pocket PKT pkt potential difference PD PD
point PT pt potential switch PSW PSW
point-detonating PD PD potential transformer PT PT
point-detonating fuze PDF PDF potentiometer POT pot
point-detonating self-destroying PDSD PDSD pound LB lb
point-initiating PI PI pound force LBF lbf
point-initiating, base-detonating PIBD PIBD pound-force foot LBFT LBFT
point-insulating PI PI pound-force inch LBIN LBIN
point of compound curve PCC PCC pound-force per hour PHR PHR
pound-force per square foot PSF PSF
point of curve PC PC
pound-force per square inch PSI PSI
point of frog PF PF
pound per cubic foot PCF PCF
point of intersection PI PI
pound per horsepower PHP php
point of reverse curve PRC PRC
powder PDR (PWD) pdr (pwd)
point of spiral tangent PST PST
powder metal PM pm
point of switch PS PS
powder passing PWDP PWDP
point of tangency PT PT
power PWR pwr
point-to-point PP PP
power amplifier PA PA
polar POL pol
power and lighting PL PL
polar orbiting geophysical POGO POGO
power and lighting distribution PLDISTR pldistr
observatory
power circuit breaker PCB PCB
polarity PLRT plrt
power control unit PCU PCU
polish POL pol
power directional relay PDR PDR
polyester POLYEST polyest
power-driven PDVN pdvn
polyethylene [insul] POLTHN POLTHN
power factor PF PF
polyethylene-insulated conductor PIC PIC power-factor meter PFM PFM
polypropylene PP pp power-line carrier PLC PLC
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polystyrene PS PS power-operated POPD POPD

polytetrafluorethylene PTFE PTFE power oscillator PO PO
polyvinyl chloride PVC PVC power package PPKG PPKG
pontoon PON pon power plant PP PP
poppet PPT ppt power steering PS ps
popping POP pop power supply PWRSPLY PWRSPLY
porcelain PORC porc power supply (comb form) PS PS
porro POR por power supply unit PSU PSU
port and starboard PS ps power switchboard PSWBD PSWBD
port light PLT PLT power takeoff PTO pto
port of embarkation POE POE power train PT pt
port side light PSLT pslt power train oil temperature PTOTEMP ptotemp
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power turbine PTURB pturb pressure vessel PV PV

power unit PU PU pressure-volume-temperature PVT pvt
powered PWRD pwrd pressurize PRSRZ prsrz
powerhouse PWRH pwrh prevent PVNT pvnt
practice PRAC prac preventative PVNT pvnt
preamplifier PREAMP preamp previous PREV prev
prearm PA pa price and availability PA pa
prebent PRBNT prbnt primary PRI pri
precast PRCST prcst Primary Coolant System PCS PCS
precedence PREC prec prime PRM prm
precharge PRCH prch prime mover PMVR pmvr
precipitate PPT ppt primer PRMR prmr
precipitation PRECP precp priming PRM prm
precipitin PRCPTN prcptn print PT pt
precision PRCN prcn printed PTD ptd
precision-approach radar PAR PAR printed circuit PC PC
precision long-range tracking radar PRELORTR PRELORTR printed circuit board PCB PCB
precleaner PRECLNR preclnr printed wiring PW PW
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precombustion chamber PC pc printed-wiring assembly PWA PWA

precooler PCLR pclr printed wiring board PWB PWB
prefabricated PREFAB prefab printer PTR ptr
preference PREF pref printing PRNTG prntg
preferred PFD pfd printout PTOUT ptout
prefix PREF pref priority PRI pri
prefocus PRFCS prfcs priority data reduction PDR PDR
prefocused PREF pref prism PSM psm
preformed PREFMD prefmd private automatic branch PABX PABX
preformed beam PFB PFB exchange
preheat PHT pht private automatic exchange PAX PAX
preheater PHR phr private branch exchange PBX PBX
preinserted PINSTD pinstd probability PROB prob
preliminary PRELIM prelim probable PROB prob
prelube PRLUB prlub probable error PE PE
premium PREM prem probe P p
premolded PRMLD prmld problem PROB prob
procedure PROC proc
premolded expansion joint PEJ PEJ
proceedings PROC proc
preparation PREP prep
process PRCS prcs
prepare PREP prep
process specification [no number] PRCSSPEC PRCSSPEC
preproduction PREPROD preprod
process specification [number] PS PS
prescreener PRESCRN prescrn
process water cooler PWC PWC
prescription PRESCR prescr
processing PRCSG prcsg
present PRES pres
processing unit PROCU PROCU
preservation PSVTN psvtn
procurement PRCMT prcmt
preservation method PVMTD PVMTD
producibility engineering and PEP pep
preservative PSVTV psvtv
planning
preserve PSV psv product PROD prod
press PRS prs product breakdown PBKDN pbkdn
press fit PRFT PRFT product control PC pc
pressboard PBD pbd product identification number PIN. PIN.
pressed PRSD prsd production PROD prod
pressed metal PRSDMET PRSDMET production-estimate card PECARD pecard
presser PRSR prsr production illustration PI PI
presser foot PRFT PRFT production order PO PO
pressure PRESS press production parts approval process PPAP PPAP
pressure angle PA PA profile PF pf
pressure gage PG PG program PRGM prgm
pressure proof PP pp program drum recording PDR PDR
pressure-reducing valve PRV PRV program register PRGMRGTR prgmrgtr
pressure seal PSL PSL programmable integrated control PICE PICE
pressure sensitive PS ps equipment
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programmable logic array PLA PLA pulsating current PC PC

programmable logic controller PLC PLC pulsation PLSN plsn
programmable logic device PLD PLD pulsator PLSR plsr
programmable read-only memory PROM PROM pulse PLS pls
programmable unijunction PUJT PUJT pulse acquisition radar PUAR PUAR
[transistor] pulse amplifier PA PA
programmed instruction PI PI pulse-amplitude modulation PAM PAM
programming PRGMG prgmg pulse-code modulation PCM PCM
programming language 1 PL1 PL1 pulse-count modulation PCTM PCTM
progress PROG prog pulse-duration modulation PDM PDM
progression PROG prog pulse frequency PF PF
project PROJ proj pulse-frequency modulation PFM PFM
projected tolerance zone PTZ ptz pulse-interval modulation PIM PIM
projected window PW PW pulse per minute PPMIN ppmin
projectile PJCTL pjctl pulse-position modulation PPM PPM
projection PJTN pjtn pulse-repetition frequency PRF PRF
projector PJTR pjtr pulse repetition period PRP PRP
proof PRF prf pulse-repetition rate PRR PRR
proof shot [projectile] PS ps pulse-repetition time PRT PRT
proofread PRFRD prfrd pulse time PT PT
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propane PRPN prpn pulse-time modulation PTM PTM

propellant PRPLT prplt pulse-time multiplex PTMUX PTMUX
propelled PROP prop pulse width PW PW
propeller PROP prop pulse-width modulation PWM PWM
propeller order PRO PRO pulverizer PULV pulv
propeller revolution PRV PRV pump discharge PDISCH PDISCH
Propeller Revolution Indicator PRIS PRIS pump, hydraulic-ram, hand-driven PHRHD PHRHD
System punch PCH pch
propelling PROP prop punch die PD pd
property PROP prop punching PCHG pchg
property line PL PL purchase PURCH purch
proportion PROPN propn purchase order PO PO
proportional limit PL PL purchase request PR PR
proposal PRPSL prpsl purchased finished PF pf
proposed PRPSD prpsd purchasing department PDS PDS
proprietor PROP prop specification
propulsion PRPLN prpln pure water PWTR PWTR
prosthetic PRSTC prstc purge PRG prg
protect PTCT ptct purging PRNG prng
protection PROTN protn purification PRFCN prfcn
protective PROT prot purifier PUR pur
protective device PROTDEV PROTDEV purple PRP prp
protosynthex index PSI PSI purple indicating light PIL PIL
prototype PROTO proto purpose PRP prp
protractor PROTR protr push button PB PB
proving ground PG PG push-button station PBSTA pbsta
push-pull PP pp
provision PROV prov
push rod PRD PRD
provisioning parts breakdown PPB PPB
pyramid PYR pyr
proximity [fuze] PROX PROX
pyrogen unit PYGN PYGN
public address PA PA
pyrometer PYROM pyrom
publication PUBN pubn
pyrotechnic PYRO pyro
pull and push plate PPP PPP
pull box PB PB Q
pull button PLB PLB quadrangle QUAD quad
pull-button switch PBSW PBSW quadrant QDRNT qdrnt
pull rod PLRD PLRD quadrature QDRTR qdrtr
pull switch PS PS quadruple QUADR quadr
puller PLR plr qualification QUAL qual
pulley PUL pul qualified QUAL qual
pulley end PE PE qualified products list QPL QPL
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qualitative QUAL qual radiated emission RE RE

quality QUAL qual radiated susceptibility RS RS
quality assurance QA QA radiation RADN radn
quality characteristics list QCL QCL radiator [automotive] RDTR rdtr
quality conformance inspection QCI QCI radio RAD rad
quality control QC QC radio detection and ranging RADAR RADAR
quality control reliability QCR QCR radio direction finding RDF RDF
quality deficiency report QDR QDR radio frequency RF RF
quality operating system QOS QOS radio frequency amplification by RASER RASER
quality verification testing QVT QVT stimulated emission of radia-
quantitative QUANT quant tion
quantity QTY qty radio-frequency choke RFC RFC
quantum amplification by stimu- QUASER QUASER radio frequency interference RFI rfi
lated emmission of radiation radio-frequency interference RHI RHI
quarry QRY qry radio inertial RIN rin
quarry-tile base QTB QTB radio interference field intensity RIFI RIFI
quarry-tile floor QTF QTF radio noise factor [figure] RNF RNF
quarry-tile roof QTR QTR radio operator RADOPR RADOPR
quart QT qt radio telegraph RTLG RTLG
quarter QTR qtr radio telephony RTEL RTEL
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quarter-hard QTRH qtrh radio teletype RTT RTT
quarter-phase QTRPH qtrph radio teletypewriter RTTY RTTY
quarter-round QTRRD qtrrd radioactive RAACT raact
quartz QTZ qtz radioactive liquid waste RALW RALW
quaternary QUAT quat radiochemistry RADCHM radchm
question QUEST quest radiographic inspection RADINSP radinsp
question and answer QA qa radiological RADL radl
quick-acting QA QA radiological defense RADDEF RADDEF
quick-break QB QB radiological warfare RADWAR RADWAR
quick-cleaning QC QC radius R r
quick coupler QCPLR qcplr radius RAD rad
quick disconnect QDISC QDISC railcar RLCR rlcr
quick drop QD qd railing RLG rlg
quick dump QDUMP qdump railroad RR rr
quick engine change QEC QEC railway RY ry
quick-firing QF QF raintight RT rt
quick-look intermediate tape QLIT QLIT rainwater conductor RWC RWC
quick-opening device QOD QOD raised RSD rsd
quick release QREL qrel raised face RF RF
quick shift QS qs raised face diameter RFD RFD
quiescent QUIES quies raised face height RFH RFH
quintuple QUIN quin ramjet RMJ rmj
quotation QUOT quot random RNDM rndm
quotient QUOT quot random access discrete address RADAS RADAS
system
R random-access indestructive RAIAM RAIAM
rabbet RAB rab advanced memory
radar RDR rdr random-access memory RAM RAM
radar (comb form) R r range RNG rng
radar bright display equipment RBDE RBDE range and evaluation guidance REGAL regal
radar countermeasures RCM RCM for approach and landing
radar input mapper RIM RIM range error probability REP REP
radar mapper, gap filler RMGF RMGF range-height indicator RHI RHI
radar mapper, long range RMLR RMLR range light RALT ralt
radar planning device RPD RPD range marks RM RM
radar simulator RSIM RSIM range-rate indicator RRI RRI
radar start RST RST range surveillance RS RS
radar transmitter RDRXMTR rdrxmtr rapid action change RAC RAC
radiac RDC rdc rapid rectilinear RR RR
radial RDL rdl ratchet RCHT rcht
radiate RAD rad rate of change RC RC
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rateau RAT rat recoil mechanism RECMECH recmech

rating RTG rtg recoilless RCLS rcls
ratio R r recommend RECM recm
rattail RTTL rttl recompression RCMPRS rcmprs
raw material RM RM recondense RECOND recond
raw tape write submodule RTWS RTWS recondition RCNDT rcndt
raw water RW RW reconnaissance RECON recon
rawhide RWHD rwhd reconnaissance (aircraft) R r
rayon RYN ryn record RCD rcd
reactance REAC reac record and report RAR RAR
reaction RCTN rctn recording ammeter RAMM RAMM
reactivate REACTVT reactvt recording demand meter RDM RDM
reactive REAC reac recording kilovolt-ampere meter RKVAM RKVAM
reactive factor meter RFM RFM recording tachometer RTM RTM
reactive volt-ampere meter RVA RVA recording varmeter RVARM RVARM
reactive voltmeter RVM RVM recoverability RECY recy
reactor REAC reac recovery RCVY rcvy
reactor compartment RC RC recreation RCN rcn
reactor core RCO RCO rectangle RECT rect
read-write [head] RW rw rectangular RECT rect
reader RDR rdr rectifier RECT rect
reader common contact RCC RCC recurrent RCUR rcur
reader tape contact RTC RTC red R r
readiness RDNS rdns red fuming nitric acid RFNA RFNA
reading RDNG rdng red indicating lamp RIL RIL
readout RDOUT rdout redesignate REDSG redsg
readout and relay RR RR redrawn and revised RR rr
ready RDY rdy reduce RDC rdc
ready for issue RFI RFI reduced charge RCHG RCHG
ready service RS RS reduced hard pressure RHP RHP
real and not-corrected input data RANCID RANCID reducer RDCR rdcr
real time RT RT reducing REDC redc
real-time input-output transducer RIOT RIOT reduction RDCN rdcn
reamer RMR rmr reduction of area RA RA
rear axle RRAX rrax reefing hook RHK rhk
rear-connected RC RC reentry REY rey
rear connection RC RC reentry vehicle RV RV
rear view RV RV refacer RFCR rfcr
reason REAS reas reference REF ref
rebabbitt RBBT rbbt reference designation REFDES refdes
recalculated RECALC recalc reference engineering photo REPT REPT
recall RCL rcl template
receive RCV rcv reference line REFL REFL
receive-only tape perforator ROTP ROTP refined RFND rfnd
received RCVD rcvd refinery REF ref
receiver RCVR rcvr reflectance REFL refl
receiver-transmitter RT RT reflected REFLD refld
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receiving RCVG rcvg reflective insulation RI RI

receptacle RCPT rcpt reflector REFL refl
reception RCPTN rcptn reflex RFLX rflx
recess REC rec refractory RFRC rfrc
recharger RECHRG rechrg refrigerant RFGT rfgt
reciprocate RECIP recip refrigerate REFR refr
recirculate RECIRC recirc refrigerator, mechanical RMH RMH
reclaimer RCLM rclm household
reclaiming RCLMG rclmg regardless of feature size RFS RFS
reclined RCLD rcld regenerate REGEN regen
reclose RECL recl regenerative REGEN regen
recognition RECOG recog register RGTR rgtr
recoil RCL rcl register drive RD RD
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regular RGLR rglr repulsion RPLSN rplsn

regulate RGLT rglt request REQ req
regulating RGLT rglt request for deviation RFD RFD
regulator RGLTR rgltr request for engineering change REC REC
reheater RHR rhr request for price quotation RPQ RPQ
reid vapor pressure RVP RVP request for waiver RFW RFW
reinforce REINF reinf require REQ req
reinforced concrete RC RC required REQD reqd
reinforced-concrete culvert pipe RCCP RCCP requirement REQT reqt
reinforced-concrete pipe RCP RCP requisition REQN reqn
reinforced tile lintel RTL RTL rescind RESC resc
reinforcing steel RST RST rescue RSQ rsq
reject REJ rej rescue boat RSQBT RSQBT
relate RLT rlt rescue equipment locker REL REL
relation RLTN rltn research RES res
relative REL rel research and development R&D R&D
relative biological effectiveness RBE RBE reseating RESEAT reseat
relative humidity RH RH reserve RSV rsv
relaxation RLXN rlxn reserve feedwater RFW RFW
relay RLY rly reserve oil tank ROT ROT
relay block RB RB reservoir RSVR rsvr
release REL rel reset-set trigger RST RST
reliability RELBL relbl residual RESID resid
relief RLF rlf residual field RESFLD resfld
relief radii RR RR resilient RESIL resil
relief valve RV RV resistance (comb form) R R
relieve RLV rlv resistance-capacitance RC RC
relocate RELO relo resistance-capacitance coupled RCCPLD RCCPLD
relocated RELOC reloc resistance-inductance RL RL
remainder REM rem resistance-inductance- RLC RLC
remanufactured REMFD remfd capacitance
remote RMT rmt resistance temperature detector RTD RTD
remote control RC RC resistor RES res
Remote Control System RCS RCS resistor-capacitor-transistor logic RCTL RCTL
removable REM rem resistor-transistor logic RTL RTL
removable cover REMCOV REMCOV resolution RESOLN resoln
remove RMV rmv resolver RSLVR rslvr
remove and replace RR rr resonant RESN resn
renewable RNWBL RNWBL respective RSPV rspv
renewal RNL rnl respectively RESP resp
renewal parts data RPD RPD respirator RSPTR rsptr
renewal parts leaflet RPL RPL respond RSPD rspd
repair RPR rpr response RSPS rsps
repeat RPT rpt restore RST rst
repeater RPTR rptr restorer RESTR restr
repeating coil RPTC RPTC restrict RSTR rstr
repeller RPLR rplr restrictor RSTR rstr
repetition RPTN rptn retain RET ret
replace REPL repl retainer RTNR rtnr
replacement REPLT replt retard RTD rtd
replenish RPLN rpln retardation coil RTDC RTDC
replenishing RPLNG rplng retarder RTD rtd
replenishment RPNSM rpnsm retarder brake RTDBK rtdbk
report RPRT rprt retarding RTD rtd
report program generator RPG RPG retension RETNN retnn
reproduce REPRO repro reticle RTCL rtcl
reproducer RPDR rpdr reticulated grating RG RG
reproducing unit RU RU retraced RETR retr
reproduction REPROD reprod retract RETR retr
republic REPB repb retrieve RTRV rtrv
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retroactive RETRO retro roof leader RL RL

retrogressive RETROG retrog roofing RFG rfg
return RTN rtn root diameter RD RD
return head RHD RHD root mean square RMS RMS
return-to-zero RZ RZ root sum square RSS RSS
reverberation control of gain RCG RCG rotary RTRY rtry
reverse RVS rvs rotate ROT rot
reverse-acting RACT RACT rotating passing scuttle RPS RPS
reverse-current REVCUR revcur rotation ROT. rot.
reverse-current device RCD RCD rotator ROTR rotr
reversible RVSBL rvsbl rotodrome RD rd
review REV rev rotometer ROTOMT rotomt
revise REV rev rotor RTR rtr
revision REV rev rough RGH rgh
revolution REV rev rough opening RO RO
Revolution Indicating System RIS RIS roughness height rating RHR RHR
revolution per minute RPM RPM round RND rnd
revolution per second RPS RPS round head RDH rdh
revolve RVLV rvlv round trips per hour RTPH RTPH
rewind RWND rwnd rounding RDG rdg
rheostat RHEO rheo route RTE rte
rhodium RHOD rhod routine ROUT rout
rhombic RHOMB rhomb rubber RBR rbr
rhomboid RHOMB rhomb rubber base RB RB
ribbed RIB rib rubber-covered cable RCC RCC
ribbon RBN rbn rubber hose jacket RJH RJH
ridge RDG rdg rubber insulation RINSUL RINSUL
rigging RGNG rgng rubber sheath R R
right R R rubber-tile floor RTF RTF
right angle RTANG RTANG rubble stone RS RS
right bank RBK RBK rudder RUD rud
right hand RH RH rudder angle order RAO RAO
right-hand drive RHDR RHDR rules and procedures RP RP
right-hand side RHS RHS running light RNLT RNLT
right-of-way RW RW running, signal, and anchor RSALT RSALT
right side RS RS lights
righting arm GZ gz running telltale light RTTL RTTL
rigid RGD rgd runout RO RO
ring counter RCNTR RCNTR runway RWY rwy
riser R R rust preventative RPVNTV RPVNTV
rivet RVT rvt rustproof RSTPF RSTPF
roasting RSTG rstg
S
rocker RKR rkr
saddle SDL sdl
rocker arm RKRA RKRA safe locker SL SL
rocket RKT rkt safe operating area SOAR SOAR
rocket assist takeoff RATO RATO safe-practice data sheet SPDS SPDS
rocket launcher RL RL safe working pressure SWP SWP
rocket target RT RT safety SAF saf
Rockwell hardness RH RH safety valve SV SV
rod control RCONT RCONT sail area SA SA
rod drive rddr RDDR
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salinity SAL sal

Roebling Wire Gage RWG RWG salinity indicator SI SI
roll roofing RR RR salinometer SAL sal
rolled RLD rld salt-glazed structural facing units SGSFU SGSFU
roller RLR rlr salt-glazed structural unit base SGSUB SGSUB
roller vane RV rv salt water SW SW
rolling steel door RSD RSD salt water circulating pump SWCP SWCP
rollover RO ro salt water pump SWP SWP
rollover protective structure ROPS rops saluting SAL sal
roof drain RD RD salvage SALV salv
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same size SS SS section SECT sect

sample part SP SP sector SCTR sctr
sampling SMPLG smplg sector scan indicator SSI SSI
sand-loaded SL SL securing SECRG secrg
sandblast SDBL sdbl security SCTY scty
sanitary SAN san security guard window SGW SGW
saponify SAPON sapon security window screen and SWSG SWSG
satellite SATL satl guard
satellite paper-tape transfers SATPATT SATPATT sedan SED sed
saturable core SC SC segment SEG seg
saturable reactor SR SR select SEL sel
saturate SAT sat select-operate sense SEOPSN SEOPSN
sawtooth ST st selective identification feature SIF SIF
saybolt second furol SSF SSF selective ringing SR SR
saybolt second universal SSU SSU selectivity SEL sel
scale SC sc selector SEL sel
scale model SCMOD SCMOD selenium rectifier SR SR
scanner SCNR scnr self-cleaning SLFCLN SLFCLN
scanning SCNG scng self-closing SELFCL SELFCL
scanning electron microscope SEM SEM self-contained SCNTN SCNTN
scattered SCTD sctd self-destroying SD SD
scavenge SCAV scav self-generating SLFGEN slfgen
scavenging oil pump SOP SOP self-indicating SLFIND slfind
schedule SCHED sched self-locking SLFLKG slflkg
schematic SCHEM schem self-propelled SELFPROP selfprop
schmitt trigger ST ST self-sealing SLFSE slfse
science SCI sci self-synchronous SELSYN selsyn
scintillator SCINT scint self-tapping ST (SLFTPG) st (slftpg)
scleroscope SCLER scler self-ventilated SV SV
scleroscope hardness SH SH selsyn SELS sels
scooter SCTR sctr semaphore SMPHR smphr
scope SCP scp semiarmor-piercing SAP SAP
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scraper SRPR srpr semiconductor SEMICOND semicond
scraping SRPG srpg semiconductor bilateral switch SBS SBS
screen SCRN scrn semiconductor controlled rectifier SCR SCR
screen door SCD SCD semiconductor controlled switch SCS SCS
screen gate SCRGT SCRGT semiconductor unilateral switch SUS SUS
screw SCR scr semienclosed SEN sen
screw down SCRDN SCRDN semifinished SF sf
screw thread SCRTHD SCRTHD semifireproof SFPRF sfprf
screwdriver SCDR SCDR semifixed SFXD sfxd
screwed bonnet SCRDB scrdb semiflush SFLS sfls
scullery SCLY scly semisteel SS ss
scupper SCUP scup semitrailer STLR stlr
scuttle S S semivital SVTL svtl
sea flood SF SF send and receive SR SR
sea level SL SL sender SDR sdr
sea level static SLS SLS sending SNDG sndg
sea loading pipeline SLPL slpl senior SR sr
seal-in device SID SID sense SEN sen
sealed SLD sld sense amplifier SA SA
sealing SEG seg sensitive SENS sens
seamless SMLS smls sensitivity SENS sens
seamless steel tubing SSTU SSTU sensitivity time control STC STC
search SRCH srch sensitized SNTZD sntzd
searchlight SCHLT schlt sensitized material print SMP SMP
seater STER ster sensitizing SNTZG sntzg
secant SEC sec sensor SNSR snsr
second SEC sec separate SEP sep
secondary SEC sec September SEP Sep
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septuple SPT spt ship control SCONT SCONT

sequence SEQ seq ship course SCOU SCOU
sequence check SEQCHK seqchk ship distance SDIS SDIS
sequence number SQN sqn Ship Draft Indicating System SDIS SDIS
sequential coding SECO SECO ship draft indicator transmitter SDIT SDIT
sequential component automatic SCAT SCAT Ship Inertial Navigational System SINS SINS
testing ship parts control center SPCC SPCC
serial SER ser ship service SS SS
serial number SERNO SERNO ship service turbo generator SSTG SSTG
series SER ser ship speed SSP SSP
series relay SRLY SRLY ship status SHSTS SHSTS
serrate SERR serr shipboard SHPBD SHPBD
server SVR svr shipboard allowance list SAL SAL
service SVCE svce shipbuilder SHBLDR shbldr
service bulletin SB SB shipfitter SFTR sftr
service ceiling SRVCLG SRVCLG shipment SHPT shpt
service-factor amperes SFA SFA shipping SHPNG shpng
service fuel oil SFO SFO shipping center SHCR SHCR
service sink SS SS shock absorber SHABS SHABS
service, sort and merge SESAME SESAME shoemaker SHMKR shmkr
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serving SERG serg shop missile assembly and SMSA SMSA
servo SVO svo maintenance
servomechanism SERVO servo shop order SO SO
servomotor SVMTR svmtr shop replaceable unit SRU SRU
set screw SSCR sscr shore connection SHCONN SHCONN
setter SETR setr shore terminal box STB STB
setting SET set shoreline SHLN shln
settling SETLG setlg short circuit SHORT short
sewage SEW sew short-circuit ratio SCR SCR
sewer SEW sew short range navigation SHORAN SHORAN
sexless [connector] SXL sxl short side SHTSD SHTSD
sextant SXTN sxtn short takeoff and landing STOL STOL
sextuple SXT sxt short taper STPR STPR
shackle SH sh short time constant SHTC SHTC
shaft SFT sft short turning radius STR str
shaft alley SA SA short wave SW SW
shaft center SC SC short wheelbase SWB SWB
shaft extension SFTEXT SFTEXT shortleaf yellow pine SLYP SLYP
shaft gear SHFGR SHFGR shot blast SHBL SHBL
shakeproof SHPRF shprf shot peening SP sp
shank SHK shk shots per minute SPM SPM
shape SHP shp shoulder SHLDR shldr
shaped charge SC SC shovel SHVL shvl
share SH sh shower SH sh
sharpener SHRP shrp shower and toilet SHT sht
shear plate SP SP shower drain SD SD
shearing SHRNG shrng shown SHN shn
sheathing SHTHG shthg shrapnel SHRAP shrap
sheave SHV shv shredder SHRDR shrdr
sheet SH sh shrink mockup template SMUT SMUT
sheeting SH sh shroud SHRD shrd
shell SHL shl shroud fin SHRDF SHRDF
shell-destroying SD SD shunt SH sh
shellac SHL shl shunt trip SHTR SHTR
shield SHLD shld shutdown SHTDN shtdn
shield [electronic device] SH SH shutoff valve SOV SOV
shielding SHLD shld shutter SHTR shtr
shift SHF shf shuttle SHTL shtl
shift register SR SR side dump SDDUMP sddump
ship class SHPCL SHPCL side light SILT SILT
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side-lobe blanking SLB SLB single swing blocking oscillator SSBO SSBO
side-lobe cancellation SLC SLC single-throw ST ST
side-lobe suppression SLS SLS single-tire ST ST
side looking radar SLR SLR single weight SW SW
side shift SDSFT sdsft sinter SNTR sntr
side upset jaw SUJ SUJ sintered SNTR sntr
side water depth SWD SWD siphon SPHN sphn
sideband SB sb siren SN sn
sidewinder SIWDR siwdr situation SIT sit
siding SDG sdg sketch SK sk
signal SIG sig skinned SK sk
signal and homing light SHLT SHLT skinner SK sk
signal light bare SLB SLB skirt SKT skt
signal-to-noise ratio SNR SNR skirted SKD skd
signaling SNLG snlg skylight SLT slt
silence SIL sil slate SLT slt
silencing SILG silg sleeve SLV slv
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silicomanganese steel SMS SMS sleeve bearing SB SB
silicon controlled rectifier (see --- --- sleeve metering fuel system SMFS smfs
semiconductor controlled sleeving SLVG slvg
rectifier) slice SLC slc
silicon precision alloy transistor SPAT SPAT slide SL sl
silicon unilateral diffused SUDT SUDT sliding SL sl
transistor sliding door SLD SLD
silver SIL sil sliding expansion joint SEJ SEJ
silver braze SB SB slinger SLGR slgr
silver brazing SB SB slip fit SF SF
silver brazing union SBU SBU slip joint SJ SJ
silver solder SILS SILS slip ring SR SR
similar SIM sim slop sink SS SS
simplex SPLX splx slope SLP slp
simulator SIM sim slotted SLTD sltd
simulator compiler SIMCOM SIMCOM
slow operate [relay] SO SO
sine SIN sin
slow release [relay] SR SR
sine of the amplitude SN SN
slow speed SLSP SLSP
single SGL sgl
slowdown SLD sld
single-base solid propellant SBSP SBSP
sludge SLG slg
single-beam klystron SBK SBK
small SM sm
single conductor SC sc
small arms SA SA
single-conductor cable SCC SCC
smoke SMK smk
single-contact SC SC
smoke generator SMKGEN SMKGEN
single-cylinder SCYL SCYL
smokeless SMKLS smkls
single-end SE SE
smokeless powder SP SP
single-face SIF SIF
smokestand SS ss
single-feeder SFDR SFDR
single-groove [insul] SG SG smooth contour SC SC
single-groove single-petticoat SGSP sgsp smooth-face structural clay tile SFSCT SFSCT
[insul] smooth neck SMNK SMNK
single-phase SPH SPH smooth-surface built-up roof SSBR SSBR
single-pole SP SP smoothing SM sm
single-pole double-throw SPDT SPDT snatch SNH snh
single-pole double-throw switch SPDTSW SPDTSW snorkel SNKL snkl
single-pole single-throw SPST SPST snubber SNBR snbr
single-pole single-throw switch SPSTSW SPSTSW socket SKT skt
single-pole switch SPSW SPSW socket head SCH SCH
single rotating knife SRKN SRKN socket welding SWLDG SWLDG
single-shot SS SS soda fountain SDFTN SDFTN
single-sideband SSB SSB software SFW sfw
single-sideboard SSBD SSBD soil pipe SP SP
single sided SS ss soil stack SSK SSK
single signal SSIG SSIG solder SLDR sldr
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soldering SLDR sldr special weapons SPLWPN SPLWPN

solenoid SOL sol specific SP sp
solenoid valve SOLV SOLV specific fuel consumption SFC SFC
solid SOL sol specific gravity SPGR SPGR
solid body SB SB specific heat SPHT SPHT
solid fiberboard SFB SFB specific impulse SIMP SIMP
solid height SOLHGT SOLHGT specific volume SPVOL SPVOL
solid neutral SN SN specification SPEC spec
solid rocket SR SR specification change notice SCN SCN
soluble SLBL slbl specification control drawing SCD SCD
solution SOLN soln specimen SPEC spec
solvent SLVT slvt spectral distribution SD SD
sonar SNR snr spectrum analyzer SA SA
sonar control room SONCR SONCR speed SP sp
sonar countermeasures and SONCM SONCM speed converter SPCONV SPCONV
deception speed light SPLT SPLT
sonar narcelle (sonacelle) SONAC SONAC speed recorder SR SR
sonobuoy SONB sonb speed regulator SPREG SPREG
sonoswitch SONOSW sonosw speedometer SPDOM SPDOM
soot blower SB SB spherical SPHER spher
sorting, updating, report SURGE SURGE spherical cartridge SPCTG SPCTG
generating, etc. spherical radius SR SR
sound SND snd spider SPDR spdr
sound motion picture SMP SMP spike SPK spk
sound navigation and ranging SONAR SONAR spin block SB SB
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sound ranging SR SR spin-stabilized [rockets] SS SS

sound recorder-reproducer SRR SRR spindle SPDL spdl
sounder SDR sdr spiral SPL spl
sounding SNDG sndg splash block SB SB
sounding machine SMACH SMACH splashproof SP SP
sounding tube ST ST splice SPLC splc
soundproof SNDPRF sndprf splice list SPL SPL
source SCE sce spline SPLN spln
source control drawing SOCD SOCD split-phase SPPH SPPH
source control number SOCN SOCN split ring SR SR
source [electron device] S S splitter SPLTR spltr
South S S splitting SP sp
space SP sp spool SP sp
space heater SPH SPH spooling SPG spg
spacecraft SC sc spot-face SF SF
spacer SPCR spcr spot-face other side SFO SFO
spanner SPNR spnr spot-weld SW SW
spare SP sp spotlight SLT slt
spare part SP SP sprayed acoustical ceiling SAC SAC
spark SPK spk sprayer SPYR spyr
spark ignited SPIG spig spraytight SPT spt
spark plug SPPL SPPL spreader SPRDR sprdr
speaker SPKR spkr spring SPR spr
special SPCL spcl sprinkler SPR spr
special (comb form) SP sp sprinkling SPRG sprg
special cleaning SPCLN SPCLN sprocket SPRKT sprkt
special common [projectile] SPC SPC squadron SQN sqn
special equipment SE SE square SQ sq
special [projectile] SP sp square centimeter SQCM SQCM
special-purpose SP SP square foot SQFT SQFT
special regulations SR SR square head SQH SQH
special screw SPSCR SPSCR square inch SQIN SQIN
special services SPS SPS square kilometer SQKM SQKM
special shaped SPSHP SPSHP square root SQRT SQRT
special treatment steel STS STS square wave SQW SQW
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squeeze grip SQZGR SQZGR step-recovery diode SRD SRD

