Atlas/ Glossary/ TCAS Abbreviation TCAS — a traffic alert and collision avoidance system. TCAS a traffic alert and collision avoidance system. Source 14 CFR § 1.2 → Related — Abbreviation. ABEAM ABEAM ABORT ABORT — To terminate a preplanned aircraft maneuver AFM AFM — airplane flight manual AGL AGL — above ground level ALS ALS — approach light system APU APU — auxiliary power unit
