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Piper
Comanchc
250
(Early
Modcl)
Scction
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General
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS
AND
TERMINOLOGY (Cont.)
Maximum Ramp Weight
Maximum weight approved for ground maneuvering. It includes the
weight of fuel used for start, taxi and run-up.
Maximum Takeoff Weight The maximum weight approved for the aircraft to begin its takeoff
run.
MCP Maximum Continuous Power
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Maximum power that can be developed by the engine
without any limitation of time. (See: MET0 Power and Takeoff Power)
Mercurial Barometer
A device used to determine atmospheric pressure by balancing air
pressure against the weight of a column of mercury in an evacuated glass tube. The device is
read in inches or centimeters of mercury.
MET0 Power Maximum Except Take-Off Power
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Highest available (reciprocating engine)
power other than the takeoff rating.
Moment The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm
Monocoque A metal structure in which the outer skin carries a major part of the stresses to
which the body is subjected. In a Semi-Monocoque structure, the outer skin is supported by
a sub-structure of formers and stringers.
MSL Mean Sea Level
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The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of tide.
NAA
National Aeronautic Association
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The national aero club of the United States. A nonprofit
organization that is the official US representative and largest member of the
FAI.
Located
in Arlington, Virginia, the
NAA
was founded in 1905 for the purpose of advancing the
art,
sport and science of aviation through competition,
NACA National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics
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Formed by an Act of Congress in 1915
for the purpose of establishing standards for the United States in aviation. The NACA was
re-named the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958.
OAT Outside
Air
Temperature
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Is the free-air static temperature obtained from an in-flight
temperature indicator.
Overboost
An
increase in manifold pressure beyond the certified operating limits of the engine,
Overboosting beyond specified limits will result in a mandatory engine overhaul.
Overshoot A condition caused by rapid throttle movement resulting in momentary high manifold
pressure due to inertia of the turbocharger. Any overshoot beyond 29.5 inches Hg may be
disregarded if it does not exceed two inches Hg for more than three seconds duration.
Copyright:
1993
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