squirrel cage SQCG SQCG stepdown STPDN stpdn
stabilization STBLN stbln stepdown and stepup SDNSU SDNSU
stabilize STAB stab stepper STPR stpr
stabilized local oscillator STALO STALO stepup STU stu
stabilized master oscillator STAMO STAMO stereophonic STEREO stereo
stabilized shunt STSH STSH sterilizer STER ster
stabilizer STAB stab stern diving STDVG STDVG
stable STB stb stern light STLT STLT
stack STK stk stern plane STPL STPL
stage STG stg stick STK stk
stainless STNLS stnls stiffener STIF stif
stainless steel SST SST still picture projector SPP SPP
stairway STWY stwy stimulate STML stml
stake and platform SP SP stirrup STIR stir
stamp STP stp stitch STCH stch
stanchion STAN stan stock STK stk
standard STD std stock number SNO SNO
standard instruction set SIS SIS stock number sequence listing SNSL SNSL
standard military drawing SMD SMD stock order SO SO
standard nomenclature list SNL SNL stone STN stn
standardization STDZN stdzn stop order SO SO
standby STBY stby stopping STPNG stpng
standing instruction SI SI storage STOR stor
standing-wave ratio [voltage] SWR SWR storage address register SAR SAR
standoff STDF stdf store ST st
standpipe SP sp storeroom STRM strm
star epitaxial planar SEP SEP storm water STW STW
starboard STBD stbd stove bolt SB SB
starboard side light SSLT SSLT stove rod SROD SROD
start ST st stowage STWG stwg
start and stop STSP STSP straight STR str
starter START start straight-line frequency SLF SLF
starting STG stg straight-line wavelength SLWL SLWL
starting engine STGENG stgeng straight shank SS SS
statement STMT stmt straight thread [pipe couplings] NPSC NPSC
stateroom SR sr strainer STR str
static pressure STPR STPR strake STK stk
static random-access memory SRAM SRAM strand STRD strd
static self-verification SSV SSV stranded STRD strd
station STA sta strapped STRP strp
station keeping lights SKLT SKLT strategic STRAT strat
stationary STA sta strategic missile SM SM
stator STTR sttr stratosphere STRATO strato
statuary bronze STBRZ STBRZ stream STR str
status STAT stat streamline STRLN strln
steady STDY stdy street ST st
steam ST st strength STR str
steam engine direct-connected SEDC SEDC stress anneal SA SA
steam generator STGEN STGEN stringer STGR stgr
steam working pressure STWP STWP strip STP stp
steaming STMG stmg strip-tin ST ST
steel STL stl stripe STP stp
steel basement window SBW SBW stripped STPD stpd
steel cadmium plated SCDP SCDP stripper STPR stpr
steer STR str stripping STR str
steering STRG strg stroboscope STBSCP stbscp
steering gear dual emergency SGDE SGDE stroke STRK strk
steering light STGLT STGLT strong STRG strg
stellite STLT stlt strongback STRBK strbk
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ASME Y14.38-2007
structural STRL strl surface SURF surf

structural carbon steel, hard SCSH SCSH surface-to-air missile SAM SAM
structural carbon steel, medium SCSM SCSM surface-to-surface missile SSM SSM
structural carbon steel, soft SCSS SCSS surface-to-underwater missile SUM SUM
structural clay tile SCT SCT surfaced or dressed four sides S4S S4S
structural glass SG SG surfaced or dressed one side S1S S1S
structure STRUCT struct surfaced or dressed one side S1S1E S1S1E
Stubs Wire Gage SWG SWG and one edge
studio-transmitter link STL STL surfaced or dressed two sides S2S S2S
stuffing STFG stfg surge SRG srg
stuffing box SB SB surgical SURG surg
subassembly SUBASSY subassy survey SURV surv
subcaliber SUBCAL subcal survival SRVL srvl
subcarrier authorization SCA SCA suspend SUSP susp
subject SUBJ subj suspended acoustical-plaster SAPC SAPC
submarine SUB sub ceiling
submarine mine depot SMD SMD suspended acoustical-tile ceiling SATC SATC
submerged SUBMG submg suspended plaster ceiling SPC SPC
submergence SUBMG submg suspended sprayed acoustical SSAC SSAC
submersible SBM sbm ceiling
subminiature SUBMIN submin suspension SPNSN spnsn
subsequent SUBQ subq sustaining STNG stng
subsoil drain SSD SSD swage SWG swg
substation SUBSTA substa swamp glider SG SG
substitute SUBST subst swash SW sw
substrate SBSTR sbstr swash bulkhead SWBHD SWBHD
substructure SUBSTR substr sweat SWT swt
subsystem SS ss sweep SWP swp
subtraction SUBTR subtr sweep expand SWPEXP SWPEXP
succeeding SUC suc sweep integrator SWPINTEG SWPINTEG
suction SUCT suct sweet dough SDGH SDGH
sudden ionospheric disturbance SID SID swing SWG swg
sufficient SUF suf swinging bracket SWGBKT SWGBKT
suffix SUFF suff swinging door SWGD SWGD
sulfur trioxide chlorsulfonic acid FS FS switch SW sw
switch rails SWR SWR
summary SMY smy
switch stand SWS SWS
summing SUM sum
switch ties SWT SWT
summing selector SS SS
switchband wound [relay] SW SW
sump tank SMTK SMTK
switchboard SWBD swbd
sunny SNY sny
switchgear SWGR swgr
supercharge SPCHG spchg
switchgear block SGB SGB
superheater SUPHTR suphtr
switchover SWOV swov
superheterodyne SUPERHET superhet
swivel SWVL swvl
superhigh frequency SHF shf
symbol SYM sym
superimposed current SUPCUR SUPCUR
symmetrical SYMM symm
superintendent SUPT supt
symposium SYMP symp
superquick SQ SQ
synchro switch SSW SSW
supersede SUPSD supsd synchro tie SYNTI SYNTI
supersensitive SUPSENS supsens synchronization bit SB SB
supersonic transport SST SST synchronization indicator SYNIND SYNIND
superstructure SUPERSTR superstr synchronize SYNC sync
supervise SUPV supv synchronizing lamp SYNLP SYNLP
supervision SPVN spvn synchronizing receptacle SYNRECP SYNRECP
supplement SUPPL suppl synchronous SYN syn
supplier SUPL supl synchronous converter SYNCCONV SYNCCONV
supply SPLY sply synchronous dynamic random SDRAM SDRAM
support SPRT sprt access memory
support equipment SE SE synchronous-orbiting SYNCOM SYNCOM
suppression SUPPR suppr communications
suppressor SUPPR suppr synchroscope SYNSCP synscp
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synthetic SYNTH synth taxiway TWY twy

syringe SRNG srng teamwork TW tw
system SYS sys technical TECH tech
system noise figure SNF SNF technical ammunition TAM TAM
Syste`me International dUnites SI SI technical bulletin TB TB
technical circular TC TC
T technical control TC TC
t-bar [structural shape] T T technical manual TM TM
table lookup TLU TLU technical note TN TN
table solution TABSOL TABSOL technical order TO TO
tables of equipment TE TE technical report TR TR
tables of organization TO TO teeth T T
tables of organization and TOE TOE telecommunications TELECOM telecom
equipment telegraph TLG tlg
tabulate TAB tab Telegraph System TS TS
tabulator simulator TABSIM TABSIM telemeter TLM tlm
tachometer TACH tach telemeter transmitter TMX TMX
tachometer voltmeter TVM TVM telemetry TLMY tlmy
tackle TKL tkl telemetry processor module TPM TPM
tactical TAC tac telemotor TELMTR telmtr
tactical air navigation TACAN TACAN telephone TEL tel
tactical data entry TACDEN TACDEN telephone booth TELB TELB
tactical missile TM TM telephone interference factor TIF TIF
tactical range recorder TRR TRR telephone station TEL TEL
tail fuze TFZ TFZ telephotograph TPHO tpho
tail gate TGT TGT teleprinter TPR tpr
tail gear TG TG telescope TLSCP tlscp
tail landing gear TLG TLG teletype TT tt
tail wind TW tw teletypewriter TTY tty
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tailor TAL tal teletypewriter exchange TWX TWX
tailpiece TLPC tlpc television TV tv
tailshaft TLSFT tlsft television interference TVI TVI
tally TLY tly temper TEM tem
tandem TDM tdm
temperature TEMP temp
tangent TAN tan
temperature compensating TC TC
tank destroyer TD TD
temperature differential TD TD
tanker TKR tkr
temperature indicating controller TIC TIC
tanker [aircraft] K k
temperature meter TM TM
tanned TAN tan
temperature switch TSW TSW
tape control unit TCU TCU
temperature well TW TW
tape core TC TC
tempered TMPD tmpd
tape distributor TDISTR TDISTR
tempered water TW TW
tape drive TPDR TPDR
tempering TMPRG tmprg
tape-operated system TOS TOS
template TEMPL templ
tape-pack TAPAK TAPAK
temporary TEMP temp
tape phase inverter TPI TPI
taper TPR tpr temporary construction hole TCH TCH
taper pipe thread NPT NPT tenderizer TNDZR tndzr
taper pipe thread [railing fix- NPTR NPTR tensile TNSL tnsl
tures] tensile strength TS TS
taper shank TS TS tension TNSN tnsn
tappet TPT tpt tentative TNTV tntv
tapping TPG tpg terminal TERM term
target TGT tgt terminal block TBLK tblk
target designation transmitter TDT TDT terminal board TB TB
target doppler nullifier TDN TDN terminal protective device TPD TPD
target identification TI TI termination TERMN termn
target practice TP TP terneplate TRPL trpl
target practice with tracer TPT TPT terohmmeter TOHM tohm
tarpaulin TARP tarp terra cotta TC TC
task parameter synthesizer TPS TPS terrain-avoidance radar TAR TAR
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terrain-clearance indicator TCI TCI throat THRT thrt

terrazzo TER ter throttle THROT throt
terrazzo base TERB TERB throttle reset TRST TRST
tertiary TER ter through THRU thru
test and evaluate TE TE thrower THWR thwr
test equipment TSTEQ TSTEQ throwout THWT thwt
test link TLK TLK thrust THR thr
test point TP TP thrust line TL TL
test specification [no number] TSPEC TSPEC thrust shell THRSHL THRSHL
test specification [number] TS TS thrust termination unit TTU TTU
test switch TSW TSW thyratron core driver TCD TCD
tester TSTR tstr thyratron motor control THYMOTROL THYMOTROL
testing TSTG tstg thyristor THYR THYR
testing and popping TSPOP TSPOP ticket TKT TKT
testing device TD TD tie line TL TL
tetrachloride TET tet tie plate TP TP
tetrafluorethylene TETFLEYNE tetfleyne tight joints NPTF NPTF
tetrode TET tet tight wrapped TW TW
textile TXTL txtl tightening TTNG ttng
texture TEX tex tile base TB TB
that is IE ie tile block TB TB
theoretical THEOR theor tile drain TD TD
theoretical point of fog TPF TPF tile floor TF TF
therm THM thm tile-shingle roof TSR TSR
thermal THRM thrm tile threshold TT TT
thermal converter THC THC tile wainscot TW TW
thermal demand transmitter TDX TDX tiller TLR tlr
thermal element TE TE tilting TLG tlg
thermistor THMS thms timber TMBR tmbr
thermocouple TC tc time and superquick TSQ TSQ
thermoid TH th time compliance technical order TCTO TCTO
thermometer THERM therm time constant TC TC
thermostat THERMO thermo time delay TD TD
thermostatic THRMSTC thrmstc time-delay closing TDC TDC
thick THK thk time-delay opening TDO TDO
thick film THKF THKF time division multiplex TDM TDM
thickener THKNR thknr time meter TIM TIM
thicker THKR thkr time of fail TF TF
thickness THKNS thkns time of flight TMFL TMFL
thimble TMB tmb time of rise TR TR
thin film TF TF time of variation of gain TVG TVG
thin-film transistor TFT TFT time opening TO TO
thinner TNR tnr time since new TSN TSN
third stage 3STG 3STG time since overhaul TSO TSO
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thread THD thd time switch TS TS

thread both ends TBE TBE timed TMD tmd
thread cutting TC TC timed closing TC TC
thread for press-tight joints NPSF NPSF timer TMR tmr
thread forming TF TF timing TMG tmg
thread one end TOE TOE timing and telemetry TT TT
threaded neck THDNK THDNK tinned TND tnd
threadpiece THDPC thdpc tobin bronze TOBBRZ TOBBRZ
three-conductor 3C 3C toboggan TOB tob
three-phase 3PH 3PH toggle TGL tgl
three-pole 3P 3P toilet T t
three-pole double-throw 3PDT 3PDT toilet case TC TC
three-pole single-throw 3PST 3PST toilet-paper holder TH TH
three-stage 3STG 3STG tolerance TOL tol
three-way 3WAY 3WAY tone and alarm TNALM TNALM
three-wire 3W 3W tone modulation TM TM
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tongue TNG tng train TN tn

tongue and groove TG TG trainer TRNR trnr
tongueless TGLS tgls training TNG tng
tool steel TS TS training manual TM TM
toothed ring TR TR trajectory TRAJ traj
top and bottom TB TB transaction TRAN tran
top and bottom bolt TBB TBB transceiver XCVR xcvr
top chord TC TC transcribe TRSCB trscb
top dead center TDC tdc transcriber TRSBR trsbr
top of frame TFR TFR transcribing TRSBG trsbg
topping TOPG topg transducer XDCR xdcr
torpedo TORP torp transfer XFR xfr
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torpedo batt TBATT TBATT transferred-electronlogic logic TEDL TEDL

torpedo group TG TG transformer XFMR xfmr
torpedo part of beam TP TP transistor XSTR xstr
torque TRQ trq transistor driver core memory TDCM TDCM
torque converter TC tc transistor transistor logic TTL TTL
torque-differential receiver TDR TDR transistor under test TUT TUT
torquemeter TORM torm transistor voltmeter TVM TVM
torsiograph TORSIO torsio transistorized TSTRZ tstrz
torsion TRSN trsn transition TRNSN trnsn
torsional TORNL tornl transitional testing [aircraft] Y Y
toss bomb computer TBC TBC translator XLTR xltr
total TOT tot transmission XMSN xmsn
total dynamic head TDH TDH transmit XMT xmt
total harmonic distortion THD THD transmit gain control TGC TGC
total indicator reading TIR TIR transmit-receive TR TR
total load TLLD TLLD transmittal XMTL xmtl
total time TT TT transmittance TRANS trans
total trim T T transmitted XMTD xmtd
totalize TOTLZ TOTLZ transmitter XMTR xmtr
totalizing relay TOR TOR transmitter distributor TD TD
totally enclosed TE TE transmitter receiver TR TR
totally enclosed fan-cooled TEFC TEFC transmitting XMTG xmtg
touchtone multifrequency TTMF TTMF transom TR tr
towel rack or rod TR TR transparent TRANS trans
tower TWR twr transport vehicle TV TV
transportable satellite communi- TSCLT TSCLT
towing TOW. tow.
cations link terminal
trace TR tr
transportation TRANSP transp
tracer TRCR trcr
transpose TRNPS trnps
tracer number TN TN
transposition TPSN tpsn
track TRK trk
transverse TRANSV transv
track data simulator TDS TDS
transverse electric TE TE
track data storage TDST TDST
transverse electromagnetic TEM TEM
track imitation TIM tim
transverse expansion joint TEJ TEJ
track initiate TI TI
transverse magnetic TM TM
tracking TRKG trkg
trapezoid TRAP trap
tracking and guidance TG TG trapped-plasma avalanche- TRAPATT TRAPATT
tracking radar input and TRIC TRIC triggered transit
correlation travel limit TRVLMT TRVLMT
tracks per inch TPI tpi traveler TRVLR trvlr
trackway TRWA TRWA traveling TRVLG trvlg
trade name TRN TRN traveling wave TW TW
trade pattern TRP TRP traveling-wave multiple-beam TWMBK TWMBK
traffic TRFC trfc klystron
trailer TRLR trlr traveling-wave tube TWT TWT
trailer mounted TLRMTD TLRMTD traversing TRAV trav
trailing TRG trg tread TRD trd
trailing edge TE TE treated TRTD trtd
trailing edge radius TER TER treated hard-pressed fiberboard THPFB THPFB
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treatment TRTMT trtmt turbine generator TURBOGEN TURBOGEN

treble TRB trb turbine inlet pressure TIP TIP
triangle TRNGL trngl turbine inlet temperature TIT TIT
tributary TRIB trib turbine reduction drive TRD TRD
trick wheel TRKWHL TRKWHL turbo alternator TURBOALT TURBOALT
trigger TRIG trig turbocharged after cooled TAC tac
triggering TRIG trig turbocharger TURBO turbo
trigonometry TRIG trig turbojet propulsion TJP TJP
trim after forming TAF TAF turnbuckle TRNBKL trnbkl
trimmer TRMR trmr turned TRND trnd
trinitrotoluene TNT tnt turning TURN turn
triode TRI tri turning gear TRNGR TRNGR
trip coil TC TC turning light TRNLT TRNLT
triple TPL tpl turnout TO to
triple-pole 3P 3P turntable TRNTBL trntbl
triple-pole double-throw 3PDT 3PDT turret TUR tur
triple-pole double-throw switch 3PDTSW 3PDTSW twin sideband TWSB TWSB
triple-pole single-throw 3PST 3PST twin turbocharger TT tt
triple-pole single-throw switch 3PSTSW 3PSTSW twin turbocharger after cooled TTAC ttac
triple-pole switch 3PSW 3PSW twist drill gage TDG TDG
triple-throw 3T 3T twisted TW tw
triple wall TPLW tplw twisted pair TWPR twpr
triplex TRX trx two-conductor 2C 2C
tripped TRP trp two-digit 2DIG 2DIG
tripping TRP trp two-phase 2PH 2PH
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trolley TRLY trly two-pole DP DP

troposphere TROPO tropo two-pole double-throw DPDT DPDT
truck TRK trk two-pole single-throw DPST DPST
true airspeed TAS TAS two-stage 2STG 2STG
true position TP TP two-way 2WAY 2WAY
true position tolerance TPTOL TPTOL two-wire 2W 2W
true profile TP TP type mode series TMS TMS
truncated whitworth coarse TWC TWC type-plate TYPL TYPL
thread typesetting TYPSTG typstg
truncated whitworth fine thread TWF TWF typesetting lead TSL tsl
truncated whitworth special TWS TWS typewriter TW tw
thread typical TYP typ
trunk TRK trk
trunnion TRUN trun U
truss TR tr ultimate ULT ult
ultra-high frequency direction UHFDF UHFDF
truss head TRH TRH
finding
tube axial TBAX TBAX
ultrahigh frequency UHF UHF
tube sheet TS TS
ultrasonic frequency UF UF
tube sheet inlet and outlet head TSIOH TSIOH
ultraviolet UV uv
tube under test TUT TUT
ultraviolet amplification by stimu- UVASER UVASER
tubing TBG tbg
lated emission of radiation
tumble TMB tmb
ultraviolet floodlight UVFLT UVFLT
tumbler TBLR tblr
umbilical UMB umb
tune-controlled gain TCG TCG umbilical cord UMBC UMBC
tuned-plate tuned-grid TPTG TPTG unauthorized UNAUTHD unauthd
tuned radio frequency TRF TRF unbleached UBL ubl
tungsten TUNG tung unbleached muslin UMUS UMUS
tuning TUN tun unclamp UNCLP unclp
tunnel TNL tnl uncoated UNCTD unctd
tunnel diode TNLDIO TNLDIO unconditionally UNCOND uncond
tunnel-diode logic TDL TDL undefined UNDEF undef
turbine TURB TURB under UND und
turbine close coupled TCC TCC under frame UNDFR undfr
turbine direct TD TD undercarriage UNDCRG undcrg
turbine driven TD TD undercurrent UNDC undc
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underfrequency UNDF undf untreated hard-pressed UHPFB UHPFB

underfrequency relay UFR UFR fiberboard
underground UGND ugnd untwist UNTW untw
underhatch UH uh updraft UPDFT updft
underheat UHT uht upper UPR upr
underload UNDLD undld upper and lower UL UL
undersize US us upper control limit UCL UCL
undervoltage UNDV undv upper sideband USB USB
undervoltage device UVD UVD upright URT urt
underwater UWTR uwtr upward UPWD upwd
underwater battery UB UB urinal UR ur
underwater object locator UOL UOL urinal water closet URWC URWC
underwater team UWTM UWTM USA Standard USAS USAS
underwater-to-air missile UAM UAM usage USG usg
underwater-to-surface missile USM USM use as required UAR UAR
undetermined UNDETM undetm used on UO UO
unfinished UNFIN unfin used with UW UW
unfuzed UNF unf utensil UTN utn
unglazed ceramic mosaic tile UCMT UCMT utility UTIL util
unglazed structural facing units USFU USFU utility binary dump UBD UBD
unglazed structural unit base USUB USUB utility room UR UR
unified UN UN utilization UTIL util
Unified coarse thread UNC UNC utilization of enemy electromag- UTEELRAD UTEELRAD
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Unified extra fine thread UNEF UNEF netic radiation

Unified fine thread UNF UNF
unified S-band USB USB V
Unified special thread UNS UNS vacant VAC vac
uniform UNIF unif vacuum VAC vac
Uniform System [lens marking] US US vacuum induction melt-vacuum VIMVAR VIMVAR
uniformity coefficient UNIFCOEF UNIFCOEF arc remelt
unijunction transistor UJT UJT vacuum tube VT VT
vacuum-tube voltmeter VTVM VTVM
uninterruptible power supply UPS UPS
valley VAL val
union UN un
value VAL val
union bonnet UNB UNB
value engineering VE VE
unit check UK UK
valve V v
unit cooler UC UC
valve box VB VB
unit heater UH UH
valve lash VL vl
unit injector UI ui
valve seat VST VST
unit under test UUT UUT
valve stem VSTM VSTM
unit weight UWT UWT
vandalism VANDAL. vandal.
United States US US
vandyke VD vd
United States Gage USG USG
vane axial VNXL VNXL
United States Pharmacopeia USP USP
vapor seal VS VS
universal UNIV univ vaporize VPR vpr
universal asynchronous receiver- UART UART vaporproof VAPPRF vapprf
transmitter
vaportight VT vt
universal product code UPC UPC var-hour meter VARHM VARHM
unknown UNK unk varactor VRCTR VRCTR
unless otherwise specified UOS UOS variable VAR var
unlimited UNLIM unlim variable-control oil pressure VCOP VCOP
unloading UNL unl variable delivery VDEL VDEL
unlocking UNLKG unlkg variable floating point VFLPT VFLPT
unmarked UNMKD unmkd variable frequency VF VF
unmounted UNMTD unmtd variable-frequency clock VFREQCLK VFREQCLK
unregulated UNRGLTD unrgltd variable-frequency oscillator VFO VFO
unsatisfactory material notice UMN UMN variable gain amplifier VGA VGA
unsatisfactory report UR UR variable resistor VARISTOR VARISTOR
unsensitized USTZD ustzd variable-threshold logic VTL VTL
unsuppressed UNSUPPR unsuppr variable time (fuse) VT VT
untreated UTRTD utrtd variable-voltage transformer VARITRAN varitran
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variance VAR var vestigial-sideband modulation VSM VSM

variation VAR var vibrate VIB vib
variety VRTY vrty vibration VIB vib
various VAR var Vickers hardness VH VH
varistor VRIS vris video [adjective] VID vid
varmeter VARM varm video amplifier VIDAMP VIDAMP
varnish VARN varn video display terminal VDT VDT
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varnished cambric [insul] VC VC video frequency VIDF VIDF
varying VRYG vryg video integration VINT VINT
vault door VD VD video-tape recorder VTR VTR
vegetable VEG veg village VIL VIL
vehicle VEH veh violet V v
vellum VEL vel violet VIO vio
velocity VEL vel viscometer VISMR vismr
velocity modulation VM VM viscosity VISC visc
vendor item control drawing VICD VICD viscosity index VI VI
vent hole VH VH visible VSBL vsbl
vent pipe VP VP visual VIS vis
vent stack VS VS visual aural radio range VARR VARR
ventilate VENT vent visual flight rules VFR VFR
ventilating deadlight VDL VDL visual glide slope VGS VGS
ventilating equipment VE VE visual identification VISID VISID
ventilator VENT vent vital information management VIMS VIMS
verbatim VERB verb system
verification VERIF verif vital load center VLC VLC
verify VRFY vrfy vitreous VIT vit
vernier VERN vern vitrified clay VC VC
versatile VERST verst vitrified clay tile VCT VCT
versed sine VERS vers voice VO vo
version VER ver voice-actuated transmitter keyer ANTIVOX ANTIVOX
versus VS vs inhibitor
vertex VTX vtx voice coil VC VC
vertical VERT vert voice frequency VF VF
vertical (comb form) V v voice frequency carrier teletype VFCTT VFCTT
vertical and short takeoff and VSTOL VSTOL voice frequency telegraph VFTLG VFTLG
landing voice-operated device for auto- VODAT VODAT
vertical center line VCL VCL matic transmission
vertical centrifugal VCE VCE voice-operated transmitter keyer VOX VOX
vertical impulse VIMP VIMP voice tube VT VT
vertical ladder VL VL volt V V
vertical location of the center of VCB VCB volt-ampere VA VA
buoyancy volt-ohm milliammeter VOM VOM
vertical location of the center of VCG VCG volt per meter VM VM
gravity volt per mil VMIL VMIL
vertical radial VTR VTR voltage-adjusting rheostat VADJR VADJR
vertical reference line VRL VRL voltage control transfer VCT VCT
vertical takeoff and landing VTOL VTOL voltage-controlled oscillator VCO VCO
vertical volute spring suspension VVSS VVSS voltage detector VDET VDET
very high frequency VHF VHF voltage drop VD VD
very high frequency direction fin- VHFDF VHFDF voltage regulator VR VR
ding voltage relay VRLY VRLY
very high frequency omnidirec- VOR VOR voltage standing-wave ratio VSWR VSWR
tional radio voltage-tunable magnetron VTM VTM
very high frequency omnirange VORLOC VORLOC voltage-variable capacitor VVC vvc
localizer voltammeter VAM vam
very large-scale integration VLSI VLSI voltmeter VM vm
very long range VLR VLR voltmeter switch VS VS
very low altitude VLA VLA volume VOL vol
very low frequency VLF VLF volume indicator VI VI
vestibule VEST vest volume of compartment VC VC
vestigial sideband VSB VSB volume unit VU VU
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volumetric VLMTRC VLMTRC watthour demand meter, thermal WHT WHT

volute VLT VLT type
vulcanize VULC VULC watthour meter WHM WHM
watthour meter with contact WHC WHC
W device
wafer WFR wfr watthour meter with loss com- WHL WHL
wagon WAG wag pensator
wagon box WB WB wattmeter WM wm
wainscot WA wa waveguide WG wg
waiting WTG wtg wavelength WL wl
wake light WKLT WKLT weakened plane joint WPJ WPJ
wall hydrant WH WH weapon WPN wpn
wall receptacle WR WR weapon carrier WC WC
wall vent WV WV Weapon System WS WS
wallboard WLB WLB wearing WRG wrg
walseal WLSL WLSL weather WEA wea
wanigan WAN wan weather-resistant WR WR
wardrobe WRB wrb weather seal WSL WSL
wardroom WR wr weather stripping WS WS
warehouse WHSE whse weatherproof WTHPRF wthprf
warhead WARHD warhd weatherproof [insul] WP wp
warming WM wm weathertight WEAT weat
warning WRN wrn webbing WBG wbg
warping WRPG wrpg wedge WG wg
warranty WARR warr week WK wk
wash bucket WB WB weight WT wt
wash fountain WF WF weighting WTG wtg
Washburn and Moen Gage WMGA WMGA welded WLD wld
washer WSHR wshr welder WLDR wldr
washing WSHG wshg weldless WLDS wlds
washroom WR wr west W W
waste W w wet bulb WB WB
waste pipe WP WP wet process WP WP
waste stack WS WS wetted surface WS WS
water WTR wtr whale boat WB WB
water chiller WCHR WCHR wheel WHL whl
water closet WC WC wheelbarrow WB wb
water-cooled WCLD WCLD wheelbase WB wb
water cooler WCR WCR wheelhouse WH wh
water fog WFG WFG when practical WP wp
water heater WH WH whistle WSTL wstl
water jacket WJ WJ white W w
water meter WM WM white WHT wht
water pump WP WP white indicating lamp WIL WIL
water round torpedo WRT WRT white light WL WL
water surface WS WS white phosphorus WP WP
water turbine WTURB WTURB white room WR WR
water turbine, closed-coupled WTCC WTCC white scale WHS WHS
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water turbine, direct WTD WTD whole depth WD WD

waterline WL wl wide-area data service WADS WADS
waterproof WTRPRF wtrprf wide-area telecommunications WATS WATS
waterproof fan-cooled WPFC WPFC service
waterproof shroud WPS WPS wide band WB WB
waterproofing WPG wpg width WD wd
watertight WTRTT wtrtt width across flats WAF WAF
waterwall WW ww wildcat WLC wlc
waterwheel WWHL wwhl winch WN wn
watt W W wind direction WDIR WDIR
watt demand meter WDM WDM wind load WL WL
watthour WH Wh winder WNDR wndr
watthour demand meter WHDM WHDM winding WDG wdg
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winding to winding WW ww woodruff WDF wdf

windlass WNDLS wndls word buffer register WBR WBR
window WDO wdo word combiner and multiplexer WCM WCM
window dimension WD WD word processing WP WP
window guard WG WG work in process WIP wip
window unit WU WU work light WKLT wklt
windshield WSHLD wshld work line WL WL
wing chord plane WCP WCP work tool WKTL wktl
wing reference line WRL WRL workbench WB wb
winterize WTRZ wtrz working circle WC WC
wipe out WO WO working point WP WP
wiping WPG wpg working pressure WPR WPR
wire (comb form) W w working steam pressure WSP WSP
wire assembly WA WA working voltage WV WV
wire-bound WBD WBD workshop WKS wks
wire gage WG WG workshop assembly [torpedo] WA WA
wire glass WGL WGL workshop unit [torpedo] WU WU
wire list WL WL worm gear WMGR WMGR
wire mesh WM WM wormshaft WMSFT wmsft
wire rope WR WR wormwheel WMWHL wmwhl
wire schedule WS ws wound WND wnd
wire-wound WW WW wrecker WRK wrk
wireway WW ww wrecking WRK wrk
wiring WRG wrg wrench WR wr
wiring around frame WAF WAF wringer WRGR wrgr
wiring harness WH wh wrist pin WSTPN WSTPN
with (comb form) W W writable control store WCS WCS
with blowout WBO WBO writer WR wr
with equipment and spare parts WESP WESP wrong direction WRDIR WRDIR
withdrawn WD WD wrought WRT wrt
without WO WO wrought brass WBRS WBRS
without blowout WOBO WOBO wrought iron WI WI
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without equipment and spare WOESP WOESP wrought steel WS WS
wood awning-type window WATW WATW
wood base WB WB
Y
wood block floor WBF WBF
yard YD yd
wood blocking WBL WBL
year YR yr
wood boring WDBOR WDBOR
yellow Y y
wood casement window WCW WCW
yellow YEL yel
wood door WD WD
yellow indicating lamp YIL YIL
wood door and frame WDF WDF
wood furring strips WFS WFS yellow light YLT YLT
wood jalousie WJ WJ yellow varnished cambric [insul] YVC YVC
wood panel WDP WDP yield point YP YP
wood pattern WP WP yield strength YS YS
wood-shingle roof WSR WSR
wood threshold WT WT Z
woodcutting WCTG wctg zero adjusted ZA ZA
wooden box [ammo] WBX WBX zero temperature coefficient ZTC ZTC
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CROSS-REFERENCE LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND THEIR

WORDS AND TERMS1,2
Drawings Text Term Drawings Text Term
--- --- acetate [insul] (see cellulose AA AA arithmetic average

acetate) AA AA antiaircraft
--- --- silicon controlled rectifier (see AA AA armature accelerator
semiconductor controlled AA aa air-to-air
rectifier) AAA AAA antiaircraft artillery
1/2DP 1/2dp half dog point AAC AAC acquisition advice code
1/2H 1/2h half-hard AAC AAC antiaircraft common
1/2RD 1/2rd half-round AAFC AAFC antiaircraft fire control
2C 2C two-conductor AAI AAI air-to-air identification
2DIG 2DIG two-digit AAL AAL aircraft approach light
2PH 2PH two-phase AAM AAM air-to-air-missile
2STG 2STG two-stage AAN AAN advance alteration notice
2W 2W two-wire AAO aao antiair output
2WAY 2WAY two-way AASD AASD antiaircraft self-destroying
3C 3C three-conductor AB AB adapter booster
3P 3P three-pole AB ab air blast
3P 3P triple-pole AB ab afterburner
3PDT 3PDT three-pole double-throw AB AB anchor bolt
3PDT 3PDT triple-pole double-throw ABAR ABAR advanced battery acquisition
3PDTSW 3PDTSW triple-pole double-throw switch radar
3PH 3PH three-phase ABBR abbr abbreviate
3PST 3PST three-pole single-throw ABC ABC automatic brightness control
3PST 3PST triple-pole single-throw ABCB ABCB air blast circuit breaker
3PSTSW 3PSTSW triple-pole single-throw switch ABCP ABCP automatic bias compensation
3PSW 3PSW triple-pole switch ABDNSHP abdnshp abandon ship
3STG 3STG third stage ABL abl above baseline
3STG 3STG three-stage ABN abn airborne
3T 3T triple-throw ABNL abnl abnormal
3W 3W three-wire ABRS ABRS abrasion
3WAY 3WAY three-way ABRSV abrsv abrasive
4/C 4/c four-conductor ABRSVRES abrsvres abrasive-resistant
4D 4d four-dimensional ABS abs absolute
4P 4p four-pole ABSC ABSC automatic bass compensation
4PDTSW 4PDTSW four-pole double-throw switch ABSCLG absclg absolute ceiling
4PSTSW 4PSTSW four-pole single-throw switch ABSORB absorb absorption
4PSW 4PSW four-pole switch ABSTR abstr abstract
4STG 4STG four-stage ABSW absw air-break switch
4STG 4STG fourth stage ABT abt about
4W 4W four-wire ABT ABT air blast transformer
4WAY 4WAY four-way ABV abv above
ABWC ABWC automatic bandwidth control
A AC ac air conditioning
A a anti (comb form) AC AC aerodynamic center
A a astragal AC AC alternating current
A A anode [electron device] AC AC asbestos cement
ACB ACB air circuit breaker
1
The material in this section is in alphabetical order based on ACB ACB asbestos-cement board
the entries under the heading Term. ACC acc accumulator
2
Bracketed ( [] ) modifiers may appear with certain terms to ACCEL accel accelerate
indicate alternate technology-specific applications for that term. ACCESS access accessory
See also para. 1.4. ACCLRM acclrm accelerometer
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ASME Y14.38-2007
ACCOM accom accommodate ADH adh adhesive

