Appendix I Glossary-Cont.

CDQAI- Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Inspector. CHAMFER- To bevel a sharp external edge. CHARGE- To pressurize a hydraulic or pneumatic system with fluid or air. CHATTER- Vibration caused by uneven motion of a machine, possibly resulting in damage to parts. CNO- Chief of Naval Operations. COGNIZANT- Pertaining to the responsible upper authority who can make a final decision on a specific matter. COH- Complex overhaul. COMCARGRU- Commander Carrier Group. COME-ALONG- Ratchet hoist. COMFAIRMED– Commander Fleet Air, Mediterranean. COMFAIRWESTPAC- Commander Fleet Air, Western Pacific. COMNAVAIRLANT- Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. COMNAVAIRPAC- Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM- Commander Naval Air Systems Command. COMNAVSEASYSCOM- Commander Naval Sea Systems Command. COMNAVSURFLANT- Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. COMNAVSURFPAC- Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. COMPONENT- A part of an assembly or subassembly. CONCENTRICITY- Having a common axis or center. Usually refers to the closeness of tolerances between the common center of two or more circles (bore and outside diameter, bore and bolt circle diameters, and so forth). CONDENSATE- The liquid that forms when a gas or vapor, such as steam, is cooled. CONTINUITY- The completeness of an electrical circuit. CORROSION- Deterioration of usually caused by moist, salty COSAL- Coordinated Shipboard CROV- Constant run out valve. a metal surface, air. Allowance List. CSMP- Current Ship’s Maintenance Project. CV- Multi-purpose aircraft carrier. CVN- Nuclear-powered multi-purpose aircraft carrier. D-LEVEL- Depot level. DEAD LOAD- A wheeled vehicle used instead of an aircraft during catapult testing. DEENERGIZE- To remove from operation electrically. DEFORMATION- A change in the shape or dimensions of a body, due to overstressing or repeated usage. DEPRESSURIZE-- To remove air or hydraulic fluid from a system. DIAMETRAL CLEARANCE- The difference between the inside diameter (ID) of one part and the outside diameter (OD) of another part when both parts have the same axis. DOD- Department of Defense. DON- Department of the Navy. DYNAMOMETER-- A device used to measure force. EI– Engineering Investigation. AI-2