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

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floor load limit

Aviation; Aircraft

The maximum weight the floor can sustain per square inch/foot as provided by the manufacturer.

required navigation performance (RNP)

Aviation; Aircraft

A specified level of accuracy defined by a lateral area of confined airspace in which an RNP-certified aircraft operates.

convective weather

Aviation; Aircraft

Unstable, rising air found in cumiliform clouds.

national route program (NRP)

Aviation; Aircraft

A set of rules and procedures designed to increase the flexibility of user flight planning within published guidelines.

center of pressure

Aviation; Aircraft

A point along the wing chord line where lift is considered to be concentrated. For this reason, the center of pressure is commonly referred to as the center of lift.

maximum takeoff weight

Aviation; Aircraft

The maximum allowable weight for takeoff.

t-tail

Aviation; Aircraft

An aircraft with the horizontal stabilizer mounted on the top of the vertical stabilizer, forming a T.