ACCT acct account ADJ adj adjacent
ACCUM accum accumulate ADJ adj adjust
ACCUR accur accurate ADJSP adjsp adjustable speed
ACDT acdt accident ADMG admg admitting
ACE ACE automatic checkout equipment ADMIN admin administer
ACET acet acetylene ADP ADP automatic data processing
ACFT acft aircraft ADPTR adptr adapter
ACG acg angiocardiogram ADRS adrs address
ACIRC acirc air circulating ADS ADS automatic door seal
ACK ack acknowledge ADSORB adsorb adsorbent
ACKTX ACKTX automatic circuit exchange ADT ADT average daily traffic
ACLD acld air-cooled ADV adv advance
ACLE ACLE automatic clutter eliminator ADVSY advsy advisory
ACLTR acltr accelerator AE AE air escape
ACM ACM asbestos-covered metal AE ae armament and electronics
ACN ACN advance change notice AECP AECP advance engineering change
ACO aco action cutout proposal
ACPT acpt accept AEG AEG active element group
ACPTR acptr acceptor AEI AEI average efficiency index
ACQ acq acquisition AEM AEM auxiliary equipment
ACQ acq acquire manufacturer
ACR acr across AEO AEO advance engineering order
ACRFLT ACRFLT across flats AER AER after engine room
ACRS ACSR aluminum conductor steel- AERO aero aeronautic
reinforced AERODYN aerodyn aerodynamic
ACRYL acryl acrylic AEROL aerol aerological
ACS ACS alternating current synchronous AETA aeta automatic electronic traction aid
ACS acs access AEW AEW airborne early warning
ACS ACS accumulator switch AF AF audio frequency
ACST ACST access time AFB AFB antifriction bearing
ACST acst acoustic AFC AFC automatic frequency control
ACT ACT algebraic compiler and translator AFCE AFCE automatic flight control
ACT act activity equipment
ACTE acte actuate AFCS AFCS Adaptive Flight Control Systems
ACTG actg actuating AFCS AFCS Automatic Flight Control System
ACTL actl actual AFCS AFCS Adoptive Flight Control System
ACTN actn action AFM AFM antifriction metal
AFR afr airframe
ACTR actr actuator
AFS AFS Arming and Fusing System
ACTT actt acetate
AFT aft after
ACTVNANAL actvnanal activation analysis
AFTCLR AFTCLR after cooler
ACTVT actvt activate
AFTM aftm aftertreatment
ACTVTR actvtr activator
AG AG air-to-ground
ACV ACV alarm check valve
AG ag agitate
ACW acw aircraft control and warning
AG AG armor grating
AD ad advertisement
AGC AGC automatic gain control
AD ad analog-to-digital
AGCA AGCA automatic ground-controlled
AD ad anode
approach
AD AD ampere demand meter AGCL AGCL automatic ground-controlled
AD AD area drain landing
AD AD as drawn AGDS AGDS American Gage Design Standard
ADAPT adapt adaptation AGE AGE aerospace ground equipment
ADC ADC analog-to-digital converter AGGR aggr aggregate
ADC ADC air data computing AGMT agmt augment
ADD add addendum AGT agt agent
ADD add addition AGT AGT aviation gas turbine
ADDL addl additional AH ah air over hydraulic
ADDT addt additive AH ah antihunt
ADF ADF automatic direction finder AHDR ahdr air header
ADH adh adhere AHM AHM ampere-hour meter
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AHR ahr anchor AMC AMC automatic mixture control

AI AI airspeed indicator AMD AMD air movement data
AI AI air installations AMEND amend amendment
AI AI airborne interceptor AMER Amer American
AI ai antiicing AMLG amlg amalgam
AIAG AIAG automotive industry action group AMM amm ammeter
AIC AIC ammunition identification code AMM AMM antimissile missile
AIH aih air inlet heater AMMO ammo ammunition
AIL ail aileron AMMORK AMMORK ammunition rack
AILAS AILAS Automatic Instrument Landing AMNA amna ammonia
Approach System AMNIT amnit ammonium nitrate
AILS AILS Automatic Instrument Landing AMNSWP AMNSWP acoustic mine sweeping
System AMOHST AMOHST ammunition hoist
AINDTN AINDTN air induction AMOHSTDR AMOHSTDR ammunition hoist drive
AIRCLNR AIRCLNR air cleaner AMOS AMOS automatic meteorological
AIRCOND aircond air-condition observing station
AIRSHTR AIRSHTR air shutter AMP amp ampere
AIV AIV armored infantry vehicle AMPH amph amphibian
AJ AJ assembly jig AMPH amph amphibious
AJ aj antijamming AMPHR amphr ampere-hour
AL AL aluminum AMPHTRK amphtrk amphibious truck
AL AL amber light AMPL ampl amplifier
AL AL application list AMPLDN ampldn amplidyne
AL AL air lock AMPLG AMPLG amplidyne generator
ALC ALC automatic level control AMPLMG AMPLMG amplidyne motor generator
ALC alc alcohol AMPTD amptd amplitude
ALCD alcd alclad AMR AMR advance material request
ALD ALD at a later date AMS AMS aeronautical material
ALDD aldd alidade specification
ALG alg algebra AMT amt amount
ALGO algo algorithm AMTB AMTB antimotor torpedo boat
ALGOL ALGOL algorithmic-oriented language AMTI AMTI automatic moving-target
ALIGN align alignment indicator
ALK alk alkaline AMTI AMTI area moving target indicator
ALKY alky alkalinity AMUN amun air munitions
ALLOC alloc allocate AN AN Air Force-Navy
ALLOW allow allowance AN AN Army-Navy
ALM alm alarm ANA ANA Air Force-Navy Aeronautical
ALPHA alpha alphabetical ANAF ANAF Army-Navy-Air Force
ALT alt altitude ANAL anal analysis
ALT alt alternation ANALY analy analyze
ALTE alte altitude transmitting equipment ANB ANB Army-Navy British
ALTM altm altimeter ANC ANC Air Force-Navy-Civil
ALTN altn alternate ANC ANC Army-Navy Commercial
ALTNTR altntr alternator ANC ANC all-number calling
ALTNV altnv alternative ANCFIL ANCFIL anchored filament
ALTRD altrd altered ANCG ancg announcing
ALTRN altrn alteration ANCH anch anechoic
ALU alu arithmetic and logic unit AND AND Air Force-Navy Design
ALY aly alloy AND AND Army-Navy Design
AM am amatol ANDZ andz anodize
AM am ante meridiem [before noon] ANHYD anhyd anhydride
AM AM amplitude modulation ANHYD anhyd anhydrous
AMA AMA automatic message accounting ANI ANI automatic number identification
AMAD AMAD airframe-mounted accessory ANL ANL automatic noise limiter
drive ANL anl anneal
AMB amb amber ANLG anlg analog
AMB amb ambient ANLOR ANLOR angle order
AMB amb ambulance ANLR anlr annular
AMB amb asbestos millboard ANLR anlr angular
AMB amb antimotorboat ANLT anlt anchor light
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ANN ann annunciator APT APT armor-piercing-with tracer

ANO ANO alphanumeric output APT apt apartment
ANPT ANPT aeronautical national taper pipe APU APU auxiliary power unit
thread APVD apvd approved
ANS ans answer APW APW architectural projected window
ANT ant antenna AQ aq aqueous
ANTIFRZ antifrz antifreeze AQL AQL acceptable quality level
ANTILOG antilog antilogarithm AQT AQT acceptable quality test
ANTIVOX ANTIVOX voice-actuated transmitter keyer AR AR as required
inhibitor AR AR assembly and repair
ANTOX antox antitoxin AR AR acid-resisting
ANTSPT antspt antiseptic AR ar abrasion resistant
AO AO access opening ARB arb arbitrary
AO AO air over ARCCOS arccos arccosine
AOC AOC automatic output control ARCCOS arccos inverse cosine
AOQ AOQ average outgoing quality ARCCOT arccot arccotangent
AOQL AOQL average outgoing quality limit ARCCOT arccot inverse cotangent
AOR aor anchor order ARCCSE arccse arccosecant
AOVC AOVC automatic overload circuit ARCCSE arccse inverse cosecant
AP AP argument programming ARCH arch archive
AP AP after peak ARCH arch architecture
AP AP access panel ARCSEC arcsec arcsecant
AP AP armor-piercing ARCSEC arcsec inverse secant
AP AP after perpendicular ARCSIN arcsin arcsine
AP AP air passage ARCSIN arcsin inverse sine
AP ap acidproof ARCTAN arctan arctangent
APA APA axial pressure angle ARCTAN arctan inverse tangent
APC APC acoustical plaster ceiling ARCW arcw arc weld
APC APC armor-piercing-capped ARF arf auto reverse fan
APC APC automatic phase control ARG arg arresting [gear or hook]
APC APC armored personnel carrier ARITH arith arithmetic
APCI APCI armor-piercing-capped incendiary ARITHU arithu arithmetic unit
APCIT APCIT armor-piercing-capped incendiary ARL ARL acceptable reliability level
with tracer
ARM arm armature
APERS APERS antipersonnel
ARM arm arming
APERT apert aperture
ARMCA armca armored cable
APF APF acidproof floor
ARMD armd armored
API API armor-piercing-incendiary
ARMPL armpl armor plate
API API air-position indicator
ARMSHT armsht armature shunt
APIS APIS array processing instruction set
ARMT armt armament
APIT APIT armor-piercing-incendiary with
ARNG arng arcing
tracer
AROM arom aromatic
APL APL allowance parts list
APL APL automatic phase lock ARP ARP aeronautical recommended
practice
APL apl airplane
ARP ARP analytical rework program
APL APL a programming language
APLD apld applied ARR ARR antirepeat relay
APLQ aplq applique ARR arr arrange
APOTH apoth apothecary ARS ars arsine
APP app appearance ARS ARS asbestos roof shingles
APPAR appar apparatus ARSR arsr arrester
APPL appl application ART art article
APPROX approx approximate ARTCC ARTCC air route traffic control center
APPV appv approve ARTCLD artcld articulated
APPVL appvl approval ARTF artf artificial
APPX appx appendix ARTRON artron artificial neutron
APR Apr April ARTY arty artillery
APRCH aprch approach AS as airscoop
APRNT aprnt apparent AS as airspeed
APRT aprt airport AS AS ammeter switch
APSR APSR airport surveillance radar AS AS antisubmarine
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ASAP ASAP as soon as possible ATORP atorp antitorpedo

ASB asb asbestos ATOS ATOS Assisted Takeoff System
ASC ASC auxiliary switch [breaker] ATR ATR air transport radio
normally closed ATR ATR antitransmit-receive
ASC ASC automatic sensitivity control ATRAN ATRAN automatic terrain recognition and
ASCII ASCII American National Standard navigation
Code for Information ATRC ATRC anti tracking control
Interchange ATRM ATRM after torpedo room
ASEC ASEC American Standard Elevator Code ATRT ATRT antitransmit-receive tube
ASG ASG aeronautical standards group ATS ATS astronomical time switch
ASGMT asgmt assignment ATTD attd attitude
ASGN asgn assign ATTEN atten attenuation
ASHOF ASHOF air shutoff ATTEN atten attenuator
ASM asm assemble [auto manufacturing] ATTN attn attention
ASM ASM air-to-surface missile ATTY atty attorney
ASN ASN average sample number ATV ATV amateur television
ASO ASO auxiliary switch [breaker] ATW atw atomic hydrogen weld
normally open ATWT atwt atomic weight
ASPH asph asphalt ATXPL atxpl atomic explosion
ASPHPF asphpf asphalt-plank floor AU AU astronomical unit
ASPHRS asphrs asphalt roof shingles AUD aud audio
ASPP ASPP alloy-steel protective plating AUD aud audible
ASPRTR asprtr aspirator AUDTR audtr auditor
ASR ASR airborne surveillance radar AUG Aug August
ASRT asrt assort AUM AUM air-to-underwater missile
ASSEM assem assemble AUM AUM automatic monitoring
ASSN assn association AUTH auth authorize
ASSOC assoc associate AUTO auto automobile
ASST asst assistant AUTO auto automatic
ASSTN asstn assistance AUTOCV autocv automatic check valve
ASSY assy assembly AUTODIN AUTODIN automatic digital network
ASTIG astig astigmatism AUTOLEAN autolean automatic lean
ASTN astn astern AUTOM autom automotive
ASTRG ASTRG air starting
AUTOMN automn automation
ASTROPHYS astrophys astrophysics
AUTOOVLD AUTOOVLD automatic overload
ASV ASV angle stop valve
AUTOP AUTOP automatic pistol
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ASW ASW antisubmarine warfare

AUTORECL AUTORECL automatic reclosing
ASW ASW auxiliary switch
AUTORICH AUTORICH automatic rich
ASWG ASWG American Steel Wire Gage
AUTOSCV AUTOSCV automatic stop and check valve
ASYM asym asymmetric
AUTOSTRT AUTOSTRT automatic starter
ASYMP asymp asymptote
AUTOSTRTG autostrtg automatic starting
AT at atomic (comb form)
AUTOVON AUTOVON automatic voice network
AT AT antitank
AUTOXFMR AUTOXFMR autotransformer
AT at ampere [turn]
AUV AUV armored utility vehicle
AT at action time
AUW AUW antiunderwater warfare
AT at airtight
ATAAC ataac air-to-air after cooler AUX aux auxiliary
ATB ATB asphalt-tile base AUXR AUXR auxiliary register
ATC ATC air traffic control AVAIL avail available
ATC ATC acoustical tile ceiling AVC AVC automatic volume control
ATCH atch attach AVDP avdp avoirdupois
ATCH atch attachment AVE AVE automatic volume expansion
ATCK atck attack AVE ave avenue
ATE ATE automatic test equipment AVG avg average
ATF ATF asphalt-tile floor AVGDIA avgdia average diameter
ATH ath athwartship AVIONICS AVIONICS aviation electronics
ATI ATI average total inspection AVLBL avlbl availability
ATM atm atmosphere AVN avn aviation
ATM atm air turbine motor AVPL AVPL average picture level
ATMG atmg atomizing AW aw accordance with
ATNM ATNM antitank nonmetallic AW aw acid waste
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AW aw above water BB BB bunching black

AW AW arming wire BB BB base band
AWAR awar area weight average resolution BB bb back to back
AWAT awat area weighted average T-number BB BB bell and bell
AWD awd all-wheel drive BB BB back of board
AWG AWG American Wire Gage BB BB bulletin board
AWN awn awning BBB BBB body-bound bolts
AWNDLS AWNDLS anchor windlass BBM BBM break before make
AWS aws all-wheel steer BBRG bbrg ball bearing
AXFL AXFL axial flow BBT bbt bombardment [projectile]
AXFMR AXFMR automatic transformer BBYCY bbycy bow buoyancy
AXP AXP axial pitch BC BC barrier coat
AZ az azimuth BC BC barge, cargo
AZEL AZEL azimuth and elevation BC BC back-connected
AZRNG AZRNG azimuth and range BC BC bell cord
AZS AZS automatic zero set BC bc broadcast
BC BC binary counter
B BC BC between centers
B b balloon BC BC bolt circle
B B base [electron device] BC BC barium crown
B b bomber [aircraft] BC BC bottom chord
B b breadth or beam of ship BC bc bookcase
B b buoyancy BCD BCD binary coded decimal
B&I B&I base and increment BCHG bchg bunching
BA BA breathing apparatus BCI BCI binary coded information
BA BA buffer amplifier BCKT bckt becket
BA BA backlash allowance BCL BCL basic contour line
BAB bab babbitt BCL bcl bicycle
BACT bact bacteriological BCL bcl broom closet
BAF baf baffle BCN bcn beacon
BAG bag baggage BCO BCO bridge cutoff
BAK bak bakery BCT BCT bushing current transformer
BAL bal ballistic BCVX bcvx biconvex
BAL bal balance BD BD binary decoder
BALCL balcl balancing coil BD BD base detonating
BALRHEO balrheo balancing rheostat BD BD battle dressing
BALS bals balancing set BD bd board
BALV balv balanced voltage BDELIM BDELIM band elimination
BAMG BAMG browning aircraft machine gun BDF BDF base detonating fuze
BAR BAR browning automatic rifle
BDG bdg binding
BARB barb barbette
BDGH BDGH binding head
BARO baro barometer
BDI BDI bearing deviation indicator
BARR barr barrier
BDI bdi battery discharge indicator
BASIC BASIC beginners all-purpose symbolic
BDIA bdia base diameter
instruction code [computers]
BDL bdl bundle
BASNET basnet basic network
BDLT bdlt bow designation light
BASW basw bell alarm switch
BDN bdn bend down
BAT bat battle
BDNG bdng bedding
BAT bat batter
BDO bdo bow door
BAT bat battery [electrical]
BATCHG batchg battery charger BDPN bdpn bedpan
BATT batt batten BDR bdr binder
BAY bay bayonet BDS BDS brass divider strip
BAYC bayc bayonet candelabra BDSD BDSD base detonating, self-destroying
BAYCAND baycand bayonet candelabra BDV BDV binary divide
(BAYC) (bayc) BDVG bdvg bow diving
BAYCANDDC baycanddc bayonet candelabra double BDY bdy boundary
contact BDZR bdzr bulldozer
BAYCANDSC baycandsc bayonet candelabra single BE BE bill of exchange
contact BE BE base ejection
BAYSK baysk bayonet skirted BE BE back end
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BE BE bell end BKDNDIO BKDNDIO breakdown diode

BE BE breaker end BKGD bkgd background
BELCRK belcrk bell crank BKHP bkhp brake horsepower
BERTH berth berthing BKO bko breakout
BES BES black enamel slate BKOILPR bkoilpr brake oil pressure
BESS Bess Bessemer BKOILTEMP bkoiltemp brake oil temperature
BETW betw between BKRST bkrst backrest
BEV bev bevel BKS bks barracks
BF BF boiler feed BKSHL bkshl backshell
BF bf backface BKSLF bkslf back shelf
BF bf back-feed BKSVR bksvr brake saver
BF BF both faces BKT bkt bucket
BF BF beat frequency BKUP bkup backup
BF BF base fuze BKWD bkwd backward
BF BF bottom face BL bl blue
BF BF bell and flange BL bl backlash
BF BF boldface type BL bl bleed
BFCO bfco band filter cutoff BL bl blast
BFCT BFCT boiler feed compound tank BL BL bottom layer
BFD BFD book-form drawing BL BL breech loading
BFD BFD back focal distance BL BL bill of lading
BFG bfg buffing BL bl blade
BFL BFL back focal length BL bl billet
BFO BFO beat-frequency oscillator BL bl but-live
BFP BFP boiler feed pump BL BL building line
BFR bfr buffer BL BL bend line
BFR bfr before BL BL buttock line
BFW BFW boiler feedwater BL BL butt line
BG BG back gear BL BL base line
BGP BGP barrier, greaseproof BLD bld blinder
BH BH boiler house BLD BLD balanced line driver
BH BH Brinell hardness BLDG bldg building
BHA BHA base helix angle BLDR bldr bleeder
BHD bhd bulkhead BLF BLF baryta light fling
BHN BHN Brinell hardness number BLK blk black
BI BI base ignition BLK blk block
BI BI black iron BLK blk blank
BICOND bicond biconditional BLKG blkg blanking
BIDIR bidir bi-directional BLKG blkg blocking
BIL bil basic impulse insulation level BLKGD blkgd blanking die
BIL BIL blue indicating light BLKN blkn blacken
BIN bin binary BLKNG blkng blackening
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BINOMEXP BINOMEXP binominal expansion BLKT blkt blanket

BIO bio biology (comb form) BLMTH blmth bellmouth
BIODEF BIODEF biological defense BLN bln blend
BIOL biol biological BLNG blng belling
BIOL biol biology BLO blo blower
BIONICS BIONICS biological electronics BLR blr boiler
BIOR BIOR business input-output rerun BLST blst ballast
BIPD BIPD biparting doors BLSTGPWD blstgpwd blasting powder
BIT BIT built in test BLSTL blstl billet steel
BIT BIT binary digit BLT BLT borrowed light
BITUM bitum bituminous BLTBT bltbt bolted bonnet
BJ BJ break jaw BLTIN bltin built-in
BK bk black BLU blu blue
BK BK barge, knockdown BLW blw below
BK bk brake BLWDN blwdn blowdown
BKAIRPR bkairpr brake air pressure BLWS blws bellows
BKD bkd blackboard BLWT blwt blowout
BKDN bkdn breakdown BLWT blwt blowtorch
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BM BM bill of material BP BP black powder

BM BM breech mechanism BP BP base percussion
BM BM bench mark BP BP base pitch
BMBDR bmbdr bombardier BP BP base plate
BMEP BMEP brake mean effective pressure BPC BPC back-pressure control
BMEWS BMEWS Ballistic Missile Early Warning BPD BPD bushing potential device
System BPI BPI bits per inch
BMG BMG browning machine gun BPLA BPLA bow plane
BMKR bmkr boilermaker BPRF bprf bulletproof
BMPR bmpr bumper BPS BPS bearing procurement
BMSS BMSS buoy messenger specification
BMSTRG bmstrg beamsteering BPS BPS bits per second
BMTLC bmtlc bimetallic BPT bpt bipost
BMVP BMVP barrier, moisture-vaporproof BR BR bend radius
BMW bmw beamwidth BR br bookrack
BMXR bmxr batch mixer BR br bedroom
BN bn bullnose BR BR buffer register
BN bn battalion BR br brush
BNCH bnch bench BR br brown
BNCHBD bnchbd benchboard BR br branch
BNCL bncl binnacle BRAZ braz brazier
BNCLR bnclr binocular BRAZH brazh brazier head
BND bnd bonded BRC brc brace
BNDDIS BNDDIS band display BRCH brch broach
BNDG bndg bonding BRD brd braid
BNDZ bndz bonderize BRD brd braided
BNF BNF bomb nose fuze BRDB brdb broadband
BNG bng bending BRDG brdg bridge
BNLS bnls boneless BRG brg bearing
BNR bnr burner BRH brh brush holder
BNSH bnsh burnish BRIL bril brilliance
BNT bnt bonnet BRK brk brick
BO bo blackout BRK brk break
BO BO blocking oscillator BRKBD brkbd brake band
BO bo blowoff BRKG brkg breaking
BO BO bail out BRKR brkr breaker
BOB bob bobbin BRKT brkt bracket
BOBS bobs bolted on base BRLP brlp burlap
BOC BOC body-on-chassis BRLS BRLS Barrier Ready Light System
BOC boc blowout coil BRN brn brown
BOD BOD blackout door BRNG brng burning
BOD BOD biochemical oxygen demand BRRD brrd barred
BOFS BOFS black oil finish slate BRRG brrg barring
BOG bog boiling BRS brs brass
BOLS bols bolster BRSIT brsit boresight
BOMST bomst bombsight BRSTR brstr burster
BOPRESS bopress boiler pressure BRSTSTR brststr bursting strength
BOSN bosn boatswain BRT brt brightness
BOSS BOSS bioastronautic orbiting space BRT brt bright
station BRTH brth breathe
BOT bot bottom BRTHR brthr breather
BOTMG botmg bottoming BRZ brz braze
BOW BOW blackout window BRZ brz bronze
BOWR BOWR boiler water BRZG brzg brazing
BP BP back pressure BS BS Brown & Sharpe Wire Gage
BP bp bandpass BS BS bell and spigot
BP BP boiling point BS BS both sides
BP BP bolted plate BS BS binary subtract
BP bp blueprint BS bs beams and stringers
BP BP between perpendiculars BS BS bomb service
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BS BS bill of sale BWG BWG Birmingham Wire Gage

BS BS black scale BWL BWL belt work line
BS bs borescope BWLT bwlt bow light
BSC bsc basic BWM BWM backward-wave magnetron
BSC BSC borosilicate crown BWO BWO backward-wave oscillator
BSFL bsfl bandstop filter BWP BWP barrier, waterproof
BSHG bshg bushing BWPA BWPA backward-wave power amplifier
BSI BSI British Standard BWS BWS beveled wood siding
BSKT bskt basket BWSM BWSM bread wrapping and sealing
BSLR bslr bus selector machine
BSMITH bsmith blacksmith BWSTRN bwstrn bowstring
BSMT bsmt basement BWV BWV backwater valve
BSP bsp ball stop BXDT BXDT boxcar detector
BSTL bstl bistaple BXF bxf box fin
BSTLT bstlt blue stern light BYNT bynt buoyant
BSTR bstr booster BYP byp bypass
BSTRKT bstrkt boost rocket BYPC bypc bypass closing
BT bt bathythermograph BYPO bypo bypass opening
BT BT barge, training
BT BT bus tie C
BT bt bent C C Celsius
BTCR btcr butcher C TO C C TO C center to center
BTD BTD bomb testing device C&D c&d communications and data
BTDC btdc before top dead center CAD CAD communications access device
BTF BTF bomb tail fuze CAD CAD compensated avalanche diode
BTFL BTFL butterfly CAD CAD computer aided design
BTH bth berth CAD CAD computer access device
BTL btl bottle CADI CADI computer access device input
BTLL BTLL bottom lead left CADO CADO computer access device output
BTLR BTLR bottom lead right CAES CAES computer aided earthmoving
BTN btn button system
BTNHD BTNHD button head CAGC CAGC coded automatic gain control
BTR BTR bus transfer CAGE CAGE commercial and government
BTR BTR bush transfer entity (code)
BTR BTR barrel tile roof CAL cal calibration
BTRY btry battery CALC calc calculate
BTS BTS blue tool steel CAM CAM checkout and automatic
monitoring
BTST btst bootstrap
CAM CAM computer aided manufacturing
BTU BTU British thermal unit
CAMDR camdr cam drive
BTWLD BTWLD butt weld
CAMSH camsh camshaft
BU bu bushel
CAN. can. control area network
BU BU bulk [substrate] [electron device]
CAN. can. canopy
BU bu bureau
CANC canc canceled
BUBMEM BUBMEM bubble memory
CANTRAN CANTRAN canceled transmission
BUCK buck buckram
CAP cap capacitance
BUIS BUIS Barrier Up Indicator System
CAP. cap. capacity
BULL bull bulletin
CAPE CAPE communications automatic
BUP bup bend up processing equipment
BUS bus business CAPT CAPT computer aided product
BUTN butn butane technology
BUZ buz buzzer CARB carb carburetor
BV bv back view CARBZ carbz carburize
BVC BVC black varnish cambric [insul] CARP CARP computed air release point
BVGE bvge beverage
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CARR carr carrier

BW BW both ways CASE CASE computer automated support
BW BW biological warfare equipment
BW bw bandwidth CAT CAT clear air turbulence
BW BW braided wire CAT cat category
BW bw black and white CATE CATE computer aided test equipment
BW bw black and white prints CATV catv cable television
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CAUT caut caution CFAE CFAE contractor furnished aircraft

CAVU CAVU ceiling and visibility unlimited equipment
CAX CAX community automatic exchange CFD cfd carbon free depth
CB CB component board CFF CFF critical flicker frequency
CB CB citizen band CFLG cflg center flange
CB cb counterbalance CFM CFM center frequency modulation
CB CB comparator buffer CFM cfm cubic feet per minute
CB cb center ball CFR CFR carbon film resistor
CBA CBA component board assembly CFS CFS center frequency stabilization
CBHT cbht center ball hydraulic tilt CFS CFS carrier frequency shift
CBL cbl cable CFS cfs cold finished surface
CBM CBM chemical biological munitions CFS cfs cubic feet per second
CBMT cbmt center ball manual tilt CG cg compacted graphite
CBN cbn cubic boron nitride CGI cgi clean gas induction
CBORE cbore counter bore CH ch container handler
CBS CBS controlled blip scan CH ch cushion hitch
CBU CBU cluster bomb unit CHAM cham chamfer
CC CC color code CHAMB chamb chamber
CC cc cable control CHAR char character
CCA cca circuit card assembly CHAS chas chassis
CCC CCC component change control CHG chg change
CCD CCD central command decoder CHK chk check
CCD CCD charge coupled device CHRG chrg charging
CCFT CCFT controlled current feedback CHUK chuk chuck
transformer CI CI counter intelligence
CCM CCM controlled carrier modulation CI CI computer indicator
CCMD CCMD continuous current monitoring CI ci configuration item
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device CID CID change in design

CCN CCN command control number CID CID commercial item description
CCP CCP consolidated cryptologic program CIN cin code identification number
CCR ccr compact common rail CIRC circ circle
CCT CCT constant current transformer CIRC circ circular
CCU CCU camera control unit CIRC CIRC circulate
CCW ccw counterclockwise CIS CIS close-in support
CD CD capacitor diode CKT CKT circuit
CD CD controls and displays
CL CL contact lost
CD cd cold drawn
CL CL closed loop
CD CD common digitizer
CL cl clutch
CDA CDA command data acquisition
CL cl class
CDC CDC cold drawn copper
CL cl center line
CDF CDF combined distribution frame
CLA CLA center line average
CDG CDG capacitor diode gate
CLAC CLAC closed loop approach control
CDI CDI course deviation indicator
CLAR clar clarification
CDR CDR critical design review
CLASS. class. classification
CDR CDR command destruct receiver
CLG clg cooling
CDRILL cdrill counter drill
CLMSH clmsh clam shell
CDRL CDRL contract data requirements list
CLNR clnr cleaner
CDT CDT command destruct transmitter
CDW CDW computer data word CLR clr cooler
CEF CEF carrier elimination filter CLRN clrn clearance
CEI CEI contract end item CLS CLS constant level speech
CEI cei clean exhaust induction CLU CLU central logic unit
CEL cel celestial CM CM command module
CEM CEM communications electronics CM CM corrective maintenance
meteorological CM CM core memory
CERT cert certification CM CM circuit master
CF CF counterfire CMB cmb combiner
CF cf cold finished CMB cmb combination
CF CF carrier frequency CMBD cmbd combined
CF CF concept formulation CMD CMD countermeasures and deception
CF Cf cable fuzing [firing] CMD CMD core memory driver
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CMH CMH countermeasures homing CONN conn connecting

CMOS CMOS configuration memory operating CONSCAN conscan conical scan
system CONSEC consec consecutive
CMP CMP component metal parts CONT cont Controller
CMPNT cmpnt component CONT cont continued
CMPT cmpt compactor CONT cont contact
CMR CMR communications moon relay CONT cont control
CN cn communications and navigation CONTD contd continued
CN CN carrier to noise CONTHP CONTHP continental horsepower
CNC CNC computer numerical control CONTRAIL contrail condensation trail
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CNCR cncr concurrent CONV conv converter
CNG cng compressed natural gas CONVG convg convergence
CNTFG cntfg centrifuge CONVN convn convection
CNTFG cntfg centrifugal CONVR convr convector
CNTNR cntnr container COOL. cool. coolant
CNTOR cntor contactor COOLFLOW coolflow coolant flow
CNVR cnvr conveyor COOLTEMP cooltemp coolant temperature
CO co company COORD coord coordinate
CO co companion COPY. copy. copyright
COA COA constant output amplifier COR COR carrier operated relay
COAI coai combination of adopted items COR cor corner
COBI COBI coded biphase CORAD CORAD correlation radar
CODAR CODAR correlation display analyzing and CORAL coral command radio link
recording CORAL CORAL correlation radio link
CODIT codit computer direct to telegraph CORP corp corporate
COIN coin counterinsurgency CORP corp corporation
COL col column CORR corr correction
COLL coll collector COTAR COTAR correlated orientation tracking
COLT colt communication line terminator and ranging
COM com communication COZI COZI communications zone indicator
COMB comb combining CP cp candlepower
COMB. comb. combustion CP cp cold planer
COMINT COMINT communications intelligence CP CP change point
COMJAM COMJAM communications jamming CP CP control point
COML coml commercial CP cp circular pitch
COMNEED comneed communications need CP CP circular polarization
COMNET COMNET communications network CP CP centipoise
COMO COMO coherent master oscillator CP CP close packed
COMP comp compensating CPACS CPACS coded pulse anticlutter system
COMP comp compensator CPAM CPAM continental polar air mass
COMP comp compiler CPBL cpbl capable
COMPL compl complete CPC CPC clock pulsed control
COMPR compr compressor CPC CPC computer process control
COMPSN compsn composition CPD CPD contact potential difference
COMPT compt compartment CPE CPE circular probable error
COMSAT comsat communications satellite CPE CPE central processing element
COMSN comsn commission CPI CPI crash position indicator
CON con concession CPLG cplg coupling
CONC conc concentric CPLR cplr coupler
COND cond conductor CPM CPM card per minute
COND cond condition CPO CPO command pulse output
COND cond condenser CPRSN cprsn compression
CONDR condr conditioner CPSK CPSK coherent phase shift keying
CONF conf comformance CPU CPU central processing unit
CONF conf confine CR CR continuous rod
CONF conf conference CR CR change request
CONFIG config configuration CR cr cold rolled
CONL conl conical CR CR controlled rectifier
CONN conn connection CR CR controlled radius
CONN conn connector CR cr credit
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CR CR component repair CSE CSE communications support element

