airframe

English

Etymology

air +‎ frame

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/, enPR: âr'frām'

Noun

airframe (plural airframes)

1. The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

   This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.

Derived terms

• airframer

See also

• powerplant