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airframe
This term describes the structural skeleton of an aircraft, emphasizing the physical shell and load-bearing components. It is a technical term used primarily in aerospace engineering and aviation maintenance to distinguish the air-carrying structure from the powerplants, avionics, and internal systems.
In professional contexts, the word carries a connotation of structural integrity and safety. Discussions regarding airframes typically focus on materials like aluminum or carbon fiber and the effects of fatigue, stress, and aerodynamic loads over the lifespan of the vehicle.
Meanings
The mechanical structure of an aircraft, excluding the engine and propulsion systems.
Examples
The engineers are inspecting the airframe for signs of stress fractures.
We need to replace the entire airframe because the corrosion is too severe.
This vintage plane has a beautifully preserved wooden airframe.
This vintage plane has a beautifully preserved wooden airframe.
The new composite airframe is significantly lighter than the aluminum one.
I wonder if this airframe can handle the weight of the new radar system.
The crash left the engines intact but completely crushed the airframe.
Check the airframe for any loose rivets before takeoff.