CR CR combat ready CSFS csfs current scroll fuel system
CRAM CRAM card random access memory CSG csg casing
CRCG crcg card cage CSHAFT cshaft crankshaft
CRCONT crcont cruise control CSHG cshg cushing
CRDL crdl cradle CSHIFT cshift center shift
CRES cres corrosion resistant steel CSK csk countersink
CRG crg carriage CSKH CSKH countersunk head
CRKC crkc crankcase CSKO CSKO countersink other side
CRNMTR crnmtr chronometer CSL csl console
CRO CRO cathode-ray oscilloscope CSM CSM command and service module
CROM CROM control read-only memory CSMITH CSMITH coppersmith
CROT CROT converter retarder oil CSMT CSMT circuit switching magnetic tape
temperature CSORO CSORO conical scan on receive only
CRP crp crimp CSP CSP coder sequential pulse
CRPL CRPL chromium plate CSR CSR control shift register
CRS crs coarse CSR CSR communications satellite relay
CRS CRS cold-rolled steel CSS CSS control stick steering
CRSCNT crscnt crescent CSSB CSSB compatible single sideband
CRSHD crshd crosshead CSTG cstg casting
CRSN crsn corrosion CSTL cstl castellate
CRSV crsv corrosive CSTR cstr canister
CRSVR crsvr crossover CSU CSU circuit switching unit
CRT CRT circuit requirement table CSW CSW control power switch
CRT CRT cathode-ray tube CSYS csys coordinate system
CRTANLTHR crtanlthr chrome-tanned leather CT CT computerized tomography
CRTG crtg cartridge CT ct count
CRTOG crtog cartographer CT CT ceramic tile
CRTS CRTS controllable radar target CT CT current transformer
simulator CT CT center tap
CRUIS cruis cruising CTAM CTAM continental tropical air mass
CRV crv curve CTB CTB ceramic-tile base
CRVAN crvan chrome vanadium
CTC CTC cam timing contact
CRVDWG crvdwg curve drawing
CTC CTC centralized traffic control
CRWFT crwft crowfoot
CTCCC CTCCC close type control circuit contact
CRYG cryg carrying
CTD ctd coated
CRYOG cryog cryogenics
CTE CTE central timing equipment
CRYPTO crypto cryptography
CTE CTE cable termination equipment
CRYST cryst crystalline
CTF CTF ceramic-tile floor
CS CS control switch
CTG ctg crating
CS CS carrier supply
CTG ctg cutting
CS CS core shift
CTG ctg coating
CS CS center section
CTGH ctgh cryptograph
CS cs conducted susceptibility
CTL CTL central
CS CS carbon steel
CS CS common steel [projectile] CTL CTL complementary transistor logic
CS CS cast stone CTL CTL core transistor logic
CS CS coil sketch CTLRY ctlry cutlery
CS CS cast steel CTLST ctlst catalyst
CS CS close support CTM ctm count per minute
CS cs cooling system CTMN ctmn contamination
CS cs cycle per second CTN ctn carton
CSB CSB concrete splash block CTPS CTPS changeable type-plate style
CSC csc cosecant CTR ctr contour
CSC CSC cartridge storage case CTR ctr cutter
CSCR CSCR complementary semiconductor CTR ctr center
controlled CTR ctr counter
CSD CSD core shift driver CTRF CTRF center frequency
CSD CSD cold side CTRG CTRG centering
CSD CSD constant speed drive CTRL ctrl control [computers]
CSE CSE core storage element CTRS ctrs contrast
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CTS cts count per second CYLL cyll cylinder lock

CTS CTS close to shoulder CYN cyn cyanide
CTSHFT ctshft countershaft
CTSK ctsk countersunk D
CTT CTT card-to-tape tape D D depth (of ship)
CTU CTU central timing unit D D penny [nails, etc.]
CTWALK CTWALK catwalk DA DA delta amplitude
CTWT ctwt counterweight DA DA digital-to-analog
CTY CTY county DAC DAC digital-to-analog converter
CU cu cubic DACT dact direct acting
CU CU piezoelectric-crystal unit DAD DAD double-acting door
CUB cub cubicle DAGC DAGC delayed automatic gain control
CUFT cuft cubic foot DAM DAM descriptor attribute matrix
CUIN cuin cubic inch DAMLG DAMLG dental amalgamator
CUJT CUJT complementary unijunction DAMP DAMP distribution amplifier
transistor DAS DAS direct acting steam
CULV culv culvert DASTARD DASTARD destroyer antisubmarine
CUM cum cumulative transportable array detection
CUM cum cubic meter DASTM DASTM double-acting steam
CUMM cumm cubic millimeter DAT dat datum
CUO cuo copper oxide DAVC DAVC delayed automatic volume
CUP cup cupboard control
CUR cur current DB DB distribution box
CURT curt curtain DB DB double bottom
CUSH cush cushion DB DB double break
CUST cust customer DB DB double-biased [relay]
CUTS cuts cut stone DB DB dry bulb
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CUYD cuyd cubic yard DB dB decibel
CV CV counter voltage DBAO DBAO digital block AND-OR gate
CV CV combat vehicle DBB DBB detector back bias
CV CV check value DBC DBC diameter bolt circle
CV CV continuously variable DBD DBD diesel belt drive
CVK CVK center line vertical keel DBF DBF demodulator band filter
CVL cvl civil DBFS DBFS dull black finish slate
CVNTL cvntl conventional DBL dbl double
CVRSN cvrsn conversion DBLACT DBLACT double-acting
CVX cvx convex DBLF DBLF double face
CW cw cold weather DBLR dblr doubler
CW cw clockwise DBLW DBLW double-wall
CW CW cold water DBP DBP drawbar pull
CW CW carrier wave DBSP DBSP double-based solid propellant
CW CW chemical warfare DBUT DBUT data base update time
CW CW continuous wave DC DC damage control
CW CW complete with DC DC depth charge
CWAR CWAR continuous wave acquisition DC DC direct current
radar DC DC double contact
CWC CWC clear write condition DCD dcd decode
CWFM CWFM continuous wave frequency DCDR dcdr decoder
modulated DCHAN dchan difference channel
CWG CWG corrugated wire glass DCHEM dchem dry chemical
CWI CWI continuous wave illuminator DCKG dckg docking
CWIF CWIF continuous wave intermediate DCL DCL door closer
frequency DCLKG dclkg direct current linkage
CWP CWP circulating water pump DCLR dclr decelerate
CWS CWS control wheel steering DCLU dclu declutch
CX CX control transmitter DCMPS DCMPS degaussing compass
CY cy cycle DCMPTR DCMPTR degaussing computer
CYCLO cyclo cyclotron DCN DCN drawing change notice
CYL cyl cylindrical DCTL DCTL direct-coupled transistor logic
CYL cyl cylinder DCTL dctl ductile
CYLCART cylcart cylindrical cartridge DCTP DCTP duct type
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DCU DCU digital counting unit DESCR descr describe

DCU DCU display and control unit DESTN destn destination
DD DD deep-drawn DESTR destr destructor
DD dd diesel direct DESTRFIR destrfir destructive firing
DD DD disconnecting device DET det detail
DD dd double density DET det detector
DD DD drydock DET det determinant
DD DD dutch door DET det detonator
DDA DDA digital differential analyzer DETN detn detention
DDC DDC digitally directed control DETN detn determination
DDD DDD direct distance dialing DEV dev development
DDI DDI depth deviation indicator DEV dev deviate
DDR DDR direct drive DEVEQL DEVEQL deviation equalizer
DDV ddv deck drain valve DEVLG DEVLG developed length
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DE de diesel-electric DEVN devn deviation
DE DE double end DEW DEW distant early warning
DE DE drive end DEWTRG dewtrg dewatering
DEA dea diethanolamine DF df defogging
DEAC deac diesel engine antifreeze coolant DF DF dense flint
DEARTG deartg deaerating DF df direction finder
DEC Dec December DF DF dissipation factor
DEC dec decimal DF DF double feeder
DECAL decal decalcomania DF DF douglas fir
DECARB decarb decarburization DF DF drinking fountain
DECN decn decision DF DF drive fit
DECOMPN decompn decompression DF DF drop forge
DECONTN decontn decontamination DF df dual fuel
DECR decr decrease DFL dfl deflating
DECRT decrt decrement DFLG dflg double flange
DED ded dedendum DFMACH DFMACH drafting machine
DED DED diesel engine, direct drive DFR dfr defrost
DEF def defective DFT DFT deaerating feed tank
DEF def defense DFT DFT discrete fourier transform
DEF def definition DFT dft draft
DEFL defl deflect DFT dft drift
DEFT DEFT definite time DFTG dftg drafting
DEG deg degree DFTR dftr deflector
DEGUSG DEGUSG degaussing DFTSMN DFTSMN draftsman
DEL del delineation DG dg disk grind
DELE dele delete DG dg dogged
DELT delt deck edge light DG DG double-groove [insulators]
DEMA DEMA distributed emission magnetron DGDP DGDP double-groove double-petticoat
amplifier [insulators]
DEMOD demod demodulator DGLD dgld diaphragm gland
DEN den denote DGR dgr degrease
DENG deng diesel engine DGS DGS degaussing system
DENS dens density DGSFR DGSFR degasifier
DEO deo diesel engine oil DGTL dgtl digital
DEP dep deposit DGTZR dgtzr digitizer
DEPINST depinst depot installed DHD DHD drop hammer die
DEPR depr depression DHMY dhmy dehumidify
DEPT dept department DHW DHW double-hung windows
DER der dermatine DI di deicing
DER DER diesel engine, reduction drive DI DI demand indicator
DERIV deriv derivative DIA DIA deficiency in allowance
DES des designation DIA dia diameter
DES des designator DIAG diag diagonal
DES des designer DIAG diag diagram
DESCONT descont design control DIAGR diagr diagrammatic
DESCP descp description DIALPHTH dialphth diallyl phthalate
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DIAPH diaph diaphragm DL dl dead load

DID DID direct inward dialing DL dl delay line
DIEL diel dielectric DL DL drawing list
DIFA difa differential amplifier DLILMN dlilmn dial illumination
DIFF diff difference DLINDG dlindg dial indicating
DIFF diff differential DLO dlo daylight opening
DIFFR diffr diffraction DLOCK dlock dial lock
DIFFTR difftr differential time relay DLR dlr dealer
DIFFUS diffus diffusing DLT dlt data line translator
DIGN dign diagnostic DLVY dlvy delivery
DIHY dihy dihydrate DLX dlx deluxe
DIL dil dilute DLX dlx die lock
DIM dim dimension DLY dly delay
DINA DINA direct noise amplification DLY dly dolly
DIO dio diode DM DM demand meter
DIOPT diopt diopter DM DM diesel mechanical
DIP DIP dual inline package DM DM dressed and matched
DIPLXR diplxr diplexer DMA DMA direct memory access
DIPX dipx diplex DMC DMC digital microcircuit
DIR dir direct DMD dmd diamond
DIR dir direction DME DME distance-measuring equipment
DIR dir directional DMGT dmgt data management
DIR dir director DMGZ dmgz demagnetize
DIRCONN dirconn direct-connect DMH dmh drop manhole
DIRCOUP dircoup directional coupler DML dml demolition
DIRELEC direlec direct electric DMNRLZR dmnrlzr demineralizer
DIRFLT dirflt directional filter DMOUNT dmount demountable
DIRINJ dirinj direct injection DMPG dmpg dumping
DIROPR diropr direct operated DMPR dmpr damper
DISASSM disassm disassemble DMR dmr dimmer
DISASSY disassy disassembly DMTZR dmtzr demagnetizer
DISC disc disconnect DMUX DMUX demultiplexer
DISCAPRS DISCAPRS dental suction apparatus DN dn down
DISCH disch discharge DNA DNA does not apply
DISLVD dislvd dissolved DNDFT dndft downdraft
DISM dism dismantle DNG dng dining
DISN disn digital ignition system negative DNTL dntl dental
DISP disp dispatcher DNTRD dntrd denatured
DISP disp dispensary DNU DNU do not use
DISP disp dispenser DO DO diesel oil
DISP disp displacement DO DO dissolved oxygen
DISPN dispn disposition DO do ditto
DIST dist distance DO DO draw out
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DIST dist distant DOC doc document

DIST dist district DOD DOD direct outward dialing
DISTING disting distinguish DOL DOL dynamic octal load
DISTN distn distortion DOM dom domestic
DISTR distr distribute DOS DOS disk operated system
DISTR distr distributor DOT. DOT. department of transportation
DIV div diverter DOVAP DOVAP doppler velocity and position
DIV div divide DOWNSOL downsol down solenoid
DIV div division DOZ doz dozen
DJ DJ drill jig DP dp dampproofing
DKE dke deck edge DP dp dashpot [relay]
DKHSE dkhse deckhouse DP dp deck piercing
DKPG DKPG depth keeping DP DP deflection plate
DL DL data link DP DP demand meter, printing
DL DL data list DP dp depth
DL dl daylight DP DP dew point
DL dl dead light DP DP diametral pitch
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DP DP differential pressure DRVR drvr driver

DP DP double-pole DS DS decade scaler
DP DP drill plate DS DS decanning scuttle
DP dp dripproof DS DS discarding sabot
DP DP dry battery DS DS disconnect switch
DP dp dual-purpose DS DS display and storage
DP DP two-pole DS DS domestic service
DPBC DPBC double-pole back-connected DS ds double sided
DPDT DPDT double-pole double-throw DS ds downspout
DPDT DPDT two-pole double-throw DS DS draft stop
DPDTSW DPDTSW double-pole double-throw switch DSB DSB double-sideband
DPF dpf diesel particulate filter DSBL dsbl disable
DPFC DPFC double-pole front-connected DSCC dscc desiccant
DPFT DPFT desk, double-pedestal flat-top DSCONT dscont discontinue
DPG dpg damping DSCRM dscrm discriminator
DPH DPH diamond-pyramid hardness DSCT DSCT double secondary current
DPI dpi dots per inch transformer
DPLXR dplxr duplexer DSD DSD dual-speed drive
DPM DPM data processing machine DSENGA dsenga disengaging
DPNL DPNL distribution panel DSGN dsgn design
DPO DPO dripproof open DSHR dshr dish-rinsing
DPP DPP dripproof protected DSIF DSIF deep-space instrumentation
DPR dpr diazo print facility
DPRP DPRP dripproof and ratproof DSL dsl diesel
DPS DPS dripproof semi-enclosed DSLT dslt deck surface light
DPSK dpsk dipstick DSLTR dsltr desalter
DPST DPST double-pole single-throw DSNTZ dsntz desensitize
DPST DPST two-pole single-throw DSPEC DSPEC design specification
DPSTSW DPSTSW double-pole single-throw switch DSPL dspl display
DPSW DPSW double-pole switch DSPL dspl disposal
DPT DPT dripproof totally enclosed DSPNSG dspnsg dispensing
DPTW DPTW desk, double-pedestal typewriter DSR DSR data scanning and routing
DPV DPV dry pipe valve DSSB DSSB double single-sideband
DST DST door stop
DR dr dead reckoning
DSTL dstl distill
DR DR drafting request
DSTLT dstlt distillate
DR dr drain
DSU DSU disk storage unit
DR dr dram
DSUPHTR dsuphtr desuperheater
DR dr drill
DSW DSW door switch
DR DR drill rod
DT DT decay time
DR dr drive
DT DT deep tank
DRA dra dead reckoning analyzer
DT DT die template
DRAM DRAM dynamic random access memory
DT DT double-throw
DRCDG drcdg data recording
DT DT drain tile
DRCTY drcty directly
DT DT dual tires
DRDCN drdcn data reduction
DT DT dust-tight
DRE DRE dead reckoning equipment DTCH dtch detached
DRF DRF datum reference frame DTD DTD dated
DRGR drgr dredger DTE DTE data terminal equipment
DRI DRI dead reckoning indicator DTER dter dither
DRK drk derrick DTL DTL diode transistor logic
DRM DRM drafting room manual DTR DTR definite-time relay
DRO DRO destructive readout DTR DTR demand-totalizing relay
DRS drs dressed [lumber] DTRBD dtrbd daughterboard
DRSG drsg dressing DTRS dtrs distress
DRSR drsr dresser DTT dtt detent
DRT DRT dead reckoning tracer DTVM DTVM differential thermocouple
DRTA drta driptank voltmeter
DRTL DRTL diode resistor transistor logic DTYCY DTYCY duty cycle
DRTR DRTR dead reckoning trainer DUM dum dummy
DRU DRU drive unit DUMR DUMR dust and moisture
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DUNC DUNC deep underwater nuclear counter ECME ECME electronic countermeasures
DUP dup duplicate environment
DUT DUT device under test ECMP ECMP electronic countermeasures
DVBD DVBD diesel v-belt drive program
DVC dvc device ECN ECN engineering change notice
DVL dvl develop ECN ECN equipage category number
DVM DVM digital voltmeter ECO ECO electron-coupled oscillator
DVR dvr diver ECO ECO electronic checkout
DVTL dvtl dovetail ECO ECO engineering change order
DW dw dishwasher ECON econ economize
DW DW distilled water ECP ECP engineering change proposal
DW DW double weight ECR ECR engineering change request
DW dw dumbwaiter ECS ECS Emergency Coolant System
DWD DWD dumbwaiter door ECSW ECSW end cell switch
DWEL dwel dwelling ECWIRE ECWIRE extra control wire
DWG dwg drawing ED ED engine drive
DWL DWL designed waterline EDA EDA electronic digital analyzer
DWL DWL dominant wavelength EDDD EDDD expanded direct distance dialing
DWL dwl dowel EDE EDE emergency decelerating [relay]
DWLFBD DWLFBD double-wall fiberboard EDFA EDFA electronic differential analyzer
DWN dwn drawn EDGW edgw edgewise
DWR dwr drawer EDM EDM electrical discharge machining
DWS DWS drop wood siding EDO EDO effective diameter of objective
DWT dwt deadweight EDP EDP electronic data processing
DWT dwt pennyweight EDR EDR equivalent direct radiation
DX dx duplex EDSK EDSK engineering department sketch
DXE DXE data transmitting equipment EDT EDT electric discharge tube
DYB DYB dynamic breaking EDUC educ education
DYG dyg drying EDUC educ educator
DYHR dyhr dehydrator EDUC educ eductor
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DYN dyn dynamic EDYNMT EDYNMT electric dynamometer
DYN dyn dynamo EE EE end to end
DYNM dynm dynamotor EEG EEG electroencephalogram
DYNMT dynmt dynamite EEG EEG electroencephalograph
DYNMT dynmt dynamometer EEPROM EEPROM electrically erasable
programmable read-only
E memory
E E emitter [electron device] EF EF each face
EA ea each EF EF emitter follower
EAROM EAROM electronically alterable read-only EF EF extra fine [threads]
memory EFC EFC engineering field change
EAS EAS equivalent airspeed EFF eff effective
EAX EAX electronic automatic exchange EFF eff efficiency
EBASB ebasb ebony asbestos EFFL effl effective focal length
EBCDIC EBCDIC expanded binary-coded decimal EFL efl effluent
interchange code EFT eft effect
EC ec engineering change EFT EFT electronic funds transfer
ECA ECA equipment condition analysis EG eg for example
ECC ecc eccentric EGD egd electrogasdynamics
ECC ECC error correction code EGO EGO eccentric-orbit geophysical
ECCM ECCM electronic counter- observatory
countermeasures EGR egr exhaust gas recirculation
ECCSL ECCSL emitter-coupled current-steered EGRD EGRD eye guard
logic EGT EGT exhaust gas temperature
ECD ECD estimated completion date EGV EGV exit guide vane
ECDC ECDC electrochemical diffused collector EHF EHF end half
ECG ECG electrocardiogram EHF EHF extremely high frequency
ECG ECG electrocardiograph EHW EHW extreme high water
ECH ech echelon EI EI electronic interface
ECL ECL emitter-coupled logic EI EI equip and install
ECM ECM electronic countermeasures EIC eic early inlet closing
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EIDLT eidlt emergency identification light EMPL empl employee

EJCTR ejctr ejector EMPS EMPS emergency power supply
EJN ejn ejection EMSN emsn emission
EJNST EJNST ejection seat EMT EMT electrical metallic tubing
EL EL each layer EMTR emtr emitter
EL EL elastic limit EMU emu emulator
EL el electroluminescent EMUL emul emulsion
EL el elevation ENAM enam enamel
EL EL eye lens ENBL enbl enable
ELAS elas elastic ENCAP encap encapsulation
ELAS elas elasticity ENCD encd encode
ELB elb elbow ENCDR encdr encoder
ELC elc extended life coolant ENCL encl enclose
ELCTC ELCTC electric contact ENCL encl enclosure
ELCTCBR ELCTCBR electric contact brush ENCSD encsd encased
ELCTD elctd electrode ENG eng engine
ELCTLT elctlt electrolyte ENG Eng English
ELCTLT elctlt electrolytic ENGA enga engage
ELCTRG ELCTRG electric contact ring ENGA enga engaging
ELCTRN elctrn electron ENGOILPR engoilpr engine oil pressure
ELEC elec electric ENGR engr engineer
ELECDR elecdr electric drive ENGRG engrg engineering
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ELECMS elecms electronic monitoring system ENGRM ENGRM engine room

ELECSTG elecstg electric starting ENGRV engrv engrave
ELECTC ELECTC electronic control ENGV ENGV engine v-belt
ELEK elek electronic ENGY engy energy
ELEM elem element ENLG enlg enlarge
ELEM elem elementary ENLGD enlgd enlarged
ELEV elev elevate ENRGZ enrgz energize
ELEV elev elevator ENSI ENSI equivalent-noise-sideband input
ELEX elex electronics ENTC ENTC engine negative torque control
ELF ELF extremely low frequency ENTR entr entrance
ELHYD elhyd electrohydraulic ENUM enum enumeration
ELIM elim eliminate ENV env envelope
ELINT ELINT electronic intelligence ENVIR envir environment
ELMCH ELMCH electromechanical ENVIR envir environmental
ELNG elng elongate EO EO engine oil
ELONG elong elongation EO EO engineering order
ELP elp elliptical EO EO ethylene oxide
ELPC ELPC electroluminescent- EOC EOC edge of cutter
photoconductive EOD EOD explosive ordnance disposal
ELPH ELPH elliptical head EOLM EOLM electro optical light modulator
ELPNEU elpneu electropneumatic EOP eop edge of ply
ELV ELV electrically operated valve EOP EOP end of part
ELVSCPR elvscpr elevating scraper EOPM eopm edge of ply material
ELW ELW extreme low water EOR EOR engine order
EM em electromagnetic EOT EOT end of tape
EM EM enlisted men EOT EOT end of transmission [computers]
EM EM epitaxial mesa EP EP electrically polarized [relay]
EM EM expanded metal EP EP epitaxial planar
EMA EMA engineering manufacturing EP EP explosion-proof
authorization EPBX EPBX electronic private branch
EMB emb emboss exchange
EMC emc electromagnetic compatibility EPD EPD electric power and distribution
EMD EMD electric-motor driven EPL epl electroplate
EMER emer emergency EPO EPO engine propeller order
EMF EMF electromotive force EPROM EPROM erasable programmable read-only
EMI EMI electromagnetic interference memory
EMINT EMINT electromagnetic intelligence EPS EPS electric power supply
EMP emp empennage EPT EPT external pipe thread
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EPWR EPWR emergency power EVAC evac evacuator

EQ eq equation EVAL eval evaluate
EQFL eqfl equivalent focal length EVAP evap evaporate
EQL eql equal EVAP evap evaporator
EQL eql equalizer EVLTN evltn evaluation
EQL eql equally EVM EVM electronic voltmeter
EQLSP eqlsp equally spaced EVOM EVOM electronic voltohmmeter
EQPT eqpt equipment EVRLK evrlk ever-lock
EQUIL equil equilibrium EW EW each way
EQUIV equiv equivalent
EW EW electronic warfare
ER ER echo ranging
EWASER EWASER electromagnetic wave
ER ER electrical resistance
amplification by stimulated
ER ER emergency room
emission of radiation
ERCG ercg erecting
EWB EWB embedded wiring board
ERCR ercr erector
EWC EWC electric water cooler
ERECT erect erection
EWO EWO engineering work order
ERN ERN engineering release notice
ERR ERR engineering release record EX ex example
ERRC ERRC error correction EX ex extra
ERS ers erased EXAM exam examination
ES ES echo sounding EXC exc excavate
ES ES electronic switching EXC exc excellent
ES es electrostatic EXC exc except
ES ES equal section EXC exc excitation
ESA ESA engineering support activity EXCH exch exchange
ESAR ESAR electronically steerable array EXCL excl exclusive
radar EXCSV excsv excessive
ESC esc escape EXCTR exctr exciter
ESC esc escutcheon
EXEC exec execute
ESD esd electrostatic discharge
EXEC exec executive
ESDS ESDS electrostatic discharge sensitive
EXER exer exercise
ESK ESK engineering sketch
ESO eso engine shipping order EXH exh exhaust
ESOS ESOS electrostatic discharge resistive EXH exh exhibit
ESP ESP equipment and spare parts EXHV EXHV exhaust vent
ESP esp especially EXP exp expand
ESPAR ESPAR electronically steerable phased EXP exp expansion
array radar EXP exp expense
ESPEC ESPEC electrical specification EXP exp experiment
ESR ESR equivalent series resistance EXP exp experimental
ESS ESS electronics switching system EXP exp exposed
ESS ess electrostatic sensitive EXP exp express
ESS ESS emergency ship service EXP exp expulsion
EST EST electrostatic storage tube EXPED exped expedite
EST est estimate EXPEN expen expendable
ESTAB estab establish
EXPJT expjt expansion joint
ESTD ESTD electronic standard
EXPL expl explanation
ESTN estn endstone
EXPLD expld explode
ET ET edge thickness
EXPLN expln explosion
ET ET elapsed time
ET ET electrical time EXPLTN expltn exploitation
ETC etc and so forth EXPNT expnt exponent
ETC etc et cetera EXPNT expnt exponential
ETCG ETCG elapsed-time code generator EXPO EXPO experimental order
ETDT ETDT extrusion trim and drill template EXPSR expsr exposure
ETS ETS endless tangent screw EXST exst existing
ETSQ ETSQ electrical time, superquick EXT ext extension
ETT ETT extrusion trim template EXT ext exterior
EVA eva exhaust valve actuator EXT ext external
EVAC evac evacuate EXT ext extinguish
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EXTD extd extrude FBT FBT forward ballast tank

EXTG extg extinguisher FC FC file cabinet
EXTG extg extracting FC FC fire control
EXTM extm extreme FC fc fireclay
EXTND extnd extender FC fc footcandle
EXTR extr extractor FC FC front connection
EXTRN extrn extrusion FC FC front-connected
EYLT eylt eyelet FCA FCA functional configuration audit
EYPC eypc eyepiece FCB FCB free-cutting brass
FCG fcg facing
F FCONT fcont flow control
F F fighter [aircraft] FCRLS FCRLS Flight Control Ready Light System
F F flat-band metallicarmor [insul] FCS FCS Fire Control System
F F flint FCSG fcsg focusing
F F force FCSLE fcsle forecastle
F f frequency (comb form) FCT FCT filament center tap
F F interceptor [aircraft] FCTN fctn function
F F Fahrenheit FCTY fcty factory
F/P F/P flat pattern FD FD face or field of drawing
F1S F1S finish one side FD FD flange focal distance
F2S F2S finish two sides FD FD floor drain
FA FA field artillery FD fd floppy disc
FA FA final assembly FD FD forced-draft
FA FA fore and aft FD FD frequency division
FA FA free aperture FD FD front of dash
FAB fab fabricate FDAO fdao final drive and axle oil
FAB fab fabrication FDB FDB field dynamic braking
FAB fab first-aid box FDB FBD forced-draft blower
FABL FABL fire alarm bell FDBK fdbk feedback
FABWH FABWH flush armor balance watertight FDBLR FDBLR frequency doubler
hatch FDC FDC fire department connection
FABX FABX fire alarm box FDE FDE field decelerator
FAC fac factor FDF FDF fuel and defueling
FAC FAC field accelerator
FDFL FDFL fluid flow
FACIL facil facility
FDI FDI field discharge
FACT FACT factual complier
FDM FDM frequency division multiplex
FACT FACT fully automatic compiler-
FDN FDN foundation
translator
FDP FDP full dog point
FAIR fair fairing
FDPL FDPL fluid pressure line
FAM fam familiar
FDR fdr feeder
FAO FAO finish all over
FDR fdr final drive
FARATIO faratio fuel-air ratio
FDR fdr finder
FAS FAS fueling-at-sea
FDR FDR fire door
FAST FAST fast automatic shuttle transfer
FATR FATR fixed autotransformer FDRY fdry foundry
FAX fax facsimile FDSVC FDSVC food service
FB FB fire and bilge FDTT FDTT full duplex teletype
FB FB flat bar FDW fdw feedwater
FB FB fuse block FDWL FDWL fiberboard, double wall
FBCK fbck firebrick FEB Feb February
FBDC FBDC fiberboard, corrugated FEB feb functional electronic block
FBDS FBDS fiberboard, solid FED Fed Federal
FBM FBM board foot [measure] FELR felr feeler
FEM fem female
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FBM FBM fleet ballistic missile

FBM FBM foot board measure FER FER forward engine room
FBR FBR feedback resistance FERCON fercon ferrule-contact
FBR FBR fiber FET FET field-effect transistor
FBRBD fbrbd fiberboard FEXT FEXT fire extinguisher
FBRGL fbrgl fiberglass FF FF face to face
FBRS fbrs fibrous FF FF file finish
FBT FBT form block template FF FF fire and flushing
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FF FF fire fighting FLDT fldt floodlight

FF FF flip-flop FLEA FLEA flux logic element array
FF ff following FLEX flex flexible
FF FF full field FLEX flex flexure
FFAR FFAR folding-fin aircraft rocket FLF FLF final limit, forward
FFC FFC flip-flop complementary FLG flg flange
FFD FFD field forcing [decreasing] FLG flg flooring
FFH ffh free fork height FLGSTF flgstf flagstaff
FFI FFI field forcing [increasing] FLGSTN flgstn flagstone
FFILH FFILH flat fillister head FLH FLH final limit, hoist
FFL FFL female flared FLH FLH flat head
FFL FFL field failure FLHLS flhls flashless
FFL FFL flip-flop latch FLIDEN FLIDEN flight data entry
FFL FFL front focal length FLKD flkd fluked
FFL ffl full free lift FLL FLL final limit, lower
FFT FFT fast Fourier transform FLL FLL flow line
FFTL fftl full free triple lift FLLD flld full load
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FG FG filament ground FLM flm flame
FGD fgd forged FLMB flmb flammable
FGR fgr finger FLMPRF flmprf flameproof
FGY fgy foggy FLMPRS FLMPRS film processing
FH FH fire hose FLMRES FLMRES flame resistant
FH FH full hard FLMRTD FLMRTD flame retardant
FHC FHC fire-hose cabinet FLMSD FLMSD film sound
FHR FHR fire hose rack FLMT FLMT flush mount
FHT fht fully heat-treated FLMTT flmtt flametight
fhy FHY fire hydrant FLN fln flatten
FIC FIC frequency interference control FLN fln fuel line
FIFO FIFO first-in-first-out FLNG flng fueling
FIG fig figure FLOCOM FLOCOM floating commutator
FIL fil filament FLOT flot flotation
FIL fil fillet FLPR flpr flapper
FIL fil fillister FLR flr failure
FIL FIL fuel injection line FLR flr filler
FILH FILH fillister head FLR FLR final limit, reverse
FILL fill filling FLRD flrd flared
FIM FIM full indicator movement FLRG FLRG flaring
FIP FIP fuel injection pump FLRT FLRT flow rate
FIR FIR fuel indicator reading FLRY flry flurry
FIR fir full indicator reading FLSP FLSP flight space
FIS FIS floating-point instruction set FLSW FLSW flow switch
FIT FIT fault isolation test FLT flt fault
FKD FKD forked FLT flt flashlight
FL fl filter (comb form) FLT flt flight
FL FL flagnote (number) FLT flt float
FL fl flashing FLTD fltd fluted
FL fl flood [vent] FLTG fltg floating
FL fl floor FLTP FLTP flush type
FL FL floor line FLTR FLTR filter
FL fl fluid FLU FLU final limit, up
FL fl flush FLUOR fluor fluorescent
FL FL flute lead FLUSOC FLUSOC fluted socket
FL FL focal length FLUSOCH FLUSOCH fluted socket head
fL fL footlambert FLUT flut flutter
FLA fla full-load amperes FLW FLW flash welding
FLD fld field FLW FLW flat washer
FLDG fldg folding FLWK FLWK flat work
FLDK FLDK flight deck FLWP flwp follow-up
FLDNG fldng flooding FLYWHL flywhl flywheel
FLDO FLDO final limit, down FLYWT flywt flyweight
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FM FM field manual FPT FPT female pipe thread

FM FM fire main FPTS FPTS forward propagation tropospheric
FM FM frequency modulation scatter
FMAN fman foreman FR FR failure rate
FMR FMR frequency modulated radar FR FR fast release [relay]
FMS FMS floating machine shop FR FR field reversing
FMS FMS freemachining steel FR fr frame
FMS fms fumes FR fr front
FMT FMT flush metal threshold FRAC frac fractional
FMW fmw firmware FRAG frag fragment
FN FN find number FRAG frag fragmentation
FN FN flat nose [projectile] FRBEL frbel from below
FND fnd fender FRC frc fuel ratio control
FNH FNH flashless nonhygroscopic FREEBD freebd freeboard
FNI FNI fan in FREQ freq frequency
FNO FNO fan out FREQCHG freqchg frequency changer
FNPT FNPT fusion point FREQCONV freqconv frequency converter
FNSH fnsh finish FREQM FREQM frequency meter
FO FO fast operate [relay] FRES FRES fire-resistant
FO FO flat oval FRESFL fresfl fire-resistant fluid
FO fo foldout FRFY frfy french fry
FO FO fuel oil FRHGT FRHGT free height
FOB FOB free on board FRICT frict friction
FOB FOB front of board FRLD frld fairlead
FOC foc focal FRM frm fire room
FOC foc focus FRMR frmr former
FOD FOD foreign object damage FRNG frng fringe
FOFM FOFM fog foam FRT frt freight
FOL fol follow FRTN frtn front end
FOLQ FOLQ foam liquid FRWK frwk framework
FOP FOP fuel oil pump FRZR frzr freezer
FORG forg forging FS FS far side
FORM form formation FS FS Federal Specification
FORM form formula FS FS female soldered
FS FS field service
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FORTRAN FORTRAN formula translation
FOSGEN FOSGEN fog oil smoke generator FS FS finish specification [number]
FOT FOT frequency of optimum operation FS FS fin-stabilized
FS FS fire station
FOT FOT fuel-oil transfer
FS FS foreign service
FOVH FOVH flush oiltight ventilation hole
FS fs foresight
FOY foy foyer
FS FS freight supply [vessel]
FP FP faceplate
FS fs front shovel
FP FP feedback positive
FS fs full size
FP FP field protective
FS FS functional schematic
FP fp fireplace
FS FS fuselage station
FP FP flat point
FS FS sulfur trioxide chlorsulfonic acid
FP fp forepeak
FSBL fsbl feasible
FP FP forward perpendicular
FSBL fsbl fusible
FP FP freezing point
FSBLCUT fsblcut fusible cutout
FP fp fuel pump
FSC fsc full scale
FP FP fungus proof FSCIL FSCIL Federal Supply Catalog
FPGA FPGA field programmable gate array Identification List
FPI FPI fluorescent penetrant inspection FSCM FSCM Federal Supply Code for
FPL fpl fire plug Manufacturers
FPM FPM foot per minute FSE FSE field support equipment
FPOT FPOT feedback potentiometer FSK FSK frequency-shift keying
FPPR fppr fishpaper FSMWO FSMWO field service modification work
FPR fpr fuel pressure order
FPRF fprf fireproof FSN FSN Federal Stock Number
FPS FPS foot-pound-second FSN FSN fuel service nozzle
FPS FPS foot per second FSSN fssn fission
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FST FST forged steel FZ fz fuze

