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MAXIMUM OPERATING GROSS WEIGHT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Containers
- Air Freight
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rating
1, record 1, English, rating
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- R 2, record 1, English, R
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- maximum operating gross mass 1, record 1, English, maximum%20operating%20gross%20mass
correct
- maximum operating gross weight 3, record 1, English, maximum%20operating%20gross%20weight
avoid, see observation
- maximum gross weight 4, record 1, English, maximum%20gross%20weight
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
...the maximum permissible combined mass of the container and its contents, i.e. the maximum operating gross mass. Ratings are given in ISO 668. 1, record 1, English, - rating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "weight" is still widely (but incorrectly) used instead of the form "mass". 1, record 1, English, - rating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 5, record 1, English, - rating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Rating" is standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - rating
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Conteneurs
- Fret aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse brute maximale
1, record 1, French, masse%20brute%20maximale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- R 2, record 1, French, R
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charge maximale brute 3, record 1, French, charge%20maximale%20brute
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse maximale admissible de la masse combinée du conteneur et de son chargement, c'est-à-dire la masse maximale en service. 2, record 1, French, - masse%20brute%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme [poids] est encore largement utilisé (mais de façon incorrecte) au lieu de [masse]. 2, record 1, French, - masse%20brute%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme "masse brute maximale" est normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - masse%20brute%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chaque type de container correspond une charge maximale brute (R) qui représente la masse totale admissible du container et de son chargement. 3, record 1, French, - masse%20brute%20maximale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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