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Aviation abbreviation

# Airworthiness Directive

AD

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of Airworthiness Directive

AD stands for Airworthiness Directive in FAA terminology.

### More about Airworthiness Directive

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists Airworthiness Directive with the abbreviation AD.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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