Witnesses to the recent Black Cat cruise boat accident after it grounded just outside the Akaroa Heads are urged to submit a statement to TAIC immediately.
A KiwiRail safe-working system whereby visitors to a worksite must lock an individual padlock on to a frame upon entry. The worksite cannot be considered clear until all padlocks have been removed from the frame.
Painter
A rope connection between a strong point on the ship and the life raft
Pan-Pan
An international standard urgency signal given through radiotelephony message to indicate that a vessel may need urgent assistance.
Panama fairlead
A type of fairlead specifically designed for use when a vessel is being towed through the Panama Canal, but also used for routine mooring operations
Pantograph
Device on rail vehicles to collect power from overhead lines
Parachute assembly
Any parachute and its associated harness, container system and other component parts for use by people.
Parachute organisation
An organisation operating under Civil Aviation Rules Part 149 that is responsible for setting minimum standards of equipment, operations and competency for all parachute activities undertaken by its members
Parachute techinicians
People who have been checked as being competent in maintaining parachute equipment and issued with parachute technician licences.
Parbuckling
The righting of a capsized vessel using rotational leverage
Park brake
A device to secure a rail vehicle against movement applied once the vehicle is stationary.
Part
Loss of connection between two or more rail vehicles.
Part 115 parachute operation
An adventure aviation operation or company operating under CAA Rule Part 115 to provide commercial tandem parachute rides to the public. Each Part 115 parachute operation must also choose which Part 149 organisation it will operate under
Parted
Maritime term for the separation or breakage of a rope or cable
Passage plan
A navigation plan that can be executed from the departure port to the arrival port in a safe and efficient manner with respect to both the ship and the environment.
Passenger operator
A junior (often part-time) on-board services role on passenger services, primarily responsible for revenue collection.
Passive controls
Signs that control the movements of vehicles across a railway level crossing, requiring road users to comply with those signs and detect approaching trains by direct observation
Passive protection
Control of the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic across a railway level crossing by signs or devices, none of which are activated during the approach or passage of a train. It relies on the road user detecting the approach or presence of a train by direct observation.
Payload
Weight available for cargo passengers and baggage after fuel and crew
PCBU
Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking
Pedestal
Tower of the crane that is fixed to the vessel’s deck
Pelagic
Of, relating to, or living or occurring in the open sea
Permit to enter
The necessary authority required for working in, or impacting on, KiwiRail rail operational areas, unless working under direct KiwiRail supervision
Personal locator beacon
A small emergency distress beacon that emits an ultra-high-frequency radio signal when activated. Search and rescue services use the signal to locate the beacon.
PF
pilot flying
PFD
Primary Flight Display
PIC
Pilots in command
PIL
Pacific International Lines
Pilot
A role defined in the operator’s Operations Manual as being responsible for daily management of pilots and ground crew and can task a pilot for flying duties.
Pilot (Marine)
A mariner who manoeuvres ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths (maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbour pilot, port pilot, ship pilot or simply pilot)
Pilot (Rail)
Guiding of a rail movement by a second person not in control of vehicle(s), generally performed when reversing.
Pilot flying
the pilot responsible for controlling the aeroplane
Pilot monitoring
The pilot responsible for monitoring the flight management and aeroplane control actions of the pilot flying, and carrying out support duties such as communications and checklist reading
Pilot Operating Handbook
A controlled document accessible to the pilot from within the cockpit to provide information including system descriptions, limitations, normal and emergency procedures
Pilot vessel
A small boat used for embarking and disembarking pilots
Pilot's Operating Handbook
A controlled document kept in the cockpit that provides information about the helicopter, including system description, limitations and normal and emergency procedures.
Pilotage
The activity carried out by a pilot assisting the master of a ship in navigation while entering or leaving a port.
Pilotage (marine)
The process of directing the movements of a ship by visual and/or electronic observations of recognisable landmarks and navigation marks.
Pilotage limit
The limit of the pilotage area within which compulsory pilotage applies. Defined in Maritime Rules Part 90: Pilotage.
Pilotage waters
Navigable waters in which a ship is usually required to use the services of a maritime pilot
Piloted
Provided line of sight vision for the Operator/Locomotive Engineer, ensuring the safety of a movement.
Piloting duties
Giving information and direction to the locomotive engineer
Pilots’ controls
Control column and rudder pedals
Pintle
A metal pin attached to the rudder used as a pivot point, allowing the rudder to turn.
Pitch control links
Part of a mechanical linkage that converted movement of the pilot’s foot pedals into a change in the angle of the tail rotor blades. This enabled control of the amount of tail rotor thrust being produced.
Pitch links
The pitch links, one for each main rotor blade, control the pitch angle of the blades.
Plastic deformation
Plastic deformation is a process in which an object, as a result of applied force, changes its size or shape in a way that is not reversible.
PM
Pilot monitoring - the person responsible for monitoring the course of the flight and radio communications with ATC, flight attendants and passengers.