FSTNR fstnr fastener FZSTO fzsto frozen storage
FSW FSW field switch
FSW FSW frame synchronization word G
FT FT flush threshold G G gate [electron device]
FT FT frequency tracker G g girder
FT ft fumetight G g gravity
FT ft functional test G g green
FT ft foot G g grounded [outlet]
FTC FTC fast time constant G g gram
FTD ftd fitted GA ga gage (gauge)
FTF FTF flared tube fitting GA GA gas amplification
FTFGS FTFGS flared tube fitting gasket seal GA GA glide angle
FTG ftg fitting GA GA graphic ammeter
FTG ftg footing GA GA ground-to-air
FTHRD FTHRD female thread GABD GABD gage board
FTI FTI frequency time indicator GAL gal gallon
FTK FTK fuel tank GALL gall gallery
FTLB FTLB foot pound force GALV galv galvanic
FTP FTP fuel transfer pump GALV galv galvanize
FTP ftp fully tapered and polished GALVI galvi galvanized iron
FTR ftr feather GALVND galvnd galvannealed
FTR FTR fixed transom GALVNM galvnm galvanometer
FTR FTR flat tile roof GALVS galvs galvanized steel
FTR ftr functional test requirement GALY galy galley
FTT FTT flat trim template GAM GAM guided aircraft missile
FTTW FTTW desk, combination flat-top and GAR gar garage
typewriter
GAR GAR guided aircraft rocket
FUBX FUBX fuse box
GARBD garbd garboard
FUHLR fuhlr fuse holder
GAS gas gasoline
FUJ FUJ front upset jaw
GASFR gasfr gasifier
FUL ful fulcrum
GASW GASW gas weld
FUND fund fundamental
GAV gav gas admission valve
FUNL funl funnel
GBG gbg garbage
FUR fur furnace
GCA GCA ground-controlled approach
FURN furn furnish
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GCC GCC ground control center
FURN furn furniture
GCD gcd greatest common divisor
FUSLG fuslg fuselage
GCI GCI ground-controlled interception
FUT fut future
GCMPS gcmps gyrocompass
FV FV flush value
GCN GCN gage code number
FV FV front view
GCRG GCRG gun carriage
FV fv full voltage
GCWR gcwr gross combined weight rating
FVD FVD front vertex back focal distance
FW FW face width GD GD graphic demand meter
FW FW fire wall GD GD ground detector
FW FW fresh water GD GD grown diffused
FW fw full wave GD gd guard
FWA fwa front wheel assist GDE gde guide
FWD fwd forward GDE gde guided
FWDCT FWDCT fresh water drain collecting tank GDLK GDLK grid leak
FWK FWK field weakening GDNC gdnc guidance
FWP FWP feedwater pump GDOP GDOP geometric dilution of precision
FWP FWP fresh water pump GDR GDR guard rail
FWPLN FWPLN fairwater planes GE GE gas ejection
FWS fws free wheeling stator GECC GECC gasoline engine, close-coupled
FXD fxd fixed GED GED gasoline-engine driven
FXP FXP fixed point GEN gen generation
FXTR fxtr fixture GEN gen generator
FY FY fiscal year GENCONT gencont general contractor
FYIG FYIG for your information and GENG geng gasoline engine
guidance GENL genl general
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GEOL geol geological GOR GOR general operational requirement

GEOMAG geomag geomagnetism GOV gov governor
GFAE GFAE government-furnished aircraft GOVG govg governing
equipment GOVT govt government
GFD GFD gap-filler data GOVTOR govtor governor torque
GFE GFE government-furnished equipment GOX gox gaseous oxygen
GFF GFF granolithic finish floor GP GP gang punch
GFI GFI ground-fault interrupter GP GP gas, persistent
GFLD gfld generator field GP gp general purpose
GFM GFM government-furnished material GP GP ground-protective [relay]
GFP GFP government-furnished parts GP gp group
GFP GFP government-furnished property GPC gpc gypsum-plaster ceiling
GFU GFU glazed facing unit GPER GPER general plant equipment
GG GG ground-to-ground requirements
GGL GGL ground glass GPF gpf gasproof
GI gi gray iron GPH gph graphite
GIDEP GIDEP Government-Industry Data GPH GPH gallon per hour
Exchange Program GPI GPI ground-position indicator
GIGO GIGO garbage in, garbage out GPM GPM gallon per minute
GIL GIL green indicating lamp GPS GPS global positioning system
GIRLS GIRLS Generalized Information Retrieval GPS GPS gallon per second
and Listing System GPW gpw gypsum-plaster wall
GIT GIT graph isomorphism tester GR gr grab rod
GJ GJ grown junction GR gr grade
GL gl glass GR gr grain
GL GL grade line GR GR grid resistor
GL GL green light GR gr gross
GLB glb glass block GRA gra gray
GLD gld gold GRAB grab grade ability
GLE GLE government-loaned equipment GRAD grad gradient
GLI gli glider GRAN gran granite
GLOSS gloss glossary GRAN gran granodize
GLPG glpg glow plug GRB GRB granolithic base
GLS GLS glide slope
GRBX grbx gearbox
GLT glt guide light
GRC grc gearcase
GLTN gltn guillotine
GRD grd grind
GLV GLV globe valve
GRDL grdl griddle
GLWB glwb glazed wallboard
GRDTN grdtn graduation
GLYCN glycn glycerin
GRG grg gearing
GLZ glz glaze
GRK grk gear rack
GM gm gaseous mixture
GRL grl grille
GM GM geometric mean
GRLP GRLP ground lamp
GM GM guided missile
GRN grn green
GM gm metacentric height
GRO gro gear oil
GMBL gmbl gimbal
GROM grom grommet
GMC GMC gun motor carriage
GMCM GMCM guided missile countermeasures GRPH grph graphic
GMET gmet gun metal GRPL grpl grapple
GMLDG gmldg garnish molding GRS grs grease
GMR GMR ground mapping radar GRSH grsh gearshift
GMT GMT Greenwich mean time GRSHFT grshft gear shaft
GMTRY gmtry geometry GRTG grtg grating
GMV GMV guaranteed minimum value GRTN GRTN grid return
GN GN general note (number) GRTR grtr generalted rotor
GND gnd ground GRTR grtr grater
GNDDRVN gnddrvn ground driven GRV grv groove
GNLTD gnltd granulated GRVA GRVA graphic varmeter
GNOZ GNOZ grease nozzle GRVD grvd grooved
GNP GNP gas, nonpersistent GRVG grvg grooving
GOE GOE ground operation equipment GRVR grvr groover
GOPR GOPR gas operated GRWT GRWT gross weight
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GS gs gas safety HB HB hose bib

GS GS ground speed HBCN HBCN hazard beacon
GSAP GSAP gunsight aiming point HBPUMP HBPUMP hot brine pump
GSB GSB gypsum sheathing board HC HC hand crank
GSBR GSBR gravel-surface buildup roof HC HC heating cabinet
GSE GSE ground support equipment HC hc hexachlorethane
GSFU GSFU glazed structural facing unit HC HC high capacity [projectile]
GSIL GSIL German silver HC HC high carbon
GSKT gskt gasket HC HC holding coil
GSS GSS Gamma Scintillation System HC HC hose clamp
GST gst gas start HC HC hydraulic clean
GSU GSU glazed structural units HCG HCG horizontal location of center of
GSUB GSUB glazed structural unit base gravity
GSV GSV globe stop valve HCI HCI hardness-critical item
GSWR GSWR galvanized-steel-wire rope HCL HCL horizontal center line
GT gt gastight HCN HCN hydrocyanic acid
GT GT grease trap HCONN HCONN hose connector
GTC GTC gain time control HCP HCP hardness-critical process
GTC GTC gas turbine compressor HCS HCS high-carbon steel
GTL GTL government test laboratory HCS hcs hydraulic cylinder repair stand
GTO GTO gate turnoff HCSHT HCSHT high-carbon steel, heat-treated
GTR gtr garter HD hd hand (comb form)
GTRB GTRB gas turbine HD HD harbor defense
GTV GTV gate valve HD hd hard disc
GUAR guar guarantee HD HD harmonic distortion
GUN gun gunnery HD hd head diameter
GUS gus gusset HD HD heavy-duty
GUT gut gutter HDBK hdbk handbook
GVA GVA graphic kilovolt-ampere meter HDCP hdcp handicap
GVL gvl gravel HDCR HDCR hard chromium
GVW GVW gross vehicle weight HDDRN HDDRN hard-drawn
GWB gwb gypsum wallboard HDG hdg heading
GWT GWT glazed wall tile HDL hdl handle
GWTB GWTB glazed wall tile base HDLG hdlg handling
GY gy gray HDLMP hdlmp headlamp
GYM gym gymnasium HDLS hdls headless
GYP gyp gypsum HDN hdn harden
GYRO gyro gyroscope HDNS hdns hardness
GZ GZ ground zero HDOV hdov hardover
GZ gz righting arm HDR hdr header
HDS hds hydrostatic drive system
H
HDSHK hdshk handshake [computers]
HH h hatch
HDST hdst headset
H h head (comb form)
HDW hdw hardware
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H H Henry
HDWC hdwc hardware cloth
H h horizontal (comb form)
HDWD hdwd hardwood
H&C h&c head and cover
HE HE heat exchange
HA HA hardness assurance
HA HA high altitude HE HE high explosive
HAF HAF heavy aircraft fuel HEAA HEAA high-explosive antiaircraft
HAP HAP high-altitude platform HEAF HEAF heavy end aviation fuel
HARN harn harness HEAP HEAP high-explosive armor-piercing
HARNLTHR harnlthr harness leather HEAT HEAT high-explosive antitank
HARP HARP Halpern antiradar point HEDS HEDS high-explosive discarding sabot
HARVEST. harvest. harvester HEI HEI high-explosive incendiary
HATCDS HATCDS high-altitude terrain contour data HEIT HEIT high-explosive incendiary with
sensor tracer
HAV hav haversine HEMW HEMW hybrid electromagnetic wave
HAZ haz hazardous HEP HEP high-explosive plastic
HB hb half breadth HERA HERA high-explosive rocket-assisted
HB HB heavy-barrel [rifle] HERJ HERJ high-explosive ramjet
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HES HES high-explosive spotting HLP hlp helper

HEST HEST heat emergency service tanks HLSD HLSD heel sanding
HET het heterodyne HLXA hlxa helix angle
HET HET high-explosive with tracer HM HM hardness maintenance
HEX hex hexagon HM hm hollow metal
HEX hex hydraulic excavator HMA hma hybrid microelectronic assembly
HEXHD hexhd hexagonal head HMC HMC howitzer motor carriage
HEXSOC hexsoc hexagonal socket HMD hmd humid
HEXSOCH hexsoch hexagonal socket head HMD hmd humidity
HF HF high frequency HMDF HMDF hollow metal door and frame
HF HF holding fixture HMG HMG heavy machine gun
HF hf hot finished HMG hmg hydro-mechanical governor
HFB HFB hand form block HMNC hmnc harmonic
HFCUR HFCUR high-frequency current HMR hmr hammer
HFD HFD hydro-form die HMSO hmso hydro-mechanical shutoff
HFMF HFMF hone-finish monolithic floor HNDCONT hndcont hand control
HFO HFO high-frequency oscillator HNDFBR hndfbr horn fiber
HFS hfs hot finished surface HNDGEN hndgen hand generator
HFS HFS hyperfine structure HNDRL hndrl hand rail
HFSSF hfssf hot finished surface-scale free HNDRST hndrst hand reset
HG HG harden and grind HNDST hndst handset
HGALV HGALV hot-galvanize HNDWL hndwl handwheel
HGBN hgbn herringbone HNG hng hanging
HGC hgc hypergolic clean HNG hng hinge
HGPS HGPS high-grade plow steel HNIL HNIL high-noise-immunity logic
HGR hgr hanger HNTG hntg hunting
HGSW HGSW horn gap switch HNYCMB hnycmb honeycomb
HGT hgt height HO ho hydraulic oil
HH hh handhold HOGEN HOGEN hold off generator
HH hh handhole HOL hol high overlap
HH hh harvester head HOL hol hollow
HH HH heel to heel HOLDSW holdsw hold switch
HID. hid. high intensity discharge HOM hom homing
HIFI HIFI high fidelity HON hon honorary
HIHUM HIHUM high humidity HORIZ horiz horizontal
HIMP HIMP high impact HOSP hosp hospital
HINT HINT high intensity HOT. Hot. hydraulic oil temperature
HIPAR HIPAR high-power acquisition radar HOW how howitzer
HIPOT HIPOT high potential HP HP high pass
HIPOTT HIPOTT high-potential test HP HP high pressure
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HIR HIR horizontal impulse reaction HP HP hot-press
HJ HJ hinge jaw HP hp horsepower
HKP hkp hookup HPB HPB hinged plotting board
HL HL hand lantern HPFL HPFL highpass filter
HL HL heel line HPHR HPHR horsepower-hour
HL hl highline HPLR HPLR hinge pillar
HL HL hinge line HPOT hpot helipotentiometer
HLBR HLBR heel breaster HPR hpr hopper
HLBRD hlbrd halberd HPS HPS high-pressure steam
HLCL hlcl helical HPT HPT high point
HLCPS hlcps helical compression HPT HPT high-pressure test
HLCPTR hlcptr helicopter HPU hpu hydrostatic power unit
HLDG hldg holding HQ hq headquarters
HLDN hldn holddown HR hr handling room
HLDR hldr holder HR HR hook rail
HLEXT hlext helical extension HR HR hose rack
HLFM hlfm half-moon HR HR hot-rolled
HLG HLG hot leg HR hr hour
HLL HLL high-level language [computers] HRL HRL horizontal reference line
HLNG hlng headlining HRPO HRPO hot-rolled, pickled and oiled
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HRS HRS hot-rolled steel HW hw howler

HRZN hrzn horizon HWC HWC hot water, circulating
HS HS hardness surveillance HWH HWH hot-water heater
HS HS high speed HWL HWL high-water line
HS HS hinged seat HWL hwl hotwell
HS HS horizon sensor HWY hwy highway
HS HS horizontal shear HXWXL HXWXL height by width by length
HSC HSC hermetic sealed container HYB hyb hybrid
HSC HSC horizon scanner HYBMED HYBMED hybrid microelectronic device
HSD HSD hot side HYDAPT HYDAPT hydrid digital-analog and pulse
HSDL hsdl high speed data link time
HSE hse house HYDM hydm hydrometer
HSG hsg housing HYDR hydr hydraulic
HSHLD hshld household HYDRELC hydrelc hydroelectric
HSR HSR high-speed reader HYDRST hydrst hydrostatic
HSS HSS high-speed steel HYDTD hydtd hydrated
HST hst hoist HYP hyp hypotenuse
HSTH HSTH hose thread HYPERB hyperb hyperbola
HT ht halftone HYPH hyph hydrophone
HT HT high tension HYPOTH hypoth hypothetical
HT HT hollow tile Hz Hz hertz
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HT HT horizontal tabulation HZMP HZMP horizontal impulse
HT HT hot tin HZRN HZRN horizontal reaction
HTCI HTCI high-tensile cast iron
HTD htd heated I
HTF HTF height finding I I intrinsic (i)-type semiconductor
HTG htg heating material
HTL HTL high-threshold logic IACS IACS International Annealed Copper
HTM HTM high temperature Standard
HTNSL HTNSL high tensile IAGC IAGC instantaneous automatic gain
HTR htr heater control
HTRES htres heat-resisting IAS IAS indicated airspeed
HTRK htrk half-track IAVC IAVC instantaneous automatic volume
HTS HTS high-tensile steel control
HTS HTS high-tensile strength IAW IAW in accordance with
HTSHLD htshld heat shield IB IB incendiary bomb
HTSK htsk heat sink IB IB inner bottom
HTTR httr heat-treat IB IB instruction book
HV HV high voltage IB IB ironing board
HVAC HVAC heating, venting, and air IBBM IBBM iron-body bronze-mounted
conditioning IBCN ibcn identification beacon
HVAP HVAP high-velocity, armor-piercing IBE IBE inner back end
HVAP HVAP hypervelocity, armor-piercing IC IC impulse conductor
HVAPDS HVAPDS hypervelocity, armor-piercing IC IC instruction card
discarding sabot IC IC integrated circuit
HVAR HVAR high-velocity, aircraft rocket IC IC interior communication
HVC HVC hardened voice circuit IC IC internal combustion
HVCH HVCH hardened voice channel IC IC ion chamber
HVR HVR high-voltage regulator ICAS ICAS intermittent commercial and
HVRNG hvrng hovering amateur service
HVSS HVSS horizontal volute spring ICBM ICBM intercontinental ballistic missile
suspension ICBR icbr ice-cuber
HVTP HVTP high-velocity, target practice ICD ICD interface control drawing
HVTP HVTP hypervelocity, target practice ICDRUM ICDRUM intercommunication drum
HVTPDS HVTPDS hypervelocity, target practice, ICE ICE internal combustion engine
discarding sabot ICF ICF inspection check fixture
HVY hvy heavy ICFCD ICFCD interior communication and fire
HVYEQUIP hvyequip heavy equipment control distribution
HW HW half wave ICM icm intercommunication [short form]
HW hw head wind ICMPS ICMPS induction compass
HW HW hot water ICR ICR iron-core reactor
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ICRM icrm ice cream IL IL instruction leaflet

ICS ICS Intercommunication System ILA ILA instrument landing approach
ICS ICS interphone control station ILAS ILAS Instrument Landing Approach
ICT ICT inspection check template System
ICT ICT International Critical Tables ILLUM illum illuminate
ICTCD ictcd insecticide ILLUS illus illustrate
ICU ICU intensive-care unit ILPFL ILPFL ideal lowpass filter
ICW ICW interrupted continuous wave ILS ILS Instrument Landing system
ID ID indentured data list IM IM inside of metal
ID ID indicator driver IM IM installation and maintenance
ID ID induced draft IM IM interceptor missile
ID ID inside diameter IM IM intermediate missile
ID ID internal diameter IMAG imag imaginary
IDCTR idctr inductor IMD IMD intermodulation distortion
IDDD IDDD international direct distance IMEP IMEP indicated mean effective
dialing pressure
IDENT ident identification IMH IMH inlet manhole
IDENT ident identify IMIT imit imitation
IDF IDF intermediate distributing frame IML IML inside mold line
IDFO IDFO identified foe IMMED immed immediate
IDL idl idler IMP imp impact
IDLT idlt identification light IMPD impd impedance
IDNO idno identification number IMPF impf imperfect
IDP IPD integrated data processing IMPL impl implement
IDRTY idrty indirectly IMPLR implr impeller
IDSM IDSM inertial demand servomotor IMPLS impls impulse
IDTY IDTY intermittent duty IMPPS IMPPS improved plow steel
IDX idx index IMPR impr impedor
IE ie that is IMPRG imprg impregnate
IF IF inside frosted IMPRL imprl imperial
IF IF instruction folder IMPROV improv improvement
IF IF intermediate frequency IMPRSN imprsn impression
IFE IFE inner front end IMPS imps impose
IFF IFF identification friend or foe IMRS imrs immersion
IFFS IFFS identification friend or foe IMU IMU inertial measurement unit
switching IN in inch
IFL ifl inflatable INBD inbd inboard
IFLDFL IFLDFL inflating-deflating INC INC incorporated
IFR IFR instrument flight rules INCAND incand incandescent
IG IG inertial guidance INCBR incbr incubator
IGEN igen current source
INCIN incin incinerator
IGFET IGFET insulated-gate field-effect
INCL incl include
transistor
INCL incl inclusive
IGFET IGFET isolated-gate field-effect
INCLN incln inclined
transistor
INCLR inclr intercooler
IGMT igmt impingement
INCLS incls inclosure
IGN ign ignition
INCM incm incoming
IGN ign ignitron
INCND incnd incendiary
IGNTR igntr ignitor
IGS IGS inertial guidance system INCOH incoh incoherent
IGT igt ingot INCOMP incomp incomplete
IGV IGV inlet guide vane INCOR incor incorrect
IHFF IHFF inhibit halt flip-flop INCR incr increase
IHP ihp indicated horsepower INCR incr increment
IHPH IHPH indicated horsepower-hour INCR INCR interrupt control register
II ii item identification IND ind indicate
IIL IIL integrated injection logic IND ind inductance
IK IK inner keel IND ind induction
IL IL inclined ladder IND ind industry
IL IL index list INDEP indep independent
IL IL inside layer INDET indet indeterminate
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INDL indl industrial INTEN inten intensity

INDLP indlp indicating lamp INTERCOM intercom intercommunication
INDREG indreg inductance regulator INTERGOVT INTERGOVT intergovernmental
INDT indt indent INTFC intfc interface
INDTR INDTR indicator-transmitter INTK intk intake
INDV indv individually INTL intl internal
INF inf infinite INTL intl international
INF inf infinity INTLK intlk interlock
INFO info information INTMD intmd intermediate
INFRN infrn inference INTMT intmt intermittent
INHB inhb inhibit INTPH intph interphone
INIT init initial INTPHTR INTPHTR interphase transformer
INIT init initiation INTPO intpo interpole
INJ inj inject INTPR intpr interpret
INJ inj injection INTR intr interior
INJ inj injector INTRC intrc intricate
INL inl inlet INTRF INTRF interference
INLB inlb inch-pound INTRG intrg interrogate
INOP inop inoperative INTRO intro introduction
INORG inorg inorganic INTRPL intrpl interpolation
INP inp input INTRPLRY intrplry interpupillary
INQ inq inquiry INTRPT intrpt interrupt
INR inr inner INTSCT intsct intersect
INRT inrt inert INTSHP intshp intership
INRTFLR INRTFLR inert filler INTSTG intstg interstage
INRTG INRTG inert gas INTVL intvl interval
INRTL inrtl inertial INTVLM intvlm intervalometer
INS ins inside INV inv inverter
INS ins insure INVAR invar invariant
INSC insc inscription INVLT invlt involute
INSCHAR inschar insert character INVN invn inventory
INSEP insep inseparable INVS invs inverse
INSOL insol insoluble INVT invt invert
INSP insp inspect INWD inwd inward
INSR insr insert INXLTR INXLTR input translator
INST INST insert screw thread IO IO inlet and outlet
INST inst instantaneous IO IO input-output
IOB IOB input-output buffer
INST inst institute
IOE IOE input-output element
INSTAR INSTAR inertialess scanning, tracking,
and ranging IOH IOH inlet and outlet head
IOL IOL instantaneous overload
INSTL instl install
IOM IOM interoffice memorandum
INSTL instl installation
IONO iono ionsphere
INSTLR instlr installer
IOR IOR input-output register
INSTM instm instrumentation
IP IP identification of position
INSTPN INSTPN instrument panel
IP IP instruction plate
INSTR instr instruct
IP IP instruction pulse
INSTR instr instrument
IP IP interchangeable solid and screen
INSTRLY instrly instantaneous relay
panels
INSUF insuf insufficient
IP IP intermediate pressure
INSUL insul insulate
IP ip interpost
INT int integral IP IP iron pipe
INT int interrupter [relay] IPA IPA intermediate power amplifier
INTCHG intchg interchangeable IPADAE IPADAE integrated passive-action
INTCHGR intchgr interchanger detection and acquisition
INTCON intcon interconnection equipment
INTCON intcon internal connection IPB IPB illustrated parts breakdown
INTCP intcp intercept IPC IPC illustrated parts catalog
INTCYL intcyl intercylinder IPD ipd illustrated parts data
INTEG integ integrating IPD ipd indicated parts data
INTEL intel intelligence IPL IPL indentured parts list
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IPS IPS International Pipe Standard JC JC janitors closet

IPS IPS iron pipe size JC JC joint compound
IPS IPS inch per second JCT jct junction
IPT IPT internal pipe thread JFET JFET junction field-effect transistor
IPT IPT iron pipe thread JKSCR jkscr jackscrew
IR IR infrared JKT jkt jacket
IR IR inside radius JND JND just noticeable difference
IR IR insulation resistance JNL jnl journal
IR IR interrogator-responder JNND JNND just not noticeable difference
IRACQR IRACQR infrared acquisition radar JO JO job order
IRASER IRASER infrared maser JOG jog joggle
IRBM IRBM intermediate-range ballistic JP JP jet propelled
missile JP JP joists and planks
IRC IRC information retrieval center JPFT JPFT joiner pilaster fume tight
IRCM IRCM infrared countermeasures JPNT JPNT joiner pilaster nontight
IRMRA IRMRA infrared monochromatic radiation JR jr junior
IRREG irreg irregular JSTICK jstick joystick
IRS IRS item reduction studies JT JT jig template
IS IS incomplete sequence [relay] JT jt joint
IS IS industrial service JTB JTB joint bar
IS IS insect screen JTSN jtsn jettison
IS IS inventory schedule JUL Jul July
IS is island JUN Jun June
ISAP ISAP information sort and predict JW JW jacket water
ISFS isfs interim scroll fuel system
ISGN isgn insignia K
ISLN isln isolation K K cathode [electron device]
ISLNWD islnwd isolation ward K k tanker [aircraft]
ISO iso isometric K K kelvin
ISOL isol isolate KAL kal Kalamein
ISOS isos isosceles KALD KALD Kalamein door
ISPEC ISPEC insulation specification KB KB knee brace
ISS iss issue KCP KCP keenes cement plaster
IST IST International Standard Thread KCPC KCPC keenes cement plaster ceiling
[metric] KD kd kiln-dried
ISTAR ISTAR image, storage translation and KD KD knock down
reproduction KDF KDF Kalamein door and frame
ISYN isyn inductosyn KE KE kinetic energy
IT IT instruction tag KINE kine kinescope
IT IT insulating transformer KL kl key locker
IT IT interrogator-transponder KNBL KNBL knife-blade
ITAE ITAE integrated time and absolute KNED KNED knife-edge
error KNSW KNSW knife switch
ITL ITL inverse time limit KO ko kickoff [relay]
ITR ITR inverse time relay KO ko knockout
ITS ITS insulation test specification KOUT kout kick out
ITT ITT inside trim template KP kp keypunch
IV IV initial velocity KP kp kickpipe
IV IV intermediate voltage KPD KPD kick plate & drip
IVA iva inlet valve actuator KPG kpg keeping
IW iw indirect waste KPL KPL kick plate
KPLS KPLS key pulsing
J KRAL kral Koroseal
J j joiner KRSN krsn kerosene
JAMG jamg jamming KST kst keyseat
JAN Jan January KVAH KVAH kilovolt-ampere hour
JAN JAN Joint Army-Navy KVAHM KVAHM kilovolt-ampere hour meter
JANAF JANAF Joint Army-Navy-Air Force KVAM KVAM kilovolt-ampere meter
JAP jap japanned KWHM KWHM kilowatt-hour meter
JATO JATO jet-assisted takeoff KWY kwy keyway
JB JB junction box KYBD kybd keyboard
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L LC LC low carbon
L l cellulose acetate [insul] LC lc lowercase
L L inductance (comb symbol) LC LC lox clean
L l lewisite LCB LCB longitudinal position of center of
L l liaison [aircraft] buoyancy
L l line (comb form) LCC LCC launch and control center
L L liter LCD LCD liquid-crystal display
LA LA lead angle LCF LCF longitudinal position of center of
LA LA lightning arrester flotation
LAB lab laboratory LCG LCG longitudinal position of center of
LAB LAB low-altitude bombing gravity
LAD lad ladder LCH lch latch
LADAR LADAR laser detection and ranging LCHR lchr launcher
LAE LAE left arithmetic element LCL lcl local
LAG lag lagging LCL LCL lower control limit
LAM lam laminate LCM LCM lead-coated metal
LAMA LAMA local automatic message LCM LCM least common multiple
accounting LCOLNT LCOLNT low coolant
LAN lan local area network LCR LCR inductance-capacitance
LANH lanh launch resistance
LANNET LANNET large artificial neuron network LCRV LCRV length of curve
LAP. lap. loading and packaging LCS LCS life-cycle survivability
LAPT LAPT local apparent time LCSW LCSW latch checking switch
LAQ laq lacquer LCT lct locate
LAS las liquid additive system LCT lct locust
LAS LAS low-alloy steel LCV lcv load control valve
LASCR LASCR light-activated semiconductor LD ld leading
controlled rectifier LD ld light-duty
LASER laser light amplification by stimulated LD LD line drawing
emission of radiation LDB LDB light distribution box
LASSM LASSM line amplifier and super sync LDC LDC line-drop compensator
mixer LDC LDC linear detonating card
LAT lat latitude LDET LDET level detector
LATL latl lateral LDG ldg landing
LAU lau laundry LDGGR ldggr landing gear
LAV lav lavatory LDISCR LDISCR level discriminator
LB LB letter box LDK LDK lower deck
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LB lb lifeboat LDMK ldmk landmark

LB LB linoleum base LDR ldr leader
LB lb pound LDR LDR loader
LBF lbf pound force LDR ldr loading
LBFT LBFT pound-force foot LE LE leading edge
LBIN LBIN pound-force inch LE LE lifting eye
LBK lbk left bank LE le low emissions
LBL lbl label LE LE low explosive
LBP LBP length between perpendiculars LED LED light-emitting diode
LBR lbr lumber LEJ LEJ longitudinal expansion joint
LBRT lbrt liberty LEM LEM lunar excursion module
LBRY lbry library LER LER leading edge radius
LBYR lbyr labyrinth LEVMETR levmetr levelometer
LBYRPK LBYRPK labyrinth pack LF LF lawn faucet
LC LC inductance-capacitance LF LF life float
LC LC laundry chute LF LF linoleum floor
LC LC lead-covered LF LF load factor [tabular]
LC LC length of chord LF LF low frequency
LC LC light case LFO LFO low-frequency oscillator
LC LC line-carrying LFOM LFOM low-frequency outer marker
LC LC load carrier LFRD LFRD lot fraction reliability definition
LC LC load center LFT lft lifting
LC LC load-compensating [relay] LG lg length
LC lc long undercarriage LGC lgc logic
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LGD LGD length-to-diameter ratio LN ln logarithm [natural]

LGE lge large LN LN natural logarithm
LGG LGG light-gun pulse generator LNBD lnbd lens board
LGNMVTE LGNMVTE lignum vitae LNG lng lengthening
LGSK lgsk log skidder LNG lng lining
LGTH LGTH lightning hole LNG lng liquefied natural gas
LH LH left hand LNSP lnsp lens speed
LH LH litter hook LNTL lntl lintel
LHDR LHDR left-hand drive LNYD lnyd lanyard
LHS LHS left-hand side LO LO local oscillator
LIC lic license LO LO lock-on
LIC LIC linear integrated circuit LO LO lubrication order
LID LID locked in device LOA LOA length overall
LIFO LIFO last-in-first-out LOACCUMPR loaccumpr low accumulator pressure
LIM lim limber LOAMP LOAMP logarithmic amplifier
LIM lim limit LOBAR LOBAR long baseline radar
LIMSW LIMSW limit switch LOC loc localizer
LIN lin lineal LOCCIT loccit in the place cited
LIN lin linear LOCO loco locomotive
LINOL linol linoleum LOFAR LOFAR low-frequency acquisition and
LIQ liq liquid ranging
LIQFL LIQFL liquid fuel LOFF loff leakoff
LIRLY LIRLY load-indicating relay LOG log logarithm
LIT lit literature LOL LOL length of lead [actual]
LIT lit litter LOL lol low overlap
LITHO litho lithograph LOM LOM light-optic microscope
LITPK litpk literature pack LONG long longitude
LIZ liz lizard LONG long longitudinal
LJ LJ life jacket LONGN LONGN longeron
LKD lkd locked LOP LOP lubricating oil pump
LKDC LKDC locked closed LOPAR LOPAR low-power acquisition radar
LKDO LKDO locked open LOR LOR lunar orbit-rendezvous
LKG lkg leakage LORAN LORAN long-range navigation
LKG lkg locking LOS LOS line-of-sight
LKG lkg looking LOS LOS loss of signal
LKGE lkge linkage LOSS LOSS Landing Observer Signal System
LKNT lknt locknut LOX LOX liquid oxygen
LKO lko lockout LP lp liquefied petroleum
LKR lkr locker LP LP low pass
LKROT LKROT locked rotor LP LP low point
LKSCR lkscr lockscrew LP LP low pressure
LKT lkt lookout LPC LPC loop-control [relay]
LKUCL lkucl lock-up clutch LPFL LPFL lowpass filter
LKUP lkup lockup LPFM LPFM low-powered fan marker
LKWASH LKWASH lock washer LPG lpg lapping
LKWR lkwr lockwire LPG lpg liquefied petroleum gas
LL LL light lock LPG LPG liquid petroleum gas
LL LL live load LPHLDR lphldr lampholder
LL LL load list LPL LPL lightproof louver
LL LL loft line LPLR LPLR lock pillar
LL LL low level LPO LPO low power output
LLL LLL low-level logic LPR lpr looper
LLRES LLRES load-limiting resistor LPS LPS lightproof shade
LLYP LLYP longleaf yellow pine LPS lps liquefied petroleum safety
LM LM left male LPSVR LPSVR life preserver
LM LM list of material LPTR LPTR line printer
LMC LMC least material condition LPV LPV lightproof vent
LMPBLK lmpblk lampblack LPW LPW lumen per watt
LMTG lmtg limiting LQGLS LQGLS liquid in glass
LMTR lmtr limiter LQMETR lqmetr liquidometer
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LQR lqr liquor LU LU logic unit

