airframe

[/ˈɛrfreɪm/]
nounmasculinepl: airframes
estrutura da aeronave
1. The structural components of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear, but excluding engines and avionics
The airframe of the Boeing 747 is made primarily of aluminum alloys.
A estrutura da aeronave do Boeing 747 é feita principalmente de ligas de alumínio.
2. The skeletal framework or skeleton of an aircraft
Damage to the airframe can compromise the safety of the entire aircraft.
Danos à estrutura da aeronave podem comprometer a segurança de toda a aeronave.
This is a technical term primarily used in aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance, and aircraft manufacturing industries in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology for pilots, engineers, and maintenance personnel. The term is standardized in international aviation regulations and maintenance manuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aircraft structurefuselage and wingsstructural framework

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura da aeronave
Most common term used in Brazilian aviation industry
São Paulo
estrutura da aeronave
Standard term in commercial aviation sector
Portugal
estrutura da aeronave
Used in Portuguese aviation and aerospace contexts

Related Words

fuselagewingtaillanding gearaircraftaviationaeronautics
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