Cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006902",
  "term": "Cycle",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A complete operational sequence for an aircraft component or system, often involving a full range of motion or a specific load application. For engines, a cycle includes a start, takeoff power setting, and shutdown. Airframe components like landing gear accumulate cycles with each takeoff and landing.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "cyclic",
    "power-cycle"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zyklus",
    "es": "ciclo",
    "fr": "cycle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cycle/"
}