LR LR ladder rung LUB lub lubricate
LR LR liquid rocket LUBO lubo lubricating oil
LR LR load ratio LUBT lubt lubricant
LR LR load-resistor [relay] LUD LUD lift-up door
LR LR locus of radius LUF LUF lowest usable frequency
LRA LRA line receiving amplifier LUHF LUHF lowest usable high frequency
LRA LRA locked-rotor amperes LUM lum luminous
LRC LRC load-ratio control LUN lun lunette
LRE LRE liquid-rocket engine LUS LUS load, update, subset
LRI LRI left-right indicator LV LV low voltage
LRI LRI long-range radar input LVD LVD louvered door
LRIRR LRIRR low-resolution infrared LVL lvl level
radiometer LVO LVO louver opening
LRU LRU line replaceable unit LVP LVP low-voltage protection
LS LS launcher site LVR lvr lever
LS LS left side LVR lvr louver
LS ls limestone LVRE LVRE low-voltage release effect
LS ls logging special LVRLSE LVRLSE low-voltage release
LS ls loudspeaker LVS lvs leaves
LSA LSA limited-space-charge LWB LWB long wheelbase
accumulation [microwaves LWC LWC lightweight concrete
diodes] LWIC LWIC lightweight insulating concrete
LSB LSB lower sideband LWL LWL load waterline
LSD LSD long side LWL LWL low-water line
LSDT LSDT local sidereal time LWR lwr lower
LSHG lshg lashing LWST lwst lowest
LSHI LSHI large-scale hybrid integration LYR lyr layer
LSI LSI large-scale integration LYT lyt layout
LSMITH lsmith locksmith
LSP LSP low speed M
LSR LSR load shifting resistor M m magnaflux
LSST LSST list of specifications and M m manila [rope]
standards M m metacenter
LST LST local standard time M m meter (instr, comb form)
LSTM LSTM low steam M m model [military nomenclature]
LSVG lsvg lifesaving MA ma master
LSWLT lswlt landing signal wand light MA MA mercury arc
LT lt large tug MA MA metal anchor
LT LT laundry tray MAC MAC mean aerodynamic chord
LT lt light MACH MACH Mach number
LT LT light trap MACH mach machine
LT LT low tension MAG mag magazine
LTA LTA lighter-than-air MAG mag magnesium
LTC ltc lattice MAG mag magnet
LTD ltd limited MAG mag magnetic
LTEMPT LTEMPT low temperature MAGAMP MAGAMP magnetic amplifier
LTG ltg lightening MAGMOD MAGMOD magnetic modulator
LTG ltg lighting MAGN magn magnetron
LTGH LTGH lightening hole MAGTD magtd magnitude
LTHR lthr leather MAGTHOR magthor magnesium-thorium
LTID LTID light-intensity detector MAH mah mahogany
LTPD LTPD lot tolerance percent defective MAINT maint maintenance
LTPR LTPR long taper MAJ maj major
LTQ LTQ low torque MAL mal malleable
LTR ltr letter MALE MALE multiaperture logic element
LTR ltr lettering MALF malf malfunction
LTRN ltrn lantern MAM mam milliammeter
LTRPRS ltrprs letterpress MANF manf manifold
LTSW LTSW light switch MANOVLD MANOVLD manual overload
LTTK LTTK light tank MANUV manuv maneuvering
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MAOS MAOS metal-aluminum-oxidesilicon MCP MCP metal casting pattern

silicon MCR MCR manual change request
MAPG MAPG maximum available power gain MCR MCR master change record
MAPU MAPU memory allocation and MCRL MCRL master cross-reference list
protection unit MCSW MCSW motor circuit switch
MAR Mar March MCSWGR mcswgr metalclad switchgear
MAR Mar marine MCT MCT main control tank
MARG marg margin MCW MCW metal casement window
MARS MARS Military Affiliated Radio System MCW MCW modulated continuous wave
MARS MARS multiaperture reluctance switch MD MD motor direct
MAS mas metal anchor slots MDC MDC motor direct-connected
MASER MASER microwave amplification by MDF MDF main distributing frame
stimulated emission of MDGT mdgt midget
radiation MDIF MDIF manual data input function
MASK mask masking MDL mdl middle
MASU MASU machined surface MDL mdl module
MAT mat matrix MDM MDM maximum design meter
MATH math mathematical MDM mdm medium
MATH math mathematics MDM MDM metal-dielectric-metal [filter]
MATL matl material MDN mdn median
MATW MATW metal awning-type window MDR MDR master data record
MAX max maximum MDRL mdrl mandrel
MAXCAP maxcap maximum capacity MDS MDS minimum discernible signal
MAXFLT MAXFLT maximum flight MDSE mdse merchandise
MB mb mailbox ME ME miter end
MB MB main battery [guns] MEAR MEAR maintenance engineering
MB MB model block analysis record
MB mb motorboat MEAS meas measure
MBD MBD motor belt drive MECH mech mechanical
MBL mbl mobile MECH mech mechanism
MBR MBR mechanical buffer register MECZ mecz mechanize
MBR mbr member MED med medical
MBS MBS main bang suppressor MED MED microelectronic device
MBT MBT main ballast tank MEG meg megabyte
MBT MBT main battle tank MEL mel melamine
MC MC main coolant MELEC melec microelectronics
MC MC manhole cover MELEM melem microelement
MC MC medicine cabinet MEM mem memory
MC MC military characteristics
MEMB memb membrane
MC MC momentary contact
MEMO memo memorandum
MC MC motor chain
MEMPT MEMPT memory point
MC mc multichip
MEP MEP mean effective pressure
MC MC multiple contact
MER mer meridian
MCAM mcam microammeter
MERCH merch merchantable
MCB MCB metal corner bead
MESS mess messenger
MCC MCC maintenance of close contact
MET met metal
MCD MCD metal-covered door
MET met metallurgical
MCE MCE military characteristics
METB METB metal base
equipment
MCH MCH mail chute METC METC metal curb
MCHCL MCHCL mechanically cooled METD METD metal door
MCHRF MCHRF mechanically refrigerated METF METF metal flashing
MCHRY mchry machinery METG METG metal grille
MCHST mchst machinist METJ METJ metal jalousie
MCKT mckt microcircuit METM METM metal mold
MCKT mckt microcurrent METP METP metal partition
MCM MCM magnetic core memory METP METP metal portion
MCM mcm military characteristics motor METR METR metal roof
vehicles METRL metrl meteorological
MCMPTR mcmptr microcomputer METS METS metal strip
MCO MCO manual change order METS METS mobile engine test stand
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MEW MEW microwave early warning MIL mil military

MEZZ mezz mezzanine MIL-STD MIL-STD military standard [book]
MF MF main feed MILSPEC milspec military specification
MF MF male and female MIN min minimum
MF MF mastic floor MIN min minor
MF MF medium frequency MINTR mintr miniature
MF mf microfilm MIP MIP missile impact predictor
MF MF motor field MIPRCS miprcs microprocessor
MFC mfc microfunctional circuit MIR mir mirror
MFD mfd manufactured MISC misc miscellaneous
MFG mfg manufacturing MIT mit miter
MFGINFO MFGINFO manufacturing information MJ MJ mastic joint
MFH mfh maximum fork height MKD mkd marked
MFHBF MFHBF mean flight hours between MKGS mkgs markings
failure MKR mkr marker
MFLRD MFLRD male flared MKS MKS meter-kilogram-second
MFP MFP multifrequency pulsing MKUP mkup makeup
MFR mfr manufacture ML ML material list
MFS mfs magazine flooding and sprinkling ML ML mold line
MFS MFS marine-finish slate ML ml monolithic
MFSFU MFSFU matt-finish structural facing units MLD MLD master layout duplicate
MG MG machine gun MLD MLD middle landing
MG mg magnetic armature MLD mld molded
MG MG motor generator MLDG mldg molding
MG mg multigage MLG MLG main landing gear
MGC MGC manual gain control MLL MLL master lines layout
MGE MGE maintenance ground equipment MLLW MLLW mean lower low water
MGF mgf magnify MLO MLO master layout original
MGL mgl marginal [relay] MLP MLP metal lath and plaster
MGL mgl mogul MLS MLS metal slitting
MGMC MGMC multiple gun motor carriage MLT MLT mean low tide
MGN mgn magneto MLTPL mltpl multiplane
MGR mgr manager MLTSP mltsp multispeed
MGS MGS metal gravel stop MLW MLW mean low water
MGT mgt management
MMC MMC maximum material condition
MGTMTR mgtmtr magnetometer
MMC MMC mortar motor carrier
MH mh manhole
MMD MMD master makeup and display
MH mh material handling
MMF MMF magnetomotive force
MHB MHB mine hauling bogie
MMIN mmin microminiature
MHD mhd magnetohydrodynamics
MMOD mmod micromodule
MHD mhd masthead
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MMS MMS magnetic mine sweeping
MHDLT mhdlt masthead light
MMT MMT metal mount
MHF MHF medium high frequency
MNCMPTR mncmptr minicomputer
MHHW MHHW mean higher high water
MNFRM MNFRM main frame
MHL MHL mast hull loop
MNG mng managing
MHPD MHPD masonite hydropress die
MNL mnl manual
MHT MHT mean high tide
MHW MHW mean high water MNLOPR MNLOPR manually operated
MI MI malleable iron MNOS MNOS metal-nitride-oxide silicon
MI MI manufacturing instruction MNRL mnrl mineral
MI mi mile MNSTBMV MNSTBMV monostable multivibrator
MIA MIA metal-interface amplifier MO MO mason operated
MIC mic micrometer MO MO master oscillator
MIC mic microphone MO mo month
MIC MIC monolithic integrated circuit MO MO motor operated
MICELEM MICELEM microphone element MOA MOA matrix output amplifier
MICR MICR magnetic ink character MOBLT MOBLT man overboard and breakdown
recognition light
MICR MICR magnetic-ink character MOCAN MOCAN motor can
recognition MOD mod model
MICR micr microscope MOD mod modification
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MOD mod modify MSG msg message

MOD mod modulator MSG MSG miscellaneous simulation
MOD mod modulus generation
MODEM MODEM modulator-demodulator MSGG MSGG message generator
MOL mol molecule MSHG mshg meshing
MOLELEX MOLELEX molecular electronics MSL MSL mean sea level
MOLWT MOLWT molecular weight MSL msl missile
MOM mom momentary MSLBT mslbt missile boat tail
MON mon monitor MSLT mslt minesweeping light
MON mon monument MSLY msly mostly
MONO mono monophonic MSMP MSMP master sensitized material
MONOG monog monograph print
MOPA MOPA master oscillator power amplifier MSNRY msnry masonry
MOPR MOPR mop rack MSO MSO machine shipping order
MORT MORT morse taper MSP MSP metal splash pan
MOS MOS metal-oxide semiconductor MSR MSR mineral-surface roof
MOS mos mosaic MST MST machine steel
MOSFET MOSFET metal-oxide-semiconductor field MSTC mstc mastic
effects transistor MSTRE mstre moisture
MOST MOST metal-oxide-semiconductor MSW MSW master switch
transistor MSYNC MSYNC master synchronizer
MOT mot motor MT MT magnetic tape
MP MP medium pressure MT MT mail tray
MP MP melting point MT MT maximum torque
MP mp multipole MT MT mean tide
MP mp multipurpose MT MT mean time
MPC MPC motion picture control panel MT MT metal threshold
MPE MPE maximum permissible exposure MT MT motor transport
MPG MPG mile per gallon MT mt mount
MPH MPH mile per hour MTB MTB maintenance of true bearing
MPI MPI magnetic particle inspection MTBF MTBF mean time between failures
MPIR MPIR missile precision instrumentation MTC MTC memory test computer
radar MTC MTC mission and traffic control
MPK MPK maintenance parts kit MTCHD mtchd matched
MPL MPL maintenance parts list MTD mtd mounted
MPN MPN most probable number MTF MTF mechanical time fuze
MPP MPP motion picture projector MTG mtg mounting
MPPH MPPH motion picture phonographic
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MTGC MTGC mounting center

unit
MTHBD mthbd motherboard
MPR MPR monopulse radar
MTHD mthd method
MPT MPT male pipe thread
MTHRD MTHRD male threaded
MPTO mpto multipurpose tractor oil
MTI MTI moving-target indicator
MR MR machine rifle
MTLC mtlc metallic
MR MR maintenance and repair
MTLZ mtlz metallize
MR mr marble
MTN mtn motion
MRB MRB marble base
MTOS MTOS metal-thick-oxide silicon
MRBM MRBM medium-range ballistic missile
MTR mtr meter [instrument]
MRCL mrcl mercurial
MTR mtr metering
MRD MRD metal rolling door
MRF MRF marble floor MTRCL mtrcl motorcycle
MRG mrg mooring MTRDN MTRDN motor-driven
MRT MRT marble threshold MTRS mtrs mattress
MRT MRT mildew-resistant thread MTS MTS material test specification
MS ms magnetostriction MTSQ MTSQ mechanical time, superquick
MS MS maintenance and supply MTTF MTTF mean time to failure
MS ms manuscript MTTFF MTTFF mean time to first failure
MS MS mark sensing MTTR MTTR mean time to repair
MS MS military standard [sheet] MTWF MTWF metal thru-wall flashing
MSB MSB most significant bit MTZ mtz motorized
MSCR MSCR machine screw MU MU multiple unit
MSE MSE maintenance support equipment MUF MUF maximum usable frequency
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MUF muf muffler NB NB no bias [relay]

MUFD MUFD makeup feed NBS NBS natural black slate
MUI mui mechanical unit injector NC NC National coarse [thread]
MULR mulr muller NC NC no change
MULT mult multiple NC NC no coil
MULT mult multiplication NC NC no connection
MULTH multh multilith NC NC normally closed
MULTR multr multimeter NC NC numerical control
MULTR multr multiplier NCA NCA nickel copper alloy
MUN mun munitions NCH NCH notched
MUSB MUSB mobile unit support base NCM NCM noncorrosive metal
MUT MUT mean up time NCOMBL ncombl noncombustible
MUT MUT mockup template NCP NCP normal circular pitch
MUT mut mutilated NCPLD ncpld noncoupled
MUW muw music wire NCU NCU nozzle control unit
MUX mux multiplex ND ND no drawing
MV MV mean variation NDE NDE nondestructive evaluation
MV mv multivibrator NDI NDI nondestructive inspection
MV MV muzzle velocity NDL ndl needle
MVB MVB motor v-belt NDP NDP normal diametral pitch
MVBL mvbl movable NDRO NDRO nondestructive readout
MVC MVC manual volume control NDT NDT nondestructive testing
MVG mvg moving NEC NEC National Electrical Code
MVP MVP methyl-violet paper NEC nec necessary
MVT mvt movement NECS NECS National Electrical Code
MWB MWB motor whaleboat Standards
MWG MWG Music Wire Gage NEF NEF National extra fine [thread]
MWO MWO modification work order NEG neg negative
MWP MWP maximum working pressure NEGPR NEGPR negative print
MWP MWP membrane waterproofing NEIL NEIL neon indicating light
MWR MWR mean width ratio NELEC nelec nonelectric
MWV MWV maximum working voltage NENCL nencl nonenclosure
MXDCR MXDCR mode transducer NESC NESC National Electrical Safety Code
MXFL MXFL mixed flow NET NET noise equivalent temperature
MXG mxg mixing NEUT neut neutral
MXT mxt mixture NEUT neut neutralizing
MZL mzl muzzle NEWS NEWS naval electronic warfare
simulator
N NF NF National fine [thread]
N N electron (n)-type semiconductor NF NF National Formulary
material
NF NF near face
N N National form [thread]
NF NF noise factor
N N north
NF NF noise figure
N N novelty [insul]
NF NF noise frequency
NA na next assembly
NF NF nose fuse
NA NA not applicable
NFL NFL navy standard flange
NA NA not available
NFLMB nflmb nonflammable
NAC nac nacelle
NFND nfnd not for new design
NAIOP NAIOP navigational aid inoperative for
NFSD nfsd nonfused
parts
NFT NFT normal fuel oil tank
NAR nar narrow
NAT nat natural NFUW nfuw not for use with
NATL natl national NG NG narrow gage
NAUT naut nautical NG NG no good
NAV nav naval NGEN NGEN noise generator
NAV nav navigate NGO NGO National gas outlet [thread]
NAVAID NAVAID navigational aid NGS ngs nongovernment standards
NAVBRZ NAVBRZ naval bronze NH nh nonhygroscopic
NAVCMD NAVCMD navigation countermeasures and NHA NHA next higher assembly
deception NIC NIC not in contract
NB NB narrow band NICOP NICOP nickel copper
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NIP nip nipple NRCP NRCP nonreinforced-concrete pipe

NISIL nisil nickel-silver NRD NRD nonreplenishable demand
NITROS nitros nitrostarch NRETN nretn nonreturn
NITSTL NITSTL nitride steel NRL NRL night ration locker
NKL nkl nickel NRVSBL nrvsbl nonreversible
NL nl nolead NRZ NRZ non-return-to-zero
NLCHG NLCHG normal charge NS NS National special [thread]
NLD nld no load NS NS near side
NLG NLG nose landing gear NS NS nickel steel
NLLT NLLT net-laying light NSLF nslf nonself
NLNR nlnr nonlinear NSN NSN national stock number
NLT NLT normal lube oil tank NSS NSS Navy Secondary Standards
NM NM noise meter NST NST nonslip tread
NM nm nonmetallic NSTRL nstrl nonstructural
NM NM nuclear magnetron NT NT navy type
NMAG nmag nonmagnetic NT nt nontight
NMI NMI nautical mile NTC NTC negative temperature coefficient
NO NO normally open NTM NTM night message
NO no number NTN ntn neutron
NOCCC NOCCC no control circuit contacts NTP NTP normal temperature and pressure
NOL NOL normal overload NTPL ntpl nut plate
NOM nom nominal NTS NTS negative torque signal
NOMAD NOMAD naval oceanographic NTS NTS not to scale
meteorological automatic NTWK ntwk network
device NTWT ntwt net weight
NOMEN nomen nomenclature NU nu never used
NONSTD nonstd nonstandard NUC nuc nuclear
NONSYN nonsyn nonsynchronous NUM num numeral
NOR NOR notice of revision NUM num numerical
NORM norm normal NVG NVG night vision goggles
NORM norm normalize NVIS NVIS night vision imaging system
NOSC nosc nonoscillating NVR NVR no voltage release
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NOV Nov November NWG NWG National Wire Gage
NOZ noz nozzle NWT nwt nonwatertight
NP NP National pipe thread NYL nyl nylon
NP NP nickel-plated
NP np nonprocurable O
NP np nonpropelled O o orange
NPA NPA normal pressure angle OA oa overall
NPET npet nonpetroleum OAE oae over all extended
NPI npi new product introduction OAIDE OAIDE operational assistance and
NPIN NPIN negative-positive-innegative instructive data equipment
negative OALG oalg overall length
NPL npl nameplate OALWR oalwr overall lowered
NPN NPN negative-positive-negative OAO OAO orbiting astronomical observatory
[transistor] OB ob obscure
NPNP NPNP negative-positive-nepositive OBA oba oxygen breathing apparatus
positive OBE OBE outerback end
NPRN nprn neoprene OBJ obj object
NPS NPS Navy Primary Standards OBJV objv objective
NPSC NPSC straight thread [pipe couplings] OBL obl oblique
NPSF NPSF thread for press-tight joints OBNR obnr oil burner
NPSL NPSL locknut pipe thread OBS obs observe
NPSM npsm joints OBS obs obsolete
NPT NPT National taper pipe [thread] OBSTN obstn obstruction
NPT NPT taper pipe thread OBSV obsv observation
NPTF NPTF tight joints OBV obv obverse
NPTR NPTR taper pipe thread [railing OBW OBW observation window
fixtures] OC OC on center
NR nr nonreactive [relay] OC OC outside circumference
NR NR nuclear reactor OC oc overcurrent
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OCB OCB oil circuit breaker OP OP oil pump

OCB OCB override control bits OP op oilproof
OCC occ occupy OP OP out-of-print
OCHR OCHR oil catcher OP op ozalid print
OCI OCI observable critical item OPA opa opaque
OCLD OCLD oil-cooled OPDAR OPDAR optical detection and ranging
OCLNR oclnr oil cleaner OPIL OPIL opalescent indicating light
OCLR OCLR oil cooler OPLG OPLG oil plug
OCO OCO open-close-open OPN OPN oil pan
OCONT OCONT oil control OPN opn operation
OCP OCP observable critical processes OPNG opng opening
OCR OCR oil circuit recloser OPNL opnl operational
OCR OCR optical character recognition OPP OPP octal print punch
OCR OCR overcurrent relay OPP opp opposite
OCT oct octagon OPPCE oppce opposite commutator end
OCT oct octane OPPPE opppe opposite pulley end
OCT Oct October OPPR OPPR offset printing press
OCT oct octuple OPR opr opener
OCTAHDR octahdr octahedral OPR opr operate
OD OD olive drab OPRS OPRS oil pressure
OD OD outside diameter OPRT oprt operator table
ODA ODA other design activity OPSD opsd openside
ODIFF ODIFF oil differential OPT opt optical
ODM ODM orbital determination module OPT opt optimum
ODN ODN own doppler nullifier OPTAX optax optical axis
ODOM odom odometer OPTL optl optional
ODP ODP open dripproof OR OR oil ring
ODPP ODPP open dripproof protected OR OR output register
ODPSK ODPSK oil dipstick OR OR outside radius
ODT ODT outside diameter tube OR or overhaul and repair
ODU ODU output display unit ORD ord order
OE OE open end ORD ord ordinary
OEM OEM original equipment manufacturer ORD ord ordnance
OF OF outside face ORF orf orifice
OFC ofc office ORFC orfc orificed reverse flow check
OFCL ofcl official ORFS orfs o-ring face seal
OFCR ofcr officer ORG org organic
OFFEN offen offensive [ammunition] ORG org organization
OFL ofl oil filter ORIENT orient orientation
OFR OFR overfrequency relay ORIG orig origin
OFS ofs offset ORIG orig original
OGL OGL obscure glass ORLY ORLY overload relay
OGO OGO orbiting geophysical observatory ORN orn orange
OGR OGR outgoing repeater ORN orn ornament
OGT OGT outgoing trunk ORP orp o-ring port
OH OH open hearth ORS ors oil renewal system
OHA OHA outside helix angle OS OS oil switch
OHM ohm ohmmeter OS OS one-shot
OI OI oil-immersed OS OS operating system
OI OI oil-insulated OS OS otherwise specified
OIFC OIFC oil-insulated fan-cooled OSC osc oscillate
OIL OIL orange indicating light OSC osc oscillator
OISC OISC oil-insulated self-cooled OSCG oscg oscillating
OIWC OIWC oil-immersed water-cooled OSCG OSCG oscillograph, string
OJ OJ open-joisted OSCGRM oscgrm oscillogram
OLVL OLVL oil level OSCRN OSCRN oil screen
OM OM outside of metal OSE OSE operational support equipment
OML OML outside mold line OSL osl oil seal
ONOZ ONOZ oil nozzle OSL OSL outstanding leg
OO oo out to out OSMV osmv one-shot multivibrator
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OSP OSP oil suction pump PA PA pulse amplifier

OSP OSP operating steam pressure PAADAR PAADAR passive airborne detection and
OSR OSR output shift register ranging
OSTG ostg one-stage PABX PABX private automatic branch
OSY (OS&Y) osy (os&y) outside screw & yoke exchange
OT ot oiltight PACM PACM passive countermeasures
OT ot overtone PACR PACR perimeter acquisition radar
OTCCC OTCCC open-type control circuit contacts PAD PAD padder [capacitor]
OTG otg output transfer gear PADAR padar passive detection and ranging
OTK OTK oil tank PADLOC PADLOC passive detection and location of
OTP OTP of true position countermeasures
OTT OTT outside trim template PAM PAM pulse-amplitude modulation
OUT out outgoing PAN pan panoramic
OUT out outlet PAN pan pantry
OUT out output PANB PANB panic bolt
OUT out outside PANT pant pantograph
OUTBD OUTBD outboard PAP PAP pierced aluminum plank
OUTXLTR OUTXLTR output translator PAR PAR precision-approach radar
OV OV open ventilated PARA para paragraph
OVBD ovbd overboard PARAMP PARAMP parametric amplifier
OVE OVE on-vehicle equipment PAREN paren parenthesis
OVFL ovfl overflow PARK park parkerized
OVH OVH oval head PARSYN PARSYN parametric synthesis
OVHD ovhd overhead PART part partial
OVHG ovhg overhanging PARV parv paravane
OVHL ovhl overhaul PARVSTRCRA PARVSTRCRA paravane and stores crane
OVLD ovld overload PASS pass passage
OVP OVP oval point PASS pass passenger
OVPRS ovprs overpressurized PAT pat patent
OVPWR ovpwr overpower PATHOL PATHOL pathological
OVRD ovrd override PATPEND PATPEND patent pending
OVRM ovrm overarm PATT patt pattern
OVS ovs oversize PAVMT pavmt pavement
OVSP ovsp overspeed PAX PAX private automatic exchange
OVTR ovtr overtravel PB PB pad and boom [refueling]
OVV ovv overvoltage PB pb painted base
OW ow one-way PB PB pull box
OW ow one-wire PB PB push button
OW OW outer wing PBD pbd paperboard
OWF OWF optimum working frequency PBD pbd pressboard
OWGL OWGL obscure wire glass PBFD PBFD pierce, blank, and form die
OWU OWU open-window unit PBIT PBIT parity bit
OXD oxd oxide PBKDN pbkdn product breakdown
OXD oxd oxidized PBL PBL photo butt line
OXY oxy oxygen PBSTA pbsta push-button station
OZ oz ounce PBSW PBSW pull-button switch
OZIN ozin ounce-inch PBX PBX private branch exchange
PC PC parts catalog
P PC PC personnel carrier
P P hole (p)-type semiconductor PC pc piece
material PC PC pitch circle
P p period PC PC plug cock
P p pilaster PC PC point of curve
P p pitch PC pc precombustion chamber
P p plate [electron tube] PC PC printed circuit
P p probe PC pc product control
PA PA power amplifier PC PC pulsating current
PA pa prearm PCB PCB power circuit breaker
PA PA pressure angle PCB PCB printed circuit board
PA pa price and availability PCC PCC point of compound curve
PA PA public address PCF PCF pound per cubic foot
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PCH pch punch PERMB permb permeability

PCHG pchg punching PERP perp perpendicular
PCHT pcht parchment PERS pers personnel
PCI PCI peripheral command indicator PERSP persp perspective
PCI PCI physical configuration PERT PERT performance evaluation and
identification review technique
PCL pcl pencil PES PES photoelectric scanner
PCLR pclr precooler PETN PETN pentaerythryte tetranitrate
PCM PCM photo contact master PETRO petro petroleum
PCM PCM pulse-code modulation PF PF point of frog
PCMK pcmk piece mark PF PF power factor
PCS PCS Primary Coolant System PF pf profile
PCT pct percent PF PF pulse frequency
PCTM PCTM pulse-count modulation PF pf purchased finished
PCU PCU power control unit PFB PFB preformed beam
PCV pcv positive crankcase ventilation PFD pfd preferred
PD PD pitch diameter PFM PFM power-factor meter
PD PD pivoted door PFM PFM pulse-frequency modulation
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PD PD point-detonating PG PG pressure gage
PD PD potential difference PG PG proving ground
PD pd punch die PGMT pgmt pigment
PDD PDD plumbing and deck drain PGT pgt pigtail
PDF PDF point-detonating fuze pH pH hydrogen-ion concentration
PDIO pdio photodiode PH ph phase
PDISCH PDISCH pump discharge PH ph phone
PDISPL PDISPL positive displacement PHAR phar pharmacy
PDM PDM pulse-duration modulation PHARMACOL pharmacol pharmacological
PDR PDR power directional relay PHBRZ phbrz phosphor bronze
PDR PDR priority data reduction PHCVSD PHCVSD phase conversion and step/down
PDR PDR program drum recording PHEN phen phenolic
PDR (PWD) pdr (pwd) powder PHH PHH phillips head
PDS PDS purchasing department PHM phm phantom
specification PHM phm phase meter
PDSD PDSD point-detonating self-destroying PHOC phoc photocopy
PDVN pdvn power-driven PHOFL phofl photoflash
PE PE pinion end PHONO phono phonograph
PE PE probable error PHOS phos phosphate
PE PE pulley end PHOS phos phosphorescent
PEC PEC photoelectric cell PHOTO photo photograph
PECARD pecard production-estimate card PHOTOLITH photolith photolithographic
PED ped pedestal PHP php pound per horsepower
PEJ PEJ premolded expansion joint PHR phr phrase
PELEC pelec photoelectric PHR phr preheater
PELR pelr peeler PHR PHR pound-force per hour
PEN pen penetrate PHRHD PHRHD pump, hydraulic-ram, hand-
PEN pen penetration driven
PEND pend pending PHT pht preheat
PENT pent pentode PHYS phys physical
PEP pep planar epitaxial passivated PHYSIOL physiol physiological
[transistor] PI PI point of intersection
PEP pep producibility engineering and PI PI point-initiating
planning PI PI point-insulating
PER per person PI PI production illustration
PERC perc percussion PI PI programmed instruction
PERD perd periodic PIBD PIBD point-initiating, base-detonating
PERF perf perfect PIC PIC polyethylene-insulated conductor
PERF perf perforate PICE PICE programmable integrated control
PERF perf performed equipment
PERIS peris periscope PIL PIL purple indicating light
PERM perm permanent PIM PIM pulse-interval modulation
PERM perm permission PIN PIN part or identification number
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PIN pin pinion PLS pls pulse

PIN PIN position indicator PLSN plsn pulsation
PIN PIN positive-intrinsic-negative PLSR plsr pulsator
[transistor] PLSTC plstc plastic
PIN. PIN. product identification number PLT plt pilot
PINSTD pinstd preinserted PLT PLT port light
PION pion pioneer PLTG pltg plating
PIV PIV post indicator valve PLTHS plths pilothouse
PIX pix picture PLTLT pltlt pilot light
PJCTL pjctl projectile PLTOPR pltopr pilot operated
PJTN pjtn projection PM pm powder metal
PJTR pjtr projector PMVR pmvr prime mover
PKG pkg package PN PN part number
PKT pkt pocket PNDLM pndlm pendulum
PKWY pkwy parkway PNDLR pndlr pendular
PL pl padlock PNEU pneu pneumatic
PL PL parting line [castings] PNH PNH pan head
PL PL parts list PNIP PNIP positive-negative-intrinsic-
PL PL pitch line positive [electron device]
PL pl place PNL pnl panel
PL pl places PNNT pnnt pennant
PL pl plain PNP PNP positive-negative-positive
PL pl plant [transistor]
PL pl plate PNPN PNPN positive-negative-positive-
PL PL power and lighting negative [electron device]
PL PL property line PNT pnt paint
PL PL proportional limit PNTGN pntgn pentagon
PL1 PL1 programming language 1 PNTSTGR PNTSTGR painting stringer
PLA PLA programmable logic array PO PO paints and oils
PLAS plas plaster PO po part of
PLATF platf platform PO po pickled and oiled
PLB PLB pull button PO PO post office
PLBLK PLBLK pillow block PO PO power oscillator
PLC PLC power-line carrier PO PO production order
PLC PLC programmable logic controller PO PO purchase order
PLD pld pay load POE POE port of embarkation
PLD pld plated POGO POGO polar orbiting geophysical
PLD PLD programmable logic device observatory
POL POL petroleum, oils and lubricants
PLDISTR pldistr power and lighting distribution
POL pol polar
PLG plg piling
POL pol polish
PLGL plgl plate glass
POLTHN POLTHN polyethylene [insul]
PLGR plgr plunger
POLYEST polyest polyester
PLK plk plank
POMSEE POMSEE Performance, Operational, and
PLKR plkr peacoat locker
Maintenance Standards for
PLL pll pallet
Electronic Equipment
PLMB plmb plumbing
PON pon pontoon
PLN pln plane POP pop popping
PLNG plng planning POPD POPD power-operated
PLNR plnr planar POR por porro
PLNT plnt planet PORC porc porcelain
PLNTY plnty planetary PORM PORM plus or minus
PLOT plot plotting PORT port portable
PLQ plq plaque POS pos positive
PLR plr pillar POSN posn position
PLR plr pliers POT pot potential
PLR plr puller POT pot potentiometer
PLRD PLRD pull rod POTW POTW potable water
PLRS plrs pelorus PP PP panel point
PLRSTN PLRSTN pelorus stand PP PP peak to peak
PLRT plrt polarity PP pp piping
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PP PP point-to-point PRESS press pressure

PP pp polypropylene PREV prev previous
PP PP power plant PRF prf proof
PP pp pressure proof PRF PRF pulse-repetition frequency
PP pp push-pull PRFCN prfcn purification
PPAP PPAP production parts approval PRFCS prfcs prefocus
process PRFM prfm performance
PPB PPB provisioning parts breakdown PRFRD prfrd proofread
PPE ppe pipette PRFT PRFT press fit
PPG ppg pipe plug PRFT PRFT presser foot
PPI ppi plan position indicator PRG prg purge
PPI ppi plane position indicator PRGM prgm program
PPKG PPKG power package PRGMG prgmg programming
PPLN ppln pipeline PRGMRGTR prgmrgtr program register
PPM PPM pulse-position modulation PRI pri primary
PPMIN ppmin pulse per minute PRI pri priority
PPP PPP pull and push plate PRIS PRIS Propeller Revolution Indicator
PPR ppr paper System
PPR ppr positive pin retention PRKG prkg parking
PPT ppt poppet PRKGBK prkgbk parking brake
PPT ppt precipitate PRL prl parallel
PPTR PPTR page printer PRLUB prlub prelube
PR PR pipe rail PRM prm prime
PR PR purchase request PRM prm priming
PRAC prac practice PRMLD prmld premolded
PRB prb parabola PRMR prmr primer
PRBD prbd paraboloid PRMTR prmtr parameter
PRBLC prblc parabolic PRNG prng purging
PRBNT prbnt prebent PRNTG prntg printing
PRC prc pierce PRO PRO propeller order
PRC PRC point of reverse curve PROB prob probability
PRCH prch precharge PROB prob probable
PRCHT prcht parachute PROB prob problem
PRCMT prcmt procurement PROC proc procedure
PRCN prcn precision PROC proc proceedings
PRCPTN prcptn precipitin PROCU PROCU processing unit
PRCS prcs process PROD prod product
PRCSG prcsg processing
PROD prod production
PRCSSPEC PRCSSPEC process specification [no
PROG prog progress
number]
PROG prog progression
PRCST prcst precast
PROJ proj project
PRD PRD push rod
PROM PROM programmable read-only memory
PREAMP preamp preamplifier
PROP prop propelled
PREC prec precedence
PROP prop propeller
PRECLNR preclnr precleaner
PROP prop propelling
PRECP precp precipitation
PROP prop property
PREF pref preference
PROP prop proprietor
PREF pref prefix
PREF pref prefocused PROPN propn proportion
PREFAB prefab prefabricated PROT prot protective
PREFMD prefmd preformed PROTDEV PROTDEV protective device
PRELIM prelim preliminary PROTN protn protection
PRELORTR PRELORTR precision long-range tracking PROTO proto prototype
PROTR protr protractor
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PREM prem premium PROV prov provision
PREP prep preparation PROX PROX proximity [fuze]
PREP prep prepare PRP PRP pulse repetition period
PREPROD preprod preproduction PRP prp purple
PRES pres present PRP prp purpose
PRESCR prescr prescription PRPHL prphl peripheral
PRESCRN prescrn prescreener PRPLN prpln propulsion
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PRPLT prplt propellant PT pt posts and timbers

