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CARGA TOTAL [4 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 2015-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Freight
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- load factor
1, record 2, English, load%20factor
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of a specified load to the weight of the aircraft, the former being expressed in terms of aerodynamic forces, inertia forces, or ground reactions. 2, record 2, English, - load%20factor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
load factor: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 2, English, - load%20factor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Fret aérien
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur de charge
1, record 2, French, facteur%20de%20charge
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coefficient de charge 2, record 2, French, coefficient%20de%20charge
masculine noun, officially approved
- facteur de surcharge 3, record 2, French, facteur%20de%20surcharge
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport d'une charge définie au poids de l'aéronef, cette charge pouvant correspondre aux forces aérodynamiques, aux forces d'inertie ou aux réactions du sol. 4, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20charge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de charge : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20charge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de charge; coefficient de charge : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20charge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
- Carga aérea
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de carga
1, record 2, Spanish, factor%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- coeficiente de peso de carga 2, record 2, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20peso%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre una carga especificada y el peso de la aeronave, expresando la carga especificada en función de las fuerzas aerodinámicas, fuerzas de inercia o reacciones por choque con el terreno. 3, record 2, Spanish, - factor%20de%20carga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coeficiente de peso de carga o factor de carga: Relación de un peso especifico con el peso total de la aeronave. El peso especifico se expresa en cualquiera de las siguientes formas: fuerzas aerodinámicas, fuerza de inercia, o reacciones de tierra o agua. 4, record 2, Spanish, - factor%20de%20carga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
factor de carga: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 2, Spanish, - factor%20de%20carga
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- external load 1, record 3, English, external%20load
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fret externe
1, record 3, French, fret%20externe
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carga aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga externa
1, record 3, Spanish, carga%20externa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carga que es llevada fuera de la aeronave. 1, record 3, Spanish, - carga%20externa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- actual carrying capacity
1, record 4, English, actual%20carrying%20capacity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Camionnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- charge utile effective
1, record 4, French, charge%20utile%20effective
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids total des voyageurs et des bagages qui doit pouvoir être porté dans le véhicule ou l'élément, sur un parcours donné, en respectant un horaire compatible avec les performances spécifiées. 1, record 4, French, - charge%20utile%20effective
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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