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WEIGHT EMPTY [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- empty weight
1, record 1, English, empty%20weight
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weight empty 2, record 1, English, weight%20empty
correct, Great Britain, standardized
- tare 3, record 1, English, tare
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The weight of the basic airplane - the structure, the powerplant, and the fixed equipment, all fixed ballast, the unusable fuel supply, undrainable oil, and hydraulic fluid. 4, record 1, English, - empty%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weight empty: term standardized by the British Standards Institution. 5, record 1, English, - empty%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide
1, record 1, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poids à vide 2, record 1, French, poids%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, masculine noun
- tare 3, record 1, French, tare
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Masse de base : masse à vide de l'avion [plus] équipements permanents et variables. 4, record 1, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse à vide : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso vacío
1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20vac%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- peso en vacío 2, record 1, Spanish, peso%20en%20vac%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
- tara 3, record 1, Spanish, tara
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peso (masa) de la aeronave, motores, hélices, rotores y equipo fijo; excluye el peso (masa) de la tripulación y de carga de pago, pero incluye el peso (masa) de lastre fijo, combustible no utilizable, aceite que no se puede drenar y la cantidad total de líquido de enfriamiento y del líquido hidráulico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - peso%20vac%C3%ADo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- basic empty weight
1, record 2, English, basic%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BEW 2, record 2, English, BEW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic weight of the aircraft as determined in accordance with the aircraft flight manual (AFM). 3, record 2, English, - basic%20empty%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de base
1, record 2, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de base de l'aéronef telle qu'elle a été fixée en conformité avec le manuel de vol de l'aéronef. 2, record 2, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manufacturer's empty weight
1, record 3, English, manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MEW 2, record 3, English, MEW
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiche technique - avions à turbopropulseurs. 3, record 3, English, - manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide constructeur
1, record 3, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20constructeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- operational empty weight
1, record 4, English, operational%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OEW 2, record 4, English, OEW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- operating weight empty 3, record 4, English, operating%20weight%20empty
- operating mass empty 4, record 4, English, operating%20mass%20empty
correct
- service mass 4, record 4, English, service%20mass
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Basic empty weight or fleet empty weight plus operational items. 5, record 4, English, - operational%20empty%20weight
Record 4, Key term(s)
- operational empty mass
- service weight
- APS mass
- APS weight
- empty operational mass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide en ordre d'exploitation
1, record 4, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%27exploitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OEW 2, record 4, French, OEW
correct, officially approved
- MVOE 3, record 4, French, MVOE
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- masse opérationnelle à vide 2, record 4, French, masse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- masse à vide opérationnelle avec équipage 4, record 4, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20avec%20%C3%A9quipage
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse à vide de base ou masse à vide moyenne plus éléments opérationnels comptés dans la masse à vide en ordre d'exploitation. 1, record 4, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "masse opérationnelle à vide" et l'abréviation "OEW" ont été uniformisés par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%27exploitation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- masse à vide opérationnelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- empty curb weight
1, record 5, English, empty%20curb%20weight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Current draft specifications for the new wrecker variant indicate the following features: advanced aerodynamic design for fuel efficiency; aluminium cab to prevent rust; empty curb weight 17 695 kg; gross vehicle weight 30 391 kg ... lift and tow 7 031 kg; cruising range 483 km; and a top road speed of 87 km/hour. 1, record 5, English, - empty%20curb%20weight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide
1, record 5, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécifications provisoires de la version "dépannage" sont les suivantes: carénage aérodynamique bien étudié pour diminuer la consommation spécifique; cabine en alliage léger anticorrosion; masse à vide: 17 695 kg; masse totale max.: 30 391 kg; capacité du bras: 18 144 kg; capacité de remorquage suspendu: 7031 kg; distance franchissable: 483 km; vitesse max. sur route: 87 km/h. 1, record 5, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- empty weight of aircraft 1, record 6, English, empty%20weight%20of%20aircraft
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- empty aircraft
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de l'aéronef
1, record 6, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-03-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- standard equipped weight empty
1, record 7, English, standard%20equipped%20weight%20empty
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Standard equipped weight empty [of the Diamond I is] 3,650 [kg]. 1, record 7, English, - standard%20equipped%20weight%20empty
Record 7, Key term(s)
- standard equipped weight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide avec équipement standard
1, record 7, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20avec%20%C3%A9quipement%20standard
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principales caractéristiques et performances du Diamond I [:] Masses. [...] à vide avec équipement standard ... 3 650 kg. 1, record 7, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20avec%20%C3%A9quipement%20standard
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fleet empty weight
1, record 8, English, fleet%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FEW 2, record 8, English, FEW
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Average basic empty weight used for a fleet or group of aircraft of the same model and configuration. 1, record 8, English, - fleet%20empty%20weight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide moyenne 1, record 8, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20moyenne
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse à vide moyenne prise en considération pour une flotte ou un groupe d'aéronefs du même type et de la même version. 1, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20moyenne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- delivery empty weight
1, record 9, English, delivery%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- DEW 2, record 9, English, DEW
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturer's empty weight, less any shortages, plus those standard items and operational items in aircraft at time of delivery. 1, record 9, English, - delivery%20empty%20weight
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de livraison 1, record 9, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20livraison
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse à vide indiquée par le Constructeur, déduction faite des éléments manquants, plus masse des éléments standards comptés dans la masse à vide en ordre d'exploitation, et des éléments opérationnels comptés dans la masse à vide en ordre d'exploitation inclus dans l'aéronef au moment de la livraison. 1, record 9, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20livraison
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- manufacturer's empty weight
1, record 10, English, manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- MEW 2, record 10, English, MEW
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weight of structure, powerplant, furnishings, systems and other items of equipment that are an integral part of a particular aircraft configuration. (It is essentially a "dry" weight, including only those fluids contained in closed system). 1, record 10, English, - manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide indiquée par le constructeur 1, record 10, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20indiqu%C3%A9e%20par%20le%20constructeur
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse de la structure, du groupe propulseur, des aménagements, des systèmes et autres équipements qui font partie intégrante d'une version donnée. (Il s'agit essentiellement d'un poids "à sec", ne comportant que les fluides contenus dans les circuits fermés). 1, record 10, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20indiqu%C3%A9e%20par%20le%20constructeur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- standard basic empty weight
1, record 11, English, standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- SBEW 2, record 11, English, SBEW
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturer's empty weight plus standard items. 1, record 11, English, - standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de base standard 1, record 11, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse à vide indiquée par le constructeur plus éléments standards. 1, record 11, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- equipped empty weight 1, record 12, English, equipped%20empty%20weight
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide équipée
1, record 12, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20%C3%A9quip%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- operating empty weight 1, record 13, English, operating%20empty%20weight
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- poids à vide équipé
1, record 13, French, poids%20%C3%A0%20vide%20%C3%A9quip%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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