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Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.
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circumference of a circle
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
The linear measurement of the distance around a circle. The circumference is calculated by multiplying the diameter of the circle by 3.1416.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
Established by law to provide for the safe and orderly conduct of flight operations and to prescribe airmen privileges and limitations.
compression ratio
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
The ratio of the volume of a cylinder with the piston at the bottom of its stroke to the volume of the cylinder with the piston at the top of its stroke.
computer aided design (CAD)
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
Using a computer in the design of a product.
computer aided design drafting (CADD)
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
Using a computer in the design and drafting process.
computer aided engineering (CAE)
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
Using a computer in the engineering of a product.
computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
Aviation; Aircraft maintenance
Using a computer in the manufacturing of a product.
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