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Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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center of gravity (CG)

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

The point about which the nose-heavy and tail-heavy moments are exactly equal in magnitude.

center of gravity range

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

The center of gravity range for an aircraft is the limits within which the aircraft must balance. It is identified as a forward-most limit (arm) and an aft-most limit (arm).

centrifugal force

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

The apparent force occurring in curvilinear motion acting to deflect objects outward from the axis of rotation. For instance, when pulling out of a dive, it is the force pushing ...

centripetal force

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

The force in curvilinear motion acting toward the axis of rotation. For instance, when pulling out of a dive, it is the force that the seat exerts on the pilot to offset the ...

Charles’ law

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

States that all gases expand and contract in direct proportion to the change in the absolute temperature, provided the pressure is held constant.

chemical energy

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

Energy released from chemical reactions.

circular magnetization

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

The induction of a magnetic field consisting of concentric circles of force about and within a part, which is achieved by passing electric current through the part.