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Aviation abbreviation

# Remote Control Unit

RCU

ABBR · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of Remote Control Unit

RCU stands for Remote Control Unit in FAA terminology.

### More about Remote Control Unit

This abbreviation is used in radio communications and air traffic control. The English reference lists Remote Control Unit with the abbreviation RCU.

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

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