Abbreviations
AC | aerodynamic centre |
AC | Advisory Circular |
AIC | aerodynamic influence coefficient |
AMC | Additional Means of Compliance |
AR | aspect ratio |
CFD | computational fluid dynamics |
CoM | centre of mass |
COTS | commercial-off-the-shelf |
CRI | certification review item |
CS | Certification Specifications |
DL | doublet lattice |
DoF | degree of freedom |
EAS | equivalent air speed |
EASA | European Aviation Safety Agency |
FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
FAR | Federal Aviation Regulation |
FBD | free body diagram |
FCS | flight control system |
FD | frequency domain |
FE | finite element |
FFT | flight flutter test |
FRF | frequency response function |
FT | Fourier transform |
GVT | ground vibration test |
IRF | impulse response function |
ISA | International Standard Atmosphere |
JAA | Joint Airworthiness Authorities |
LCO | limit cycle oscillation |
LDHWG | Loads and Dynamics Harmonization Working Group |
LE | leading edge |
MDoF | multiple degree of freedom |
NPA | Notice of Proposed Amendment |
PSD | power spectral density |
RMS | root-mean-square |
SDoF | single degree of freedom |
SRF | step response function |
TAS | true air speed |
TD | time domain |
TE | trailing edge |
TF | transfer function |
WA | wing aerodynamic (axis) |
WF | wing flexural (axis) |
WM | wing mass (axis) |
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