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BALANCE LIMITS [1 record]

Record 1 2018-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The end points forward and aft of the range within which the [centre of gravity] must lie for safe flight.

OBS

The centre of gravity of the loaded aircraft must be within these limits at take-off, in the air, and on landing. In some cases, take-off and landing limits may also be specified.

OBS

CG: centre of gravity.

OBS

centre of gravity limits: designation standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Points avant et arrière de la plage de centrage à l'intérieur desquels le centre de gravité de l'avion doit toujours se situer.

OBS

Dans le cas du décollage et de l'atterrissage, ces limites peuvent faire l'objet de spécifications particulières.

OBS

limites de centrage : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aérienne (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et normalisée par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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