Aircraft Powerback
Rearward moving of an aircraft from a parking position to a taxi position by use of the aircraft engines.

Aircraft Power-out (Power-in)
Forward moving of an aircraft from (into) a parking position by use of the aircraft engines. Aircraft Pushback
Rearward moving of an aircraft from a parking position to a taxi position by use of specialised ground support equipment.
ƒ Nose gear-controlled pushback includes either the towbar method, where the rearward movement and steering of the aircraft is controlled by a tractor and towbar attached to the nose gear, or the towbarless method, where a tractor is attached directly to the nose gear.
ƒ Main gear-controlled pushback utilises a tractor that grasps the aircraft main gear tyres to provide rearward movement, and directional control is provided from the flight deck through use of the nose wheel steering system.
Equivalent Terms: Pushback Aircraft Security Check
An inspection of the interior of an aircraft to which passengers may have had access, and an inspection of the hold for the purposes of discovering suspicious objects, weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices.

Aircraft Security Search
A thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft for the purpose of discovering suspicious objects, weapons or other dangerous devices, articles and substances.

Aircraft Stand
A designated area on an apron intended for parking an aircraft. Equivalent Terms: Stand, Parking Stand
Aircraft Technical Log
The record of reported or observed malfunctions, failures, or defects in the airframe, powerplant, or appliances on an aircraft, including information concerning repairs, replacements, adjustments, or deferrals. The log normally resides in the aircraft.