Glossary Papakupu

Explanations of abbreviations and acronyms.
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    Padlock system
    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.
    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 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'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.
    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.