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MASSE BASE VIDE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- basic empty weight
1, record 1, English, basic%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BEW 2, record 1, English, BEW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic weight of the aircraft as determined in accordance with the aircraft flight manual (AFM). 3, record 1, English, - basic%20empty%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de base
1, record 1, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- basic operating weight 1, record 2, English, basic%20operating%20weight
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This is the weight of the aircraft prepared for service and includes the weight of the aircraft as weighed, including its fixed equipment and unuseable fuel, configuration equipment including galley structure. 1, record 2, English, - basic%20operating%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masse de base
1, record 2, French, masse%20de%20base
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- masse de base à vide 1, record 2, French, masse%20de%20base%20%C3%A0%20vide
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de l'avion en ordre d'exploitation. Elle comprend la masse à vide de l'avion, plus les équipements fixes, le carburant inutilisable et les équipements variables, notamment les équipements de commissariat. 1, record 2, French, - masse%20de%20base
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standard basic empty weight
1, record 3, English, standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SBEW 2, record 3, English, SBEW
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturer's empty weight plus standard items. 1, record 3, English, - standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de base standard 1, record 3, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse à vide indiquée par le constructeur plus éléments standards. 1, record 3, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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