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MASSE CARBURANT [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zero fuel weight
1, record 1, English, zero%20fuel%20weight
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ZFW 2, record 1, English, ZFW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- actual zero fuel weight 3, record 1, English, actual%20zero%20fuel%20weight
correct
- AZFW 4, record 1, English, AZFW
correct
- AZFW 4, record 1, English, AZFW
- zero-fuel weight 5, record 1, English, zero%2Dfuel%20weight
correct, see observation
- zero fuel mass 6, record 1, English, zero%20fuel%20mass
correct, see observation
- zero-fuel mass 7, record 1, English, zero%2Dfuel%20mass
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The weight of the aeroplane with passengers and baggage but without usable fuel. 8, record 1, English, - zero%20fuel%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
maximum zero fuel mass: [A term which] means the maximum permissible mass of an aircraft with no usable fuel. The mass of the fuel contained in particular tanks must be included in the zero fuel mass when it is explicitly mentioned in the aircraft flight manual limitations; ... 6, record 1, English, - zero%20fuel%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
actual zero fuel weight: ... result obtained by subtracting the weight of all flight fuel (minimum and desired) from the Actual Operational Take-Off Weight. It must never exceed the Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight, or the specific flight zero fuel weight. 9, record 1, English, - zero%20fuel%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "weight" is retained in this part of ISO 5843, instead of the correct technical term "mass," in order to conform to current commercial usage. 10, record 1, English, - zero%20fuel%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Estimated, maximum zero fuel weight. 11, record 1, English, - zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse sans carburant
1, record 1, French, masse%20sans%20carburant
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ZFW 2, record 1, French, ZFW
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- AZFW 3, record 1, French, AZFW
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- masse sans combustible et sans huile 4, record 1, French, masse%20sans%20combustible%20et%20sans%20huile
feminine noun
- masse à sec 5, record 1, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20sec
feminine noun
- poids total sans carburant 5, record 1, French, poids%20total%20sans%20carburant
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de l'avion avec les passagers et les bagages, mais sans carburant. 6, record 1, French, - masse%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La masse sans carburant est la somme [de la] masse de base (corrigée s'il y a lieu) plus [la] charge transportée. 7, record 1, French, - masse%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids total sans carburant : [...] on confond souvent «poids» [en anglais : «weight»] et «masse» [en anglais : «mass»]; [...] le poids est une grandeur de la nature d'une force, c'est la force due principalement au champ gravitationnel de la Terre et à la force centrifuge due à la rotation de la Terre, variables d'un lieu à l'autre, [alors que la] masse d'un corps [...] reste constante [...] en tout point de l'Univers [...] 8, record 1, French, - masse%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masse sans carburant; ZFW; AZFW : terme et abréviations uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 9, record 1, French, - masse%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Masse maximale sans carburant, masse totale sans carburant. 10, record 1, French, - masse%20sans%20carburant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso sin combustible
1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20sin%20combustible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- peso con combustible cero 2, record 1, Spanish, peso%20con%20combustible%20cero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Aviation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ballast fuel weight 1, record 2, English, ballast%20fuel%20weight
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These transactions accomplish several other important functions which relate to other transactions and control the accuracy of the final weight and balance calculation, as follows: ... 5th pod or ballast fuel weight can be entered. 1, record 2, English, - ballast%20fuel%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aviation commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masse de carburant de lestage
1, record 2, French, masse%20de%20carburant%20de%20lestage
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces transactions ont également d'autres fonctions importantes pour la suite des opérations, et l'exactitude des calculs définitifs de masse et de centrage en dépend : [...] Possibilité d'entrer une cinquième nacelle ou une masse de carburant de lestage. 1, record 2, French, - masse%20de%20carburant%20de%20lestage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enter zero fuel weight 1, record 3, English, enter%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The response of DZW "Enter". By filling in all pertinent facts and "Enter" you automatically advise the AFPAC system of the estimate zero fuel weight for the flight. 1, record 3, English, - enter%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology of Air Canada. 2, record 3, English, - enter%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entrée masse sans carburant
1, record 3, French, entr%C3%A9e%20masse%20sans%20carburant
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est la réponse qu'on obtient après avoir composé DZW et enfoncé la touche ENTER. En introduisant dans le tableau tous les éléments nécessaires et en enfonçant la touche ENTER, on informe automatiquement le système AFPAC de la masse estimée sans carburant pour le vol. 1, record 3, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20masse%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie de Air Canada. 2, record 3, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20masse%20sans%20carburant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- overload ZFW 1, record 4, English, overload%20ZFW
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- surcharge masse sans carburant 1, record 4, French, surcharge%20masse%20sans%20carburant
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse et centrage avion. 1, record 4, French, - surcharge%20masse%20sans%20carburant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- display zero fuel weight 1, record 5, English, display%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mandatory transaction to produce an EZW skeleton screen. At this point, you determine whether "lbs" or "kilo" to be used. 1, record 5, English, - display%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- affichage masse sans carburant
1, record 5, French, affichage%20masse%20sans%20carburant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affichage masse sans carburant. Transaction obligatoire [...] 1, record 5, French, - affichage%20masse%20sans%20carburant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-04-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fuel load
1, record 6, English, fuel%20load
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fuel load should be sufficient to support the launch and transfer orbit phase, the deployments and attitude acquisition phases and an operational service life of five years. 1, record 6, English, - fuel%20load
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- masse de carburant
1, record 6, French, masse%20de%20carburant
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