PRPN prpn propane PT PT potential transformer
PRPSD prpsd proposed PT pt power train
PRPSL prpsl proposal PT pt print
PRR PRR pulse-repetition rate PT PT pulse time
PRS prs press PT pt pint
PRSD prsd pressed PTCL ptcl particle
PRSDMET PRSDMET pressed metal PTCLT ptclt particulate
PRSR prsr presser PTCT ptct protect
PRSRZ prsrz pressurize PTD ptd painted
PRSTC prstc prosthetic PTD ptd printed
PRT PRT pulse-repetition time PTFE PTFE polytetrafluorethylene
PRTKT prtkt parts kit PTL ptl patrol
PRV prv peak inverse [reverse] voltage PTL ptl pintle
PRV prv positive reverse (inverse) voltage PTLY ptly partly
PRV PRV pressure-reducing valve PTM PTM pulse-time modulation
PRV PRV propeller revolution PTML PTML pnpn transistor magnetic logic
PRX prx parallax PTMTLG PTMTLG pitometer-log
PS PS chloropicrin PTMUX PTMUX pulse-time multiplex
PS ps parallel-to-serial PTN ptn partition
PS PS passing scuttle PTO pto power takeoff
PS PS point of switch PTOTEMP ptotemp power train oil temperature
PS PS polystyrene PTOUT ptout printout
PS ps port and starboard PTR ptr printer
PS ps power steering PTURB pturb power turbine
PS PS power supply (comb form) PTY pty party
PS ps pressure sensitive PTZ ptz projected tolerance zone
PS PS process specification [number] PU PU peripheral unit [computers]
PS ps proof shot [projectile] PU pu pickup
PS PS pull switch PU PU power unit
PSF PSF pound-force per square foot PUAR PUAR pulse acquisition radar
PSH psh phase shift PUBN pubn publication
PSHD PSHD phase-shift driver PUJT PUJT programmable unijunction
PSI PSI protosynthex index [transistor]
PSI PSI pound-force per square inch PUL pul pulley
PSIV psiv passive PULV pulv pulverizer
PSL PSL pipe sleeve PUR pur purifier
PSL PSL pressure seal PURCH purch purchase
PSLT pslt port side light PV PV plan view
PSM psm prism PV PV pressure vessel
PSNR psnr positioner PVC PVC polyvinyl chloride
PSP PSP pierced steel plank PVMTD PVMTD preservation method
PSR PSR plow-steel rope PVNT pvnt prevent
PST pst paste PVNT pvnt preventative
PST pst pastry PVT pvt pivot
PST PST point of spiral tangent PVT pvt pressure-volume-temperature
PSTL pstl pistol PW PW passing window
PSTN pstn piston PW PW pivoted window
PSU PSU power supply unit PW PW plain washer
PSV psv preserve PW PW printed wiring
PSVT psvt passivate PW PW projected window
PSVTN psvtn preservation PW PW pulse width
PSVTV psvtv preservative PWA PWA printed-wiring assembly
PSW PSW potential switch PWB PWB printed wiring board
PSWBD PSWBD power switchboard PWC PWC process water cooler
PT PT pipe tap PWDP PWDP powder passing
PT PT platinum PWM PWM pulse-width modulation
PT PT pneumatic tube PWR pwr power
PT pt point PWRD pwrd powered
PT PT point of tangency PWRH pwrh powerhouse
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PWRSPLY PWRSPLY power supply QUOT quot quotient

PWTR pwtr pewter QVT QVT quality verification testing
PWTR PWTR pure water
PXSTR pxstr phototransistor R
PYGN PYGN pyrogen unit R r radar (comb form)
PYR pyr pyramid R r radius
PYRO pyro pyrotechnic R r ratio
PYROM pyrom pyrometer R r reconnaissance (aircraft)
R r red
Q R R resistance (comb form)
Q Q drone [aircraft] R R right
QA QA quality assurance R R riser
QA qa question and answer R R rubber sheath
QA QA quick-acting R&D R&D research and development
QB QB quick-break RA RA reduction of area
QC QC quality control RAACT raact radioactive
QC QC quick-cleaning RAB rab rabbet
QCI QCI quality conformance inspection RAC RAC rapid action change
QCL QCL quality characteristics list RACT RACT reverse-acting
QCPLR qcplr quick coupler RAD rad radiate
QCR QCR quality control reliability RAD rad radio
QD qd quick drop RAD rad radius
QDISC QDISC quick disconnect RADAR RADAR radio detection and ranging
QDR QDR quality deficiency report RADAS RADAS random access discrete address
QDRNT qdrnt quadrant system
QDRTR qdrtr quadrature RADCHM radchm radiochemistry
QDUMP qdump quick dump RADDEF RADDEF radiological defense
QEC QEC quick engine change RADINSP radinsp radiographic inspection
QF QF quick-firing RADL radl radiological
QLIT QLIT quick-look intermediate tape RADN radn radiation
QOD QOD quick-opening device RADOPR RADOPR radio operator
QOS QOS quality operating system RADWAR RADWAR radiological warfare
QPL QPL qualified products list RAIAM RAIAM random-access indestructive
QREL qrel quick release advanced memory
QRY qry quarry RALT ralt range light
QS qs quick shift RALW RALW radioactive liquid waste
QT qt quart RAM RAM random-access memory
QTB QTB quarry-tile base RAMM RAMM recording ammeter
QTF QTF quarry-tile floor RANCID RANCID real and not-corrected input data
QTR QTR quarry-tile roof RAO RAO rudder angle order
QTR qtr quarter RAR RAR record and report
QTRH qtrh quarter-hard RASER RASER radio frequency amplification by
QTRPH qtrph quarter-phase stimulated emission of
QTRRD qtrrd quarter-round radiation
QTY qty quantity RAT rat rateau
QTZ qtz quartz RATO RATO rocket assist takeoff
QUAD quad quadrangle RB RB relay block
QUADR quadr quadruple RB RB rubber base
QUAL qual qualification RBBT rbbt rebabbitt
QUAL qual qualified RBDE RBDE radar bright display equipment
QUAL qual qualitative RBE RBE relative biological effectiveness
QUAL qual quality RBK RBK right bank
QUANT quant quantitative RBN rbn ribbon
QUASER QUASER quantum amplification by RBR rbr rubber
stimulated emmission of RC RC rate of change
radiation RC RC reactor compartment
QUAT quat quaternary RC RC rear connection
QUEST quest question RC RC rear-connected
QUIES quies quiescent RC RC reinforced concrete
QUIN quin quintuple RC RC remote control
QUOT quot quotation RC RC resistance-capacitance
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RCC RCC reader common contact REAC reac reactive

RCC RCC rubber-covered cable REAC reac reactor
RCCP RCCP reinforced-concrete culvert pipe REACTVT reactvt reactivate
RCCPLD RCCPLD resistance-capacitance coupled REAS reas reason
RCD rcd record REC rec recess
RCD RCD reverse-current device REC REC request for engineering change
RCG RCG reverberation control of gain RECALC recalc recalculated
RCHG RCHG reduced charge RECHRG rechrg recharger
RCHT rcht ratchet RECIP recip reciprocate
RCL rcl recall RECIRC recirc recirculate
RCL rcl recoil RECL recl reclose
RCLD rcld reclined RECM recm recommend
RCLM rclm reclaimer RECMECH recmech recoil mechanism
RCLMG rclmg reclaiming RECOG recog recognition
RCLS rcls recoilless RECON recon reconnaissance
RCM RCM radar countermeasures RECOND recond recondense
RCMPRS rcmprs recompression RECT rect rectangle
RCN rcn recreation RECT rect rectangular
RCNDT rcndt recondition RECT rect rectifier
RCNTR RCNTR ring counter RECY recy recoverability
RCO RCO reactor core REDC redc reducing
RCONT RCONT rod control REDSG redsg redesignate
RCP RCP reinforced-concrete pipe REF ref reference
RCPT rcpt receptacle REF ref refinery
RCPTN rcptn reception REFDES refdes reference designation
RCS RCS Remote Control System REFL REFL reference line
RCTL RCTL resistor-capacitor-transistor logic REFL refl reflectance
RCTN rctn reaction REFL refl reflector
RCUR rcur recurrent REFLD refld reflected
RCV rcv receive REFR refr refrigerate
RCVD rcvd received REGAL regal range and evaluation guidance
RCVG rcvg receiving for approach and landing
RCVR rcvr receiver REGEN regen regenerate
RCVY rcvy recovery REGEN regen regenerative
REINF reinf reinforce
RD RD register drive
REJ rej reject
RD RD roof drain
REL rel relative
RD RD root diameter
REL rel release
RD rd rotodrome
REL REL rescue equipment locker
RDC rdc radiac
RELBL relbl reliability
RDC rdc reduce
RELO relo relocate
RDCN rdcn reduction
RELOC reloc relocated
RDCR rdcr reducer
REM rem remainder
rddr RDDR rod drive
REM rem removable
RDF RDF radio direction finding
REMCOV REMCOV removable cover
RDG rdg ridge
REMFD remfd remanufactured
RDG rdg rounding
REP REP range error probability
RDH rdh round head REPB repb republic
RDL rdl radial REPL repl replace
RDM RDM recording demand meter REPLT replt replacement
RDNG rdng reading REPRO repro reproduce
RDNS rdns readiness REPROD reprod reproduction
RDOUT rdout readout REPT REPT reference engineering photo
RDR rdr radar template
RDR rdr reader REQ req request
RDRXMTR rdrxmtr radar transmitter REQ req require
RDTR rdtr radiator [automotive] REQD reqd required
RDX rdx cyclonite REQN reqn requisition
RDY rdy ready REQT reqt requirement
RE RE radiated emission RES res research
REAC reac reactance RES res resistor
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RESC resc rescind RHOMB rhomb rhomboid

RESEAT reseat reseating RHP RHP reduced hard pressure
RESFLD resfld residual field RHR rhr reheater
RESID resid residual RHR RHR roughness height rating
RESIL resil resilient RHS RHS right-hand side
RESN resn resonant RI RI reflective insulation
RESOLN resoln resolution RIB rib ribbed
RESP resp respectively RIFI RIFI radio interference field intensity
RESTR restr restorer RIL RIL red indicating lamp
RET ret retain RIM RIM radar input mapper
RETNN retnn retension RIN rin radio inertial
RETR retr retraced RINSUL RINSUL rubber insulation
RETR retr retract RIOT RIOT real-time input-output transducer
RETRO retro retroactive RIS RIS Revolution Indicating System
RETROG retrog retrogressive RJH RJH rubber hose jacket
REV rev review RKR rkr rocker
REV rev revise RKRA RKRA rocker arm
REV rev revision RKT rkt rocket
REV rev revolution RKVAM RKVAM recording kilovolt-ampere meter
REVCUR revcur reverse-current RL RL resistance-inductance
REY rey reentry RL RL rocket launcher
RF RF radio frequency RL RL roof leader
RF RF raised face RLC RLC resistance-inductance-
RFC RFC radio-frequency choke capacitance
RFCR rfcr refacer RLCR rlcr railcar
RFD RFD raised face diameter RLD rld rolled
RFD RFD request for deviation RLF rlf relief
RFG rfg roofing RLG rlg railing
RFGT rfgt refrigerant RLR rlr roller
RFH RFH raised face height RLT rlt relate
RFI rfi radio frequency interference RLTN rltn relation
RFI RFI ready for issue RLV rlv relieve
RFLX rflx reflex RLXN rlxn relaxation
RFM RFM reactive factor meter RLY rly relay
RFNA RFNA red fuming nitric acid RM RM range marks
RFND rfnd refined RM RM raw material
RFRC rfrc refractory RMGF RMGF radar mapper, gap filler
RFS RFS regardless of feature size RMH RMH refrigerator, mechanical
RFW RFW request for waiver household
RFW RFW reserve feedwater RMJ rmj ramjet
RG RG reticulated grating RMLR RMLR radar mapper, long range
RGD rgd rigid RMR rmr reamer
RGH rgh rough RMS RMS root mean square
RGLR rglr regular RMT rmt remote
RGLT rglt regulate RMV rmv remove
RGLT rglt regulating RND rnd round
RGLTR rgltr regulator RNDM rndm random
RGNG rgng rigging RNF RNF radio noise factor [figure]
RGTR rgtr register RNG rng range
RH RH relative humidity RNL rnl renewal
RH RH right hand RNLT RNLT running light
RH RH Rockwell hardness RNWBL RNWBL renewable
RHD RHD return head RO ro rollover
RHDR RHDR right-hand drive RO RO rough opening
RHEO rheo rheostat RO RO runout
RHI RHI radio-frequency interference ROPS rops rollover protective structure
RHI RHI range-height indicator ROT ROT reserve oil tank
RHK rhk reefing hook ROT rot rotate
RHOD rhod rhodium ROT. rot. rotation
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RHOMB rhomb rhombic ROTOMT rotomt rotometer
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ROTP ROTP receive-only tape perforator RSV rsv reserve

ROTR rotr rotator RSVR rsvr reservoir
ROUT rout routine RT rt raintight
RP RP rules and procedures RT RT real time
RPD RPD radar planning device RT RT receiver-transmitter
RPD RPD renewal parts data RT RT rocket target
RPDR rpdr reproducer RTANG RTANG right angle
RPG RPG report program generator RTC RTC reader tape contact
RPL RPL renewal parts leaflet RTCL rtcl reticle
RPLN rpln replenish RTD RTD resistance temperature detector
RPLNG rplng replenishing RTD rtd retard
RPLR rplr repeller RTD rtd retarder
RPLSN rplsn repulsion RTD rtd retarding
RPM RPM revolution per minute RTDBK rtdbk retarder brake
RPNSM rpnsm replenishment RTDC RTDC retardation coil
RPQ RPQ request for price quotation RTE rte route
RPR rpr repair RTEL RTEL radio telephony
RPRT rprt report RTF RTF rubber-tile floor
RPS RPS rotating passing scuttle RTG rtg rating
RPS RPS revolution per second RTL RTL reinforced tile lintel
RPT rpt repeat RTL RTL resistor-transistor logic
RTLG RTLG radio telegraph
RPTC RPTC repeating coil
RTM RTM recording tachometer
RPTN rptn repetition
RTN rtn return
RPTR rptr repeater
RTNR rtnr retainer
RPVNTV RPVNTV rust preventative
RTPH RTPH round trips per hour
RR rr railroad
RTR rtr rotor
RR RR rapid rectilinear
RTRV rtrv retrieve
RR RR readout and relay
RTRY rtry rotary
RR rr redrawn and revised RTT RTT radio teletype
RR RR relief radii RTTL rttl rattail
RR rr remove and replace RTTL RTTL running telltale light
RR RR roll roofing RTTY RTTY radio teletypewriter
RRAX rrax rear axle RTWS RTWS raw tape write submodule
RRI RRI range-rate indicator RU RU reproducing unit
RS RS radiated susceptibility RUD rud rudder
RS RS range surveillance RV RV rear view
RS RS ready service RV RV reentry vehicle
RS RS right side RV RV relief valve
RS RS rubble stone RV rv roller vane
RSALT RSALT running, signal, and anchor RVA RVA reactive volt-ampere meter
lights RVARM RVARM recording varmeter
RSD rsd raised RVLV rvlv revolve
RSD RSD rolling steel door RVM RVM reactive voltmeter
RSIM RSIM radar simulator RVP RVP reid vapor pressure
RSLVR rslvr resolver RVS rvs reverse
RVSBL rvsbl reversible
RSPD rspd respond
RVT rvt rivet
RSPS rsps response
RW RW raw water
RSPTR rsptr respirator
RW rw read-write [head]
RSPV rspv respective RW RW right-of-way
RSQ rsq rescue RWC RWC rainwater conductor
RSQBT RSQBT rescue boat RWG RWG Roebling Wire Gage
RSS RSS root sum square RWHD rwhd rawhide
RST RST radar start RWND rwnd rewind
RST RST reinforcing steel RWY rwy runway
RST RST reset-set trigger RY ry railway
RST rst restore RYN ryn rayon
RSTG rstg roasting RZ RZ return-to-zero
RSTPF RSTPF rustproof S
RSTR rstr restrict S S scuttle
RSTR rstr restrictor S S source [electron device]
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S S South SCAV scav scavenge

S1S S1S surfaced or dressed one side SCC SCC single-conductor cable
S1S1E S1S1E surfaced or dressed one side SCD SCD screen door
and one edge SCD SCD specification control drawing
S2S S2S surfaced or dressed two sides SCDP SCDP steel cadmium plated
S4S S4S surfaced or dressed four sides SCDR SCDR screwdriver
SA SA sail area SCE sce source
SA SA sense amplifier SCH SCH socket head
SA SA shaft alley SCHED sched schedule
SA SA small arms SCHEM schem schematic
SA SA spectrum analyzer SCHLT schlt searchlight
SA SA stress anneal SCI sci science
SAC SAC sprayed acoustical ceiling SCINT scint scintillator
SAF saf safety SCLER scler scleroscope
SAL sal salinity SCLY scly scullery
SAL sal salinometer SCMOD SCMOD scale model
SAL sal saluting SCN SCN specification change notice
SAL SAL shipboard allowance list SCNG scng scanning
SALV salv salvage SCNR scnr scanner
SAM SAM surface-to-air missile SCNTN SCNTN self-contained
SAN san sanitary SCONT SCONT ship control
SAP SAP semiarmor-piercing SCOPE scope oscilloscope
SAPC SAPC suspended acoustical-plaster SCOU SCOU ship course
ceiling SCP scp scope
SAPON sapon saponify SCR scr screw
SAR SAR storage address register SCR SCR semiconductor controlled rectifier
SAT sat saturate SCR SCR short-circuit ratio
SATC SATC suspended acoustical-tile ceiling SCRDB scrdb screwed bonnet
SATL satl satellite SCRDN SCRDN screw down
SATPATT SATPATT satellite paper-tape transfers SCRGT SCRGT screen gate
SB SB service bulletin SCRN scrn screen
SB sb sideband SCRTHD SCRTHD screw thread
SB SB silver braze SCS SCS semiconductor controlled switch
SB SB silver brazing SCSH SCSH structural carbon steel, hard
SB SB sleeve bearing SCSM SCSM structural carbon steel, medium
SB SB solid body SCSS SCSS structural carbon steel, soft
SB SB soot blower SCT SCT structural clay tile
SB SB spin block SCTD sctd scattered
SB SB splash block SCTR sctr scooter
SB SB stove bolt SCTR sctr sector
SB SB stuffing box SCTY scty security
SB SB synchronization bit SCUP scup scupper
SBK SBK single-beam klystron SCYL SCYL single-cylinder
SBM sbm submersible SD SD self-destroying
SBS SBS semiconductor bilateral switch SD SD shell-destroying
SBSP SBSP single-base solid propellant SD SD shower drain
SBSTR sbstr substrate SD SD spectral distribution
SBU SBU silver brazing union SDBL sdbl sandblast
SBW SBW steel basement window SDDUMP sddump side dump
SC SC saturable core SDFTN SDFTN soda fountain
SC sc scale SDG sdg siding
SC SC shaft center SDGH SDGH sweet dough
SC SC shaped charge SDIS SDIS ship distance
SC sc single conductor SDIS SDIS Ship Draft Indicating System
SC SC single-contact SDIT SDIT ship draft indicator transmitter
SC SC smooth contour SDL sdl saddle
SC sc spacecraft SDNSU SDNSU stepdown and stepup
SCA SCA subcarrier authorization SDR sdr sender
SCAN SCAN antenna scan SDR sdr sounder
SCAT SCAT sequential component automatic SDRAM SDRAM synchronous dynamic random
testing access memory
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SDSFT sdsft side shift SFT sft shaft

SE SE single-end SFTEXT SFTEXT shaft extension
SE SE special equipment SFTR sftr shipfitter
SE SE support equipment SFW sfw software
SEC sec secant SFXD sfxd semifixed
SEC sec secondary SG SG single-groove [insul]
SEC sec second SG SG structural glass
SECH sech hyperbolic secant SG SG swamp glider
SECO SECO sequential coding SGB SGB switchgear block
SECRG secrg securing SGDE SGDE steering gear dual emergency
SECT sect section SGL sgl single
SED sed sedan SGSFU SGSFU salt-glazed structural facing units
SEDC SEDC steam engine direct-connected SGSP sgsp single-groove single-petticoat
SEG seg sealing [insul]
SEG seg segment SGSUB SGSUB salt-glazed structural unit base
SEJ SEJ sliding expansion joint SGW SGW security guard window
SEL sel select SH SH scleroscope hardness
SEL sel selectivity SH sh shackle
SEL sel selector SH sh share
SELFCL SELFCL self-closing SH sh sheet
SELFPROP selfprop self-propelled SH sh sheeting
SELS sels selsyn SH SH shield [electronic device]
SELSYN selsyn self-synchronous SH sh shower
SEM SEM scanning electron microscope SH sh shunt
SEMICOND semicond semiconductor SHABS SHABS shock absorber
SEN sen semienclosed SHBL SHBL shot blast
SEN sen sense SHBLDR shbldr shipbuilder
SENS sens sensitive SHCONN SHCONN shore connection
SENS sens sensitivity SHCR SHCR shipping center
SEOPSN SEOPSN select-operate sense SHF shf shift
SEP sep separate SHF shf superhigh frequency
SEP Sep September SHFGR SHFGR shaft gear
SEP SEP star epitaxial planar SHK shk shank
SEQ seq sequence SHL shl shell
SEQCHK seqchk sequence check SHL shl shellac
SER ser serial SHLD shld shield
SER ser series SHLD shld shielding
SERG serg serving SHLDR shldr shoulder
SERNO SERNO serial number SHLN shln shoreline
SERR serr serrate SHLT SHLT signal and homing light
SERVO servo servomechanism SHMKR shmkr shoemaker
SESAME SESAME service, sort and merge SHN shn shown
SET set setting SHORAN SHORAN short range navigation
SETLG setlg settling SHORT short short circuit
SETR setr setter SHP shp shape
SEW sew sewage SHPBD SHPBD shipboard
SEW sew sewer SHPCL SHPCL ship class
SF SF sea flood SHPNG shpng shipping
SF sf semifinished SHPRF shprf shakeproof
SF SF slip fit SHPT shpt shipment
SF SF spot-face SHRAP shrap shrapnel
SFA SFA service-factor amperes SHRD shrd shroud
SFB SFB solid fiberboard SHRDF SHRDF shroud fin
SFC SFC specific fuel consumption SHRDR shrdr shredder
SFDR SFDR single-feeder SHRNG shrng shearing
SFLS sfls semiflush SHRP shrp sharpener
SFO SFO service fuel oil SHSTS SHSTS ship status
SFO SFO spot-face other side SHT sht shower and toilet
SFPRF sfprf semifireproof SHTC SHTC short time constant
SFSCT SFSCT smooth-face structural clay tile SHTDN shtdn shutdown
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SHTHG shthg sheathing SLG slg sludge

SHTL shtl shuttle SLGR slgr slinger
SHTR SHTR shunt trip SLP slp slope
SHTR shtr shutter SLPL slpl sea loading pipeline
SHTSD SHTSD short side SLR SLR side looking radar
SHV shv sheave SLS SLS sea level static
SHVL shvl shovel SLS SLS side-lobe suppression
SI SI International System of Units SLSP SLSP slow speed
SI SI salinity indicator SLT slt skylight
SI SI standing instruction SLT slt slate
SI SI Syste`me International dUnites SLT slt spotlight
SID SID seal-in device SLTD sltd slotted
SID SID sudden ionospheric disturbance SLV slv sleeve
SIF SIF selective identification feature SLVG slvg sleeving
SIF SIF single-face SLVT slvt solvent
SIG sig signal SLWL SLWL straight-line wavelength
SIL sil silence SLYP SLYP shortleaf yellow pine
SIL sil silver SM sm small
SILG silg silencing SM sm smoothing
SILS SILS silver solder SM SM strategic missile
SILT SILT side light SMACH SMACH sounding machine
SIM sim similar SMD SMD standard military drawing
SIM sim simulator SMD SMD submarine mine depot
SIMCOM SIMCOM simulator compiler SMFS smfs sleeve metering fuel system
SIMP SIMP specific impulse SMK smk smoke
SIN sin sine SMKGEN SMKGEN smoke generator
SINH sinh hyperbolic sine SMKLS smkls smokeless
SINS SINS Ship Inertial Navigational System SMLS smls seamless
SIS SIS standard instruction set SMNK SMNK smooth neck
SIT sit situation SMP SMP sensitized material print
SIWDR siwdr sidewinder SMP SMP sound motion picture
SJ SJ slip joint SMPHR smphr semaphore
SK sk sketch SMPLG smplg sampling
SK sk skinned SMS SMS silicomanganese steel
SK sk skinner SMSA SMSA shop missile assembly and
SKD skd skirted maintenance
SKLT SKLT station keeping lights SMTK SMTK sump tank
SKT skt skirt SMUT SMUT shrink mockup template
SKT skt socket SMY smy summary
SL SL safe locker SN SN sine of the amplitude
SL SL sand-loaded SN sn siren
SL SL sea level SN SN solid neutral
SL sl slide SNBR snbr snubber
SL sl sliding SND snd sound
SLB SLB side-lobe blanking SNDG sndg sending
SLB SLB signal light bare SNDG sndg sounding
SLBL slbl soluble SNDPRF sndprf soundproof
SLC SLC side-lobe cancellation SNF SNF system noise figure
SLC slc slice SNH snh snatch
SLD sld sealed SNKL snkl snorkel
SLD SLD sliding door SNL SNL standard nomenclature list
SLD sld slowdown SNLG snlg signaling
SLDR sldr solder SNO SNO stock number
SLDR sldr soldering SNR SNR signal-to-noise ratio
SLF SLF straight-line frequency SNR snr sonar
SLFCLN SLFCLN self-cleaning SNSL SNSL stock number sequence listing
SLFGEN slfgen self-generating SNSR snsr sensor
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SLFIND slfind self-indicating SNTR sntr sinter

SLFLKG slflkg self-locking SNTR sntr sintered
SLFSE slfse self-sealing SNTZD sntzd sensitized
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SNTZG sntzg sensitizing SPEC spec specimen

SNY sny sunny SPFT SPFT desk, single-pedestal flat-top
SO SO shop order SPG spg spooling
SO SO slow operate [relay] SPGR SPGR specific gravity
SO SO stock order SPH SPH single-phase
SO SO stop order SPH SPH space heater
SOAR SOAR safe operating area SPHER spher spherical
SOCD SOCD source control drawing SPHN sphn siphon
SOCN SOCN source control number SPHT SPHT specific heat
SOL sol solenoid SPIG spig spark ignited
SOL sol solid SPK spk spark
SOLHGT SOLHGT solid height SPK spk spike
SOLN soln solution SPKR spkr speaker
SOLV SOLV solenoid valve SPL spl spiral
SONAC SONAC sonar narcelle (sonacelle) SPL SPL splice list
SONAR SONAR sound navigation and ranging SPLC splc splice
SONB sonb sonobuoy SPLN spln spline
SONCM SONCM sonar countermeasures and SPLT SPLT speed light
deception SPLTR spltr splitter
SONCR SONCR sonar control room SPLWPN SPLWPN special weapons
SONOSW sonosw sonoswitch SPLX splx simplex
SOP SOP scavenging oil pump SPLY sply supply
SOV SOV shutoff valve SPM SPM shots per minute
SP SP one-pole SPNR spnr spanner
SP SP sample part SPNSN spnsn suspension
SP SP shear plate SPP SPP still picture projector
SP sp shot peening SPPH SPPH split-phase
SP SP single-pole SPPL SPPL spark plug
SP SP smokeless powder SPR spr spring
SP SP soil pipe SPR spr sprinkler
SP sp space SPRDR sprdr spreader
SP sp spare SPREG SPREG speed regulator
SP SP spare part SPRG sprg sprinkling
SP sp special (comb form) SPRKT sprkt sprocket
SP sp special [projectile] SPRT sprt support
SP SP special-purpose SPS SPS special services
SP sp specific SPSCR SPSCR special screw
SP sp speed SPSHP SPSHP special shaped
SP SP splashproof SPST SPST single-pole single-throw
SP sp splitting SPSTSW SPSTSW single-pole single-throw switch
SP sp spool SPSW SPSW single-pole switch
SP SP stake and platform SPT spt septuple
SP sp standpipe SPT spt spraytight
SPAT SPAT silicon precision alloy transistor SPTW SPTW desk, single-pedestal typewriter
SPC SPC special common [projectile] SPVN spvn supervision
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SPC SPC suspended plaster ceiling SPVOL SPVOL specific volume

SPCC SPCC ship parts control center SPYR spyr sprayer
SPCHG spchg supercharge SQ sq square
SPCL spcl special SQ SQ superquick
SPCLN SPCLN special cleaning SQCG SQCG squirrel cage
SPCONV SPCONV speed converter SQCM SQCM square centimeter
SPCR spcr spacer SQFT SQFT square foot
SPCTG SPCTG spherical cartridge SQH SQH square head
SPDL spdl spindle SQIN SQIN square inch
SPDOM SPDOM speedometer SQKM SQKM square kilometer
SPDR spdr spider SQN sqn sequence number
SPDS SPDS safe-practice data sheet SQN sqn squadron
SPDT SPDT single-pole double-throw SQRT SQRT square root
SPDTSW SPDTSW single-pole double-throw switch SQW SQW square wave
SPEC spec specification SQZGR SQZGR squeeze grip
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SR SR saturable reactor SSTU SSTU seamless steel tubing

SR SR selective ringing SSU SSU saybolt second universal
SR SR selenium rectifier SSV SSV static self-verification
SR SR send and receive SSW SSW synchro switch
SR sr senior ST st sawtooth
SR SR shift register ST ST schmitt trigger
SR SR slip ring ST ST single-throw
SR SR slow release [relay] ST ST single-tire
SR SR solid rocket ST ST sounding tube
SR SR sound ranging ST st start
SR SR special regulations ST st steam
SR SR speed recorder ST st store
SR SR spherical radius ST st street
SR SR split ring ST ST strip-tin
SR sr stateroom ST (SLFTPG) st (slftpg) self-tapping
SRAM SRAM static random-access memory STA sta station
SRCH srch search STA sta stationary
SRD SRD step-recovery diode STAB stab stabilize
SRG srg surge STAB stab stabilizer
SRKN SRKN single rotating knife STALO STALO stabilized local oscillator
SRLY SRLY series relay STAMO STAMO stabilized master oscillator
SRNG srng syringe STAN stan stanchion
SROD SROD stove rod START start starter
SRPG srpg scraping STAT stat photostat
SRPR srpr scraper STAT stat status
SRR SRR sound recorder-reproducer STB STB shore terminal box
SRU SRU shop replaceable unit STB stb stable
SRVCLG SRVCLG service ceiling STBD stbd starboard
SRVL srvl survival STBLN stbln stabilization
SS ss illuminating [projectiles] STBRZ STBRZ statuary bronze
SS SS same size STBSCP stbscp stroboscope
SS ss semisteel STBY stby standby
SS SS service sink STC STC sensitivity time control
SS SS ship service STCH stch stitch
SS ss single sided STD std standard
SS SS single-shot STDF stdf standoff
SS SS slop sink STDVG STDVG stern diving
SS ss smokestand STDY stdy steady
SS SS spin-stabilized [rockets] STDZN stdzn standardization
SS SS straight shank STER ster seater
SS ss subsystem STER ster sterilizer
SS SS summing selector STEREO stereo stereophonic
SSAC SSAC suspended sprayed acoustical STFG stfg stuffing
ceiling STG stg stage
SSB SSB single-sideband STG stg starting
SSBD SSBD single-sideboard STGEN STGEN steam generator
SSBO SSBO single swing blocking oscillator STGENG stgeng starting engine
SSBR SSBR smooth-surface built-up roof STGLT STGLT steering light
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SSCR sscr set screw STGR stgr stringer

SSD SSD subsoil drain STIF stif stiffener
SSF SSF saybolt second furol STIR stir stirrup
SSI SSI sector scan indicator STK stk stack
SSIG SSIG single signal STK stk stick
SSK SSK soil stack STK stk stock
SSLT SSLT starboard side light STK stk strake
SSM SSM surface-to-surface missile STL stl steel
SSP SSP ship speed STL STL studio-transmitter link
SST SST stainless steel STLR stlr semitrailer
SST SST supersonic transport STLT stlt stellite
SSTG SSTG ship service turbo generator STLT STLT stern light
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STMG stmg steaming SUC suc succeeding

STML stml stimulate SUCT suct suction
STMT stmt statement SUDT SUDT silicon unilateral diffused
STN stn stone transistor
STNG stng sustaining SUF suf sufficient
STNLS stnls stainless SUFF suff suffix
STOL STOL short takeoff and landing SUJ SUJ side upset jaw
STOR stor storage SUM sum summing
STP stp stamp SUM SUM surface-to-underwater missile
STP stp strip SUPCUR SUPCUR superimposed current
STP stp stripe SUPERHET superhet superheterodyne
STPD stpd stripped SUPERSTR superstr superstructure
STPDN stpdn stepdown SUPHTR suphtr superheater
STPL STPL stern plane SUPL supl supplier
STPNG stpng stopping SUPPL suppl supplement
STPR STPR short taper SUPPR suppr suppression
STPR STPR static pressure SUPPR suppr suppressor
STPR stpr stepper SUPSD supsd supersede
STPR stpr stripper SUPSENS supsens supersensitive
STR str short turning radius SUPT supt superintendent
STR str steer SUPV supv supervise
STR str straight SURF surf surface
STR str strainer SURG surg surgical
STR str stream SURGE SURGE sorting, updating, report
STR str strength generating, etc.
STR str stripping SURV surv survey
STRAT strat strategic SUS SUS semiconductor unilateral switch
STRATO strato stratosphere SUSP susp suspend
STRBK strbk strongback SV SV safety valve
STRD strd strand SV SV self-ventilated
STRD strd stranded SVCE svce service
STRG strg steering SVMTR svmtr servomotor
STRG strg strong SVO svo servo
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STRK strk stroke SVR svr server
STRL strl structural SVTL svtl semivital
STRLN strln streamline SW SW salt water
STRM strm storeroom SW SW short wave
STRP strp strapped SW SW single weight
STRUCT struct structure SW SW spot-weld
STS STS special treatment steel SW sw swash
STSH STSH stabilized shunt SW sw switch
STSP STSP start and stop SW SW switchband wound [relay]
STTR sttr stator SWB SWB short wheelbase
STU stu stepup SWBD swbd switchboard
STW STW storm water SWBHD SWBHD swash bulkhead
STWG stwg stowage SWCP SWCP salt water circulating pump
STWP STWP steam working pressure SWD SWD side water depth
STWY stwy stairway SWG SWG British Standard Wire Gage
SUB sub submarine SWG SWG Stubs Wire Gage
SUBASSY subassy subassembly SWG swg swage
SUBCAL subcal subcaliber SWG swg swing
SUBJ subj subject SWGBKT SWGBKT swinging bracket
SUBMG submg submerged SWGD SWGD swinging door
SUBMG submg submergence SWGR swgr switchgear
SUBMIN submin subminiature SWLDG SWLDG socket welding
SUBQ subq subsequent SWOV swov switchover
SUBST subst substitute SWP SWP safe working pressure
SUBSTA substa substation SWP SWP salt water pump
SUBSTR substr substructure SWP swp sweep
SUBTR subtr subtraction SWPEXP SWPEXP sweep expand
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SWPINTEG SWPINTEG sweep integrator TBG tbg tubing

