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The altitude in standard air at which the density is the same as that of the existing air.
Industry:Aviation
The altitude in standard atmosphere at which the pressure is the same as the existing pressure.
Industry:Aviation
The amount of horsepower used to turn the crankshaft, pistons, gears, and accessories in a reciprocating engine and to compress the air inside the cylinders.
Industry:Aviation
The amount of pressure that must be exerted on a liquid to keep it from vaporizing. Reid vapor pressure is measured at 100 ºF.
Industry:Aviation
The amount the velocity of an object is increased by a force during each second it is acted upon by that force. Acceleration is usually measured and expressed in terms of feet per second, per second (fps²).
Industry:Aviation
The amount the velocity of an object, measured in feet per second, is decreased by a force during each second it is acted upon by that force. Deceleration is usually expressed in terms of feet per second, per second (fps²).
Industry:Aviation
The angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and the plane of rotation.
Industry:Aviation
The average pressure existing inside the cylinder of a reciprocating engine during its power stroke.
Industry:Aviation
The average pressure inside the cylinder of a reciprocating engine during the power stroke. BMEP, measured in pounds per square inch, relates to the torque produced by the engine and can be calculated when you know the brake horsepower.
Industry:Aviation
The basic gas turbine engine. It consists of the compressor, diffuser, combustor, and turbine. The gas generator is also called the core engine.
Industry:Aviation