masse de carburant du satellite RADARSAT. 2, record 6, French, - masse%20de%20carburant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse de carburant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS. 2, record 6, French, - masse%20de%20carburant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- maximum fuel weight
1, record 7, English, maximum%20fuel%20weight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masse maximale carburant
1, record 7, French, masse%20maximale%20carburant
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tactical fuel load
1, record 8, English, tactical%20fuel%20load
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- masse carburant tactique
1, record 8, French, masse%20carburant%20tactique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fuel weight 1, record 9, English, fuel%20weight
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- wet weight 2, record 9, English, wet%20weight
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- masse carburant
1, record 9, French, masse%20carburant
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme uniformisé par le CUTA-opérations aériennes. 2, record 9, French, - masse%20carburant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-10-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fuel weight conversion factor 1, record 10, English, fuel%20weight%20conversion%20factor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Air Canada). 2, record 10, English, - fuel%20weight%20conversion%20factor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facteur de conversion de masse carburant
1, record 10, French, facteur%20de%20conversion%20de%20masse%20carburant
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FWCF 1, record 10, French, FWCF
officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 10, French, - facteur%20de%20conversion%20de%20masse%20carburant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- structural maximum zero fuel weight 1, record 11, English, structural%20maximum%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- maximum zero fuel weight 1, record 11, English, maximum%20zero%20fuel%20weight
correct
- MZFW 1, record 11, English, MZFW
correct
- MZFW 1, record 11, English, MZFW
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- masse maximale sans carburant
1, record 11, French, masse%20maximale%20sans%20carburant
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MZFW 1, record 11, French, MZFW
officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 11, French, - masse%20maximale%20sans%20carburant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-09-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fuel density
1, record 12, English, fuel%20density
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- density of fuel 1, record 12, English, density%20of%20fuel
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- masse volumique du carburant
1, record 12, French, masse%20volumique%20du%20carburant
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 12, French, - masse%20volumique%20du%20carburant
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-06-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- maximum design zero fuel weight
1, record 13, English, maximum%20design%20zero%20fuel%20weight
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- MZFW 2, record 13, English, MZFW
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum weight allowed before usable fuel and other specified usable agents must be loaded in defined sections of the aircraft as limited by strength and airworthiness requirements. 3, record 13, English, - maximum%20design%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- masse de calcul maximale sans carburant
1, record 13, French, masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20sans%20carburant
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- masse maximale de calcul sans carburant 2, record 13, French, masse%20maximale%20de%20calcul%20sans%20carburant
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse maximale autorisée avant remplissage, dans des parties déterminées de l'aéronef, du carburant utilisable et autres ingrédients utilisables spécifiés, compte tenu des limitations de résistance structurale et des exigences de navigabilité. 1, record 13, French, - masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "masse maximale de calcul sans carburant" a été uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 3, record 13, French, - masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20sans%20carburant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-06-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- total true fuel weight
1, record 14, English, total%20true%20fuel%20weight
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(DC-8). 2, record 14, English, - total%20true%20fuel%20weight
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- masse de carburant totale réelle
1, record 14, French, masse%20de%20carburant%20totale%20r%C3%A9elle
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 14, French, - masse%20de%20carburant%20totale%20r%C3%A9elle
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- maximum design fuel transfer weight
1, record 15, English, maximum%20design%20fuel%20transfer%20weight
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- MFTW 2, record 15, English, MFTW
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maximum weight at which fuel transfer may be initiated between tanks without causing a critical structural condition. 1, record 15, English, - maximum%20design%20fuel%20transfer%20weight
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- masse de calcul maximale pour le transfert du carburant 1, record 15, French, masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20pour%20le%20transfert%20du%20carburant
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse maximale à laquelle le transfert de carburant pour être entrepris entre les réservoirs sans répercussion critique sur la structure. 1, record 15, French, - masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20pour%20le%20transfert%20du%20carburant
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1980-04-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- estimated zero fuel weight 1, record 16, English, estimated%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- masse estimée sans carburant 1, record 16, French, masse%20estim%C3%A9e%20sans%20carburant
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 16, French, - masse%20estim%C3%A9e%20sans%20carburant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1980-04-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- operational zero fuel weight 1, record 17, English, operational%20zero%20fuel%20weight
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- masse opérationnelle sans carburant 1, record 17, French, masse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20sans%20carburant
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 17, French, - masse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20sans%20carburant
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- fuel standard weight 1, record 18, English, fuel%20standard%20weight
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- masse carburant normal
1, record 18, French, masse%20carburant%20normal
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- useable fuel 1, record 19, English, useable%20fuel
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- masse utilisable de carburant
1, record 19, French, masse%20utilisable%20de%20carburant
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- loaded weight without fuel 1, record 20, English, loaded%20weight%20without%20fuel
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- masse maximum sans carburant
1, record 20, French, masse%20maximum%20sans%20carburant
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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