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MASSE VIDE [16 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 2013-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- basic operating weight 1, record 3, English, basic%20operating%20weight
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - basic%20operating%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- masse de base
1, record 3, French, masse%20de%20base
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- masse de base à vide 1, record 3, French, masse%20de%20base%20%C3%A0%20vide
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - masse%20de%20base
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-07-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- manufacturer's empty weight
1, record 4, English, manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MEW 2, record 4, English, MEW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiche technique - avions à turbopropulseurs. 3, record 4, English, - manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide constructeur
1, record 4, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20constructeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- operational empty weight
1, record 5, English, operational%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OEW 2, record 5, English, OEW
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- operating weight empty 3, record 5, English, operating%20weight%20empty
- operating mass empty 4, record 5, English, operating%20mass%20empty
correct
- service mass 4, record 5, English, service%20mass
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Basic empty weight or fleet empty weight plus operational items. 5, record 5, English, - operational%20empty%20weight
Record 5, Key term(s)
- operational empty mass
- service weight
- APS mass
- APS weight
- empty operational mass
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide en ordre d’exploitation
1, record 5, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OEW 2, record 5, French, OEW
correct, officially approved
- MVOE 3, record 5, French, MVOE
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- masse opérationnelle à vide 2, record 5, French, masse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- masse à vide opérationnelle avec équipage 4, record 5, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20avec%20%C3%A9quipage
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- masse à vide opérationnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- basic weight
1, record 6, English, basic%20weight
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 6, English, - basic%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide
1, record 6, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
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 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 6, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-10-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Land Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- empty curb weight
1, record 7, English, empty%20curb%20weight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - empty%20curb%20weight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide
1, record 7, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- service mass
1, record 8, English, service%20mass
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mass of a complete truck with its accessories and attachments, and ready for use, i.e. full fuel tank for internal combustion engine trucks, traction battery for electric storage battery trucks, the truck being unladen and without driver. 1, record 8, English, - service%20mass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - service%20mass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Powered industrial trucks - terminology. 2, record 8, English, - service%20mass
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide en ordre de marche
1, record 8, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse du chariot complet avec ses accessoires et ses équipements et prêt pour utilisation, c'est-à-dire avec les pleins, y compris le plein de carburant pour les chariots thermiques ou la batterie de traction pour les chariots électriques du type à accumulateurs, le chariot étant sans charge et sans personne à bord. 1, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie des chariots de manutention automoteurs. 2, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-08-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- shipping mass
1, record 9, English, shipping%20mass
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mass of the truck with its accessories and attachments, but with no source of energy on the trucks, i.e. without fuel or traction battery, the truck being unladen and without driver. 1, record 9, English, - shipping%20mass
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The words "without fuel" should be understood as follows: a) for petrol, diesel or LPG trucks with a fixed container: with empty container; b) for LPG trucks with a semi-fixed container: with empty container; c) for LPG trucks with a removable container: without container. 1, record 9, English, - shipping%20mass
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - shipping%20mass
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Powered industrial trucks - terminology. 2, record 9, English, - shipping%20mass
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide
1, record 9, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse du chariot complet avec ses accessoires et ses équipements, le chariot étant sans source d'énergie, c'est-à-dire sans carburant ou sans batterie de traction, sans charge et sans personne à bord. 1, record 9, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «sans carburant» doit se comprendre: a) pour les chariots à essence ou diesel ou à GPL à réservoir fixe: avec réservoir vide; b) pour les chariots à GPL à réservoir semi-fixe: avec réservoir vide; c) pour les chariots à GPL à réservoir amovible: sans bouteille. 1, record 9, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terminologie des chariots de manutention automoteurs. 2, record 9, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-05-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- empty weight of aircraft 1, record 10, English, empty%20weight%20of%20aircraft
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- empty aircraft
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de l'aéronef
1, record 10, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-03-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- standard equipped weight empty
1, record 11, English, standard%20equipped%20weight%20empty
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Standard equipped weight empty [of the Diamond I is] 3,650 [kg]. 1, record 11, English, - standard%20equipped%20weight%20empty
Record 11, Key term(s)
- standard equipped weight
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide avec équipement standard
1, record 11, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20avec%20%C3%A9quipement%20standard
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principales caractéristiques et performances du Diamond I [:] Masses. [...] à vide avec équipement standard ... 3 650 kg. 1, record 11, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20avec%20%C3%A9quipement%20standard
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fleet empty weight
1, record 12, English, fleet%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- FEW 2, record 12, English, FEW
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, 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 12, English, - fleet%20empty%20weight
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide moyenne 1, record 12, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20moyenne
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, 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 12, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20moyenne
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- manufacturer's empty weight
1, record 13, English, manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- MEW 2, record 13, English, MEW
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, 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 13, English, - manufacturer%27s%20empty%20weight
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide indiquée par le constructeur 1, record 13, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20indiqu%C3%A9e%20par%20le%20constructeur
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, 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 13, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20indiqu%C3%A9e%20par%20le%20constructeur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- standard basic empty weight
1, record 14, English, standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- SBEW 2, record 14, English, SBEW
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturer's empty weight plus standard items. 1, record 14, English, - standard%20basic%20empty%20weight
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de base standard 1, record 14, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse à vide indiquée par le constructeur plus éléments standards. 1, record 14, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20base%20standard
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
- delivery empty weight
1, record 15, English, delivery%20empty%20weight
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- DEW 2, record 15, English, DEW
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, 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 15, English, - delivery%20empty%20weight
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide de livraison 1, record 15, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20livraison
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, 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 15, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20livraison
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- equipped empty weight 1, record 16, English, equipped%20empty%20weight
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- masse à vide équipée
1, record 16, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20vide%20%C3%A9quip%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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