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
    Parbuckling
    The righting of a capsized vessel using rotational leverage
    Part
    Loss of connection between two or more rail vehicles.
    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
    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
    PF
    pilot flying
    PFD
    Primary Flight Display
    PIC
    Pilots in command
    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'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 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.
    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.
    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 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.
    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
    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
    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.
    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
    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.