Pneumatic manifold
A junction point for the distribution of gases used to provide pneumatic power
POAL
Ports of Auckland Limited
Point lever
A manually operated lever that moves the points (movable part of the track that guides rail traffic from one track to another). Points can be set at normal or reverse, dependent on what direction is required for rail traffic.
Point levers
A manually operated lever that moves the points (movable part of the track that guides rail traffic from one track to another). Points can be set at normal or reverse, dependent on what direction is required for rail traffic.
Points
Points can be in either ‘Reverse’ or ‘Normal’. Reverse is the position of points set for a less commonly used route. Normal is the position of points set for a more commonly used route, usually straight running.
Points isolated
Manually disconnected the points from automatic operation. Points need to be manually operated when in the isolated state.
Points machines
Machines that move points to guide trains towards either the straight (Normal) or diversion (Reverse) track.
Pontoon boat
A rigid-hulled collared vessel that has alloy buoyancy chambers around the periphery of the hull.
Poop deck
A short, high deck located at the stern of a ship
Porosity
A type of weld defect that refers to the entrapment of external gases in a welded joint, creating cavities, holes and pits in the weld material
Port
The side of a vessel that is left when facing forward
Port Call
Visit of a vessel to a port for operations and services
Port pontoon
Alloy buoyancy chamber around the periphery of the hull
Port quarter
The aft quadrant of the port side of the vessel
Port state
The country that holds jurisdiction over the port concerned
Port State Control
Inspection of foreign ships in national ports for compliance
Port State Control (PSC) inspections
Refers to an internationally accepted regime under which administrations of countries can conduct inspections of visiting ships that are registered in other countries.
Port swing
A progressive change in heading to port or starboard
Portable fire extinguisher
A handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies.
Portable Pilot Unit
A portable navigation support system specifically designed for maritime pilots
Portable pilot unit (PPU)
A portable computer device that hosts a self-contained navigation system.
Portholes
Small windows on the outside of the ship.
Position
Position refers to position in the circuit, e.g. downwind or final. Some pilots add their sequence in the circuit pattern to their radio calls to enhance situational awareness for other pilots in the circuit.
Power generator sets
The inspection and maintenance of the power generator set every 500 operating hours was independent of the inspection and maintenance checks of the wagon itself.
Power supply system
Two separate power supply systems A and B. Each system includes electrical mains power supply, reserve mains power supply, uninterruptable power supply and a backup diesel generator
Power-connection lead
Supplies power to the train’s electrical equipment from an onboard generator.
PP
Paraparaumu Airport
PP
Paraparaumu Airport
PPL
Private pilot licence
PPL(G)
Private pilot glider licence
Pre work meeting form
A formal risk assessment to evaluate and manage risks associated with an activity
Pre-flight inspection
An inspection of an aircraft before flight.
Pre-tension
The action of tightening a bolt or stud so that a high tension is developed. The magnitude of pre-tension is measured via the torque applied to the nut, hence the pre-tension specified by the manufacturer is given as magnitude of torque and varies depending on several criteria. The plates of the connection are thus clamped together and shear transfer between the plates is achieved through friction.
Precision approach
Instrument approach and landing procedure using precision lateral and vertical guidance.
Preventive risk control
Risk controls are preventive if they stop events occurring, while mitigation controls are those that attempt to limit the extent of harm or the consequences of unwanted events.
Primary suspension
Suspension between wheelsets and the bogie frame.
Priority one job
A condition requiring urgent rectification as it has already disrupted or could potentially disrupt rail operations.
Proceed signal
A signal aspect that authorises a train to pass the signal.
Project cargoes
A term used broadly to describe large, heavy, high-value pieces of equipment, often associated with large capital projects such as those involving plant and wind-farm machinery.
Propelling wagons
Rail movement whereby the locomotive is at the rear and pushes the train ahead.
Protected work area
A section of line or lines where rail personnel are carrying out activities using an approved protection method
Protected Work Area (PWA)
A section of line or lines where rail personnel carry out activities using an approved protection method
Protected Work Area Logbook
A record required to be completed when undertaking protection duties using compulsory-stop protection
Protection arrangement
The safe-work method used to protect track workers from rail movements through the worksite
PSAP
Public service answering point
PSC
Port State Control
Pull-apart
A situation that happens when two sections of rail separate at a rail joint
Push-pull
Train operation where a driving trailer car, fitted with cab controls, is remotely connected to a locomotive at the opposing train. Allows the train to be driven from the locomotive end (‘pull’ operation) or the driving trailer end (‘push’ operation).
Push-pull mode
Where a locomotive at one end of a train is connected via controls to an unpowered vehicle equipped with a control cab at the other end of the train.
Pushback
Procedure of moving an aircraft backward from the stand using a tug
PWA
Protected Work Area
Pyrophoric action
Pyrophoric action is the spontaneous ignition of something on exposure to the air.
