Buffet
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000825
An aerodynamic phenomenon characterized by irregular oscillations and vibrations of an aircraft structure, caused by turbulent airflow. This can occur at high angles of attack, high speeds, or when airflow separates from the wing surface. Buffet often serves as a warning sign of an approaching stall or exceeding structural limits.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000825 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Buffeting; Spanish: buffeting; French: buffeting |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An aerodynamic phenomenon characterized by irregular oscillations and vibrations of an aircraft structure, caused by turbulent airflow. This can occur at high angles of attack, high speeds, or when airflow separates from the wing surface. Buffet often serves as a warning sign of an approaching stall or exceeding structural limits.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Buffeting",
"es": "buffeting",
"fr": "buffeting"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/buffet/"
}
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