Glossary

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8130-3

FAA Form 8130-3, Authorized Release Certificate/Airworthiness Approval Tag is a document certifying that an aircraft part or product meets FAA requirements, is airworthy, and is approved for return to service. It serves as crucial documentation for traceability, proving a part conforms to approved design, is maintained properly, or is approved for export.

A

AOG

Aircraft On Ground. Used to describe a situation where an aircraft cannot fly due to technical, maintenance or engineering failures.

C

Cookies

A small text file, containing unique identifying data, sent by a server to a user's web browser and stored on their device. Cookies allow websites to "remember" user information, such as login credentials, shopping cart contents, or browsing preferences.

CRDF

Colorado Retail Delivery Fee: A small delivery fee collected by the state of Colorado for all packages delivered by motor vehicle to any address in the state. The fee adjusts annually every July for inflation.

CVV

Card Verification Value: The a 3 or 4-digit security code on credit and debit cards.

E

EIN

Employer Identification Number: A unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to business entities operating in the U.S. for tax identification and reporting purposes. Often called a Federal Tax ID Number.

F

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration: A U.S. government agency within the Department of Transportation that regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation.

FedEx

Federal Express: A major international shipping company.

FOB Origin

FOB Origin (Free on Board Origin): means the buyer assumes ownership, risk, and transportation costs as soon as the seller loads the goods onto the carrier at their facility.

H

hazmat

Short for hazardous material. Defined as any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. This includes explosives, gases, flammable liquids/solids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosives.

Hydrasorbs

Specialized landing gear struts that combine hydraulic damping with conventional shock cords (bungee cords) to manage landing and taxiing loads.

M

Message Center

Our centralized email center that customers can access through their website accounts to communicate with the Univair sales department regarding their orders.

N

Net 30

A B2B trade credit arrangement where a Univair allows a business to purchase goods or services now and pay the invoice in full within 30 days without interest.

NLA

No Longer Available. Univair uses this term for parts and products that we no longer sell, but keep them in our catalog or website for reference.

P

PCI

Payment Card Industry: Refers specifically to the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a set of comprehensive requirements mandated by major card brands (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) to secure cardholder data.

PMA

Parts Manufacturing Approval: A combined design and production approval issued by the FAA to produce modification or replacement parts for sale and installation on type-certificated aircraft. It certifies that the aftermarket part meets FAA safety, quality, and airworthiness standards.

R

RDF

Retail Delivery Fee. A special tax imposed by the state of Colorado on all motor vehicle deliveries. More information can be found on the tax.colorado.gov website.

RFQ

Request For Quote

S

SSL

Secure Sockets Layer: An encryption security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, ensuring data privacy and integrity.

STC

Supplemental Type Certificate: An official approval issued by aviation authorities (such as the FAA) for a major modification or alteration to an aircraft, engine, or component that was previously certified. It verifies that the modification meets safety standards and does not degrade the aircraft's original airworthiness.

U

UPS

United Parcel Service: A major international shipping company.

USPS

United States Postal Service: An agency of the U.S. government responsible for providing mail processing and delivery services across the nation.