SWR SWR standing-wave ratio [voltage] TBLK tblk terminal block
SWR SWR switch rails TBLR tblr tumbler
SWS SWS switch stand TC TC tape core
SWSG SWSG security window screen and TC TC technical circular
guard TC TC technical control
SWT swt sweat TC TC temperature compensating
SWT SWT switch ties TC TC terra cotta
SWVL swvl swivel TC tc thermocouple
SXL sxl sexless [connector] TC TC thread cutting
SXT sxt sextuple TC TC time constant
SXTN sxtn sextant TC TC timed closing
SYM sym symbol TC TC toilet case
SYMM symm symmetrical TC TC top chord
SYMP symp symposium TC tc torque converter
SYN syn synchronous TC TC trip coil
SYNC sync synchronize TCC TCC turbine close coupled
SYNCCONV SYNCCONV synchronous converter TCD TCD thyratron core driver
SYNCOM SYNCOM synchronous-orbiting TCG TCG tune-controlled gain
communications TCH TCH temporary construction hole
SYNIND SYNIND synchronization indicator TCI TCI terrain-clearance indicator
SYNLP SYNLP synchronizing lamp TCTO TCTO time compliance technical order
SYNRECP SYNRECP synchronizing receptacle TCU TCU tape control unit
SYNSCP synscp synchroscope TD TD tank destroyer
SYNTH synth synthetic TD TD temperature differential
SYNTI SYNTI synchro tie TD TD testing device
SYS sys system TD TD tile drain
TD TD time delay
T TD TD transmitter distributor
T T t-bar [structural shape] TD TD turbine direct
T T teeth TD TD turbine driven
T t toilet
TDC TDC time-delay closing
T T total trim
TDC tdc top dead center
TAB tab tabulate
TDCM TDCM transistor driver core memory
TABSIM TABSIM tabulator simulator
TDG TDG twist drill gage
TABSOL TABSOL table solution
TDH TDH total dynamic head
TAC tac tactical
TDISTR TDISTR tape distributor
TAC tac turbocharged after cooled
TDL TDL tunnel-diode logic
TACAN TACAN tactical air navigation
TDM tdm tandem
TACDEN TACDEN tactical data entry
TDM TDM time division multiplex
TACH tach tachometer
TDN TDN target doppler nullifier
TAF TAF trim after forming
TDO TDO time-delay opening
TAL tal tailor
TDR TDR torque-differential receiver
TAM TAM technical ammunition
TAN tan tangent TDS TDS track data simulator
TAN tan tanned TDST TDST track data storage
TANH tanh hyperbolic tangent TDT TDT target designation transmitter
TAPAK TAPAK tape-pack TDX TDX thermal demand transmitter
TAR TAR terrain-avoidance radar TE TE tables of equipment
TARP tarp tarpaulin TE TE test and evaluate
TAS TAS true airspeed TE TE thermal element
TB TB technical bulletin TE TE totally enclosed
TB TB terminal board TE TE trailing edge
TB TB tile base TE TE transverse electric
TB TB tile block TECH tech technical
TB TB top and bottom TEDL TEDL transferred-electronlogic logic
TBATT TBATT torpedo batt TEFC TEFC totally enclosed fan-cooled
TBAX TBAX tube axial TEJ TEJ transverse expansion joint
TBB TBB top and bottom bolt TEL tel telephone
TBC TBC toss bomb computer TEL TEL telephone station
TBE TBE thread both ends TELB TELB telephone booth
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TELECOM telecom telecommunications THYMOTROL THYMOTROL thyratron motor control

TELMTR telmtr telemotor THYR THYR thyristor
TEM tem temper TI TI target identification
TEM TEM transverse electromagnetic TI TI track initiate
TEMP temp temperature TIC TIC temperature indicating controller
TEMP temp temporary TIF TIF telephone interference factor
TEMPL templ template TIM TIM time meter
TER ter terrazzo TIM tim track imitation
TER ter tertiary TIP TIP turbine inlet pressure
TER TER trailing edge radius TIR TIR total indicator reading
TERB TERB terrazzo base TIT TIT turbine inlet temperature
TERM term terminal TJP TJP turbojet propulsion
TERMN termn termination TKL tkl tackle
TET tet tetrachloride TKR tkr tanker
TET tet tetrode TKT TKT ticket
TETFLEYNE tetfleyne tetrafluorethylene TL TL thrust line
TEX tex texture TL TL tie line
TF TF thin film TLG TLG tail landing gear
TF TF thread forming TLG tlg telegraph
TF TF tile floor TLG tlg tilting
TF TF time of fail TLK TLK test link
TFR TFR top of frame TLLD TLLD total load
TFT TFT thin-film transistor TLM tlm telemeter
TFZ TFZ tail fuze TLMY tlmy telemetry
TG TG tail gear TLPC tlpc tailpiece
TG TG tongue and groove TLR tlr tiller
TG TG torpedo group TLRMTD TLRMTD trailer mounted
TG TG tracking and guidance TLSCP tlscp telescope
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TGC TGC transmit gain control TLSFT tlsft tailshaft

TGL tgl toggle TLU TLU table lookup
TGLS tgls tongueless TLY tly tally
TGT TGT tail gate TM TM tactical missile
TGT tgt target TM TM technical manual
TH th thermoid TM TM temperature meter
TH TH toilet-paper holder TM TM tone modulation
THC THC thermal converter TM TM training manual
THD thd thread TM TM transverse magnetic
THD THD total harmonic distortion TMB tmb thimble
THDNK THDNK threaded neck TMB tmb tumble
THDPC thdpc threadpiece TMBR tmbr timber
THEOR theor theoretical TMD tmd timed
THERM therm thermometer TMFL TMFL time of flight
THERMO thermo thermostat TMG tmg timing
THK thk thick TMPD tmpd tempered
THKF THKF thick film TMPRG tmprg tempering
THKNR thknr thickener TMR tmr timer
THKNS thkns thickness TMS TMS type mode series
THKR thkr thicker TMX TMX telemeter transmitter
THM thm therm TN TN technical note
THMS thms thermistor TN TN tracer number
THPFB THPFB treated hard-pressed fiberboard TN tn train
THR thr thrust TNALM TNALM tone and alarm
THRM thrm thermal TND tnd tinned
THRMSTC thrmstc thermostatic TNDZR tndzr tenderizer
THROT throt throttle TNG tng tongue
THRSHL THRSHL thrust shell TNG tng training
THRT thrt throat TNL tnl tunnel
THRU thru through TNLDIO TNLDIO tunnel diode
THWR thwr thrower TNR tnr thinner
THWT thwt throwout TNSL tnsl tensile
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TNSN tnsn tension TRANS trans transparent

TNT tnt trinitrotoluene TRANSP transp transportation
TNTV tntv tentative TRANSV transv transverse
TO TO tables of organization TRAP trap trapezoid
TO TO technical order TRAPATT TRAPATT trapped-plasma avalanche-
TO TO time opening triggered transit
TO to turnout TRAV trav traversing
TOB tob toboggan TRB trb treble
TOBBRZ TOBBRZ tobin bronze TRCR trcr tracer
TOE TOE tables of organization and TRD trd tread
equipment TRD TRD turbine reduction drive
TOE TOE thread one end TRF TRF tuned radio frequency
TOHM tohm terohmmeter TRFC trfc traffic
TOL tol tolerance TRG trg trailing
TOPG topg topping TRH TRH truss head
TOR TOR totalizing relay TRI tri triode
TORM torm torquemeter TRIB trib tributary
TORNL tornl torsional TRIC TRIC tracking radar input and
TORP torp torpedo correlation
TORSIO torsio torsiograph TRIG trig trigger
TOS TOS tape-operated system TRIG trig triggering
TOT tot total TRIG trig trigonometry
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TOTLZ TOTLZ totalize TRK trk track

TOW. tow. towing TRK trk truck
TP TP target practice TRK trk trunk
TP TP test point TRKG trkg tracking
TP TP tie plate TRKWHL TRKWHL trick wheel
TP TP torpedo part of beam TRLR trlr trailer
TP TP true position TRLY trly trolley
TP TP true profile TRMR trmr trimmer
TPD TPD terminal protective device TRN TRN trade name
TPDR TPDR tape drive TRNBKL trnbkl turnbuckle
TPF TPF theoretical point of fog TRND trnd turned
TPG tpg tapping TRNGL trngl triangle
TPHO tpho telephotograph TRNGR TRNGR turning gear
TPI TPI tape phase inverter TRNLT TRNLT turning light
TPI tpi tracks per inch TRNPS trnps transpose
TPL tpl triple TRNR trnr trainer
TPLW tplw triple wall TRNSN trnsn transition
TPM TPM telemetry processor module TRNTBL trntbl turntable
TPR tpr taper TROPO tropo troposphere
TPR tpr teleprinter TRP TRP trade pattern
TPS TPS task parameter synthesizer TRP trp tripped
TPSN tpsn transposition TRP trp tripping
TPT tpt tappet TRPL trpl terneplate
TPT TPT target practice with tracer TRQ trq torque
TPTG TPTG tuned-plate tuned-grid TRR TRR tactical range recorder
TPTOL TPTOL true position tolerance TRSBG trsbg transcribing
TR TR technical report TRSBR trsbr transcriber
TR TR time of rise TRSCB trscb transcribe
TR TR toothed ring TRSN trsn torsion
TR TR towel rack or rod TRST TRST throttle reset
TR tr trace TRTD trtd treated
TR TR transmit-receive TRTMT trtmt treatment
TR TR transmitter receiver TRUN trun trunnion
TR tr transom TRVLG trvlg traveling
TR tr truss TRVLMT TRVLMT travel limit
TRAJ traj trajectory TRVLR trvlr traveler
TRAN tran transaction TRWA TRWA trackway
TRANS trans transmittance TRX trx triplex
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TS TS taper shank TWF TWF truncated whitworth fine thread

TS TS Telegraph System TWMBK TWMBK traveling-wave multiple-beam
TS TS tensile strength klystron
TS TS test specification [number] TWPR twpr twisted pair
TS TS time switch TWR twr tower
TS TS tool steel TWS TWS truncated whitworth special
TS TS tube sheet thread
TSCLT TSCLT transportable satellite TWSB TWSB twin sideband
communications link terminal TWT TWT traveling-wave tube
TSIOH TSIOH tube sheet inlet and outlet head TWX TWX teletypewriter exchange
TSL tsl typesetting lead TWY twy taxiway
TSN TSN time since new TXTL txtl textile
TSO TSO time since overhaul TYP typ typical
TSPEC TSPEC test specification [no number] TYPL TYPL type-plate
TSPOP TSPOP testing and popping TYPSTG typstg typesetting
TSQ TSQ time and superquick
TSR TSR tile-shingle roof U
TSTEQ TSTEQ test equipment UAM UAM underwater-to-air missile
TSTG tstg testing UAR UAR use as required
TSTR tstr tester UART UART universal asynchronous receiver-
TSTRZ tstrz transistorized transmitter
TSW TSW temperature switch UB UB underwater battery
TSW TSW test switch UBD UBD utility binary dump
TT tt teletype UBL ubl unbleached
TT TT tile threshold UC UC unit cooler
TT TT timing and telemetry UCL UCL upper control limit
TT TT total time UCMT UCMT unglazed ceramic mosaic tile
TT tt twin turbocharger UF UF ultrasonic frequency
TTAC ttac twin turbocharger after cooled UFR UFR underfrequency relay
TTL TTL transistor transistor logic UGND ugnd underground
TTMF TTMF touchtone multifrequency UH uh underhatch
TTNG ttng tightening UH UH unit heater
TTU TTU thrust termination unit UHF UHF ultrahigh frequency
TTY tty teletypewriter UHFDF UHFDF ultra-high frequency direction
TUN tun tuning finding
TUNG tung tungsten UHPFB UHPFB untreated hard-pressed
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TUR tur turret fiberboard

TURB TURB turbine UHT uht underheat
TURBO turbo turbocharger UI ui unit injector
TURBOALT TURBOALT turbo alternator UJT UJT unijunction transistor
TURBOGEN TURBOGEN turbine generator UK UK unit check
TURN turn turning UL UL upper and lower
TUT TUT transistor under test ULT ult ultimate
TUT TUT tube under test UMB umb umbilical
TV tv television UMBC UMBC umbilical cord
TV TV transport vehicle UMN UMN unsatisfactory material notice
TVG TVG time of variation of gain UMUS UMUS unbleached muslin
TVI TVI television interference UN UN unified
TVM TVM tachometer voltmeter UN un union
TVM TVM transistor voltmeter UNAUTHD unauthd unauthorized
TW tw tail wind UNB UNB union bonnet
TW tw teamwork UNC UNC Unified coarse thread
TW TW temperature well UNCLP unclp unclamp
TW TW tempered water UNCOND uncond unconditionally
TW TW tight wrapped UNCTD unctd uncoated
TW TW tile wainscot UND und under
TW TW traveling wave UNDC undc undercurrent
TW tw twisted UNDCRG undcrg undercarriage
TW tw typewriter UNDEF undef undefined
TWC TWC truncated whitworth coarse UNDETM undetm undetermined
thread UNDF undf underfrequency
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UNDFR undfr under frame UWT UWT unit weight

UNDLD undld underload UWTM UWTM underwater team
UNDV undv undervoltage UWTR uwtr underwater
UNEF UNEF Unified extra fine thread
UNF unf unfuzed V
UNF UNF Unified fine thread V v valve
UNFIN unfin unfinished V v vertical (comb form)
UNIF unif uniform V v violet
UNIFCOEF UNIFCOEF uniformity coefficient V V volt
UNIV univ universal VA VA volt-ampere
UNK unk unknown VAC vac vacant
UNL unl unloading VAC vac vacuum
UNLIM unlim unlimited VADJR VADJR voltage-adjusting rheostat
UNLKG unlkg unlocking VAL val valley
UNMKD unmkd unmarked VAL val value
UNMTD unmtd unmounted VAM vam voltammeter
UNRGLTD unrgltd unregulated VANDAL. vandal. vandalism
UNS UNS Unified special thread VAPPRF vapprf vaporproof
UNSUPPR unsuppr unsuppressed VAR var variable
UNTW untw untwist VAR var variance
UO UO used on VAR var variation
UOL UOL underwater object locator VAR var various
UOS UOS unless otherwise specified VARHM VARHM var-hour meter
UPC UPC universal product code VARISTOR VARISTOR variable resistor
UPDFT updft updraft VARITRAN varitran variable-voltage transformer
UPR upr upper VARM varm varmeter
UPS UPS uninterruptible power supply VARN varn varnish
UPWD upwd upward VARR VARR visual aural radio range
UR UR unsatisfactory report VB VB valve box
UR ur urinal VC VC varnished cambric [insul]
UR UR utility room VC VC vitrified clay
URT urt upright VC VC voice coil
URWC URWC urinal water closet VC VC volume of compartment
US us undersize VCB VCB vertical location of the center of
US US Uniform System [lens marking] buoyancy
US US United States VCE VCE vertical centrifugal
USAS USAS USA Standard VCG VCG vertical location of the center of
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USB USB unified S-band gravity
USB USB upper sideband VCL VCL vertical center line
USFU USFU unglazed structural facing units VCO VCO voltage-controlled oscillator
USG USG United States Gage VCOP VCOP variable-control oil pressure
USG usg usage VCT VCT vitrified clay tile
USM USM underwater-to-surface missile VCT VCT voltage control transfer
USP USP United States Pharmacopeia VD vd vandyke
USTZD ustzd unsensitized VD VD vault door
USUB USUB unglazed structural unit base VD VD voltage drop
UTC UTC coordinated universal time VDEL VDEL variable delivery
UTEELRAD UTEELRAD utilization of enemy VDET VDET voltage detector
electromagnetic radiation VDL VDL ventilating deadlight
UTIL util utility VDT VDT video display terminal
UTIL util utilization VE VE value engineering
UTN utn utensil VE VE ventilating equipment
UTRTD utrtd untreated VEG veg vegetable
UUT UUT unit under test VEH veh vehicle
UV uv ultraviolet VEL vel vellum
UVASER UVASER ultraviolet amplification by VEL vel velocity
stimulated emission of VENT vent ventilate
radiation VENT vent ventilator
UVD UVD undervoltage device VER ver version
UVFLT UVFLT ultraviolet floodlight VERB verb verbatim
UW UW used with VERIF verif verification
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VERN vern vernier VOR VOR very high frequency

VERS vers versed sine omnidirectional radio
VERST verst versatile VORLOC VORLOC very high frequency omnirange
VERT vert vertical localizer
VEST vest vestibule VOX VOX voice-operated transmitter keyer
VF VF variable frequency VP VP vent pipe
VF VF voice frequency VPR vpr vaporize
VFCTT VFCTT voice frequency carrier teletype VR VR voltage regulator
VFLPT VFLPT variable floating point VRCTR VRCTR varactor
VFO VFO variable-frequency oscillator VRFY vrfy verify
VFR VFR visual flight rules VRIS vris varistor
VFREQCLK VFREQCLK variable-frequency clock VRL VRL vertical reference line
VFTLG VFTLG voice frequency telegraph VRLY VRLY voltage relay
VGA VGA variable gain amplifier VRTY vrty variety
VGS VGS visual glide slope VRYG vryg varying
VH VH vent hole VS VS vapor seal
VH VH Vickers hardness VS VS vent stack
VHF VHF very high frequency VS vs versus
VHFDF VHFDF very high frequency direction VS VS voltmeter switch
finding VSB VSB vestigial sideband
VI VI viscosity index VSBL vsbl visible
VI VI volume indicator VSM VSM vestigial-sideband modulation
VIB vib vibrate VST VST valve seat
VIB vib vibration VSTM VSTM valve stem
VICD VICD vendor item control drawing VSTOL VSTOL vertical and short takeoff and
VID vid video [adjective] landing
VIDAMP VIDAMP video amplifier VSWR VSWR voltage standing-wave ratio
VIDF VIDF video frequency VT VT vacuum tube
VIL VIL village VT vt vaportight
VIMP VIMP vertical impulse VT VT variable time (fuse)
VIMS VIMS vital information management VT VT voice tube
system VTL VTL variable-threshold logic
VIMVAR VIMVAR vacuum induction melt-vacuum VTM VTM voltage-tunable magnetron
arc remelt VTOL VTOL vertical takeoff and landing
VINT VINT video integration VTR VTR vertical radial
VIO vio violet VTR VTR video-tape recorder
VIS vis visual VTVM VTVM vacuum-tube voltmeter
VISC visc viscosity VTX vtx vertex
VISID VISID visual identification VU VU volume unit
VISMR vismr viscometer VULC VULC vulcanize
VIT vit vitreous VVC vvc voltage-variable capacitor
VIZ viz namely VVSS VVSS vertical volute spring suspension
VL vl valve lash
VL VL vertical ladder
W
VLA VLA very low altitude
W w waste
VLC VLC vital load center
W W west
VLF VLF very low frequency
W w white
VLMTRC VLMTRC volumetric
VLR VLR very long range W w wire (comb form)
VLSI VLSI very large-scale integration W W with (comb form)
VLT VLT volute W W watt
VM VM velocity modulation WA wa wainscot
VM vm voltmeter WA WA wire assembly
VM VM volt per meter WA WA workshop assembly [torpedo]
VMIL VMIL volt per mil WADS WADS wide-area data service
VNXL VNXL vane axial WAF WAF width across flats
VO vo voice WAF WAF wiring around frame
VODAT VODAT voice-operated device for WAG wag wagon
automatic transmission WAN wan wanigan
VOL vol volume WARHD warhd warhead
VOM VOM volt-ohm milliammeter WARR warr warranty
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WATS WATS wide-area telecommunications WH Wh watthour

service WHC WHC watthour meter with contact
WATW WATW wood awning-type window device
WB WB wagon box WHDM WHDM watthour demand meter
WB WB wash bucket WHL WHL watthour meter with loss
WB WB wet bulb compensator
WB WB whale boat WHL whl wheel
WB wb wheelbarrow WHM WHM watthour meter
WB wb wheelbase WHS WHS white scale
WB WB wide band WHSE whse warehouse
WB WB wood base WHT WHT watthour demand meter, thermal
WB wb workbench type
WBD WBD wire-bound WHT wht white
WBF WBF wood block floor WI WI wrought iron
WIL WIL white indicating lamp
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WBG wbg webbing
WBL WBL wood blocking WIP wip work in process
WBO WBO with blowout WJ WJ water jacket
WBR WBR word buffer register WJ WJ wood jalousie
WBRS WBRS wrought brass WK wk week
WBX WBX wooden box [ammo] WKLT WKLT wake light
WC WC water closet WKLT wklt work light
WC WC weapon carrier WKS wks workshop
WC WC working circle WKTL wktl work tool
WCHR WCHR water chiller WL wl waterline
WCLD WCLD water-cooled WL wl wavelength
WCM WCM word combiner and multiplexer WL WL white light
WCP WCP wing chord plane WL WL wind load
WCR WCR water cooler WL WL wire list
WCS WCS writable control store WL WL work line
WCTG wctg woodcutting WLB WLB wallboard
WCW WCW wood casement window WLC wlc wildcat
WD WD whole depth WLD wld welded
WD wd width WLDR wldr welder
WD WD window dimension WLDS wlds weldless
WLSL WLSL walseal
WD WD withdrawn
WM wm warming
WD WD wood door
WM WM water meter
WDBOR WDBOR wood boring
WM wm wattmeter
WDF WDF wood door and frame
WM WM wire mesh
WDF wdf woodruff
WMGA WMGA Washburn and Moen Gage
WDG wdg winding
WMGR WMGR worm gear
WDIR WDIR wind direction
WMSFT wmsft wormshaft
WDM WDM watt demand meter
WMWHL wmwhl wormwheel
WDO wdo window
WN wn winch
WDP WDP wood panel
WND wnd wound
WEA wea weather
WNDLS wndls windlass
WEAT weat weathertight
WNDR wndr winder
WESP WESP with equipment and spare parts WO WO wipe out
WF WF wash fountain WO WO without
WFG WFG water fog WOBO WOBO without blowout
WFR wfr wafer WOESP WOESP without equipment and spare
WFS WFS wood furring strips WP WP waste pipe
WG wg waveguide WP WP water pump
WG wg wedge WP wp weatherproof [insul]
WG WG window guard WP WP wet process
WG WG wire gage WP wp when practical
WGL WGL wire glass WP WP white phosphorus
WH WH wall hydrant WP WP wood pattern
WH WH water heater WP WP word processing
WH wh wheelhouse WP WP working point
WH wh wiring harness WPFC WPFC waterproof fan-cooled
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WPG wpg waterproofing WW ww waterwall

WPG wpg wiping WW ww winding to winding
WPJ WPJ weakened plane joint WW ww wireway
WPN wpn weapon WW WW wire-wound
WPR WPR working pressure WWHL wwhl waterwheel
WPS WPS waterproof shroud
WR WR wall receptacle X
WR wr wardroom X X experimental testing [aircraft]
WR wr washroom XARM xarm crossarm
WR WR weather-resistant XBAR xbar crossbar
WR WR white room XBRA xbra cross bracing
WR WR wire rope XBT xbt crossbar tandem
WR wr wrench XCO xco cross-connection
WR wr writer XCONN xconn cross-connection
WRB wrb wardrobe XCVR xcvr transceiver
WRDIR WRDIR wrong direction XCY xcy cross-country
WRG wrg wearing XDCR xdcr transducer
WRG wrg wiring XFMR xfmr transformer
WRGR wrgr wringer XFR xfr transfer
WRK wrk wrecker XHAIR xhair crosshair
WRK wrk wrecking XHVY XHVY extra heavy
WRL WRL wing reference line XING xing crossing
WRN wrn warning XLTR xltr translator
WRPG wrpg warping XLWB XLWB extra-long wheel base
WRT WRT water round torpedo XMSN xmsn transmission
WRT wrt wrought XMT xmt transmit
WS WS waste stack XMTD xmtd transmitted
WS WS water surface XMTG xmtg transmitting
WS WS Weapon System XMTL xmtl transmittal
WS WS weather stripping XMTR xmtr transmitter
WS WS wetted surface XPL xpl explosive
WS ws wire schedule XPLD XPLD explosive device
WS WS wrought steel XPT xpt cross-point
WSHG wshg washing XSECT xsect cross section
WSHLD wshld windshield
XSTR XSTR extra strong
WSHR wshr washer
XSTR xstr transistor
WSL WSL weather seal
XTAL xtal crystal
WSP WSP working steam pressure
XTLO xtlo crystal oscillator
WSR WSR wood-shingle roof
XWAVE XWAVE extraordinary wave
WSTL wstl whistle
XXSTR xxstr double extra strong
WSTPN WSTPN wrist pin
WT wt weight
WT WT wood threshold Y
WTCC WTCC water turbine, closed-coupled Y Y transitional testing [aircraft]
WTD WTD water turbine, direct Y y yellow
WTG wtg waiting YD yd yard
WTG wtg weighting YEL yel yellow
WTHPRF wthprf weatherproof YIL YIL yellow indicating lamp
WTR wtr water YLT YLT yellow light
WTRPRF wtrprf waterproof YP YP yield point
WTRTT wtrtt watertight YR yr year
WTRZ wtrz winterize YS YS yield strength
WTURB WTURB water turbine YVC YVC yellow varnished cambric [insul]
WU WU window unit
WU WU workshop unit [torpedo] Z
WV WV wall vent ZA ZA zero adjusted
WV WV working voltage ZTC ZTC zero temperature coefficient
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
TABLE OF ELEMENTS AND THEIR SYMBOLS
Table A-1 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Elements and Symbols
Elements Symbol Elements Symbol Elements Symbol
Actinium Ac Hafnium Hf Promethium Pm

Aluminium Al Helium He Protactinium Pa
Americium Am Holmium Ho Radium Ra
Antimony Sb Hydrogen H Radon Rn
Argon Ar lndium In Rhenium Re
Arsenic As Iodine I Rhodium Rh
Astatine At Iridium Ir Rubidium Rb
Barium Ba Iron Fe Ruthenium Ru
Berkelium Bk Krypton Kr Samarium Sm
Beryllium Be Lanthanum La Scandium Sc
Bismuth Bi Lawrencium Lr Selenium Se
Boron B Lead Pb Silicon Si
Bromine Br Lithium Li Silver Ag
Cadmium Cd Lutetium Lu Sodium Na
Calcium Ca Magnesium Mg Strontium Sr
Californium Cf Manganese Mn Sulfur S
Carbon C Mendelevium Md Tantalum Ta
Cerium Ce Mercury Hg Technetium Tc
Cesium Cs Molybdenum Mo Tellurium Te
Chlorine Cl Neodymium Nd Terbium Tb
Chromium Cr Neon Ne Thallium Tl
Cobalt Co Neptunium Np Thorium Th
Copper Cu Nickel Ni Thulium Tm
Curium Cm Niobium (1) Nb Tin Sn
Dysprosium Dy Nitrogen N Titanium Ti
Einsteinium Es Nobelium No Tungsten W
Erbium Er Osmium Os Uranium U
Europium Eu Oxygen O Vanadium V
Fermium Fm Palladium Pd Wolfram W
Fluorine F Phosphorus P Xenon Xe
Francium Fr Platinum Pt Ytterbium Yb
Gadolinium Gd Plutonium Pu Yttrium Y
Gallium Ga Polonium Po Zinc Zn
Germanium Ge Potassium K Zirconium Zr
Gold Au Praseodymium Pr
GENERAL NOTE: The symbols listed are not abbreviations.

NOTE:
(1) IUPAC reaffirms the name niobium for element 41 in spite of the fact in the United States, particularly outside of chemical circles, the
name columbium is still retained and used.
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PARTIAL LIST OF ENGINEERING SOCIETIES AND INDUSTRIAL
ASSOCIATIONS
AITC American Institute of Timber

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. Construction
AALA American Association for Laboratory ALCM American Leather Chemists Association
Accreditation AMCA Air Movement and Control Association
AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers
AMT Association for Manufacturing
Association
Technology
AAMA American Automobile Manufacturers
ANMC American National Metric Council
Association
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AAMI Association for the Advancement of
AOCS American Oil Chemists Society
Medical Instrumentation
API American Petroleum Institute
AAN American Association of Nurserymen
AAR Association of American Railroads APTA American Public Transit Association
AASM Association of American Steel ARBBA American Railway Bridge and Building
Manufacturers Association
ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers AREA American Railway Engineering
Association Association
ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Association Institute
ABS American Bureau of Shipping ASA Acoustical Society of America
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental ASAE American Society of Agricultural
Industrial Hygienists Engineers
ACI American Concrete Institute International ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ACS American Chemical Society ASEA American Society of Engineers and
ADA American Dental Association Architects
ADPA American Defense Preparedness Associ- ASFA American Steel Foundrymens Association
ation ASHRAE American Society of Heating,
AEC American Engineering Council Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
AESF American Electroplaters and Surface Engineers
Finishers Society ASLE American Society of Lubrication
AFA American Foundrymens Association Engineers
AGA American Gas Association ASM American Society for Metals (ASM
AGA Abrasive Grain Association International)
AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association ASME The American Society of Mechanical
AIA American Institute of Architects Engineers (ASME International)
AIA Aerospace Industries Association of ASPRS American Society for Photogrammetry
America and Remote Sensing
AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and ASQ American Society for Quality
Astronautics ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers
AICHE American Institute of Chemical Engineers ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering
AIIM Association for Information and Image ASTM American Society for Testing and
Management Materials
AIME American Institute of Mining, ATA American Trucking Association
Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute
AISE Association of Iron and Steel Engineers AWS American Welding Society
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AWWA American Water Works Association
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BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers NAPM National Association of Photographic

Association Manufacturers
BOCA Building Officials and Code NCPA National Cottonseed Products Association
Administrators International NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers
Association
CAGI Compressed Air and Gas Institute NFPA National Fire Protection Association
CGSM Canadian General Standards Board NFPA National Fluid Power Association
CIMA Construction Industry Manufacturers NHA National Housing Agency
Association
NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association
CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
NIOP National Institute of Oilseed Products
CLA Canadian Lumbermens Association
NIOSHA National Institute for Occupational Safety
CSA Canadian Standards Association
CSI Construction Specification Institute and Health Act
NLMA National Lumber Manufacturers
DFISA Dairy and Food Industries Supply Association
Association NMTBA National Machine Tool Builders
DIN Deutsches Institut Fuer Normung Association
DoD Department of Defense NPRA National Petroleum Refiners Association
DWMI Diamond Wheel Manufacturers Institute NSA National Stone Association
ECS Electrochemical Society NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers
EEC European Economic Council NWWDA National Wood Window and Door
EEI Edison Electric Institute Association
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency PMAA Petroleum Marketers Association of
FCI Facing Tile Institute America
GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association RMA Rubber Manufacturers Association
GWI Grinding Wheel Institute SACMA Suppliers of Advanced Composite
HI Hydraulic Institute Materials Association
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
and Mechanical Officials
(SAE International)
ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association
SAM Society for the Advancement of
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
Management
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics
SDI Steel Door Institute
Engineers
SES Standards Engineering Society
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America SFPE Society of Fire Protection Engineers
IMO International Maritime Organization SME Society of Manufacturing Engineers
IPC Institute for Interconnecting and SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television
Packaging Electronic Circuits Engineers
ISA Instrument Society of America SNAME Society of Naval Architects and Marine
ISO International Organization for Engineers
Standardization SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
ITA Industrial Truck Association SSFI Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers Institute
JEDEC Joint Electron Device Engineering Council SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
MBMA Material Building Manufacturers SWI Steel Window Institute
Association TCA Tire Council of America
MHI Material Handling Industry TEMA Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers
MMA Monorail Manufacturers Association Association
MMPA Magnetic Materials Producers Association TIA Telecommunications Industry Association
MPIF Metal Powder Industries Federation TRA Tire and Rim Association
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of TTMA Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association
the Valve and Fittings Industry UL Underwriters Laboratories
NACA National Advisory Committee for VRCI Variable Resistive Components Institute
Aeronautics WQA Water Quality Association
NAM National Association of Manufacturers WWPA Western Wood Products Association
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ASME Y14.

Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation Practices

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STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS FOR USE ON DRAWINGS

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 2 WHERE AND HOW ABBREVIATIONS SHOULD BE

Some examples are: radar for radio detection and

emphasis. Abbreviations that are capitalized in the 3.9 New Abbreviations

3.6 Word Combinations 4 APPENDICES

WORDS AND TERMS AND THEIR ABBREVIATIONS1,2

A acknowledge ACK ack

acetate ACTT actt admitting ADMG admg

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

aerodynamic center AC AC air traffic control ATC ATC

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

amber light AL AL anode AD ad

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

architectural projected window APW APW asbestos cement AC AC

audio AUD aud

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

automatic brightness control ABC ABC manufacturer

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bail out BO BO batch mixer BMXR bmxr

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Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

Bessemer BESS Bess blackening BLKNG blkng

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bomber [aircraft] B b breadth or beam of ship B b

bottom chord BC BC Brinell hardness number BHN BHN

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

bundle BDL bdl carburize CARBZ carbz

Term Drawings Text Term Drawings Text

clear write condition CWC CWC commission COMSN comsn

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communications automatic CAPE CAPE computerized tomography CT CT

computer access device output CADO CADO continuous rod CR CR

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contrast CTRS ctrs corrosion CRSN crsn

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crystalline CRYST cryst daylight opening DLO dlo

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degree DEG deg desk, double-pedestal flat-top DPFT DPFT

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diesel particulate filter DPF dpf disassemble DISASSM disassm

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domestic DOM dom drain DR dr

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dust-tight DT DT electric water cooler EWC EWC

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