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Terminology
Details
Max Ramp
Weight
Maximum allowable loaded weight of the aircraft on the ground
Max Takeoff
Weight
Maximum allowable loaded weight of the aircraft at the start of the takeoff run
Max Landing
Weight
Maximum allowable loaded weight of the aircraft at landing touchdown
Max Rated
Power
The maximum power at which the engine can be operated under any
conditions, usually for a specified / limited time
Max
Continuous
Power
The maximum power at which the engine can be operated on a continuous
basis
MAP
Manifold Pressure – pressure measured in the engine air induction system
MP
Manifold Pressure – alternate abbreviation for MAP
MSL
Mean Sea Level
OAT
Outside Air Temperature – free static air temperature
PA
Pressure Altitude – the altitude displayed when the altimeter subscale is set to
29.92 in-Hg
RAD
Remote Auxiliary Display – a secondary display of the EDM930 engine
monitoring system
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute – rotational speed of the propeller
SHP
Shaft Horsepower – the power delivered to propeller, which is BHP less power
to drive accessories and power losses
SL
Sea Level
STC
Supplemental Type Certificate – the basis of certification for approved major
aircraft modifications
STOL
Short Takeoff and Landing
TAS
True Airspeed – CAS corrected for altitude and temperature variations
Useable Fuel
Fuel that can be consumed in flight and is available for flight planning purposes