fuselage section

[/ˈfjuːzəlɑːdʒ ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: fuselage sections
seção de fuselagem
1. A distinct segment or portion of an aircraft's fuselage, typically divided for structural, manufacturing, or maintenance purposes
The forward fuselage section was damaged during the emergency landing.
A seção frontal de fuselagem foi danificada durante o pouso de emergência.
2. A removable or separable part of an aircraft fuselage used in assembly or repair operations
Technicians replaced the aft fuselage section after inspecting it for cracks.
Os técnicos substituíram a seção traseira de fuselagem após inspecioná-la quanto a rachaduras.
This is a highly technical term primarily used in aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance, and manufacturing contexts. It is standardized across international aviation industries and is recognized globally. In Brazil, this terminology is widely used in EMBRAER facilities and other aerospace companies. The term reflects the modular construction approach in modern aircraft design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fuselage segmentaircraft sectionfuselage partcabin section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção de fuselagem
Standard technical term used in Brazilian aviation industry
São Paulo
seção de fuselagem
Common in aerospace manufacturing centers
Portugal
secção de fuselagem
European Portuguese spelling with 'secção' instead of 'seção'
General English-speaking
fuselage section
Universal term in aviation and aerospace engineering

Related Words

fuselagefuselage tubeaircraft frameskin panelstructural assemblycockpit sectioncargo sectiontail section

Related Idioms & Phrases

fuselage section assembly
fuselage section repair
forward fuselage section
aft fuselage section
mid fuselage section
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